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What is Black-Scholes Model?

Black-Scholes model is used to find the theoretical value of a call or put option on the basis of the following, namely volatility, option type, underlying stock price,...

December 23, 2017

Government launches Ganga Gram project at Ganga Gram Swachata Sammelan

The Union Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation has formally launched ‘Ganga Gram’ project at the Ganga Gram Swachata Sammelan held in New Delhi. The project was launched...

December 23, 2017

NHAI creates National Highways Investment Promotion Cell

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has created National Highways Investment Promotion Cell (NHIPC) for attracting domestic and foreign investment for highways projects. The cell will focus...

December 23, 2017

Schaller’s wood scorpion: New scorpion species discovered in Tripura

Scientists have discovered new scorpion species named Schaller’s wood scorpion (Liocheles schalleri) from at Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary, Tripura. It has been named in honour of celebrated wildlife biologist...

December 23, 2017

India-Switzerland ink agreement automatic sharing of tax-related information

India has signed agreement with Switzerland for automatic sharing of tax-related information from January 1, 2018 with an aim to combat black money. Prior to it, India had...

December 23, 2017

World University of Design: India’s first design university opened in Haryana

India’s first and only design university World University of Design (WUD) has opened its campus at Sonipat, Haryana. The university promoted by Om Parkash Bansal Educational and Social...

December 23, 2017

India’s digital gender gap could further marginalise women: UNICEF Report

According to recently released The State of the World’s Children Report of UNICEF, India’s girls and women are at risk of becoming further marginalised in society and at...

December 23, 2017

What is Bill of Sale?

A Bill of Sale is a document which states that a person or a company has sold goods to a customer. It is a legally valid document which...

December 23, 2017

What are Bharat Emission Standards?

Bharat Emission Standards define the permissible limits of air pollutants which can be emitted by internal combustion engines. If the limit is exceeded then their clearance to be...

December 22, 2017

GK & Current Affairs Quiz: December 22, 2017

1. Who is the lone Indian woman cricketer to feature in both the ICC’s ODI & T20I teams of the year? [A] Ekta Bisht[B] Harmanpreet Kaur[C] Mithali Raj[D]...

December 22, 2017

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