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Proposed Integrated Public Sector Oil Major

In the recent budget, the Finance Minister had proposed creation of an  ‘integrated public sector oil major’ in order to come at par with the level of performance...

February 23, 2017

UDAY Scheme: Review of Performance So Far

UDAY scheme was launched to relieve the distribution companies from debt problems and make their operation sustainable. In this article, we review the scheme from its basics and...

February 23, 2017

India-China first Strategic Dialogue held in Beijing

The first Strategic Dialogue between India and China was held in Beijing, capital of China to shore up bilateral ties. The meeting was co-chaired by India’s Foreign Secretary...

February 23, 2017

Astronomers discover 7 new Earth-sized exoplanets that may sustain life

Astronomers from NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) for the first time have discovered seven new Earth-sized exoplanets that may be able to sustain life. The planets were...

February 23, 2017

CCEA approves doubling of solar power capacity to 40000 MW

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the enhancement of capacity from 20,000 MW to 40,000 MW of the Scheme for Development of Solar Parks and...

February 23, 2017

CCEA approves $854.4 million investment for 900-MW Arun 3 hydropower project in Nepal

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved investment for the generation component of 900-MW Arun 3 hydropower project for an estimated Rs. 5723.72 crore ($854.4 million)....

February 23, 2017

Union Cabinet apporves agreement between India and Poland for cooperation in agriculture

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for signing of an Agreement between India and Poland on cooperation in the field of agriculture and allied sectors. Decision in...

February 23, 2017

Union Cabinet approves Air Services Agreement between India and Greece

Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the signing of Air Services Agreement (ASA) between India and Greece. At present there is no ASA between...

February 23, 2017

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 23

123451. Distinct provisions for the education of children from 0 to 6 years have been provided in which of the following parts of Indian Constitution? Fundamental Rights Fundamental...

February 23, 2017

Current Affairs Questions & Answers: February 22, 2017

1. The Central Excise Day (CED) is celebrated on which date in India? [A] February 23[B] February 24[C] February 22[D] February 21 Show Answer Correct Answer: A [February...

February 22, 2017

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