Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Starred Articles After the US, India is the second largest country in cyber-attacks through social media Science and Technology > Cyber Crime India is the second largest country in terms of cyber-crimes according to Symantec's Internet Security Threat Report Volume 20, in 2014. Cyber criminals are increasingly targeting internet users in India through social media scam as social...

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Starred Articles Government set to launch toll free helpline for TB patients India > Others > Apr 24 The health ministry will launch a toll free helpline to assist Tuberculosis patients across the country. Any person can call or give a missed call on the number and government health workers will get in touch with the person concerned and will provide the required assistance in...

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Starred Articles First International Day of Yoga to be observed on June 21 Days > International Day of Yoga Following a proposal put forth by Modi at at the 69th Session of the United Nations General Assembly last year, a resolution was adopted at the session for observing the International Day of Yoga on June 21 each year. To ensure that the purpose of the resolution is served,...

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Starred Articles 175 million bank accounts in India in three years: World Bank India > Financial Inclusion > Apr 16 According to recent reports of the World Bank, bank account penetration in India saw an increase from 35 per cent to 53 per cent in three years. This steep growth in bank accounts comes as a result of government’s push for financial inclusion. In order to drive financial...

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Starred Articles India to grow faster than China after 2018 : IMF report Economy > Growth > Apr 14 A report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that India's GDP will grow at a faster rate than that of China's. The reason stated by IMF is the slowdown that the Chinese economy is facing. The forecast stated that China had its lowest growth of 7.4% last year in two...

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Starred Articles India beat Korea to win bronze medal in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Sports > Hockey > Apr 12 India beat Korea in the tie-breaker penalty shootout and won bronze by coming third in the 24th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup. The win is sure to act as a morale booster for the Indian team, which is witnessing a transition phase after new chief coach Paul van Ass took over from Terry...