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Boxer Shyam Kumar wins gold medal at Thailand International

Indian boxer K Shyam Kumar has won gold medal at the Thailand International Tournament in the 49- kilogram category held in Bangkok. In the final match, he was...

April 8, 2017

Donald Trump nominates Indian-American Neomi Rao as his regulatory czar

US President Donald Trump has nominated prominent Indian-American law expert Neomi Rao as Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) (regulatory czar). She will oversee...

April 8, 2017

Donald Trump nominates Indian-American Vishal Amin as his IP czar

US President Donald Trump has nominated Indian-American Vishal Amin as Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator in the Executive Office of the President (IP czar). He will coordinate US law-enforcement...

April 8, 2017

IOA grants affiliation to Boxing Federation of India

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has granted affiliation to the Boxing Federation of India (BFI). With this, the BFI now becomes the fully recognised body for Indian boxing....

April 8, 2017

Scientists discovers protein that increases effectiveness of vaccines against cancer

Scientists from Boston University School of Medicine, US have discovered a protein that could help make vaccinations more effective and provide protection from diseases such as cancer. They...

April 8, 2017

Sex ratio in Haryana touches 950 mark for first time

The sex ratio in Haryana for the first time in the history has touched the 950 mark in March, 2017.  It was announced by Chief Minister Manohar Lal...

April 8, 2017

Madhya Pradesh Government launches 1 year diploma course on Hindu priesthood

Madhya Pradesh government-run Maharshi Patanjali Sanskrit Sansthan will launch one-year diploma course on Hindu priesthood ‘Purohityam’ from July 2017. This course will be open for all irrespective of...

April 8, 2017

US, China agree to pursue 100-day plan for reducing trade deficit

United States and China have agreed to pursue a ‘100-day plan’ aimed at reducing the US trade deficit with China. Decision in this regard was taken by US...

April 8, 2017

Ban on cash transactions of over Rs 2 lakh not applicable for bank, post office withdrawals

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has clarified that the ban on cash transaction in excess of Rs. 2 lakh will not be applicable to withdrawals from...

April 8, 2017

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 67

123451. Organic farming helps: in increasing carbon sequestration in the soil to reduce water footprint in soil conservation Which of the above statements is/are correct?Only 1 & 2Only 2...

April 8, 2017

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