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Checks and Balances in India – UGC-NTA NET Political Science

Checks and balances are fundamental to the functioning of democracy in India. They ensure that power is distributed among various branches of government, preventing any single entity from...

August 31, 2015

Which Indian organisation released Amar Chitra Katha & Aan Comics on inspirational stories of war heroes, recently?

Which Indian organisation released Amar Chitra Katha & Aan Comics on inspirational stories of war heroes, recently? [A]Indian Navy [B]Indian Air Force [C]Indian Army [D]National Security Guard Show...

August 31, 2015

Union Government identifies 305 cities for implementing 'Housing for All' scheme

Union Government has identified 305 cities and towns across 9 states for implementation of its flagship ‘Housing for All’ scheme. 305 cities were identified by Union Ministry of...

August 31, 2015

US extends anti-dumping duty on Indian preserved mushrooms for 5 years

United States (US) has extended the anti-dumping duty on Indian preserved mushrooms for another five years. This decision to revoke existing anti-dumping duty orders on preserved mushrooms was...

August 31, 2015

Senior Kannada writer Dr.M. M. Kalburgi passes away

Senior Kannada writer Dr. Malleshappa Madivalappa Kalburgi passed away in Dharwad, Karnataka. He was 77. Dr. Kalburgi died after he was shot dead by unidentified persons in his residence...

August 31, 2015

India pitches for anti-terror treaty, UNSC reforms

India has strongly pitched for finalisation of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT) and UN Security Council (UNSC) reforms. On behalf of India, these issues were stressed...

August 31, 2015

Union Government launches SAHAJ scheme for online release of new LPG connections

Union Government has launched SAHAJ scheme for online release of new LPG connections for the consumers as parts of its consumer friendly initiative. It was launched by Union...

August 31, 2015

Indian Bank launches IndPay mobile app service

State-owned financial services lender Indian Bank has launched IndPay mobile app service to enables its customers to operate bank accounts anytime from anywhere. It was formally unveiled by...

August 31, 2015

Ethiopia's Mare Dibaba wins women's marathon at World Athletics Championships

Ethiopia’s Mare Dibaba has won the gold medal in the women’s marathon event at the World Athletics Championships 2015 held in Beijing, China. She won the women’s marathon...

August 31, 2015

India’s Anil wins gold medal in Cadet Wrestling World Championships

Indian wrestler Anil has clinched gold medal in Cadet Wrestling World Championships in the 50 kg freestyle competitions. In the final match played at Sarajevo, Bosnia he defeated...

August 31, 2015

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