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Module 58. Important Geographers

Geography as an academic discipline has evolved through centuries, shaped by the contributions of several key figures who revolutionised the understanding of the Earth’s surface, human-environment relationships, and...

January 31, 2019

Module 59. Key Concepts in Micro & Macro-Economics

Economics, as a social science, is primarily concerned with the study of how scarce resources are allocated to satisfy unlimited human wants. It is broadly divided into two...

January 31, 2019

Horticulture Production in India

The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has released the final estimates for 2017-18 and the first estimates for 2018-19 of area and production of horticulture crops. Findings...

January 31, 2019

Renaming of Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP)

The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) has been renamed as the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade. Mandate for the Newly Named Department The...

January 31, 2019

Minister of Railways Piyush Goyal awarded Carnot Prize

The Union Minister of Railways and Coal, Piyush Goyal has been awarded the Carnot Prize 2018 for the transformational changes brought by him during his tenure as Union...

January 31, 2019

Damper for India’s entry into NSG

In the backdrop of the meeting of the P5 (UK, US, France, Russia and People’s Republic of China) to discuss issues related to nuclear disarmament, China has again...

January 31, 2019

State of Talent Acquisition 2019 Report: Key Facts

The State of Talent Acquisition Report by the Mercer-Mettl’s highlights the following important facts: India Companies are expected to raise their hiring budgets by 34 per cent and volumes by 31...

January 31, 2019

National Salt Satyagraha Memorial

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the National Salt Satyagraha Memorial at Dandi in Navsari district, Gujarat. The memorial is conceived as an experiential journey recreating the spirit and the...

January 31, 2019

January 30: Martyrs Day

January 30 is celebrated as Martyrs Day to honour the brave martyrs of India who have sacrificed their lives for the country. Why January 30 is celebrated as...

January 31, 2019

India’s flagship hydrocarbon international conference ‘PETROTECH-2019’ to be held in Greater Noida

The 13th International Oil & Gas Conference & Exhibition ‘PETROTECH-2019’ is being organised under the aegis of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas in Greater Noida from...

January 31, 2019

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