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Indian Army developed Humraaz app for soldiers to track promotions and postings

The Indian Army has developed a mobile application ‘Humraaz’ through which serving soldiers can track details like postings and promotions. Through the ‘Humraaz’ app, soldiers can also view...

August 3, 2017

Sanjaya Baru named as new secretary general of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)

Dr. Sanjaya Baru has been named as the new secretary general of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). He will assume the charge from...

August 3, 2017

The 2017 Aadi Perukku festival is celebrated in Tamilnadu

In Tamil Nadu, the Aadi Perukku festival is celebrated with traditional gaiety to pay tribute to water’s life-sustaining properties. The festival, also known as ‘Aadi 18’, is celebrated...

August 3, 2017

Israel launches first environmental research satellite Venus

Israel has launched its first environmental research satellite named as Venus (Vegetation and Environment Monitoring New Micro-Satellite). It is a joint venture between the Israel Space Agency (ISA)...

August 3, 2017

Short Note: Proposed Bill for Merit Based System of Visa in United States

What is the new proposed Bill for Merit-Based System in United States? How it may affect Indians? The Bill for Merit Based System, which is to later take...

August 3, 2017

BRICS nations vow to fight protectionism

India and other four other members of the BRICS grouping members (Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa) have pledged to fight protectionism. Decision in this regard was taken at...

August 3, 2017

Union Cabinet clears proxy voting for NRIs

The Union Cabinet has cleared a proposal to extend proxy voting to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and overseas Indians. Currently, only service personnel are permitted to vote through proxy....

August 3, 2017

Short Note: India’s First Private Sector Missile Sub-systems Manufacturing Facility

India’s first private sector missile sub-systems manufacturing facility has been set up at Hyderabad {Telangana is at the top position in Ease of Doing Business Rankings in India}....

August 3, 2017

Short Note: India and Methanol Based Economy

How can Methanol Economy be helpful for India? What are major roadblocks in to use Methanol as an alternative fuel? Methanol is simplest alcohol and does not have...

August 3, 2017

SEBI constitutes TK Viswanathan committee on fair market conduct

Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has set up a committee on ‘fair market conduct’. It will be headed former law secretary T K Viswanathan....

August 3, 2017

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