As per a report published in March 2012 by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI),India has become the largest importer of arms during 2007-11 and accounted for 10 per cent of global arms import as compared to to Chinese share of five per cent. The Kaiga generating Station (KGS) units 1 and 2 have been chosen for [...]
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Following are the important highlights of the Civil Services Examination, 2011, for which final result has been declared on May 4. The Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2011 was conducted on 12thJune, 2011. A record number of 4,72,290 candidates applied for this examination, out of which 2,43,003 candidates have actually appeared. 11984 candidates were declared qualified for [...]
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Noted Bollywood actor Vidya Balan was roped in by the Ministry of Rural Development and the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation as brand ambassador to spread awareness about sanitation and cleanliness in the country. An allocation of Rs.100 crore was made for a proposed Centrally-sponsored Scheme to assist construction of Old Age Homes for [...]
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A UK postgraduate degree, for which thousands of Indian students aspire for every year, is not recognised in India as a PG degree and candidates holding such degrees may be rejected by the varsities for higher studies like Ph.D.The stand taken by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and the British Council that guides Indian [...]
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The body of a kidnapped British aid worker was found dead in Balochistan’s capitalQuettaon April 29 nearly four months after his abduction from the area in January. Khalil Rasjed Dale was working on a health programme of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) inQuettawhen he was kidnapped on January 5 while returning home [...]
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Nobel prize-winning Turkish writer Orhan Pamuk realises a long-nurtured dream on April 28 with the opening of an actual ‘Museumof Innocence’ – a collection of relics of a half-century of ordinary life – as depicted in his 2008 novel of the same name. A five-day national tribal festival, showcasing the country’s rich tribal culture and [...]
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Tripura was announced joint first in e-panchayat system across the country with Maharashtra at the panchayat ministers meeting at Vigyan Bhawan inNew Delhion April 26. Tripura panchayat Minister, Manik Dey received Rs 50 lakh as award from the hand of Union Minister for Panchayati Raj and Tribal Affairs, Kishore Chandra Deo. S Narsing Rao, former [...]
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Around 13 percent of the world’s adults — or over 640 million people — would like to emigrate with roughly 150 million, including ten million Indians wishing to settle in America. So suggests a new Gallup survey giving the US an undisputed title as the globe’s most desired destination for would-be migrants since Gallup began tracking [...]
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A palatial house nestled on a leafy boulevard of the French architect Corbusier-designedChandigarh, away from the din of Mumbai became the birthday address of the cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar celebrating his 39th birthday on April 24, the first after the living legend reached the milestone a century of centuries this year. A UScounty has honoured a leading Indian [...]
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About Earth Day Earth Day began on April 22, 1970 and has been an important day ever since. It’s a day to reflect on our planet, our environment and what we can do to help keep them healthy. From the beginning, children and schools were approached to support the formation and continuation of this special [...]
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UPSC exam preparation needs thorough planning. Candidate can not achieve success until he organizes his study matter, make proper time management and get guidance from professors and experts. These are the core preparations and everyone makes great efforts to do well in examination to get success. Problem Facing: In today’s competitive environment, examinee is struggling [...]
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Rajasthan State Assembly on 18 April 2012 passed a resolution to establish an upper house in the state. The resolution to create a Vidhan Parishad ( legislative council) was moved in the state assembly under Article 169 (1) of the Indian Constitution. Commerce Secretary on 19 April 2012 announced thatIndiasurpassed the export target of $300 [...]
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Children`s Film Society of India`s (CFSI) movie `Gattu` received two awards at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles. Directed by Rajan Khosa, the children`s film won the Audience Award and the Honorable Mention Award at the prestigious gala Sunday evening in Los Angeles. Accompanied by large—scale advertisements in leading international publications, the British government [...]
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The second Asian fencing championship for men and women will be held at the Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy Indoor Stadium here from April 17 to 19, according to Arun Kumar Vij, General Secretary of the Fencing Association of India (FAI).Teams from Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Afghanistan will be vying for top honours in [...]
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The government on April 12 approved a communication to a UN climate change body listing steps taken by it to tackle the threat of global warming.The Union Cabinet, at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, approved India’s Second National Communication to the Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. A [...]
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