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GK & Current Affairs Quiz: March 31, 2017

1. Which tiger reserve has become the India’s first tiger reserve to get official mascot? [A] Kanha Tiger Reserve[B] Sariska Tiger Reserve[C] Corbett Tiger Reserve[D] Sanjay Tiger Reserve...

March 31, 2017

Malda as Fake Currency Hub & Recent developments on FICN

Counterfeit money is imitation currency produced without the legal sanction of the state or government. Producing or using counterfeit money is a form of fraud or forgery. In India, the circulation of fake...

March 31, 2017

Compassionate Access with reference to Tuberculosis

India is battling multidrug-resistant TB, with about 2.5% of all new TB cases in the country being resistant to Rifampicin, or to both Rifampicin and isoniazid – the...

March 31, 2017

Various Sports Leagues and Commercialization of Sports in India

The commercialization of sports in India started in 2008 with the inauguration of Indian Premier League (IPL) in cricket. This was followed by an array of such leagues...

March 31, 2017

Government announces regional aviation routes and airlines under UDAN scheme

The Union Civil Aviation Ministry has announced regional aviation routes and airlines after the first round of bidding under UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) Scheme. In the...

March 31, 2017

Government launch e-challan and m-parivahan apps for enforcement of traffic rules

The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has launched two mobile applications —e-challan and m-parivahan to provide a comprehensive digital solution for enforcement of traffic rules. These...

March 31, 2017

El Salvador becomes world’s first country to ban metal mining

Central America’s smallest nation El Salvador became first country in the world to ban metal mining nationwide. In this regard, it has passed a law that bans all...

March 31, 2017

Government unveils online vigilance clearance system, e-service book

The Union Government has launched the Online Vigilance Clearance System and e-Service Book in New Delhi. It was launched by Union Minister Jitendra Singh in New Delhi. The...

March 31, 2017

Government, NDB ink $350 million loan pact

India has signed its first loan agreement with the New Development Bank (NDB)/BRICS Bank for $350 million to be used in the development and upgradation of district roads...

March 31, 2017

IIT Madras, Indian Army ink MoU to strengthen critical technological areas

The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IITM) and Indian Army have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to identify the critical technological areas that can be enhanced in...

March 31, 2017

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