Gypsum (CaSO₄·2H₂O) is a naturally occurring mineral composed of calcium sulphate dihydrate. It plays a vital and specific role in the manufacture of Portland cement, where it is...
Cement is one of the most essential construction materials in the modern world, serving as the primary binding agent in concrete and mortar. The manufacturing of cement involves...
1. The Indian Police Institute (IPI) has been established at which state/ union territory of India, recently? [A]Mumbai [B]Lucknow [C]New Delhi [D]Chennai Answer: New Delhi The Indian Police...
Gold monetisation initiatives are government schemes in India which aim to mobilise the vast amounts of gold held by individuals and institutions. The goal is to enhance liquidity...
National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) was observed across India on 31 October 2015 to commemorate the 140th birthday of Independent India’s first Deputy Prime Minister and Sardar...
Union Government has appointed senior IRS officer Najib Shah as the chairman of Central Board of Excise and Customs(CBEC). His appointment was confirmed by Appointments Committee of Cabinet...
BRICS nations Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa signed Moscow Declaration for partnership in addressing common regional and global socio-economic challenges by utilising science, technology and innovation...
Union Government has nominated Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das to the Central Board of Directors of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Mr. Dase is IAS officer of...
China, world most populous country has announced to abandon its three decades-long one-child policy and changed it two-child policy. The ruling Communist Party of China (CPC) in this...
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed non-resident Indians (NRIs) to subscribe to the National Pension System (NPS) enabling them access old age income security. RBI has...
1. Who among the following has won the Mrs.Earth 2015 Pageant? [A]Priyanka Khurana Goyal [B]Suchitra Singh [C]Nayandeepa Rao [D]Chitra Sudhir Answer: Priyanka Khurana Goyal India’s Priyanka Khurana Goyal...
The Gujaral Doctrine is framework in India’s foreign policy, particularly concerning its relations with neighbouring countries. Formulated by I.K. Gujaral during his tenure as Prime Minister from 1997...
