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Conduct of Elections in India [UGC NTA NET Political Science Notes]

The conduct of elections in India is a mainstay of its democratic framework. The process is governed by constitutional provisions, overseen by the Election Commission of India (ECI),...

December 31, 2016

India and Singapore ink 3rd Protocol for amending DTAA

India and Singapore have signed a Third Protocol to amend DTAA (Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement) for the avoidance of double taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion with respect...

December 31, 2016

CSL completes delivery of 20 FPVs to India Coast Guard

The Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has delivered ICGS AYUSH, the 20th Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) to the Indian Coast Guard.  With this, CSL has completed construction of 20...

December 31, 2016

CBDT extends deadline of Direct Tax Dispute Resolution Scheme

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the last date for availing the Direct Tax Dispute Resolution Scheme to January 31, 2017 from the earlier deadline...

December 31, 2016

RBI extends period of enhanced Prepaid Payment Instruments limit

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the period of enhanced Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPI) limit of Rs 20,000 as part of efforts to promote digital payments....

December 31, 2016

PM Narendra Modi launches UPI based mobile payment app called BHIM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched UPI based mobile payment application called BHIM (Bharat Interface for Money) at the Digi Dhan Mela held in Talkatora stadium, New Delhi, The...

December 30, 2016

Capital Gains Tax: Meaning & Current Government Policy

A recent speech of prime minister had started speculation that government may impose long term capital gains tax in the upcoming budget. Capital gain refers to the gain...

December 30, 2016

GK & Current Affairs: December 29, 2016

1. “Swachh Swasth Sarvatra” initiative has been launched by the Union Health Ministry in collaboration with which union ministry? [A]Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation [B]Ministry of Finance...

December 30, 2016

Prithviraj Ayachi is associated with which sports?

Prithviraj Ayachi is associated with which sports? [A]Boxing [B]Wrestling [C]Badminton [D]Shooting Show Answer Shooting Pruthviraj Ayachi (16), who hails from Gujarat, has won the gold medal in the...

December 30, 2016

The book “Watership Down” was authored by whom?

The book “Watership Down” was authored by whom? [A]Richard Adams [B]Lilian Rosa [C]George Beadon [D]Dal Carnegie Show Answer Richard Adams The book “Watership Down” was authored by Richard...

December 30, 2016

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