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Environment Ministry notifies Graded Response Action Plan to combat air pollution in NCR

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has notified the Graded Response Action Plan to combat air pollution in NCR Delhi region. In this regard,...

January 17, 2017

IMF cuts India's FY17 growth rate to 6.6% from 7.6%  

The World Economic Outlook (WEO) update released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut India’s growth rate for the fiscal year 2016–17 to 6.6% from its previous...

January 17, 2017

Timothy Gonsalves committee recommends reservation for girl students in IITs

The sub-committee under chairmanship of professor Timothy Gonsalves has recommended reservation for girl students in IITs to address the issue of slump in number of female students entering...

January 17, 2017

Richest 1% own 58% of total wealth in India: Oxfam Study

According to study conducted by rights group Oxfam, India’s richest 1% now hold a huge 58% of the country’s total wealth, indicating rise income inequality. It is higher...

January 17, 2017

Heart of Asia

The sixth edition of ‘Heart of Asia- Istanbul Process of Aghanistan‘ conference, an annual regional gathering of Asian and other countries was held in Amritsar, Punjab (India). About...

January 16, 2017

GK & Current Affairs: January 15-16, 2017

1. “Digital Dakiya” scheme has been launched in which state government to encourage cashless transactions? [A]Madhya Pradesh [B]Rajasthan [C]Odisha [D]Assam Answer: Madhya PradeshNotes: The Madhya Pradesh government has...

January 16, 2017

India’s Foreign Policy – Continuity and Change in India’s Foreign Policy

India’s foreign policy has undergone changes since independence in 1947. However, certain principles have remained constant, shaping its international relations. Principles of India’s Foreign Policy India’s foreign policy...

January 16, 2017

The book “The Karachi Deception” has been authored by whom?

The book “The Karachi Deception” has been authored by whom? [A]Vikram Ahuja [B]Siddhartha Thorat [C]Abhimanyu Singh [D]Shatrujeet Nath Show Answer Shatrujeet Nath The book “The Karachi Deception” has...

January 16, 2017

Which team has won the 2017 Vodafone Premier Badminton League (PBL)?

Which team has won the 2017 Vodafone Premier Badminton League (PBL)? [A]Awadhe Warriors [B]Hyderabad Hunters [C]Mumbai Rockets [D]Chennai Smashers Show Answer Chennai Smashers Chennai Smashers have won the...

January 16, 2017

Surjit Singh Barnala, who passed away recently, was the former chief minister of which state?

Surjit Singh Barnala, who passed away recently, was the former chief minister of which state? [A]Andhra Pradesh [B]Uttarakhand [C]Punjab [D]Tamil Nadu Show Answer Punjab Surjit Singh Barnala (91),...

January 16, 2017

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