India GK Question Paper 12

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India GK Sample Question Paper No.12

Q.191. Who setup Home rule league in Poona ?

A. BG Tilak

B. GK Gokhale

C. MG Ranade

D. Vinoba Bhave

Ans: A

Q.192. Who among the following named Jamshedpur after Jamsedji Nusserwanji Tata ?

A. Lord hardinge

B. Lord chelmsford

C Lord Irwin

D. Lord ripon

Ans: B

Q.193 Which of the following software is used to view web pages?

A. Web Browser

B. Internet Browser

C. Internet explorer

D. All of the above

Ans. D

Q.194. Which sikh guru completed the compilation of Adi Granth ?

A. Guru Ramdas

B. Guru Arjun Das

C. Guru Tegh Bahadur

D. Guru Gobind Singh

Ans: B

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Largest Banyan tree in India at Howrah near Kolkata

Largest Banyan tree in India: The Great Banyan Tree of the Indian Botanic Garden in Howrah near Kolkata looks like a small forest and is over 250 years old and has 2800 prop roots sprawling over an area of 1.5 hectares. This tree was struck by lightning so some portions had to be trimmed or else till 1925 this was the widest tree in the world.

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India GK Question Paper 11

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India GK Sample Question Paper No.11

Q.181 How many chamber in our heart ?

A. 2

B. 4

C. 6

D. 8

Ans: B

Q.182 Relay Cropping is ?

A. Three crops in a year in a field

B. Four crops in a year in a field

A. Single crop in a year in a field

A. Leaving black field for 1 Year.

Ans:  B

Q.183 The headquarter of Mineral Exploration Corporation of India (MECI) is situated at ?

A. Delhi

B. Nagpur

C. Udaipur

D. Hyderabad

Ans: B

Q.184 A Bit Stands for

A. Binary Digit

B. Binary Data

C. Binary Deci

D. None of the above

Ans. A

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National Skill Development Agency (NSDC)

National Skill Development Agency (NSDC): Union Cabinet in May 2013 gave its approval for constituting an autonomous body called the National Skill Development Agency (NSDA) by subsuming the Prime Minister’s National Council on Skill Development (PMNCSD), the National Skill Development Coordination Board (NSDCB) and the Office of the Adviser to the PM on Skill Development. The NSDA will be located in the Ministry of Finance. The NSDA will coordinate and harmonise the skill development efforts of the Government and the private sector to achieve the skilling targets of the 12th Plan and beyond; anchor and operationalise the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) and be the nodal agency for Sector Skills Councils and endeavour to bridge the social, regional, gender and economic divides in skilling. It will also be empowered to raise extra budgetary resources. The Central Ministries and NSDC will continue to implement schemes in their remit. The NSDA is expected to provide the much needed single point focus to ensure that skilling quality and standards meet sector specific requirements benchmarked to international standards. Such an initiative will boost employability of youth in India.
National Skill Development Corporation India (NSDC) is a one of its kind, Public Private Partnership in India. It aims to promote skill development by catalyzing creation of large, quality, for-profit vocational institutions. It provides funding to build scalable, for-profit vocational training initiatives. Its mandate is also to enable support systems such as quality assurance, information systems and train the trainer academies either directly or through partnerships. The NSDC was set up as part of a national skill development mission to fulfill the growing need in India for skilled manpower across sectors and narrow the existing gap between the demand and supply of skills. The Finance Minister announced the formation of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) in his Budget Speech (2008-09).

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India GK Question Paper 10

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India GK Sample Question Paper No.10

Q.171 As per Jawaharlal Nehru which is "New Temple of Resurgent India" ?
A. Bhakhada dam
B. Indira gandhi canel
C. Yamuna River
D. Dadri Power Plant of NTPC
Ans: A


Q.172 Who is Inventor of "C" Programming language ?
A. R Jhon
B. Bill Gates
C. Dennis Ritchi
D. none

Q.173. Where didi Lala hardayal and Sohan singh Bhakna form the Gadar Party in 1913 ?
A. Paris
B. San francisco
C. Tokyo
D. London
Ans: B

Q.174 Which among following is not a programming Language ?
A. C
B. Mozila
C. Pascal
D. Fortran
Ans. B

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India GK Question Paper 9

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India GK Sample Question Paper No.9

Q. 161. The people of Harappa and Mohanjodaro culture belongs to the ?

A.New stone age

B. Copper age

C. Iron age

D. Chalcolithic Age

Ans: D

Q. 162. Which one of the following weapons was not known to the People of Indus Valley Civilization ?

A. Daggers

B. Swords

C. Bows and arrows

D. Spears

Ans: B

Q.163 Which mineral is used for fertilizers ?

