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RBI chief rules out a revision in inflation goal

The RBI Governor D. Subbarao has ruled out any revision in its inflation goal while addressing a meeting over the subject “Is there a new normal for inflation?”...

March 11, 2013

Quiz 644: Ancient History and Culture for IAS Examinations

1. Consider the following observations about the “Sulbasutras” discussed in context with the ancient Indian history and heritage: 1. The formulae in the Sulbasutras enabled the accurate construction...

March 11, 2013

Delhi court frames Irom Sharmila under attempt to suicide

A Delhi Court has framed the charges of attempting to suicide against social activist Irom Sharmila. Who is Irom Sharmila? Irom Sharmila who is also known by his...

March 10, 2013

RBI relaxes norms for ECBs

As per RBIs new relaxations to External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) norms, corporates would be able to access ECBs for raising funds from companies which are under investigation by...

March 10, 2013

Union govt approves Export of Additional 5 Million Tonnes of Wheat

The Union Government approved export of extra 5 million tonnes of Wheat in its stocks. The additional quantity of 5 million tonnes of wheat shall be exported by...

March 10, 2013

Our closest neighboring galaxy is 163,000 light years away

It is for the first time that scientist have accurately calculated the distance to our nearest galaxy known as Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) located at 163,000 light years...

March 10, 2013

Parliament of India

India has a bicameral parliament made of President, Rajya Sabha (Upper House / Council of States) and Lok Sabha (Lower House / House of People). While Rajya Sabha...

March 10, 2013

Constitutional Provisions of Council of Ministers in India

Articles 74 & 75 of the constitution of India deal with the Council of Ministers and Prime Minister. These articles have below provisions. Article 74(1): There shall be...

March 10, 2013

Vice President of India: Eligibility, Election, Power, Functions and Removal

The officer of Vice-President is second highest public office in India. Vice-President has second rank in the order of precedence. However, practically, his office has been created to...

March 10, 2013

Military, Diplomatic and Emergency Powers of President of India

This article deals with the Military, Diplomatic and Emergency Powers of President of India Emergency Powers of the President President of India can declare 3 types of Emergencies. National...

March 10, 2013

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