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The Government had constituted an Ad-Hoc Group of Experts (AGE) in November, 2004 to consider issues like autonomy, greater delegation of financial powers, corporate governance, Research & Development, technology upgradation, effective functioning in a competitive environment, etc. related to Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs). The Ad-Hoc Group of Experts submitted their report in April, 2005 [...]
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Nuclear Power Plants are currently operational in Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh. The details are as under:- State Station & Location Capacity (MW) Electricity generated (MU) 2011-12 Maharashtra Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS), Units 1 to 4, Tarapur 2X160+ 2X540 9814 Rajasthan Rajasthan Atomic Power Station (RAPS), Units 2 to [...]
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It sounds like a software update whenever I see the numbers 2.0 appended to an acronym like firefox 11.2 or a chrome 20.1 etc. It was quite witty to coin the foreign policy a NAM 2.0 on the same lines and regarding the updates it provides, there are some terms which I found quite in [...]
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On 4 July 2012, the Geneva based European Organisation of Nuclear Research (CERN) announced the discovery of the Higgs Boson particle. The CERN press release said, “We observe in our data clear signs of a new particle, at the level of 5 sigma, in the mass region around 126 GeV.” The press release was, however, [...]
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ISRO to launch a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C21) that will put French remote-sensing satellite SPOT-6 and Japanese micro-satellite PROITERES in orbit. The launch will be the 100th mission of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). According to ISRO, if a satellite built by it is put in orbit by another country’s launch vehicle, it is [...]
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Fundamental Right 1. Part-III, containing articles from 12 to 35 deal with Fundamental Rights. 2. The Fundamental Rights can be enforceable by a court against the State. 3. These are primarily aim at assuring political freedom to the citizens by protecting them against the excessive State action. 4. The Fundamental Rights are given a pride [...]
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Scientists have for the first time found unequivocal evidence of another oxidant playing a vital role in the formation of gaseous sulphuric acid in the atmosphere. • Until now, it was thought that the combination of OH (hydroxyl radical) oxidant with sulphur dioxide (SO) was the dominant way by which gaseous sulphuric acid is formed [...]
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An estimated 5 million Indian Nationals with ECR (Emigration Check Required) passports are working on temporary employment/contract visas in the Gulf Countries. It is observed that a majority of the earnings periodically remitted by overseas Indian workers to their families in India are rarely accumulated as savings and often cause only a temporary improvement in [...]
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George W. Bush in his presidential speech philosophized terrorism by saying “We don’t create terrorism by fighting the terrorist. We invite terrorism ignoring them. His vision has become anachronistic. In today’s context Terrorism should be redefined to mean as an act where a group of person tries to put pressure on any authority by violent [...]
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The situation in Syria seems to be rapidly spiralling out of control. Recent developments point to a sharp escalation in the crisis, even as prospects of a grim and drawn-out civil war appear imminent. Ferocious street battles are being waged in Aleppo by soldiers in armoured vehicles and tanks, supported by artillery and air fire, [...]
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The future of our nation depends on whether we decide to be determined followers of dreams or cynical naysayers. What can I do alone? I am just one among 1.2 billion. Even if I change, what good will it do? What about the rest? Who will change everyone? First get everyone else to change then [...]
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The revelation that nearly half the teaching positions reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Central universities remain unfilled is a cause for serious concern for policymakers in government and academia. According to information obtained through the Right to Information, 48.5 per cent of posts for SCs and STs in 24 Central universities across [...]
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The Hindu Presidential poll notified Is science another of those fanatical religions? Organ donation: it favours the rich now China launches woman into space Pranab hopes Reserve Bank will re-adjust monetary policy Alarming rise in tiger deaths this year The Economic Times Europe crisis: Greek vote could unleash seismic shocks for euro Companies Bill may [...]
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The Hindu Siachen was almost a done deal in 1992 $125-billion eurozone bailout for Spain More children fall prey to cyber crime as web users get younger Karaikal, Krishnapatnam to get Coast Guard stations New buoy deployed off Puducherry coast Stub out tobacco donations to political parties, health activists say GJM unhappy with Sen report [...]
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