A. Gypsum

B. Multani Soil

C. Copper

D. Marble

Ans: A

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Donate in Uttarakhand CM's relief fund, Do your little

उत्तराखंड में प्रकृति की भीषण त्रासदी ने क्षेत्र का जनजीवन बुरी तरह से तबाह कर दिया है. राज्य में प्राकृतिक आपदा के कहर, भारी वर्षा, बादल फटने व भूस्खलन एवं बाढ़ से जनजीवन बुरी तरह तबाह हो चुका है. विपदा से घिरे परिवारों के जीवन को फिर से खुशहाल बनाने के लिए आपके मन में भी निश्चित ही कुछ करने की चाह होगी. ऐसे में सुरक्षित बैठे हम सभी का मानवीय और नैतिक कर्तव्य बनता है कि संकट की इस घड़ी में लोगों की सहायता के लिए आगे आएं. जो लोग स्वेच्छा से मदद करना चाहते हों वे मुख्यमंत्री राहत कोष में अपना योगदान देकर बेघर लोगों की जिन्दगी फिर से पटरी पर लाने में मदद कर सकते हैं. मानवता की इस मुहिम में अधिक से अधिक पाठकों की भागीदारी होगी और हम सब मिल कर यदि कुछ लोगों के आंसू भी पोंछ सके तो हमारा उद्देश्य सफल होगा. आप अपनी सहायता राशि 'मुख्यमंत्री राहत कोष उत्तराखंड' के नाम से चेक अथवा ड्राफ्ट बना कर यहाँ भेज सकते हैं:
"मुख्यमंत्री कार्यालय, उत्तराखंड सचिवालय परिसर,
4, सुभाष रोड, देहरादून, उत्तराखंड-248001"

For ONLINE Transfer please visit Official appeal by Uttrakhand CM @ http://cm.uk.gov.in/files/CM_SIR.pdf

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India GK Question Paper 8

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India GK Sample Question Paper No.8

Q. 151. The Kailasha Temple is located in the caves of ?

A. Ajanta

B. Ellora

C. Elephanta

D. Karla

Ans: B

Q. 152. The jain saint credited with the spread of Jainism in Karnataka is ?

A. Bhadrabahu

B. Adinatha

C. Parsvanatha

D. Mahavira

Ans: A

Q. 153. The first Indian Elected to the parliament of Great Britain was ?

A. Firoz shah mehta

B. Lal mohan ghosh

C. Ramesh Chandra Dutt

D. Dadabhai Naoroji

Ans: D

Q. 154. Bibi ka Makbara is built by ?

A. Akbar

B. Jahangir

C. Shahjahan

D. Aurangzeb

Ans: D

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Amritsar - Delhi - Kolkata Industrial Corridor Route Map

Amritsar - Delhi - Kolkata Industrial Corridor Route Map, Cities:  In order to give a boost to industrial development in the densely populated states of Northern India, the Prime Minister has approved the commencement of preparatory work on creating an Amritsar - Delhi - Kolkata Industrial Corridor. The Amritsar - Kolkata Industrial Corridor is patterned on the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC). The DMIC uses the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor as the backbone and is one of the most significant developments taking place in the sphere of industrialization. The DMIC has financial support from the Japanese Government and is expected to attract large investments leading to rapid industrial growth in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana and Maharashtra through the development of new cities, industrial zones, and world-class infrastructure.

In a similar manner, the Amritsar - Delhi - Kolkata Industrial Corridor will use the Eastern dedicated Freight Corridor as the backbone. The Eastern DFC extends from Ludhiana in Punjab to Dankuni near Kolkata. Therefore, the Amritsar - Delhi - Kolkata Industrial Corridor will be structured around the Eastern DFC and also the Highway system that exists on this route. It will also leverage the Inland Waterway System being developed along National Waterway - 1 which extends from Allahabad to Haldia.

