“MAKE IN INDIA”- A BOOST TO THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR

“MAKE IN INDIA”- A BOOST TO THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR. 

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi, prior to the commencement of his maiden US visit, last month launched ‘Make in India’, a major national initiative which focuses on making India a global manufacturing hub. Key thrust of the programme would be on cutting down in delays in manufacturing projects clearance, develop adequate infrastructure and make it easier for companies to do business in India. The 25 key sectors identified under the programme include automobiles, auto components, bio-technology, chemicals, defence manufacturing, electronic systems, food processing, leather, mining, oil & gas, ports, railways, ports and textile.

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Virtual Currency : A Complete Draft

Virtual Currency : A Complete Draft

Virtual currency is a medium of exchange that operates like a currency in some environments, but does not have all the attributes of real currency. In particular, Virtual currency does not have legal tender status in any jurisdiction. It is a type of unregulated, digital money, which is issued and usually controlled by its developers, and used and accepted among the members of a specific Virtual community, and it is digital unit of exchange that is not backed by a government-issued legal tender. Virtual currencies can be used entirely within a Virtual economy, or can be used in lieu of a government-issued currency to purchase goods and services in the real economy. A form of unregulated digital money, not issued or guaranteed by a central bank, which can act as means of payment. Virtual currency refers to the unit of exchange used in Virtual worlds. Originally provided to users of Virtual worlds by game creators for use in-game, a robust market has developed for these currencies offline.

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List of Prohibited Drugs in India

Drugs Prohibited/ Suspended in India

The Government has suspended the manufacture for sale, sale and distribution of following drugs in 2013 as the use of these drugs was likely to involve risk to the human health:

1. Dextropropoxyphene and formulations containing Dextropropoxyphene for human use. 2. Analgin and all formulations containing analgin for human use. 3. Fixed Dose Combination of Flupenthixol+Melitracen for human use.

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Educational Radio in India : A Complete Article

Educational Radio in India

 In the contemporary world, we can undoubtedly say that radio is the most popular as well as powerful tools of dissemination of information and education. Radio has its unique value in the society. It provides a platform where members of a society can discuss their problems, issues and exchange views. It develops a sense of belonging among the members of a society. Therefore, Matt Mollgaard has rightly commented in his book Radio and Society: New Thinking for an Old Medium. 

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News Digest this week December

Madhya Pradesh witnessed the highest-ever voter turnout of over 70 percent and Mizoram more than 81 percent in the assembly polls.The previous high turn-out in MP was 69.58 percent in the 2008 assembly elections while it was 82.35 percent in Mizoram, For the first time in the country, a voter-verifiable paper audit trail system was tried in this election on a larger scale, in 10 constituencies.It was first experimented in Assembly bypoll election in Nagaland in September.

The Cabinet has extended limits on stocks of paddy and rice that traders can hold by one years to check hoarding and price rise.The objectives of control orders is to enable State Governments to continue to take effective de-hoarding operations under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 by fixing stock limits/licensing requirements etc. in respect of these commodities. The cabinet also approved exemption to exporters having IEC code issued by DGFT from the purview of Stock holding limits under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 with respect to edible oil seeds, edible oils and rice.This will help exporters benefit from economies of scale and bigger operations for optimally meeting export demands on along terms basis.

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Current Affairs of the Date 30th August : India

• Lok Sabha passes the Land Acquisition Bill with an overwhelming majority.

• Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh to make a statement in Parliament today on the current economic situation.

• India's first exclusive defence satellite GSAT-7 launched successfully from Kourou spaceport in French Guiana.

• British Parliament rejects possible military action against Assad government in Syria.

• Leander Paes and Sania Mirza with their partners advance to the second round of the US Open tennis tournament in doubles category.

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News Digest of this week : To be noted in Diary

The Government has decided to increase the foreign Direct Investment (FDI) cap in telecom , insurance , credit Information and asset reconstruction companies. The government also made it easier for foreign investors to invest in single brand retail, petroleum refineries, commodity exchanges, power exchanges, tea and courier services by changing the investment rate to automatic.

The Supreme court has barred persons lodged behind bars from contesting polls to legislative bodies. The disqualification would not be applicable to a person subjected to preventive detention under law.

The Allahabad High Court has ordered immediate end to caste base political rallies in Uttar Pradesh.

Important Union Cabinet Decisions :

1. To set up two National Universities in Raebareli, UP. This includes first - ever National Aviation University and the second will be a University only for Women.

   2. To Setup Civil Aviation Authority.

   3.  To hike the total family income ceiling under its scholarship scheme for             scheduled Tribe students from Rs. 2.00 Lakh to Rs. 4.50 Lakh per annum from its fiscal year. 

