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IRCTC to compensate Lucknow-Delhi Tejas Express passengers for delay

In a first of its kind offer from any national carrier, the IRCTC will compensate passengers of new Lucknow-Delhi Tejas Express in case of delay in train schedule....

October 2, 2019

Website of 11th DefExpo launched

The 11th DefExpo is scheduled to be held for the first time in Lucknow between 5th and 8th February 2020. It is an exhibition where the Indian Defense...

October 2, 2019

India records highest monsoon rains in 25 years

The IMD (Indian Meteorological Department) said that India received 10% above average monsoon rains in 2019. It is the highest in 25 years. States like Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Karnataka...

October 2, 2019

President of India to Confer ‘Vayoshreshtha Samman–2019’

President Ram Nath Kovind will be conferring ‘Vayoshreshtha Samman-2019’ on Eminent Senior Citizens & Institutions in recognition of their services towards the cause of elderly persons on 3...

October 2, 2019

October 1: International Day of Older Persons Observed

The International Day of Older Persons is observed to highlight contributions made by the older population to the society. It aims at raising awareness of opportunities and challenges...

October 2, 2019

CBDT launches Documentation Identification Number

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has launched a computer-generated Document Identification Number (DIN) to ensure greater transparency and accountability in tax administration. Thus from now onwards,...

October 2, 2019

GK & Current Affairs Quiz: October 2, 2019

1. International opera singer Jessye Norman, who has passed away recently, is from which country? [A] France[B] Sweden[C] United States[D] United Kingdom Show Answer Correct Answer: C [United...

October 2, 2019

Surjit S Bhalla appointed as Executive Director for India at IMF

The Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Economist Surjit S Bhalla as Executive Director for India on board of International Monetary Fund (IMF). The...

October 2, 2019

Annu Rani to qualify for Women’s Javelin Throw final at World Athletics Championships

Annu Rani has become the first Indian to qualify for Women’s Javelin Throw final at World Athletics Championships (WAC) in Doha. She smashed her own national record during...

October 2, 2019

Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports sign MoU with State-owned construction firm National Buildings Construction Corporation

The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with State-owned construction firm National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) to provide project management...

October 2, 2019

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