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IEAG-MR group commends India on MR vaccination progress

The India Expert Advisory Group on Measles & Rubella (IEAG-MR) has commended India on progress of measles and rubella vaccination campaign. It reviewed existing strategies and efforts towards...

November 14, 2017

India to become world’s largest Sulphur Dioxide emitter: Study

As per study published by researchers at University of Maryland, US, India is overtaking China to become world’s largest emitter of anthropogenic Sulphur Dioxide (SO2). SO2 is an...

November 14, 2017

UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: November 14, 2017

To what extent do you agree with the view that the flaws in judicial appointments procedure are key reason behind the credibility crisis in higher judiciary? Discuss. Indian...

November 14, 2017

GK & Current Affairs Quiz: November 12-13, 2017

1. Which union minister has released India Youth Development Index and Report 2017? [A] Prakash Javadekar[B] Smriti Irani[C] Maneka Gandhi[D] Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore Show Answer Correct Answer: D...

November 13, 2017

Significance of the Mutiny Of 1857

The significance of the mutiny of 1857 can be summarized in below heads: It exposed the East India Company According to Sir Lepel Griffin had there been no...

November 13, 2017

Key Events 1857

Introduction of Pattern 1853 Enfield Musket On the New Year day of 1857, a new Enfield (P 1853) rifle was issued in India to the 60th Queen’s Royal...

November 13, 2017

Recent Amendments in Maternity Benefit Act, 1961

India is the second most populous country of the world and will be overtaking China by 2030 with a population of 1.53 billion which almost 14% of World’s...

November 13, 2017

Project Saksham: Railways launches largest time-bound upskilling exercise for its employees

The Indian Railways has launched Project Saksham, country’s largest time-bound “upskilling” exercise for its employees to boost their efficiency. Project Saksham aims to upgrade the skillsets of 13...

November 13, 2017

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates rice field laboratory named after him in Philippines

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated rice field laboratory named after him International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Los Banos in Philippines during his three-day visit to attend ASEAN-India...

November 13, 2017

ASEAN Business and Investment Summit 2017 (ABIS 2017) started in Manila

The ASEAN Business and Investment Summit 2017 (ABIS 2017) has started in Manila, Philippines from November 12 to serve as a platform for conversations among regional and global...

November 13, 2017

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