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India’s Forex reserves increase by $1.25 billion

According to the Reserve Bank of India’s weekly statistical supplement, India’s foreign exchange (Forex) reserves have increased by $1.25 billion to reach $371.13 billion from $369.88 billion as on...

April 29, 2017

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 88

123451. Consider the following comparisons of the Himalayan Rivers and Peninsular rivers: Most of the Himalayan rivers are perennial, while most of the peninsular rivers are rainfed The...

April 29, 2017

Plan for common Engineering entrance exam put on hold

The Ministry of Human Resources and Development has put on hold the plan for conducting a single entrance test for admission to engineering courses throughout the country till...

April 28, 2017

Kerala hosts country’s first ever transgender athletic meet

Kerala has conducted the country’s first-ever transgender one-day athletic meet in Thiruvananthapuram. The event saw the participation of 132 participants belonging to 12 districts of the state. No...

April 28, 2017

Tripartite MoU signed for broadband services to Post Offices

A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between BBNL, Department of Posts and BSNL to provide broadband connectivity of BharatNet to Post Offices in rural areas. BSNL...

April 28, 2017

GK & Current Affairs Quiz: April 28, 2017

1. Which country has become the first country in the world to ban the mining of metals? [A] El Salvador[B] Mozambique[C] Seychelles[D] Namibia Show Answer Correct Answer: A...

April 28, 2017

US places India once again on IPR ‘priority watch’ list

The US Trade Representative’s (USTR) office has once again placed India on the ‘priority watch’ list in this year’s Special 301 report despite the country rolling out National...

April 28, 2017

Kazakhstan opens consulate in Chennai

Kazakhstan has opened its honorary consulate in Chennai. The consulate will cover the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala. It will be headed by well-known businessman Suraj...

April 28, 2017

India Cyprus inks four agreements

India and Cyprus have signed four agreements following delegation-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades in New Delhi. The two sides discussed various bilateral and...

April 28, 2017

Poland supports India’s Permanent membership at UNSC

Poland has assured its support for India’s bid for membership in the elite Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) and a permanent seat in the expanded UN Security Council. This was stated during...

April 28, 2017

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