Leprosy must not continue to be a ground for divorce
Leprosy must not continue to be a ground for divorce noted the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) stating that this disease is now fully curable, and that the archaic laws relating to leprosy must be relooked at.
Nominated members of Rajya Sabha
Under article 80 of the Constitution, the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) is composed of not more than 250 members, of whom 12 are nominated by the President of India from amongst persons who have special knowledge or practical experience in respect of such matters as literature, science, art and social service.
Proposal for construction of break water harbour in Konkan
Mpion Sectors initiative􀇳 of the Ministry of Commerce.The Nivati-Medha break water harbour in the Konkan region of Maharashtra is being considered under 12 Cha
‘DNA profiles won’t be kept permanently’
India’s proposed DNA databank, to be used during investigation into crimes or to find missing persons, will not permanently store details of people.
Rise in exports
Exports during June 2018 were valued at US $ 27.70 Billion as compared to US $ 23.56Billion during June 2017 exhibiting a positive growth of 17.57 per cent.
India becomes sixth-largest economy
As per the World Bank’s updated data for 2017, India has edged past France and snatched the tag of the world’s sixth-largest economy from it.
Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2018
· The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation has launched the Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2018 (SSG 2018).
Retail inflation at 5-month high
Retail inflation jumped to a five-month high of 5 per cent in June primarily driven by rise in prices across the non-food categories of housing and fuel and light.
IIP hits 7-month low
Industrial output growth, however, slipped to a seven-month low of 3.2 per cent in May due to weaker growth in manufacturing, intermediate and consumer non-durables, Central Statistics Office data showed.
MGNREGA funds for farm labour?
A group of Chief Ministers have made a pitch for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act scheme (MGNREGA) funds to be used to pay for farm labour.