West Bengal wins 2017 Santosh Trophy

West Bengal won the 2017 Santosh Trophy of football by defeating Goa by 1-0 goals. It was 71st edition of Santosh Trophy and overall record 32nd win of West Bengal. For West Bengal lone winning goal was scored by Manvir ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017

Earth Hour observed across the World

The eleventh edition of the Earth Hour was observed across the world on 25 March 2017 to take a global call on climate change. To mark this day, cities worldwide turned their lights off from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017

Scientists switch on the world’s largest artificial sun

Scientists from the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) have switched on world’s largest artificial sun – a device developed to help shed light on new ways of making climate-friendly fuels. The artificial sun is giant honeycomb-like set-up of 149 spotlights, officially ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 55

1. Which of the following are called “scheduled areas” as per Indian constitution? Tribal inhabited areas located in North East India Tribal inhabited areas which are located in other parts of India other than North East India Tribal inhabited areas ..

2017-Quiz-2: GK for SSC / State PCS Examinations

GKToday’s Daily General Knowledge (GK) Quiz March 26, 2017 with questions and answers on General Knowledge, Indian History, Indian Polity, Indian Geography, Art and Culture for SSC, State PCS and UPSC Examinations.

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 54

1. With reference to the executive power in a state in India, which among the following statements is / are correct? Executive power of the state is vested in Governor Real executive authority in a state is Council of Ministers ..