• The Reserve Bank of India ( RBI ) has announced a slew of measures to ensure stability in the foreign exchange market. It pushed up the rate at which it lends money to banks by 200 basis points to 10.25 %. RBI also limited the sum banks can borrow at the softer rate of 7.25 percent to Rs. 75,000 crore per day.
• Kudankulam Nuclear power project has attained first critically after getting clearance from Atomic Energy Regulator Board to start nuclear chain reaction in the first 1000 MW of the power plant.
• In Bhutan People's Democratic Party (PDP) has won a landslide victory in country's second national election. It defeated ruling Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) by winning 32 seats out of the 47 in the national Assembly.
• Pran, Bollywood's most loved villain and Dada Saheb Phalke Awardee passed awayat 93 after prolonged illness.
• Amar G Bose, the Indian American visionary entrepreneur and acoustic pioneer, famous for making Bose Audio Systems and speaker for homes, auditorium has died. He was 83.
• Razia Sultan, a teenager from a village in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut  has been awarded the United Nation's Special Envoy for Global Education's Youth Courage Award for Education. The Award is for her efforts to liberate 48 children from child labour bondage and motivate them to go to school.

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IRCTC Launches SMS/USSD based Mobile Bookings !!!

Railway e-ticket now on mobile IRCTC introduces for the first time a non-internet based ticketing system that will empower masses even in remote areas to use the omnipresent mobile device to make reservations. Millions of rail travellers can now use their mobile phones to book tickets in a simple, convenient and secured manner. It uses simple SMS or menu-based USSD technology which works on all mobile phones and involves no internet and costs very little. The services can be currently availed by IRCTC registered users only. Advantages of booking IRCTC tickets via mobile No need to stand in long queues or log onto the internet. Simple, reliable and secured. Accessible to any mobile user. Very little charges for accessing the service. Works on all handsets. Simple user guided menu - book tickets, search for stations, trains, availability. 1. USSD based booking through Airtel* Registration Register for Airtel money by dialing USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Services Data) number *400#. Load cash on this or recharge from any Airtel money outlet. Booking Flow Dial *400# and select book tickets option. Select Reservation. Enter your IRCTC User ID. Enter the details of ticket (station, train no. date of journey, class etc.). Enter mPIN for authorizing payment through Airtel money. Booking confirmation SMS is sent by IRCTC and same can be used during journey along with valid ID proof.. Fare & service charges are debited from your Airtel money account. PG Charges: Currently NIL Agent Service Charges: Currently NIL Helpline No.: 121 Helpline Email : 121@airtelmoney.in 2. SMS based booking through 139* Registration Register your mobile number with IRCTC as well as with your bank. Bank provides MMID (Mobile Money Identifier) & OTP (One Time Password) through IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) option. More than 25 banks are providing IMPS facility. For generating MMID & OTP, visit website:http://www.npci.org.in/impsmerpay10.aspx.) Booking Flow Generate OTP through your Bank for authorization of payment. Send SMS, in the following syntax, to 139 BOOK <TrainNo><FromStn.Code><ToStn.Code> <TravelDate (DDMM)><Class><Passenger-Name><Age><M/F> You will receive Transaction ID alongwith other details. Make payment through sending an SMS, in the following syntax, to 139 PAY <Transaction ID as received><IMPS><Your MMID as received from the bank><OTP, your one time password as received from the bank for this transaction><IRCTCUserID> and your ticket is booked; confirmation SMS is received on your mobile and same can be used during journey along with valid ID proof. Service is available to all mobile subscribers. SMSes @ Rs 3/- per SMS (2 SMSes are required for each booking). PG charges Rs 5/- for ticket amount < Rs 5000/ and Rs 10/- for ticket amount >= Rs 5000/- (as applicable by bank). Agent Service Charges: NIL Helpline No.: 139 Helpline Email : smsticket139@bharatbpo.in 3. SMS based booking through 5676714* Registration Register your mobile number with IRCTC as well as with m-wallet (http://www.zipcash.in/user/nlogin.aspx) Send SMS, to 5676714, in the following syntax START < irctc user Id > for user authentication (first time only) Booking Flow Send an SMS to 5676714 to book a ticket in the following syntax: BOOK <From stn.code>,<to stn.code>, <DDMMYY>, <Trainno>,<Class>,<passenger name>,<age>,<M/F> 1. "PAY , MPAY, < m-PIN >" for authorizing payment through MPAY OR 2. "Send <mobileno>,<mmid>,<amount>, <transaction Id>,<OTP>" to your Bank IMPS number. After payment is made booking confirmation is sent to your mobile. SMSes @ Rs 3/- per SMS (2 SMSes are required for each booking). PG Charges: Currently NIL Agent Service Charges: As applicable. Helpline No. : 8882001001 Helpline Email : support@saarthii.com 4. SMS based booking through BSNL* User should have the following: 1. BSNL SIM card installed. 2. Java enabled mobile phone. 3. Andhra Bank Prepaid card. This is a menu driven application where user has to enter the details asked for in simple step-by-step process to get the ticket. Registration Install the application. Select the Register option to get the mPIN. Booking Click the icon BSNL Prepaid Card Select Ticketing > Train (IRCTC) Fill up the journey details such as From stn, To Stn, Train No, DOJ, Class, Quota, passenger details. Enter the mPIN to get the ticket information. SMSes: without charges. PG Charges: Currently NIL Agent Service Charges: As applicable. Helpline No. : 040-39849644 Helpline Email : bsnl.support@pyrogroup.com

