Pakistan and China on February 19 signed agreements to build a new airport and upgrade the fabled Karakorum Highway as part of efforts to build an “economic corridor ” through rugged mountains and regions torn by insurgent violence. The signing followed a summit in Bejing between President Mamnoon Hussain and Chinese leader Xi Jinping that […]
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Delhi records highest infant mortality rate among metros, Chennai lowest
The National Capital had the worst infant Mortality Rate (IMR) among the four metropolitan cities between 2010 and 2012 with 30 newborns dying for every 1,000 live births, a new report has said. A substantial 64 per cent die within the first 28 days of their birth. Though the IMR has come down to 25 […]
Rakhigarhi, the biggest Harappan site
The discovery of two more mounds in January at the Harappan site of Rakhigarhi in Hisar district, Haryana, has led to archaeologists establishing it as the biggest Harappan civilisation site. Until now, specialists in the Harappan civilisation had argued that Mohenjo-daro in Pakistan was the largest among the 2,000 Harappan sites known to exist in […]
Serena Williams continues to lead WTA tennis rankings
Serena Williams continues to top the women’s tennis rankings released by the WTA. WTA top 10 as of March 17 (previous ranking in parenthesis): 1. (1) Serena Williams, United States, 12,660 points 2. (2) Li Na, China, 7,185 3. (3) Agnieszka Radwanska, Poland, 6,215 4. (4) Victoria Azarenka, Belarus, 5,441 5. (7) Simona Halep, Romania, […]
Chandi Prasad Bhatt Gets Gandhi Peace Prize For 2013
The Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2013 has been awarded to eminent Gandhian and environmentalist, Shri Chandi Prasad Bhatt. The Jury for the Prize met under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh on 18th February 2014 and decided upon his name. The other members of the Jury were Justice P. Sathasivam, […]
National Tourism Awards for the Year 2012-13
S.No Category Winner 1 Best State/Union Territory Comprehensive Development of Tourism (Rest of India) First Prize (Joint Winner) Andhra Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh 2 Best State/Union Territory Comprehensive Development of Tourism (Rest of India) Second Prize Kerala 3 Best State/Union Territory Comprehensive Development of Tourism (Rest of India) Third Prize Gujarat 4 Best State Comprehensive […]
Winners of 59th Idea Filmfare Awards 2013
Best Actor in Leading Role (Male) Farhan Akhtar ( Bhaag Milkha Bhaag) Best Actor in Leading Role (Female) Deepika Padukone (Ram-leela) Best Film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag Best Director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra (Bhaag Milkha Bhaag) Best Debut Director Ritesh Batra (The Lunchbox) Best Debut (Male) Dhanush (Raanjhanaa) Best Debut (Female) Vaani Kapoor (Shuddh Desi Romance) Critics […]
India Signs Loan Agreements with World Bank for IBRD Assistance of Us $ 175 Million for Second Gujarat State Highways Project
The Loan Agreement for World Bank (IBRD) assistance of US$ 175 million for second Gujarat State Highways Project (GSHP-II) has been signed between the Government of India and the World Bank here today. The Loan Agreement was signed by Shri Nilaya Mitash Joint Secretary (Multilateral Institutions), Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance on behalf […]
Operationalization of SAFTA
The South Asia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) was signed during the 12th SAARC Summit held at Islamabad in January 2004 and came into force from 1st January 2006. All member countries of SAARC namely India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives and Afghanistan have agreed to implement SAFTA. Pakistan has implemented SAFTA. However, in […]
Achievements of The Department of Space During 2013
Following are the salient features of the initiatives taken by the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences during the year 2013: Space Missions The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) submitted a plan for 58 space missions to be undertaken as a part of 12th Five Year Plan, 2012-17.Accordingly, a Plan outlay of Rs. 39,750 crore in 12th Five Year Plan period […]
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