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(2nd October 2013)

‘Gandhi’ software for monitoring rural works in Karnataka

The Karnataka state Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR) Department has decided to adopt‘Gandhi Sakshi Kayaka’ software to ensure transparency in execution of development works by thedepartment. It will become operational on Gandhi Jayanti.

Slum population up by 25% in 10 years

Newly released census data shows, over 65 million people lived in slums in 2011, up by 25 per cent from52 million in 2001. The child sex ratio (0-6 years) of an average slum household is 922 girls for every1,000 boys, compared to 905 for urban India. The literacy rate in slums is now up to 77.7% but still lagsbehind the urban average. Over 11 million of its residents in slums, Maharashtra has the highest slumpopulation; 4.6 million of them in ‘identified’ slums. Andhra Pradesh follows with over 10 million inslums, and West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh have over 6 million slum residents each.

Gujarat passes new Lokayukta Bill 2013 for the second time

The Gujarat State Assembly on 1st October 2013 passed for the second time the Gujarat LokayuktaAayog Bill, 2013, which was returned by Dr. Beniwal who had called it a travesty of the institution of theombudsman for reconsideration. The new Bill seeks to replace the existing Gujarat Lokayukta Act, 1986and empowers the State government with regard to the appointment of the Lokayukta by doing awaywith the role of the High Court Chief Justice. The new bill empowers a selection committee chaired bythe Chief Minister to appoint the Lokayukta. The panel comprises the Speaker of the Assembly, aMinister, the Leader of Opposition, a High Court Judge to be nominated by the Chief Justice, and theState Vigilance Commissioner.

German professor chosen for SASTRA Ramanujan Prize

Peter Scholze, 25-year-old professor of mathematics, University of Bonn, Germany, has been chosen forthe 2013 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize. Established in 2005, the prize is for young mathematicians foroutstanding contributions to areas influenced by Srinivasa Ramanujan.

Health Ministry launched Rashtriya Bal Swasthya karyakram in Assam

Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Ghulam Nabi Azad on 1st October 2013 launched severalnew health initiatives worth 500 crores rupees under National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) for thestrengthening of healthcare services in Assam at Guwahati. The new initiatives are - Free Generic DrugService, Rashtriya Bal Swasthya karyakram (RBSK), National Iron Plus Initiative and Mother & ChildTracking System Call Centre and Tele-Radiology Project under NRHM.

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India ranks 78th on human capital index

India has been placed at a low 78th slot on a global Human Capital Index, which ranks countries on thebasis of economic potential of their labour force, while Switzerland has topped the ranking. According tothe list of total 122 countries released on 1st October 2013 by the Geneva-based World Economic Forum(WEF), India has been ranked lower than three of its BRICS peers - China (43rd), Russia (51st) and Brazil(57th), while South Africa is placed at 86th place.

China to be world's top gold buyer in 2013: Experts

China is set to overtake India to become the world's top gold consumer in 2013, as the driving forces inthe market shift from West to East, an industry association stated on 1st October 2013. India and Chinaare twin engines for the market. They account for 60 per cent of global consumption

Ranjan Mathai Appointed as India's High Commissioner to United Kingdom

Former Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai was appointed as India's High Commissioner to the UnitedKingdom. He will succeed noted economist and veteran diplomat Dr Jaimini Bhagwati.

Mythily Sivaraman Wrote A Book Haunted by Fire Essays On Caste, Class, Exploitation AndEmancipation

The book titled Haunted by Fire: Essays on Caste, Class, Exploitation and Emancipation authored byMythily Sivaraman released in International Centre in New Delhi on 1st October 2013.

S. Varadarajan New CMD for BPCL

S. Varadarajan, on 1st October 2013, took over as Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat PetroleumCorporation Ltd. (BPCL) from R. K. Singh.

Asian Development Bank to provide $500 million for renewable energy transmission system in India

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide $500 million to build a power transmission systemneeded to deliver clean electricity from wind and solar power projects in Rajasthan in Northwest Indiato the state and national grids.

The National Voluntary Blood Donation Day observed on 1st October

The National Voluntary Blood Donation Day on 1st October celebrated every year in India since on 1October 1975. It is organised by National Blood Transfusion Council (NBTC) and National AIDS ControlOrganisation, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of Government of India.

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International Day of Older Persons Observed on 1st October

The International Day of Older Persons observed every year on 1st October, since 1991. The daycelebrated to recognise the contributions of older persons in the society and examines the issues thataffect their lives.

Vipassana pioneer S N Goenka passes away

Spiritualist and pioneer of the Vipassana meditation in India, S.N. Goenka died on 29th September 2013due to old age. Goenka started teaching Vipassana meditation in 1969 and followed it up with ameditation centre in Igatpuri, Nashik in 1976. Later, it blossomed into 172 such centres worldwide,including 75 in India.

Saina Nehwal wins Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year title

Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal was declared Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year whileher mentor and India coach Pulella Gopichand was given the Coach of the Year award for nurturing newcrop of talented young shuttlers.

First National Award for Senior Citizens ‘Vayoshreshtha Samman, 2013' confers by President

The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee presented the First National Award for Senior Citizens -Vayoshreshtha Samman, 2013 on the occasion of International Day of Older Persons at New Delhi.

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Aga Khan, a Swiss-Born Philanthropist and Muslim Spiritual Leader Visited India

Aga Khan, a Swiss-Born Philanthropist and Muslim Spiritual Leader visited India from 17 to 29September 2013. During his official visit, unveiled restored Humayun’s Tomb in New Delhi on 18thSeptember 2013 and visited Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad.

A Nepalese man has staked his claim to be the world’s shortest.

Master Nau was measured at 40cm tall, 73-year-old, who is confined to a wheelchair, is bidding to berecognised by Guinness World Records as the shortest man in the ‘immovable category’.

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