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IMF opens technical assistance and training centre SARTTAC in New Delhi  

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has opened a first-of-its-kind South Asia Training and Technical Assistance Centre (SARTTAC) in New Delhi for economic capacity building in South Asia. It...

February 15, 2017

Scientists discover 1970s banned chemicals in deep ocean fauna

Scientists for the first time have found high levels of human-made pollutants, including chemicals that were banned in the 1970s, in the tissues of marine creatures dwelling in...

February 15, 2017

No need to stand if National Anthem is part of film: SC

The Supreme Court has clarified that there is no need to stand inside a cinema hall when the national anthem is featured as a part of a film,...

February 15, 2017

India’s air pollution is world’s deadliest compared to China: Study

According to a new study of global air pollution India’s rapidly worsening air pollution is now surpassing China’s as the deadliest in the world. The report was issued...

February 15, 2017

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 15

123451. The minimum and maximum age for a candidate to contest elections for President of India’s office?25 years, 65 years35 years, 65 years35 years , no limit25 years,...

February 15, 2017

Current Affairs Questions & Answers: February 14, 2017

1. Which city is hosting India’s first-ever International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) World Tour event? [A] New Delhi[B] Chennai[C] Kolkata[D] Kochi Show Answer Correct Answer: A [New Delhi]...

February 14, 2017

India’s Cash-to-GDP Ratio

Cash-to-GDP Ratio or Currency in Circulation (CIC) to GDP Ratio or simply currency-to-GDP ratio shows the value of cash in circulation as a ratio of GDP. Implications of higher Cash-GDP Ratio There are...

February 14, 2017

Economic Survey 2016-17: Observations on Demographic Dividend

Demographic Dividend refers to a demographically linked economic boost caused by a rise in the working age population {15-59 years or in some cases 15-64 years} and consequent...

February 14, 2017

Zero Population Growth

Zero population growth is an ideal condition when the birth rate equals death rate and the replacement level is 2. Zero population growth is often a goal of...

February 14, 2017

Longevity Dividend

When people live longer, it offers society a chance to reap a ‘longevity’ dividend. This implies that the elderly continue to contribute significantly for an unprecedented period of...

February 14, 2017

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