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Current Affairs: 23rd July

Prime Minister Prime laid the foundation stone of All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and revival of fertilizer factory plant in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Senior IAS officer Ajay Bhushan Pandey was appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Bangladesh …

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India Honor (Award) System

India has a distinguished  award system for both its civilians and military personnel. The award system is divided into various  categories depending upon roles & situations. Have a look, INDIAN AWARD SYSTEM:  CIVILIAN Awards: 1st Bharat Ratna: Highest Civilian Honor. 2nd Padma Vibhushan awarded for for ‘exceptional and distinguished service’. 3rd Padma Bhushan awarded for …

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Current Affairs: 22nd July

Union Cabinet has approved the incorporation of Sagarmala Development Company (SDC) to push forward port-led economic development under ambitious Sagarmala project. SDC shall be incorporated under Company Act, 2013 with initial authorized capital of 1,000 Cr Rupees and subscribed share capital of 90 Cr Rupees. Sagarmala Project: Project to modernize India’s Ports so that port-led …

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Current Affairs: 21st July

Rajya Sabha passes Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2012 Bill seeks to amend the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986. Added a new category of persons called “adolescent” – between 14 and 18 years of age. Prohibition of employment of adolescents in hazardous occupations as specified (mines, hazardous processes and inflammable substance). …

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Current Affairs: 20th July

Supreme Court has accepted majority of recommendations of Lodha Committee on reforms in BCCI. Approved recommendations include: Civil Servants, Politicians, and other above 70 years – cannot become BCCI members. Any member can’t hold post for more than 3 years. Parliament to decide if RTI applicable to BCCI. Member of Cag to be included in …

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