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Government lowers interest rates on Small saving schemes by 0.1%

The Union Finance Ministry has lowered interest rates on all nine small saving schemes by 0.1% for the April-June quarter as compared to January-March quarter. These schemes includes...

March 31, 2017

Gujarat Assembly passes Gujarat Animal Preservation (Amendment) Bill, 2017

Gujarat Assembly has passed the Gujarat Animal Preservation (Amendment) Bill, 2017 to amend Gujarat Animal Preservation Act, 1954. The amendment bill makes the existing law stricter and provides...

March 31, 2017

2017-Quiz-6: Environment & Biodiversity for SSC, UPSC and State PCS Exams

1. “Dancing Deer” is found in which of the following states of India? [A] Gujarat [B] Manipur [C] Tamil Nadu [D] Jammu & Kashmir Show Answer Correct Answer:...

March 31, 2017

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 59

123451. Which of the following funds is charged for the salary and other allowances of the Judges of the High Courts?Consolidated fund of IndiaConsolidated fund of stateboth of...

March 31, 2017

GK & Current Affairs Quiz: March 30, 2017

1. Srinath Narayanan is associated with which sports? [A] Chess[B] Boxing[C] Football[D] Hockey Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Chess] Notes:Srinath Narayanan from Chennai will soon become the India’s...

March 30, 2017

RAKIA’s Arbitration Notice: Various Issues and India’s Response

Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority (RAKIA), an Emirati investor has recently initiated an arbitration claim against India seeking compensation of $44.71 million under the India-UAE Bilateral Investment Promotion...

March 30, 2017

Municipal Taxes in India

In India municipal corporations or urban local bodies (ULB’s) levy two types of taxes viz. Property tax and Professional tax.  Property tax is an annual amount paid by...

March 30, 2017

Environment Concerns of Pet Coke

In February 2017, the Supreme Court directed the centre to take a decision within four weeks on banning polluting fuels like furnace oil and pet coke used in...

March 30, 2017

ISRO develops four Lithium Battery Techniques

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has developed four types of lithium ion batteries for satellite and launch vehicle applications. These four types of batteries are 1.5Ah, 5Ah,...

March 30, 2017

3rd G20 Framework Working Group meeting held in Varanasi

The third edition of G20 Framework Working Group (FWG) meeting was held in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The two-day meeting took place under the G20 German presidency, and was...

March 30, 2017

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