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Rajaswa Gyan Sangam 2017 held in New Delhi

The 2017 Rajaswa Gyan Sangam, a two-day annual conference of senior tax administrators was held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. It was inaugurated Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The...

September 2, 2017

Sports Ministry approves constitution of Empowered Steering Committee

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has approved constitution of 13-member Empowered Steering Committee (ESC).It will shape and influence India’s preparation for multi-disciplinary events, including 2020 Tokyo...

September 2, 2017

Volcanic carbon dioxide drove ancient global warming: Study

According to study conducted by researchers from University of Southampton, UK, extreme global warming event 56 million years ago was driven by massive carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from...

September 2, 2017

UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 02-09-2017

Live Mint Category –  IDSA| GS-II: International Relations In a welfare state, the role of bureaucracy is crucial in service delivery. What are the issues that lead to faulty...

September 2, 2017

GK & Current Affairs Quiz: September 1, 2017

1. India and which country have recently signed pacts for technical cooperation in the field of Railways? [A] Switzerland [B] Nepal[C] Malaysia[D] Bhutan Show Answer Correct Answer: A...

September 1, 2017

Adani-Saab Collaboration: Background of Private Participation and Strategic Partner Model in Defence

Recently, Swedish defence company Saab Aeronautics and India’s Adani group have announced collaboration in defence manufacturing mainly for producing single engine fighter jets and other defence products under...

September 1, 2017

GK & Current Affairs Quiz: August 31, 2017

1. Who will be the new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India? [A] Anita Pattanayak[B] Rajiv Gauba[C] Shashi Kant Sharma[D] Rajiv Mehrishi Show Answer Correct Answer: D...

September 1, 2017

Amber Box Subsidies: Issues Around AMS and Recent India-China Proposal

Recently, in a joint proposal submitted to the World Trade Organisation (WTO), India and China have called for elimination of trade-distorting farm subsidies given by developed countries as...

September 1, 2017

National Nutrition Week: 1 to 7th September

The National Nutrition Week will be observed throughout the country from 1st to 7th September. The theme of for year 2017 is “Optimal Infant & Young Child Feeding...

September 1, 2017

Goa government launched an online Public Grievance Redressal System (PGRS)

Goa chief minister Manohar Parrrikar has launched an online Public Grievance Redressal System at the state secretariat on September 1, 2017. It is a single window online portal...

September 1, 2017

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