The Amritsar - Delhi - Kolkata Industrial Corridor  will cover the states of  Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal. This is one of the most densely populated regions in the world and houses about 40% of India's population.  This is a region which needs a major push for industrialization and job-creation and the Amritsar - Delhi - Kolkata Industrial Corridor will act as a catalyst for this growth. The corridor will cover the cities of Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Ambala, Saharanpur, Delhi, Roorkee, Moradabad, Bareilly, Aligarh, Kanpur, Lucknow, Allahabad, Varanasi, Patna, Hazaribagh,  Dhanbad, Asansol, Durgapur and Kolkata.

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India GK Question Paper 7

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India GK Sample Question Paper No.7

Q. 141. Azad Hind Fauj was founded in 1943 in ?

A. Mandalay

B. Singapore

C. Midnapore

D. Kuala Lumpur

Ans: B

Q. 142. In collaboration with Dravid hare and Alexander Duff, who of the following established Hindu College at Calcutta?

A. Henry Louis Vivian Derozio

B. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

C. Keshab Chandra Sen

D. Raja Rammohan Roy

Ans: D

Q. 143. Who of the following Prime Ministers sent Cripps Mission to India?

A. James Ramsay MacDonald

B. Stanley Baldwin

C. Neville Chamberlain

D. Winston Churchill

Ans: D

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India GK Question Paper 6

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India GK Sample Question Paper No.6

Q.131. Fatehpur Sikri symbolises ?

A. Moghul architecture

B. Hindu,Mulslim architecture

C. Muslim, Christian architecture

D. Hindu,Muslim and Christian architecture

Ans: B

Q.132. In fourth Anglo Mysore war (1799), Tipu was defeated and killed, who of the following did not get share in tipu’s territories?

A. The English

B. The Marathas

C. The Nizam

D. None of the above

Ans: B

Q.133. The concept lok Adalat is mainly to expedite cases relating to:

1. Matrimonial dispute

2. murder

3. motor vehicle accidents

4. suits relating to banks

Which one of these statements are correct ?

A. 1,3 and 4

B. 3,4 and 5

C. 1,2 and 4

D. 1,3

Ans:A

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Kedarnath Temle Before and after Rain 2013

केदारनाथ मंदिर को नहीं हिला पाया कुदरत का कहर, Lets check Kedarnath Temle Before and after Rain in June 2013.
Kedarnath Temple before Rain in 2013:

Kedarnath Temple after Rain in 2013:

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NCS, NPS, NSS & Allied Services Examination 2013 Notification by NGPC, Kohima

Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) invites Advertisement No. NPSC-2/2013 dt. 17.06.2013 ( for NCS, NPS, NSS & Allied Services Examination 2013) for filling up of Assistant Commissioner, Inspector of Excise, Secretariat Assistant, Inspector of Taxes, and Sub Inspector Posts by conducting NCS, NPS, NSS & Allied Services Examination 2013. Eligible candidates may send their applications in the prescribed format on or before 10-07-2013.
1. Extra Assistant Commissioner: 20 posts
2. Inspector of Excise: 02 posts
3. Secretariat Assistant: 20 posts
4. Inspector of Taxes: 12 posts
5. Sub Inspector: 02 posts
Age:  Candidates age should be above 21 years and below 30 years where age relaxations are permissible as per Govt Rules.
Qualification: Candidates should possess a Bachelors Degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Candidates awaiting their result are also applicable.
Application Fee: A Fee of Rs.300/- in form of DD payable to Secretary, NPSC & a self addressed envelope. Applicants applying through online must submit the DD along with a print out of Transaction ID & Number written back of DD.
How to Apply: Interested candidates may send their applications in the prescribed format downloadable at www.npsc.co.in along with testimonials in proof of age; qualification should reach Sarah R Ritse, Secretary, Nagaland Public Service Commission, and Kohima on or before 10-07-2013. Candidates may also apply online through website www.nagaland.gov.in.
Important date:
Date of Issue of Applications: 24-06-2013
Last Date for Receipt of Applications: 10-07-2013
For Job details Visit: http://www.npsc.co.in/advertisements/3222.html

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RAS Exam 2013 Notification by RPSC Ajmer

Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer as per Recruitment Advertisement No. 02/2013-14 dated 18.06.2013 has issued Notification for Rajasthan State Subordinate Services (RAS) Combined Competitive Examination 2013 on 18th June 2013 on official website of RPSC Ajmer i.e. http://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in/. RPSC Ajmer invites ONLINE Applications for RAS/RTS Examination 2013 based on New Pattern of RAS Examination 2013. 
Rajasthan State Subordinate Services (RAS) Combined Competitive Examination 2013
Total Post = 723 Post ( State Services = 233 Post, Adhinast/Allied Services = 490 Post)
Qualification: Degree for recognized university. Final year students can also apply.
Age: 21-35 years as on 1.1.2014, 25-45 for Govt. Employees, Relaxation as per Norms by Govt. of Rajasthan.
Scheme of Examination: The combined competitive examination will be held in two successive states:
1. Preliminary Examination, and
2. Main Examination
Ras Exam 2013 date: Ras Examination 2013 date will be announced soon by RPSC, Ajmer.
How to Apply: Eligible candidates should apply in prescribed format on or before 31st July 2013 though official website of RPSC Ajmer www.rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in OR www.rpsconline.rajasthan.gov.in
Important date: 
RAS Exam Start date of Online apply: 24th June 2013
RAS Exam Last date of Online apply: 31st July 2013
RAS Pre Exam 2013 date: announced soon
For RAS EXAM 2013 Notification CLICK HERE OR Alt. Link CLICK HERE

For ONLINE Apply CLICK HERE

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India GK Question Paper 5

India GK Question Sample Paper 5: India General Knowledge (GK) Sample Question Paper No. 5 with Collection of India GK Questions under GK Quiz in PDF @  India GK Sample Papers.

India GK Sample Question Paper No.5

Q.121 In 1857 the first shot from a rebels gun was fired in ?
A. Meerut
B. Ambala
C. Barrackpore
D. Delhi
Ans: C

Q.122. The difference in years betweek Vikram Era and Christian era is ?
A. 57
B. 58
C. 78
D. 135
Ans: B

Q.123. The tenure of every Panchayat shall be for five years from the date of
A. declaration of the election results
B. its first meeting
C. issue of notification for the conduct of elections of the Panchayat
D. taking oath of office by the elected members
Ans: A


Q.124.What does Article 17 of the Constitution Say?
(a) Untouchability is abolished
(b) The practice of untouchability is forbidden
(c) Practice untouchability is an offence
(d) All of the above
Ans: D

Q.125. In the Chola kingdom, a very large village administered as a single unit was called:
A. Nadu
B. Kurram
C. Kottram
D. All the above
Ans: C

Q.126. Who is known as the sculptor of the constitution of India’?
(a) Rajendra Prasad
(b) V.V. Giri
(c) B.R. Ambedkar
(d) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
Ans: C

Q.127 Which of the following crops in Vijayanagar empire was widely exported?
A. Black Pepper
B. Tea
C. Tobacco
D. None of the above
Ans: A

Q.128 What is known as the “Little India”?
(a) City
(b) Town
(c) Village
(d) State
Ans: C

Q.129 Which of the following introduced Perso-Arabic melodies (ragas) into Indian Music?
A. Firdausi
B. Sadi
C. Amir Khusrau
D. None of the above
Ans: C

Q.130 Who decides whether a bill is a Money Bill or Not ?
A. President
B. Chairmen of Rajya Sabha
C. Speaker of Lok sabha
D. Minister of Parliamentary affairs
Ans: C

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India GK Question Paper 4

India GK Question Sample Paper 4: India General Knowledge (GK) Sample Question Paper No. 4 with Collection of India GK Questions under GK Quiz in PDF @  India GK Sample Papers.

