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Rajya Sabha passes The Constitution (122nd Amendment) (GST) Bill, 2014

The Rajya Sabha has unanimously passed The Constitution (122nd Amendment) (GST) Bill, 2014 to introduce the goods and services tax (GST). With this passage of bill, India took...

August 4, 2016

Shubha Mudgal selected for Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award

Singer Shubha Mudgal has been selected for the prestigious the 23rd Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award 2016. She will be bestowed with this award for her outstanding contribution...

August 4, 2016

eSignDesk: Aadhar-linked eSignature facility launched

Aadhar-linked eSignature facility dubbed as eSignDesk was launched by LegalDesk, a Bengaluru based start-up in the online legal documentation business. eSignDesk based on Aadhaar platform it is actually...

August 4, 2016

Hastha Lakshanadeepika and Abhinaya Darpana

Consider the following statements: 1. Hastha Lakshanadeepika is a textbook of various Mudras followed in Bharathnatyam 2.Abhinaya Darpana is a textbook of various body movement techniques followed in...

August 4, 2016

India’s Foreign Policy – India’s Identity as a Rising Power

India’s foreign policy reflects its identity as a rising power. This identity is shaped by historical contexts, economic growth, military strength, geopolitical influence, and soft power. India navigates...

August 4, 2016

UPSC Prelims Question on Yogachara School

Consider the following statements: 1. Hinayana Buddhists were major segment of the Buddhist community in India during the Gupta and Pala periods 2. The outgrowth of Yogacara school...

August 4, 2016

UPSC Prelims Question on architecture at Fatehpur Sikri

With reference to architecture at Fatehpur Sikri, which of the following is / are correct statements? 1. One can notice combination of both trabeate (of pillar and beam)...

August 4, 2016

UPSC Prelims Question on traditional art of weaving jamdani

The traditional art of weaving jamdani has been declared by UNESCO as a Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. With this reference, consider the following statements: 1. Jamdani is...

August 4, 2016

GK & Current Affairs – August 3, 2016

1. Who will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement award at the 2016 Goa State Film Festival? [A]Mrinal Kulkarni [B]N Chandra [C]Sachin Pilgaonkar [D]Bardroy Baretto Answer: N ChandraNotes:...

August 4, 2016

The book “Until the Lions: Echoes from the Mahabharata” has been authored by whom?

The book “Until the Lions: Echoes from the Mahabharata” has been authored by whom? [A]Bibek Debroy [B]Anjan Sundaram [C]Hansda Sowendra [D]Karthika Nair Show Answer Karthika Nair The book...

August 4, 2016

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