E-ticketing through IRCTC website, www.irctc.co.in, has revolutionized the way the common man deals with the railways and has been the biggest success story of e-governance in India. Taking this further, keeping an eye on growing mobile phone market in India, IRCTC now launched two other modes of ticket booking through SMS and USSD... and you don`t need an Internet connection in your mobile for this.

So, next time you book a rail ticket, take out your mobile.

* The services will not be available between 0800-1200 hrs. However, the ticket can still be booked using mobile through IRCTC main site www.irctc.co.in

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Lottery System for Confirm Train Ticket

No more Waiting Tickets..........

When the reserved seats of Train will finish then railway will not give waiting ticket, but it will ask for registration 24 to 72 hours before departure of train asking for more option in other trains, if ticket is not confirmed.

A High official of Railway, told us that if the bill pass on this much thing that the whole pattern of booking ticket will change. This has been changed to check the mediators. Travelers have to make a series of desired trains as the options. If your desired train berth not allotted then it will be given from your given options. This system will give an information of correct berth on different berths.

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Important Current Affair Question for the Month of October

Which former Ranji Player died after falling from train at Vaikom in Kottayam?

K.R.Krishna Varma

Name the 69-year-old who collapsed and died minutes after fulfilling his life-long

ambition of climbing Africa's highest mountain peak, Mount Kilimanjaro.

Alistair Cook

Which Bollywood movie have been watched by over 1.3 lakh Chinese since its Mandarin

version release?

Aamir Khan's 3 Idiots

Which Asian Advertising congress is coming back to India after 8 years?

Ad Asia (October 31st to November 3rd 2011)

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Vice President of India : Full Detail Listing Year and Photo Wise

In India, Vice President is the second highest ranking government official in executive branch of India.Vice president can act as president in case of president death,resignation or removal and in the absence of the President.

India Vice president is elected by members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.The time period of vice president is 5 years.To be vice president of India citizen must be minimum 35 years old and citizen of India.

Vice President of the Republic of India (भारत के उपराष्ट्रपति)
Emblem of India
Incumbent Mohammad Hamid Ansari since 11 August 2007

The Vice-President of India (Hindi: भारत के उपराष्ट्रपति) is the second-highest ranking government official in the executive branch of the Government of India, after the President. The Vice-President also has the legislative function of acting as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
The current Vice-President of India is Hamid Ansari, who was elected on 10 August 2007.
Article 63 of the Constitution of India provides for a Vice-President: "There shall be a Vice-President of India". While the Indian Vice-President could be elected for any number of terms, the Constitution requires that the Vice-President must be a citizen of India.

Powers and duties

The Vice-President acts as President in the event of death, resignation, or removal of the President until a new President is chosen by the electoral college for maximum 6 months. During this period, the Vice President shall not perform the duties of the office of the Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
He is also the ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha. All bills, resolution, motion can be taken in Rajya Sabha after his consent. However since he is not a member of Rajya Sabha, he has no right to vote.
The Vice President is the second highest dignitary of India, next to the President of India.

Qualifications

• Citizen of India.
• More than 35 yrs of age.
• Possess the qualification for membership of Rajya Sabha.
• Not hold any office of profit under union, state or local authority.

Election

The vice-president is elected by electoral college in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of single transferable vote and the vote being secret. Nominated members can also participate in his election.

Term

The Vice-President holds office for five years. He/she can be re-elected any number of times.
However the term will be cut short if the Vice-President resigns, dies, or is impeached.

Salary and pension

The present salary is Rs.1,25,000 per month only under capacity of ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha. However when the president post becomes vacant, he is entitled for the salary and privileges of the President of India. But during this period, he shall not be entitled to receive the salary of the Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
The pension is 50% of the salary.
Emoluments: The Constitution has not fixed any emoluments for the vice president in that capacity. He draws his regular salary in his capacity as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

Removal

The Constitution of India provides the mechanism for the removal of the Vice-President (Article 67(b)) by a resolution passed by an absolute majority in Rajya Sabha and agreed to by a simple majority of Lok Sabha. This can be initiated in the Rajya Sabha only.

