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Which Indian city is hosting the 2016 National Children’s Film Festival (NCFF) ?

Which Indian city is hosting the 2016 National Children’s Film Festival (NCFF) ? [A]New Delhi [B]Jaipur [C]Lucknow [D]Mumbai Show Answer Jaipur The 2nd edition of National children’s film...

November 16, 2016

Padmini Rout is associated with which sports?

Padmini Rout is associated with which sports? [A]Chess [B]Tennis [C]Hockey [D]Badminton Show Answer Chess Padmini Rout has recently won the 43rd edition of National Women Premier Chess Championship...

November 16, 2016

20 Countries sign framework agreement of the International Solar Alliance (ISA)

Over 20 countries including Brazil and France have signed a Framework Agreement on International Solar Alliance in Marrakesh. The agreement was opened for signatures on the sidelines of...

November 16, 2016

Government bans NGO Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) for five years

The central government has declared NGO Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) as an ‘unlawful association’ under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for a time period of five years. The...

November 16, 2016

Special committee for inter-linking of rivers

To comply with the Supreme Court’s 2012 order, the Union Cabinet has approved the constitution of a ‘special committee for inter-linking of rivers’.  In February 2012, the Supreme...

November 16, 2016

Hunar Haat inaugurated at 2016 India International Trade Fair

The Union Ministry of Minority Affairs for the first time had inaugurated Hunar Haat (Skill Haat) at India International Trade Fair (2016) at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi....

November 16, 2016

November 16: International Day for Tolerance

The International Day for Tolerance is observed globally on 16 November to generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance The observance of the day seeks to educate...

November 16, 2016

PM suggests state funding of elections to combat corruption

Prime Minister Modi has suggested state funding of elections as a measure to fight corruption and improve transparency in public life. He has also called the political parties...

November 16, 2016

20 nations sign framework agreement of International Solar Alliance

Over 20 countries, including India, Brazil and France have signed the framework agreement of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). The framework agreement of ISA was opened for signatures...

November 16, 2016

India, China Joint Training Exercise Hand in Hand 2016 begins in Pune

The sixth edition of India-China Joint Training Exercise “Hand in Hand 2016” has started in Pune, Maharashtra. The aim of the bilateral military exercise is to share the...

November 16, 2016

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