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IAS General Studies Prelims Question No. 17

Lithium-ion is the fastest growing and most promising battery chemistry; replacing the old nickel-cadmium batteries”. What could be the reason(s) for it? Lithium ion batteries are cheaper in...

September 25, 2016

Ecology – Definition and Branches

Ecology is the scientific study of the interactions between organisms and their environment. The word “ecology” comes from the Greek words “oikos” meaning “household” or “environment” and “logia”...

September 25, 2016

First Russia-Pakistan military exercise Druzhba-2016 begins

The first military exercise between Russia and Pakistan named Druzhba-2016 (Friendship-2016) has kicked off in Pakistan. With this, Pakistani Army and Russian Ground Forces (RGF) have come together...

September 24, 2016

GST council sets exemption threshold for tax at Rs.20 lakh

The first meeting of Goods & Services Tax (GST) Council has decided to exempt businesses with annual turnover below Rs.20 lakh out of the GST net. The meeting...

September 24, 2016

UNSC approves resolution for global implementation CTBT to ban nuclear weapons tests

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has approved a resolution urging quick global implementation of Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban treaty (CTBT) to ban tests of nuclear weapons. The resolution has...

September 24, 2016

2nd SAARC Anti-Terrorism Mechanism held in New Delhi

The second meeting of the High Level Group of Eminent Experts to strengthen the SAARC Anti-Terrorism Mechanism was held in New Delhi. Delegations from all eight SAARC (South...

September 24, 2016

National waterways project threatens Gangetic dolphins

According to the scientists and wildlife conservationists, the National Waterways (NW) project possesses serious environmental threat to Gangetic river dolphins. The development NW1 in the River Ganga is...

September 24, 2016

Sun Pharma signs deal with ICGEB to develop India’s first dengue vaccine

India’s largest pharmaceutical company Sun Pharma has signed deal with International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) for clinical development Cissampelos pariera (Cipa), India’s first vaccine (drug)...

September 24, 2016

UPSC Daily Prelims General Studies Quiz – 3

1. Consider the following Jurisdictions and Powers: Writ Jurisdiction Original Jurisdiction Appellate Jurisdiction Power of judicial review Advisory Jurisdiction   Which of the above is/are enjoyed by High...

September 24, 2016

IAS General Studies Prelims Question No. 15

This is the Congress Radio calling on (a wavelength of) 42. 34 meters from somewhere in India. The above announcement was made by __? [A] Usha Mehta[B] Hansa...

September 24, 2016

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