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GK & Current Affairs: June 21, 2014

1. In context to India’s defence structure consider the following statements: 1.Tejas is a lightweight, multi-role, single-engine tactical fighter aircraft 2.Akash is a surface-to-surface missile, has a range...

June 23, 2014

Iraq crisis could impact oil prices in India

Indian government is keeping a close watch on the ongoing crisis in Iraq where terrorist groups led by ISIS (Islamic State in Iraq and Syria) are attacking and...

June 22, 2014

Canada's York University confers honorary doctorate upon Ratan Tata

Canada’s prestigious York University bestowed Ratan Tata with an honorary doctor of laws degree for his pursuit of innovation and role in promoting corporate social responsibility. The chairman...

June 22, 2014

“Project Mausam”: Culture Ministry initiative to explore multi-faceted Indian Ocean

India’s Union Ministry of Culture launched “Project Mausam” at the 38th summit of the World Heritage Committee in Doha, Qatar. The Project aims to explore the multi-faceted Indian Ocean...

June 22, 2014

GK & Current Affairs: June 20, 2014

1. Kedarnath Singh, who has been chose for the prestigious Jnanpith award for 2013 is a famous writer in ____? [A]Gujarati [B]Hindi [C]Panjabi [D]Urdu Hindi Noted Hindi poet...

June 21, 2014

UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav presents tax free budget

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav presented a budget of a size of Rs 2,74,705 crore for this fiscal, with a proposed deficit of Rs 4,132 crore and no new...

June 21, 2014

Mayaram Committee’s definitions of FDI, FII accepted by the Government of India

The Government of India has accepted the report of Mayaram Committee thereby accepting the definitions of FII and FDI. The panel headed by Finance Secretary was set up...

June 21, 2014

Pen Pinter prize to novelist Salman Rushdie

Eminent novelist Salman Rushdie (67), author of Midnight’s Children and The Satanic Verses, has been named the winner of Pen Pinter prize for 2014. The award was instituted in...

June 21, 2014

Magnus Carlsen becomes first man to hold the Chess Triple Crown; but he is not the first player

World Champion Magnus Carlsen has become the first man in the history of Chess to hold the Chess Triple Crown by holding the World Blitz, Rapid, and Classic...

June 21, 2014

Jalpaiguri bifurcation takes the number of districts in Bengal to 20

A new district is being carved out by bifurcating Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal with a view to expedite government services. The new district will be Alipurduar. This...

June 21, 2014

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