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Colors in Fine Cut Diamonds

The colour of a diamond is one of the most critical factors determining its beauty, rarity, and value. In fine-cut diamonds, colour interacts with light and cut quality...

July 18, 2011

Jhamrkota Mines of Rajasthan

The Jhamarkotra Mines, also known as Jhamar Kotra Mines, are among the most significant mineral deposits in India, located in the Udaipur district of Rajasthan. These mines are...

July 18, 2011

Salvage Exercises (SALVEX) of Indian Navy

The Salvage Exercises (SALVEX) are bilateral naval drills conducted between the Indian Navy (IN) and the United States Navy (USN). These exercises aim to enhance cooperation, coordination, and...

July 18, 2011

Political Party in India

A political party in India is an organised group of individuals who share common political ideologies, objectives, and policies, and who seek to gain political power through participation...

July 18, 2011

Driest Desert on Earth

The Atacama Desert, located in northern Chile along the western coast of South America, is recognised as the driest desert on Earth. Spanning roughly 1,000 kilometres (about 600...

July 18, 2011

What was India’s external debt to GDP ratio at end-December 2010?

India’s external debt to GDP ratio and debt service ratios stood at 16.9 per cent and 3.9 per cent respectively, at end-December 2010.  The ratio of short-term external...

July 18, 2011

Plantation Crop

Plantation crops are a category of commercial crops cultivated extensively in large estates or plantations, primarily for sale rather than local consumption. These crops are usually perennial in...

July 18, 2011

Quiz 550: General Studies for UPSC & State PSC Examinations

123456789101. Consider the following crops: Clover Sugarcane Alfalfa Which of the above is/are classified as plantation crop(s) under Plantations Labour Act, 1951 ? 1 & 22 & 3Only...

July 18, 2011

Current Affairs : July 17, 2011

World Bank probable to approve $1 Billion credit for NRLP   The Rural Development Ministry to sign agreement with World Bank for Soft Loan worth of $ 1...

July 17, 2011

Current Affairs : July 16, 2011

Common Service Centre Diwas to be observed on 16th July, 2011 Common Service Centre, CSC, Diwas to be observed on 16th July, 2011 Department of Information and Technology...

July 16, 2011

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