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

GKToday’s Environment and Biodiversity Quiz 2017 for UPSC Civil Services Examinations and State Public Service Examinations.

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 59

1. Which of the following funds is charged for the salary and other allowances of the Judges of the High Courts? Consolidated fund of India Consolidated fund of state both of them in 1:1 ratio None of the above 2. ..

GK & Current Affairs Quiz: March 30, 2017

GKToday’s Daily Quiz March 30, 2017 with questions and answers on Current Affairs and Important National and International events for SSC, Bank Clerical, Bank PO, State PSC, CLAT, Railway etc. Competitive Examinations.

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 and Protection Agreements (BIPA). Some important questions are answered here: What is ..

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 a land owner to the municipal corporation of his/her area. The municipal ..

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 industrial plants, because they have very high level of sulfur and is ..