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Union Government released the Census data on Highest Educational Level Attained

Published on: 01-AUG-2015

Important for Exam: 5 people agreed

The improvements at higher educational levels along with decline in percentage share at below-Primary and Primary level are indication of educational advancement in the country during the decade 2001-11.

SC upheld the commutation of death sentence of convicts in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case

Published on: 31-JUL-2015

Important for Exam: 4 people agreed

The decision was made on the curative plea against the dismissal of the 11-year delay in deciding on their mercy petitions.

e-Tourist Visa scheme extended to China, Hong Kong and Macau

Published on: 30-JUL-2015

Important for Exam: 24 people agreed

With the inclusion of these countries/territories, the total number of countries/territories covered under the e-Tourist Visa scheme will go up from 74 to 77.

Union Cabinet approved Rajya Sabha panel's amendments on GST Bill, 2014

Published on: 30-JUL-2015

Important for Exam: 22 people agreed

The amendments include compensation to the states for 5 years instead of up to 5 years for any revenue loss due to introduction of GST.

Union Government sanctioned 1000 crore rupees for Indo-Bangla Rail Link

Published on: 27-JUL-2015

Important for Exam: 56 people agreed

Out of 15.06 km length connecting Agartala with Akhaura railway junction in Bangladesh, 3.7 km would comprise of elevated corridor.

PM Narendra Modi launched Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana in Patna

Published on: 25-JUL-2015

Important for Exam: 47 people agreed

The Scheme has an outlay of 76000 crore rupees for implementation of the projects under which Union Government shall provide Grant of 63000 crore rupees.

FSSAI proposed Draft on regulating sale of Health Supplements and Nutraceuticals

Published on: 24-JUL-2015

Important for Exam: 9 people agreed

There is need for safety norms as about 60-70 per cent supplements in the nutraceuticals market, which has potential to grow to 12.2 billion US dollars in the next five years, is fake.

No citizen or institution has a fundamental right to affiliation or recognition: SC

Published on: 24-JUL-2015

Important for Exam: 10 people agreed

The 1993 judicial case says that citizen of India may have a right to establish an educational institution but no citizen, person or institution has a right, much less of fundamental right, to affiliation or recognition.

SC allowed States to release life convicts; Rajiv Gandhi assassination case kept out of purview

Published on: 24-JUL-2015

Important for Exam: 11 people agreed

This power will not apply to cases probed by central agencies like CBI and for those incarcerated under central laws such as Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA).

India ranked 12th in terms of power generation from nuclear source

Published on: 23-JUL-2015

Important for Exam: 30 people agreed

India is positioned at 7th position with 21 reactors, while total capacity wise it was placed at 12th position with generation of 5308 MWe.

CCEA extended CCTNS deadline to March 2017

Published on: 23-JUL-2015

Important for Exam: 13 people agreed

CCTNS will integrate all the data and records of crime into a Core Application Software (CAS), which is presently spreading across 29 states and 7 union territories of India

SC rejected Union Government’s review plea seeking OBC status for Jats

Published on: 22-JUL-2015

Important for Exam: 14 people agreed

SC in its verdict scrapped the March 2014 notification to include Jats in the central list of the Other Background Classes (OBC) category in nine states.

Union Government launched Surakshit Khadya Abhiyan

Published on: 22-JUL-2015

Important for Exam: 27 people agreed

The initiative complements the widely popular multi-media campaign Jago Grahak Jago which empowers the consumers of its rights and demands.

Union Government launched National Career Counselling portal

Published on: 21-JUL-2015

Important for Exam: 32 people agreed

The portal aims to bring on board around 20 million job seekers already registered with employment exchanges across India. It also aspires to bring 900000 establishments and companies on the portal.

Indian Railways and Odisha Government signed MoU for Dasappla-Bolangir Railway Line

Published on: 21-JUL-2015

Important for Exam: 4 people agreed

Khurda Road-Bolangir (289 km), new broad gauge line project, was taken up by Indian Railways at an anticipated cost of 3050 crore rupees.

Union Government launched Delhi Police Railway Helpline Number 1512

Published on: 18-JUL-2015

Important for Exam: 2 people agreed

This helpline will serve as a very useful mechanism for rail passengers.