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Which Indian-origin British professor has been honoured with the Queen Elizabeth II Knighthood?

Which Indian-origin British professor has been honoured with the Queen Elizabeth II Knighthood? [A]Nandini Koel [B]Kamaldeep Begol [C]Shankar Balasubramanian [D]Mandeep Singh Bhui Show Answer Shankar Balasubramanian Prof. Shankar...

January 3, 2017

Who has been appointed as the new chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?

Who has been appointed as the new chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)? [A]S R Hashim [B]Deepak Gupta [C]Alka Sirohi [D]David Syiemlieh Show Answer David Syiemlieh...

January 3, 2017

SC sacks BCCI President Anurag Thakur and Secretary Ajay Shirke

The Supreme Court has sacked Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Anurag Thakur and BCCI secretary Ajay Shirke after they failed to implement the reforms...

January 3, 2017

Seeking votes on religious basis a corrupt act: SC

The Supreme Court in its latest verdict has held that election candidates cannot seek votes on the grounds of the religion, caste, creed, community or language of voters....

January 3, 2017

Union Government launches mobile app for Haj Pilgrimage

The Union Ministry of Minority Affairs has launched Mobile App for Haj Pilgrimage. The app will provide information and facilitate e-payments for the pilgrimage. This is for the...

January 3, 2017

David R Syiemlieh appointed new UPSC chairman

President Pranab Mukherjee has appointed Prof David R Syiemlieh as the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) as per Article 316 of Constitution. He will take...

January 3, 2017

Andhra Pradesh Government launches NTR Arogya Raksha Scheme

Andhra Pradesh Government has launched NTR Arogya Raksha Scheme to provide the medical treatment to the people below Above Poverty Line (APL) at Rs. 1200 premium per annum. ...

January 3, 2017

India, Sri Lanka agree to exchange views to find permanent solution to fishermen issues

India and Sri Lanka have expressed confidence for finding a long-lasting solution to the issue of fishermen between the two countries. In this regard, talks co-chaired by Union...

January 3, 2017

Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System

In the aftermath of Pathankot attack, the government had okayed a plan to stop infiltration on 2900 kilometres western border with Pakistan under the name Comprehensive Integrated Border...

January 2, 2017

Border Area Development Programme: Features and Implementation Issues

The major issues with which India’s borders are plagued with include – poor accessibility,  economic backwardness, sense of insecurity among people living in border areas etc. Thus, development...

January 2, 2017

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