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CCEA approves construction of Rajaswa Bhawan as the National Tax Headquarters

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA approved the construction of the Rajaswa Bhawan as the National Tax Headquarters at Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi at an estimated...

September 29, 2013    Places in News Current Affairs

CCEA approves auction methodology for Coal Block Auction

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given approval to the policy for auction by competitive bidding of the coal blocks which aims to ensure greater transparency and...

September 29, 2013

CCEA takes steps for operationalisation of IDFs

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has taken the following steps to promote the operationalisation of Infrastructure Debt Funds (IDFs). The annual Guarantee Fee payable to the...

September 29, 2013

John W. Ashe is the President of UNGA for its 68th session

The United Nations General Assembly elected by acclamation Ambassador John W. Ashe of Antigua and Barbuda as President of its upcoming 68th session. Made up of all the...

September 27, 2013    Awards, Honours & Persons in News

IDBI Bank launches ‘Own Your NPA’ campaign

In a bid to speedily recover Non-Performing Assets (NPA), the IDBI Bank has launched a campaign named ‘Own Your NPA’. What is ‘Own Your NPA’ campaign? It is...

September 27, 2013

Mayaram panel submits report on NSEL crisis

A high-level committee, chaired by Economic Affairs Secretary Arvind Mayaram, submitted to Finance Minister its report on the alleged irregularities at the National Spot Exchange Ltd (NSEL). The...

September 27, 2013

Virat Kohli appointed as brand ambassador of BSF

The Border Security Force has appointed Indian cricketer Virat Kohli as its brand ambassador. It is important to note that any central force in India has appointed its brand...

September 27, 2013

Indian Navy and Royal Omani Navy conduct Exercise: "Naseem Al Bahr"

Naseem Al Bahr– the 9th edition of biennial naval exercise between Indian Navy and Royal Omani Navy kicked off in Oman. In Indian fleet participating in the drill...

September 27, 2013    International / World Current Affairs

Freedom Fighter Ranjit Singh passed away

Veteran freedom fighter Captain Ranjit Singh (97) passed away. He was a close associate of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. About Ranjit Singh He served the Indian National Army...

September 27, 2013    Awards, Honours & Persons in News

World Tourism Day observed across the globe

World Tourism Day was observed on September 27, 2013 across the globe to raise awareness about the importance of tourism. Theme for 2013: “Tourism and Water: Protecting our...

September 27, 2013    International / World Current Affairs

GK & Current Affairs Questions: September 26, 2013

1. Name the Indian environmentalist, who has been conferred this year’s prestigious “Clinton Global Citizen Awards”? [A]Ullas Karanth [B]Medha Patkar [C]Bunker Roy [D]Ila Bhat Bunker Roy Indian environmentalist...

September 27, 2013

Aadhaar card optional, not mandatory: Government

Informing the Supreme Court, the Centre stated that securing Aadhaar cards is optional and not mandatory. What is voluntary/mandatory issue with the Aadhaar cards? A number of pleas...

September 26, 2013    Legal & Constitution Current Affairs