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Barren Island: India's only live volcano active again

According to scientists from Goa based National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), India’s only live volcano at Barren Island in the Andaman and Nicobar has become active again. After...

February 20, 2017

Researchers develop first stretchable integrated circuit using an inkjet printer

Researchers from US based Michigan State University have developed the first stretchable integrated circuit (IC) made entirely using an inkjet printer. This elastic material is made up of...

February 20, 2017

February 20: World Day of Social Justice

The World Day of Social Justice is observed every year on February 20 to recognize the need to promote efforts to tackle issues such as poverty, exclusion and...

February 20, 2017

GST council approves law to compensate states for revenue loss  

The GST Council has approved a law to compensate states for any loss of revenue from the implementation of the new nationwide indirect taxation regime. The meeting was...

February 20, 2017

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 20

123451. Consider the following: Waste products Hormones Ions Circulation of blood is responsible for transport of which among the above in our bodies?Only 11 & 22 & 31,...

February 20, 2017

Influence of British Colonialism and Freedom Struggle on Indian Art

Influence of colonialism and subsequent freedom struggle upon evolution of Indian art forms can be understood as follows: Indian Paintings The traditional Indian painting was versatile and was...

February 19, 2017

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 19

123451. A company making a public issue of securities has to file a Draft Red Herring Prospectus with SEBI through an eligible merchant banker prior to filing a...

February 19, 2017

Current Affairs Questions & Answers: February 18, 2017

1. Which state is hosting the 2017 South Asian Speaker’s summit? [A] Madhya Pradesh[B] Himachal Pradesh[C] Andhra Pradesh[D] Kerala Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Madhya Pradesh] Notes:The two-day...

February 18, 2017

Sociological challenges posed by poor sanitation and open defecation

Open defecation leads to a number of sociological challenges. In India, open defecation is a well-established traditional practice deeply ingrained from early childhood. Sanitation is not a socially...

February 18, 2017

ISRO successfully tests largest cryogenic engine for GSLV Mark III rocket

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully ground tested India’s largest indigenously developed Cryogenic Upper Stage engine for GSLV Mark III. It was tested for full 10 minutes...

February 18, 2017

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