In its recent report, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture has observed that extreme weather events are costing India $9-10 billion annually. It also observed that climate change is...
The World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is observed every year on 19 August to recognize work of humanitarian personnel and those who have lost their lives. The campaign theme...
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will shortly issue new banknotes of Rs.50 denomination in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series. The base colour of the new notes will...
Five Indian-origin persons have featured in Fortune’s 2017 ’40 Under 40′ list of young and influential people in the field of business inspiring others with their work. They...
1. S Paul, who passed away recently, was the renowned personality of which field? [A] Politics[B] Sports[C] Law[D] Photography Show Answer Correct Answer: D [Photography] Notes:S Paul (88),...
People in India frequently suffer from joint pain and arthritis. There has been a rise in the cases of surgeries and knee replacements by 30% from 2004 to...
In August 2017, the ministry of home affairs has sent a letter to the state governments asking them to identify and deport all illegal immigrants including Rohingyas. Meanwhile,...
The Government of India (GoI) has signed Global Environment Facility (GEF) Grant Agreement with the World Bank (WB) for $24.64 million for Ecosystems Service Improvement Project (ESIP). The...
The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL) has launched its mobile wallet “BSNL Wallet” in partnership with MobiKwik to enable one-tap bill payment for its over 100 million subscribers....
The World Photography Day (WPD) is observed every year on August 19 to inspire photographers across the planet to share a single photo with a simple purpose: to...
