SSC CGL/CHSL 2015:- GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

 Aadhaar

Aadhaar Enabled Services Delivery

Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on October 20, launched Aadhaar Enabled Service Delivery in Dudu, Rajasthan, to mark the 2^nd anniversary of Aadhaar. Aadhaar Enabled Service Delivery is the usage of the Aadhaar identity platform to identity and authenticates residents for delivery of benefits/ services by various government or private agencies. On the occasion, the 21^st crore Asdhaar number was given to smt. Vali, Meghwalon ka mohalla, kurawar, District Udaipur.

Aadhaar Enable Service Delivery may help in efficient and effective implementation of the various social service schemes as well as may help in target approach. It will also reduce leakages in the present cash flow systems during the implementations of such schemes and will also help in improving the accountability in service delivery. Initially government will roll out Aadhaar Enabled Service Delivery initiatives in 51 districts across the country. These services will be linked to various government schemes such as MGNREGA wage payments, PDS distribution, payment of social security benefits such as old-age payments, distribution of LPG cylinders, etc. Currently 23 crore residents have enrolled for an Aadhaar number, while 21 crore Aadhaar numbers have been issued since theissuance of the first Aadhaar number on sep 29, 2010. Speaking at the occasion, the chairperson of the UIDAI Nandan Nilekani said that about 60 crore residents would be covered with Aadhaar numbers by 2014.

What is Aadhaar?

It is a 12 digit individual identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India on Behalf of the Government of India. This number also serves as a proof of Identity and address, anywhere in India. Any individual. Irrespective of age and gender, who is a resident of India (UIDAI) and satisfies the verification process laid down by the UIDAI can enroll for Aadhaar. Enrollment is done without any fee charged for it. Each individual needs to enroll only once and the Unique Aadhaar number will remain valid for life. Adhere number is issued by UIDAI.

Ranjana Sonawne is the first Indian to get the 12 digit UID (Unique Identification). Aadhaar was launched by UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and PM Manmohan Singh from Nandurbar district. Tembhil, a tribal village in Nandurbar district of Maharashtra becomes the first village in India to get the Unique Identification Numbers (UIDs) and is declared as an ‘Aadhaar’ village.

Mumbai and Karachi Cheapest Cities

Mumbai and  Karachi are the joint cheapest locations in the world according to the Economist Intelligence ‘Unit’s ‘ worldwide cost of living index 2013’  with New Delhi just one spot higher.

Tokyo took the title as the world’s most expensive city ousting Zurich which is now the world’s 7^th most expensive city. Japan’s Tokyo and Osaka were the world’s top tow expensive cities followed by Sydney, Oslo Melbourne, Singapore, Zurich, Paris Caracus (Venezuela) and Geneva.

The worldwide cost of living survey, which is based on costs of more than 160 items ranging from food and clothing to domestic help, transport, home rents, private schools and recreational costs said that while  Asia is  home to over half of the world’s 20 most expensive cities., the region is also home to six of the 10 cheapest cities. Five of the bottom 10 (and six of the bottom 11) cities hail from the Indian subcontinent defined as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

Commonwealth Day

·         Commonwealth Day is celebrated on the second Monday in March every year.

·         The Themes for the commonwealth day 2013: Opportunity through Enterprise

Water Disputes

So far, there are 8 no. of inter-state river water disputes tribunal set up under inter State River Disputes’ (ISRWD) Act, 1956. Their details are as follows:

SL.	Name of Tribunal	States concerned	Present Status
1	Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal	Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh & Orissa	Award given on july 1980
2	Krishna water Disputes Tribunal-I	Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka.	Award given on May, 1976
3	Narmada Water Disputes Tribunal	Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra	Awrad given on December, 1979
4	Ravi & Beas Water Disputes Tribunal	Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan	Report under section 5(2) given in April, 1987. A presidential Reference relating to the matter is before Supreme Court and the matter is sub- judice, further report under section 5(3) pending.
5	Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal	Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Puduchery	Reporting under section 5(2) given on 5.2.2007. Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by party States in Hon’ble Supreme Court pending and the matter is sub- judice. Further report under Section 5(3) pending.
6	Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal-II	Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra	Report under section 5(2) given on 30.12.2010.Further report under section 5(3) to be given.
7	Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal	Goa, Karnataka and Maharashtra	Report under section 5(2) to be given
8	Vansadhara Water Disputes Tribunal	Andhra Pradesh & Orissa	Report under section 5(20 be given