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Lok Sabha passes Payment of Wages (Amendment) Bill, 2017

The Lok Sabha has passed the Payment of Wages (Amendment) Bill, 2017 to enable employers to pay wages to workers through cheque or directly crediting to their accounts....

February 7, 2017

Current Affairs Questions & Answers: February 7, 2017

1. Which state government will give 2% reservation to sportsperson in government job? [A] Jharkhand [B] Bihar[C] Madhya Pradesh[D] Rajasthan Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Jharkhand ] Notes:The...

February 7, 2017

Economic Survey 2016-17: Eight Interesting Facts About India

The survey 2016-17 has put together eight interesting facts, which actually hint towards larger issues related to the country. These facts are as follows: 1. The work-related migration...

February 7, 2017

CBDT signs four unilateral Advance Pricing Agreements  

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) under the Department of Revenue, Union Ministry of Finance has entered into four more unilateral Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs). These four...

February 7, 2017

Scientists develop terahertz transmitter capable of sending data 10 times faster than 5G

Scientists from Japan have developed terahertz (THz) transmitter technology, a next generation system which can transmit digital data over 10 times faster than 5G mobile networks. It will...

February 7, 2017

Nepal to host 4th BIMSTEC Summit 2017

The fourth edition of BIMSTEC Summit-2017 will be held in Nepal. It was announced in the 17th session of BIMSTEC Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) held in Kathmandu, capital...

February 7, 2017

181 Irrawaddy dolphins counted in Odisha census

According to new census carried out by the Odisha State Forest and Environment department in 2016, as many as 181 Irrawaddy dolphins have been sighted in the state....

February 7, 2017

FAO calls for International collaboration on wheat rust

The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), a United Nations agricultural agency has called for International collaboration on wheat rust to curb threat to global supplies. According to studies...

February 7, 2017

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 7

123451. Which among the following have been found to have a devastating effect on the coral reefs ? Sea horsesSea Cows Sea Urchins Sea Grasses2. Identify the classical...

February 7, 2017

Current Affairs Quiz: February 5-6, 2017

1. Asim Basu, who passed away recently, was the renowned theatre actor from which state? [A] Odisha[B] Assam[C] West Bengal[D] Manipur Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Odisha] Notes:Asim...

February 6, 2017

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