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12th and Current Indian Vice President: Mohammad Hamid Ansari

Name: Mohammad Hamid Ansari
Birth Date: 1 April 1937

Birth Place: Calcutta

Took President office: 11 August 2007


Mohammad Hamid Ansari is the 12th and current working vice president of India.He was born on October 23, 1923 at Calcutta.He was vice president of India from since 11 August 2007.He was from Bharatiya Janata Party.

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Eleventh Indian Vice President: Bhairon Singh Shekhawat

Name: Bhairon Singh Shekhawat

Birth Date: October 23, 1923

Death Date: 15 May 2010

Birth Place: Khachariawas

Took President office: 19 August 2002

Left Vice President Office: 21 July 2007


Bhairon Singh Shekhawat was the 11th vice president of India.He also become 12th Chief Minister of Rajasthan.He was born on October 23, 1923 at Khachariawas.He was vice president of India from 19 August 2002 to 21 July 2007.He was from Bharatiya Janata Party.He died at the age of 86 on 15 May 2010 at Jaipur.

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Tenth Indian Vice President: Krishan Kant

Name: Krishan Kant

Birth Date: 28 February 1927

Death Date: 27 July 2002

Took President office: 21 August 1997

Left Vice President Office: 27 July 2002


Krishan Kant was the 10th  vice president of India.He also become the Governor of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.He was born on 28 February 1927.He was vice president of India from 21 August 1997 to 27 July 2002.He was scientist by profession.He died at the age of 75 on 27 July 2002.

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Ninth Indian Vice President: Kocheril Raman Narayanan

Name: Kocheril Raman Narayanan

Birth Date: October 27, 1920

Death Date: 9 November 2005

Birth Place: Perumthanam

Took President office:21 August 1992

Left Vice President Office: 24 July 1997


Kocheril Raman Narayanan was the 9th  vice president of India.He also become the 10th President of India.He was born on October 27, 1920 at Perumthanam.He was vice president of India from 21 August 1992 to 24 July 1997.He was christian by religion.He died at the age of 85 on 9 November 2005 at New Delhi.

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Eighth Indian Vice President: Shankar Dayal Sharma

Name: Shankar Dayal Sharma

Birth Date: 19 August 1918

Death Date: 26 December 1999

Birth Place: Madhya Pradesh

Took President office:3 September 1987

Left Vice President Office: 24 July 1992


Shankar Dayal Sharma was the 8th vice president of India.He also become the 9th President of India.He was born on 19 August 1918 at Madhya Pradesh.He was vice president of India from 3 September 1987 to 24 July 1992.He was from congress party.He died at the age of 81 on 26 December 1999 at New Delhi.

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Seventh Indian Vice President: R. Venkataraman

Name: Ramaswamy Venkataraman

Birth Date: 4 December 1910

Death Date: 27 January 2009

Birth Place: Thanjavur

Took President office:31 August 1984

Left Vice President Office: 27 July 1987


Ramaswamy Venkataraman was the 7th  vice president of India.He also become the 8th President of India,Defence Minister of India & Finance Minister of India.He was born on 4 December 1910 at Thanjavur.He was vice president of India from 31 August 1984 to 27 July 1987.He was Hindu y religion and lawyer by profession.He died at the age of 98 on 27 January 2009 at New Delhi.

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Sixth Indian Vice President: Mohammad Hidayatullah

Name: Mohammad Hidayatullah

Birth Date: 17 December 1905

Death Date: 18 September 1992

Birth Place: Lucknow

Took President office:31 August 1979

Left Vice President Office: 30 August 1984


Mohammad Hidayatullah was the 6th  vice president of India.He also acted President of India.He become the 11th Chief Justice of India.He was born on 17 December 1905 at Lucknow.He was vice president of India from 31 August 1979 to 30 August 1984.He died at the age of 86 on18 September 1992 at Mumbai.

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Fifth Indian Vice President: Basappa Danappa Jatti

Name: Basappa Danappa Jatti

Birth Date: 10 September 1912

Death Date: 7 May 2002

Birth Place: Savalgi

Took President office:31 August 1974

Left Vice President Office: 30 August 1979


Basappa Danappa Jatti was the 5th  vice president of India.He also acted President of India.He become the 5th Chief Ministers of Mysore State.He was born on 10 September 1912 at Savalgi.He was vice president of India from 31 August 1974 to 30 August 1979.He was Hindu by religion.He died at the age of 89 on 7 May 2002

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Fourth Indian Vice President: Gopal Swarup Pathak

Name: Gopal Swarup Pathak

Birth Date: February 26, 1896

Death Date: 23 June 1980

Birth Place: Bareilly

Took President office:31 August 1969

Left Vice President Office: 30 August 1974


Gopal Swarup Pathak was the 4th  vice president of India.He was born on February 26, 1896 at Bareilly.He was vice president of India from 31 August 1969 to 30 August 1974.He was judge by profession.He died on October 4,1982

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