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Medium range surface-to-air missile developed by India, Israel successfully test-fired

The medium range surface-to-air missile missile (MR-SAM) developed jointly by India and Israel was successfully test-fired. During the test, the missile was launched from a mobile launcher in...

June 30, 2016

ZSI to record climate change impact on animals in five Himalayan states

The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has launched long-term monitoring studies project to document the effect of climate change on animal biodiversity in five Himalayan states. These five...

June 30, 2016

Union Cabinet approves National Mineral Exploration Policy

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the National Mineral Exploration Policy (NMEP). The NMEP primarily aims at accelerating the exploration activity in...

June 30, 2016

By what per cent must the cost price be raised in fixing the sale price in order that there may be a profit of 20% after allowing a commission of 10%?

By what per cent must the cost price be raised in fixing the sale price in order that there may be a profit of 20% after allowing a...

June 30, 2016

List price of an article at a show room is 2000 Rs. And it is being sold at successive discounts of 20% and 10% . Its net selling price will be :

List price of an article at a show room is 2000 Rs. And it is being sold at successive discounts of 20% and 10% . Its net selling...

June 30, 2016

A singal discount equivalent to the successive discounts of 10%, 20% and 25% is

A singal discount equivalent to the successive discounts of 10%, 20% and 25% is [A]46% [B]60% [C]55% [D]45% Show Answer 46% Single of discount for successive discounts 10%...

June 30, 2016

Union Cabinet considers Model Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Bill, 2016

The Union Cabinet has considered the Model Shops and Establishment (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Bill, 2016. The Bill will be sent to States/UTs so that...

June 30, 2016

Union Cabinet approves MoU between UPSC and Bhutan’s Royal Civil Service Commission

The Union Cabinet has approved Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC), Bhutan. Decision in this regard was taken...

June 30, 2016

China launches second Shijian-16 series satellite

China has successfully launched its second Shijian-16 series satellite for space research and experiments. The first Shijian-16 satellite was launched in October 2013. The satellite was launched on...

June 30, 2016

Four Indian-Americans honoured with 2016 Great Immigrants Award in US

Four Indian-Americans have been honoured with prestigious Great Immigrants: The Pride of America Award 2016. They are among 42 distinguished US personalities representing more than 30 countries of...

June 30, 2016

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