India GK Sample Question Paper No.4

Q.111 Which country's first woman prime minister was Margaret Thathcer?
A. Canada
B. United Kingdom
C. South Africa
D. Australia
Ans: B

Q.112 Which among following is not a "Maharatna" PSU under Govt. of India ?
A. BHEL
B. NTPC
C. BSNL
D. ONGC
Ans: c

Q.113 विश्व का सबसे बड़ा लिखित एवं सर्वाधिक व्यापक संविधान किस देश का है ?
A. ब्रिटेन
B. कनाडा
C. भारत
D. दक्षिण अफ्रीका
ANS: C

Q.114 International Boarder of Rajasthan with Pakistan is known as ?
A. Redcliff Line
B. McMahon Line
C. Red Line
D. None of above
Ans: A

Q.115. In which of the following is the Brahman the Central Theme ?
A. Vedas
B. Brahmanas
C. Upanishads
D. Sutras
Ans: C

Q.116. Who is the chairman of the Lok Sabha ?
A. President
B. Minister of Parliament affairs
C. Speaker
D. Prime Minister
Ans: C

Q.117. The Moplah Rebellion broke out in ?
A. Uttrakhand
B. Chauri Chaura
C. Malabar
D. Telengana
Ans: C

Q.118. Which of the following exercised the most profound influence in framing the Indian
Constitution ?
(A) British Constitution
(B) U.S. Constitution
(C) Irish Constitution
(D) The Government of India Act, 1935
Ans: D

Q.119 The concept of Avataravad is associated with ?
A. Hinayana
B. Shaivism
C. Tantricism
D. Vaishnavism
Ans: D

Q.120 A Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha is deemed to have been passed by the Rajya Sabha also when no action is taken by the Upper House within:
(A) 10 days
(B) 14 days
(C) 20 days
(D) 30 days
Ans: B

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India GK Question Paper 3

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India GK Sample Question Paper No.3

Q.101 Who is "Father of White revolution" in India ?
A. MS Swaminathan
B. V Kurein
C. KN Bahl
D. BP Pal
Ans: B


Q.102 WTO Headquarter is situated at ?
A. Geneva
B. Austria
C. New york
D. Washington DC
Ans: A

Q.103 Tripitakas are sacred books of ?
A. Buddhists
B. Hindus
C. Jains
D. None of the above
Ans: A

Q.104 हाल ही में भारत सरकार ने किस दूरसंचार सेवा को 15th July 2013 से बंद करने का निर्णय किया है ?
A. टेलीग्राम
B. फैक्स
C. ग्रामीण ब्रॉडबैंड
D. टेली-मेट्रिक्स
Ans: A

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Highest TV Tower in India - Rameswaram

Highest TV Tower in India: Where is Highest/ Largest TV Tower in India or which is largest Tower in India is one of most frequently asked GK Question in various exams. Here is Solution for you curiosity.  TV Towers fall under the engineering definition of a tower which is a tall man-made structure, always taller than it is wide, meant for regular access by humans. Towers are generally built to take advantage of their height and can stand alone or as part of a larger structure. Here are Top Six TV Towers in India.

1. Rameswaram TV Tower (323 M):  Rameswaram TV Tower Highest/ Largest/ Tallest tower that was built in 1995. Standing at 323 metres (1,060 ft), it is the tallest structure in India. The tower is used by Doordarshan for television broadcasting. The main structure is made of reinforced cement concrete and the mast is made of lattice steel. The Rameswaram TV Tower is situated in the town of Rameswaram,in the Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu.

2. Fazilka TV Tower (304.8 M): Fazilka TV Tower, often nicknamed the Fazilka Eiffel Tower, is a 304.8 m (1,000 ft) tall Indian lattice tower at Fazilka, Punjab, India, which is used for FM-/TV-broadcasting in the whole of Punjab. The tower is currently the forty-fourth in the world and the second tallest man-made structure in India. It took 11 years and more than Rs 80 crore to erect it.

3. Ramgarh TV Tower (300 M, 985): Ramgarh, Jaisalmer TV Tower is one of the highest TV Tower in India with the Pinnacle height of 300 m (985 ft) at Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer TV Tower is located at Ramgarh in famous desert city Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

4. Mumbai Television Tower (300 M):  Mumbai Television Tower is the television tower owned by Doordarshan, the state-broadcaster located in the city of Mumbai in India. It stands at 300 metres (985 feet) and is the fourth tallest man-made structure in the Indian subcontinent. The red and white tower is an open latticework structure. The tower, located at Worli.
5. Samatra TV Tower (300 M): Samatra TV Tower is situated near to Bhuj city in the Kutch district of Great Gujarat. Samatra TV Tower is a 300 m (980 ft) tall structure user for television and radio broadcasting around the city.
6. Pitampura TV Tower (235 M): Pitampura TV Tower is a 235-metre (771 ft)-tall television tower, built in 1988, with an observation deck that is located in the northwest of New Delhi, India. Dilli Haat Pitampura is also situated near the TV tower

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BSNL - Bharat Broadband Network Ltd

Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL), is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), set up by the Government of India for the Establishment, Management and Operation of NOFN. BBNL has been incorporated as a Public Sector Undertaking(PSU)/ Company under Companies Act(1956). BBNL was incorporated on 25th February 2012.

