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18 July 2012 Current Affairs

Rajesh Khanna Passed Away

Rajesh Khanna, India’s first superstar, died of liver failure at his home on 18 July 2012. Rajesh Khanna, 69, was battling liver and kidney problems for a long time. He is survived by wife Dimple kapadia and daughters twinkle and Rinke. Announcing the death, his son-in-law, actor Akshay kumar expressed his condolences. His debut film was Aakhri khat (1966). His first superhit film was “Aaradhana” opposite Sharmila Tagore. The actor appeared in 163 films, including 15 consecutive super hits between 1962 and 1972, an unbroken record.

India Recorded 3.8% Un employment rate in the year 2010-11

According to the findings unemployment survey conducted by the Labour Bureau of the Government of India, the country recorded 3.8% unemployment rate in the year 2012-11. The earlier figure(2009-10) was 9.4%. The survey was conducted in all 28 states and 7 Union territories women unemployment at 6.7% stood significantly ahead of men UN employment rate which stood at 2.8%. The employment rate was found maximum in states such as Goa (16%), Kerala (9%0 and west Bengal (7%), while Gujarat(1%) had the lowest number in un employment rate.

Planning Commission Sanctioned 57800 crore Rupees As  Annual Plan For UP

Making an increase of whopping 23% annual financial allocation for UP, the planning commission of India allocated 57800 crore rupees to the state for fiscal year 2012-13. Besides,it also approved a 20,000 crore rupees additional funding for centre – sponsored schemes in the state. The planning commission had sanctioned 47000 crore rupees to up during financial year 2011-12. The decision over the financial allocation for the state came following the meeting held between U.P chief minister Akhilesh Yadav and planning commission chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia in New Delhi on 18 July 2012.

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