Chinook will improve reaction capabilities, says IAF The Indian Air Force has inducted four CH-47 Chinook choppers from the United States. The Chinook choppers will be used for various military purposes including deploying of troops and machinery at high-altitude locations along the India-Pakistan border. Chinook helicopters are an advanced multi-role, vertical lift military helicopter manufactured… Continue reading Chinook will improve reaction capabilities, says IAF
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Liquor, cash, freebies swing votes: ADR survey
Liquor, cash, freebies swing votes: ADR survey A nationwide survey by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has reported that for 41.34% respondents distribution of liquor, cash and freebies was an important factor behind voting a particular candidate in election. ADR is a NGO which works in the area of electoral and political reforms ADR conducted… Continue reading Liquor, cash, freebies swing votes: ADR survey
Nirmohi Akhara seeks additions to Ayodhya mediation panel
Nirmohi Akhara seeks additions to Ayodhya mediation panel The Nirmohi Akhara, one of the plaintiff in the Ram Janmabhoomi- -Babri Masjid land dispute case (Ayodhya case) has moved an application in the Supreme Court alleging loopholes in the mediation proceedings of the case. The Supreme Court had referred the Ayodhya case for mediation. The Court… Continue reading Nirmohi Akhara seeks additions to Ayodhya mediation panel
Minimum area, maximum plants
Minimum area, maximum plants Mango Meadows, a man-made forest, features in the URF World Records and the Limca Book of Records for developing the maximum number of agriculture and horticulture species in a minimum area of 30 acres. It is also world’s first agriculture theme park. The park hosts nearly 4,800 plant varieties. Mango Meadows… Continue reading Minimum area, maximum plants
Supreme Court in favour of increasing random physical verification of VVPATs
Supreme Court in favour of increasing random physical verification of VVPATs The Supreme Court has said that it was in favour of increasing random physical verification of VVPAT in assembly and parliamentary elections. However, the Election commission has been resisting this proposal. The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to file an affidavit on… Continue reading Supreme Court in favour of increasing random physical verification of VVPATs
Rural distress: last year of govt saw highest demand for MNREGA jobs in 8 years
Rural distress: last year of govt saw highest demand for MNREGA jobs in 8 years According to data from Ministry of Rural Development, the demand for jobs under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) had recorded a marked increase in 2018-2019. Up to March 25th2019, the work generated under MGNREGA was 255… Continue reading Rural distress: last year of govt saw highest demand for MNREGA jobs in 8 years
Eye on Indian Ocean, India-Australia joint naval exercise to begin April 2
Eye on Indian Ocean, India-Australia joint naval exercise to begin April 2 An Australian diplomatic source has said that the third edition of AUSINDEX exercise (Exercise Australia-India) will be held off the coast of Vishakhapatnam from 2nd-16thApril 2019. AUSINDEX is a biennial bilateral maritime exercise between Indian Navy and Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The first… Continue reading Eye on Indian Ocean, India-Australia joint naval exercise to begin April 2
Focus is now on personal insolvency: Injeti Srinivas
Corporate Affairs Secretary has said that majority of corporate insolvency cases have been resolved and the focus is now on resolving personal insolvency. Insolvency is a term for when an individual or organization can no longer meet its financial obligations with its lender as debts become due.There are different types of insolvency procedure for individuals… Continue reading Focus is now on personal insolvency: Injeti Srinivas
India ranks 76th on WEF’s global Energy Transition index; Sweden on top
India has been ranked 76th out of 115 countries on 2019 Global Energy Transition Index(GETI).The index is released by the World Economic Forum (WEF).It ranks 115 countries on how well they are able to balance energy security and access with environmental sustainability and affordability. India has moved up two places from 78th last year.India is… Continue reading India ranks 76th on WEF’s global Energy Transition index; Sweden on top
Norms soon for regulatory sandbox for fintech sector
Addressing the Fintech conclave,Reserve Bank of India Governor said that RBI will release the guidelines for the creation of a ‘regulatory sandbox’ for the fintech sector. NITI Aayog had organised FinTech Conclave.The objective was to deliberate steps for India’s rise in Financial Technology (FinTech) and to deepen financial inclusion. FinTech or financial technology is an… Continue reading Norms soon for regulatory sandbox for fintech sector
