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5 June

India to become the member of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

India has enjoyed observer status at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation since 2005, and now has joined the organisation as a member. It believes membership of SCO will help expand its footprint in hydrocarbon-rich Central Asia, Russia and Eurasia. The formal announcement on India’s membership could come at the next SCO summit ...

5 June

Maharashtra govt to check cyber crime

The highest number of cyber crimes are registered in Maharashtra but the state has a shockingly dismal record of conviction. In the last four years there has not been one single conviction rather 16 of those arrested were acquitted. Initiatives: The state will appoint a project consultant to prepare a ...

5 June

PM’s insurance schemes covers 40L in his home state

News: State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) revealed that over 40L people have been covered under accidental insurance scheme [Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana] and life insurance scheme [Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana]. With 60 lakh active bank accounts in the state, SLBC has already covered almost 70% of the ...

5 June

Pay-&-Use Toilets now pay you

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation will be implementing “Use to get Paid” toilets as a part of Swachh Bharat Movement. Any person utilizing these toilets will be paid a rupee per use. The idea is successfully implemented in Kathmandu, Nepal previously. To begin with, 67 such spots are being considered for implementation. ...

5 June

India Bangladesh Border Disputes to end soon

India – Bangladesh border disputes While India and Bangladesh share one of the world’s longest land borders, crossing it isn’t easy. Cargo trucks drive hundreds of miles through a chokepoint known as the Chicken’s Neck to circumvent Bangladesh and reach India’s isolated northeast states. Shipping containers can make detours as ...

5 June

Rs. 1,500 crore to be spent in Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna

News: The National Skill Development Corporation has begun implementing Rs 1,500-crore Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna (PMKVY) to provide skills training to 24 lakh people, including youth. This is the flagship scheme for skill training of youth to be implemented by the new Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship through ...

5 June

Railways to generate 1000 MW solar power in the next five years

News: Railways is planning to come out with a solar policy for procuring 1000 MW solar power in the next five years. For the same railways proposes to install solar power plants of about 8.8 MW capacity at railway stations, railway office buildings and level crossing gates throughout the country ...

5 June

Saving of $2 billion in four years through LED lights consumption

News: The government is planning to save $2 billion in four years by cutting down on energy usage by 10,000 MW during peak hours by promoting LED lights. Another important step towards power saving is to boost rooftop solar power production. Description: The plan is to cut down energy demand ...

5 June

Window dressing of accounts to be checked by the banks

News: The government is overhauling the annual targets for public sector banks from this month, to focus on size that has long encouraged banks to inflate their loans and deposits at the year-end to hit growth objectives. Description: Overhauling the bloated and often sluggish state banks is critical for the ...

5 June

Haier plans to invest Rs 370 Crore in its Pune plant

News Chinese appliances maker Haier has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Maharashtra Government and plans to invest Rs 370 crore in its Pune plant to scale up operations. The investment will be used to expand manufacturing capacity of refrigerators besides adding new products, such as washing machines, air-conditioners, LED television panels, ...

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June, 2015