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Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Regulation of Livestock Markets) Rules, 2017

The central government has notified the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Regulation of Livestock Markets) Rules, 2017. The new rules have been formulated under the PCA Act of...

June 5, 2017

India Secures Top Position in Global Retail Development Index

The 2017 Global Retail Development Index (GRDI) titled ‘The Age of Focus‘ has placed India at the top position among 30 developing countries on ease of doing business in the...

June 5, 2017

Sai Praneeth wins Thailand Grand Prix Gold Title

Ace Indian Shuttler B Sai Praneeth has clinched Thailand Grand Prix Gold title by defeating Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie 17-21, 21-18, 21-19  in Bangkok. Six weeks earlier, he had defeated the world No 29 Kidambi...

June 5, 2017

World Bank: India to grow at 7.2% in 2017

The World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects (GEP) has projected a growth rate of 7.2% for India in the financial year 2017 as against 6.8% growth in 2016. Also, the...

June 5, 2017

Soon Women to get Combat Role in Indian Army

The Indian Army is expected to soon open up combat positions for women. This has been stated by Army Chief Gen. Bipin Rawat. The Indian Army has taken...

June 5, 2017

June 5: World Environment Day

Every year World Environment Day (WED) is observed on 5 June to raise global awareness worldwide for the protection of our environment and the planet Earth. It is the...

June 5, 2017

Aadhar Enabled Payment System (AEPS).

After the landmark policy decision of demonetization last year, India is now transitioning towards digital transactions. To make this possible, the government is putting efforts to make the...

June 4, 2017

GK & Current Affairs Quiz: June 3, 2017

1. Who will become the new Prime Minister of Ireland? [A] Leo Varadkar[B] Brian Cowen[C] Mary McAleese[D] Enda Kenny Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Leo Varadkar] Notes:Leo Varadkar,...

June 4, 2017

NASA to launch Sounding Rocket to release Radiant Artificial Clouds

NASA will launch the Terrier-Improved Malemute sounding rocket into the space that will release blue-green and red artificial clouds. The launch is expected to support space studies. The launch which was originally...

June 3, 2017

Vizianagaram bags MGNREGA National Award

The Ministry of Rural Development has selected Vizianagaram as one among the 17 districts for MGNREGA annual award. The award will be given to Vizianagaram for its effective implementation of...

June 3, 2017

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