Government of India has approved on 25-10-2011 the setting up of National Optical Fiber Network (NOFN) to provide connectivity to all the 2,50,000 Gram Panchayats(GPs) in the country. This would ensure broadband connectivity with adequate bandwidth. This is to be achieved utilizing the existing optical fiber and extending it to the Gram Panchayats. BSNL, RailTel and PGCIL have been assigned the execution work by BBNL.BSNL, RailTel, PGCIL, C-DOT, TCIL and NIC are working with BBNL on the NOFN Project. The funding of the project is from USOF.

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Domestic Violence Act 2005

Protection of Woman from Domestic Violence Act 2005: An Act to provide for more effective protection of the rights of women guaranteed under the Constitution who are victims of violence of any kind occurring within the family and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 differs from the earlier law, Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, in that it explicitly defines domestic violence in addition to dowry-related cruelty. omestic violence is defined as follows:
For the purposes of this Act, any conduct of the respondent shall constitute domestic violence if he:

(a) habitually assaults or makes the life of the aggrieved person miserable by cruelty of conduct even if such conduct does not amount to physical ill-treatment; or

(b) forces the aggrieved person to lead an immoral life; or

(c) otherwise injures or harms the aggrieved person.

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Bhagoria Festival, Jhabua - Alirajpur, MP

Bhagoria Festival celebrated by Bheel tribal people at Jhabua and Alirajpur districts a week prior to Holi has been the amalgamation of modern elements and traditional landscape. Bhagoria festival is one of festival during which young boys and girls are allowed to elope after choosing their partners for marriage.  Bhagoria Haat Festival is organized in the district of West Nimar(Khargon) and Jhabua. The haat is organized in the form of a 'swayamvar' or a marriage market where young girls and boys are allowed to choose their partners. 

In our endevour to provide the true flavour of the colorful and vibrant land of border of Madhya Pradesh / Rajasthan/ Gujarat, Bhagoria festival, is a unique festival which speaks of the multicultural base of modern India. The Bhagoria Haat in Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh reminds us of the age old colorful traditions of the tribal, since this festival originated with the Bhil tribal of Madhya Pradesh. The fun filled nature of the festival is representative of the rich cultural heritage that India represents. The concept of the festival originates in the process of elopement seen from its nomenclature, of “bhaag”, which literally means “run” in Hindi. It is also something like the idea of “Swayambhara” where young partners elope, and are later sanctioned by the society predetermined by their customs. Usually the couple may have met before the fair several times, and hence the idea of eloping is rather a formalized process, more stylistic than real, and conforming to the laws of their traditional rules and regulations. Bhagoria Festival is celebrated in the month Phalguna(February-March).The festival falls before Holi, another major Indian festival, and is also associated with agricultural harvest and fertility. 

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Nirbhaya Nidhi | Nirbhaya Fund by Govt. of India

Nirbhaya Nidhi Scheme 2013: Indian Government in 2013 announced the setting up of a special "Nirbhaya Nidhi" or fund for women's safety with a corpus of Rs.1,000 crore (Rs.10 billion). "I announce the setting up of the Nirbhaya Fund of Rs.1,000 crore. I request the ministry of women and child development to plan the structure, scope and application of this fund,"  Finance Minister P. Chidambaram said while presenting the budget for 2013-14.

The fund has been announced in memory of the young woman, who passed away at a Singapore hospital on Dec 29 last year, two weeks after she had been brutally gang-raped in a moving bus in the Indian capital. Nirbhaya Fund is introduced for which Rs. 1000 crore is allotted.  These funds will be utilized for the safety and security of women.  Public sector bank will be established for women for the first time in India.

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