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Sub-nationalism: Meaning and Issues in India

The demand of a separate state flag purported by the state of Karnataka has raised the issue of subnationalism in the country. As the rhetoric of nationalism engulfs...

July 15, 2017

US House of Representatives passes Bill on defence co-operation with India

The United States House of Representatives has passed an amendment to National Defense Authorisation Act (NDAA), 2018, a $621.5 billion defence expenditure bill to advance defence cooperation with...

July 15, 2017

India’s Sundar Singh Gurjar wins gold medal at World Para Athletics

India’s Sundar Singh Gurjar (21) won gold medal in the men’s javelin throw event at World Para Athletics Championships held in London, United Kingdom. In the F46 category,...

July 15, 2017

Raipur Airport ranked first in Customer Satisfaction Index Survey

Raipur’s Swami Vivekananda Airport was ranked first in Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Survey among 49 airports in the country. It has achieved 4.84 score on a five point...

July 15, 2017

India, European Union establish Investment Facilitation Mechanism

India and European Union (EU) have established Investment Facilitation Mechanism (IFM) for EU Investments in India. The mechanism will allow for a close coordination between EU and India with...

July 15, 2017

India ranks third in global index of countries with most confidence in their government: OCED Report

India ranked third in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) Government at a Glance 2017 report. It states that Narendra Modi led NDA coalition has secured...

July 15, 2017

15 July: World Youth Skills Day

The World Youth Skills Day is observed globally on 15 July every year to raise awareness about the importance of investing in youth skills development. Observance of the...

July 15, 2017

Meaning of Mobilization of Resources

Mobilization of resources is all about how a government or governmental department / organization or a non-governmental organization can mobilize the material resources (including finance) to carry out...

July 15, 2017

GK & Current Affairs Quiz: July 14, 2017

1. What is the India’s rank in the 2017 Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Index? [A] 116th[B] 125th[C] 108th[D] 95th Show Answer Correct Answer: A [116th] Notes:India has been...

July 14, 2017

India’s first solar powered DEMU train launched

Indian Railways has launched India’s first solar powered diesel multiple unit (DEMU) broad gauge train. It is 1600 Horse Power (HP) train with all solar powered coaches. The...

July 14, 2017

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