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Russia, Turkey and Iran Sign Deal on Safe Zones in Syria

Russia and Iran which are allies of the Syrian regime as well as the rebel supporter Turkey signed a Russia-backed plan for creating safe zones in Syria. The...

May 5, 2017

Fact Box: SAMPADA Scheme

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved re-structuring the schemes of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) under new Central Sector Scheme called as SAMPADA (Scheme...

May 5, 2017

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 94

123451. Consider the following statements: The President submits his/her resignation in writing addressed to the Chief Justice of India The impeachment process for president can be initiated in...

May 5, 2017

Nifty at New Peak, BSE Sensex ends Above 30,000

The 50-share NSE Nifty spurted 47.95 points to end at a lifetime high of 9,359.90. Its previous record closing was 9,351.85 achieved on April 26. Similarly, the BSE...

May 4, 2017

GK & Current Affairs Quiz: May 4, 2017

1. What is the India’s GDP growth forecast for FY 18, according to Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s latest report “Asian Development Outlook 2017”? [A] 7.4%[B] 7.6%[C] 7.7%[D] 7.1%...

May 4, 2017

India Ranked 100th in FIFA Rankings

As per the updated FIFA world football rankings, the Indian national football has managed to secure a 100th spot and entered into the top 100 of FIFA rankings....

May 4, 2017

Union Cabinet clears Ordinance to tackle Bad Loans

The Union Cabinet has cleared an ordinance that seeks to amend the Banking Regulation Act to give more powers to Reserve Bank of India to deal with non-performing...

May 4, 2017

Agni-II Ballistic Missile Test Fired Successfully

India has successfully carried out a fresh user trial of Agni-II ballistic missile from a defence test facility in the Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha....

May 4, 2017

Swachh Sarvekshan-2017: Indore is the Cleanest City

Union Urban Development Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu has announced the Cleanest Cities in the Country and the fastest moving cities on sanitation ladder under Swachh Sarvekshan-2017. Indore has...

May 4, 2017

Banganapalle Mango of Andhra Pradesh gets GI Tag

The Registrar of Geographical Indications Registry, Chennai, has accorded GI Tag for the much famed Banganapalle Mango of Andhra Pradesh. Henceforth, Andhra Pradesh government will be the registered...

May 4, 2017

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