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World Tourism Day (WTD) observed every year on September 27

The World Tourism Day (WTD) is observed every year on September 27 to raise awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural,...

September 27, 2017

The Union government set up special fund ‘DPIDF’ to boost dairy sector

The Union government has set up the Dairy Processing and Infrastructure Development Fund (DPIDF) worth Rs 10,881 crore to boost the dairy sector. With this investment, 95 lakh...

September 27, 2017

Cabinet approves pacts signed by Exim Bank under BRICS mechanism

The Cabinet has approved signing of Interbank Local Currency Credit Line Agreement and Cooperation Memorandum relating to Credit Ratings by Exim Bank with member banks under BRICS Interbank...

September 27, 2017

Cabinet approves Bilateral Investment Treaty between India and Belarus

The Union Cabinet has approved signing and ratification of Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) between India and Belarus on Investments. The Cabinet also approved Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed...

September 27, 2017

Cabinet approves MoU between India and Afghanistan for Cooperation on Police Training and Development

The Union Cabinet has approved signing of memorandum of understanding (MoU) between India and Afghanistan on Technical Cooperation on Police Training and Development. The MoU has been approved...

September 27, 2017

India ranks 40th in 2017 Global Competitiveness Index

India was placed at 40th spot among 137 countries in World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) 2017-18. India has slipped by one position compared to 39th...

September 27, 2017

UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 27-09-2017

India signed the UN Convention Against Torture almost two decades back but has so far not ratified it. While elucidating the contours of this treaty, critically examine India’s...

September 27, 2017

Quiz 698: GK Questions for UPSC NDA & NA Exams

This quiz has 10 General Knowledge / GK Questions for UPSC NDA & NA Exams based on syllabus of GK of Competition examinations and previous years question papers....

September 27, 2017

Kandla Port renamed as Deendayal Port

The Union Ministry of Shipping has renamed Kandla Port Trust as Deendayal Port Trust, by exercising powers conferred on it under Indian Ports Act, 1908. The name was...

September 27, 2017

27 September: World Tourism Day

The World Tourism Day (WTD) is being observed every year on 27th September to raise awareness about importance of tourism. Observance of day aims to foster awareness among...

September 27, 2017

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