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Current Affairs Questions & Answers: February 28, 2017

1. Who has been appointed as the new spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)? [A] Gopal Baglay[B] Sudhir Kumar[C] Vikas Swarup[D] P Bashiah Show Answer Correct...

February 28, 2017

RBI sets up inter-disciplinary standing committee to review cyber threats

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has set up of an inter-disciplinary standing committee on cyber security to review the threats inherent in the existing and emerging technology....

February 28, 2017

February 28: National Science Day

The National Science Day (NSD) i.e. Rashtriya Vigyan Diwas (राष्ट्रीय विज्ञान दिवस) is celebrated every year on February 28 in India. The 2017 theme is “Science and Technology...

February 28, 2017

SEBI to tighten algorithm trading rules to minimise instances of flash crashes

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is planning to further tighten the regulations for algorithmic trading to minimise instances of misuse of such systems. The tight...

February 28, 2017

India’s first Integrated Heliport inaugurated at Rohini in New Delhi

India’s first integrated heliport was inaugurated today at Rohini in North Delhi. This heliport has been developed by Pawan Hans Limited. It will play an important role in...

February 28, 2017

ZTE launches world’s first 5G IT baseband unit

Chinese smartphone manufacturer ZTE unveiled its new Gigabit Phone, a next generation 5G IT baseband unit (BBU) with Intel Corporation at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain....

February 28, 2017

Nand Kumar Sai takes charge as Chairperson of NCST

Senior tribal leader from Chhattisgarh and ex-parliamentarian Nand Kumar Sai (71) took charge as Chairperson of National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) in Delhi. He succeeds Rameshwar Oraon,...

February 28, 2017

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 28

123451. With reference to Pulse production in India, consider the following statements: 1. India is world’s largest producer, consumer as well as importer of the pulses 2. The...

February 28, 2017

Current Affairs Questions & Answers: February 26-27, 2017

1. Which city is hosting the 2017 Mobile World Congress (MWC)? [A] London[B] Tokyo[C] Berlin[D] Barcelona Show Answer Correct Answer: D [Barcelona] Notes:The 2017 Mobile World Congress (MWC)...

February 27, 2017

89th Academy Awards (Oscar Awards)  

The 89th Academy Awards commonly referred to as Oscars was held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. The award presented in 24 categories by the Academy...

February 27, 2017

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