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Government to set up think tank for oil sector

The Union Government will soon get Cabinet approval for setting up of high-powered think tank under Ministry of Petroleum to look into key issues related to oil and...

October 11, 2017

IMF lowers India's growth forecast to 6.7 %

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its October World Economic Outlook (WEO) has lowered India’s economic growth forecast at 6.7% in 2017 and 7.4% in 2018. It is...

October 11, 2017

UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: October 11, 2017

While critically scrutinizing their roles, justify why the Departmentally-related standing committees are called Mini-parliaments? Suggest steps to make their functioning even better. THBL Category - GS-II: Parliament and State...

October 11, 2017

Japan launches fourth Michibiki satellite for hi-tech GPS

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) successfully launched Michibiki-4 satellite (QZSS-4) onboard of H-IIA rocket from Tanegashima Space Centre. It was fourth satellite in Michibiki series i.e. Quasi-Zenith...

October 11, 2017

Quiz 708: GK Questions for Indian Air Force Recruitment Exams AFCAT for Officer Posts

This quiz has 10 General Knowledge / GK Questions for Indian Air Force Recruitment Exams AFCAT for Officer Posts based on syllabus of GK of Competition examinations and...

October 11, 2017

Nisha Biswal appointed as President of USIBC

Former US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Nisha Desai Biswal was appointed as President of US-India Business Council (USIBC). USIBC is a forum of...

October 11, 2017

GK & Current Affairs Quiz: October 10, 2017

1. Which country is hosting the International Conference on Dialogue of Civilizations – IV? [A] India [B] Turkey[C] Egypt[D] China Show Answer Correct Answer: A [India ] Notes:The...

October 10, 2017

India hosts International Conference on Dialogue of Civilizations – IV

The International conference on “Dialogue of Civilizations – IV” was inaugurated by Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Culture Dr. Mahesh Sharma in New Delhi. It has...

October 10, 2017

Rajasthan: First state to incorporate skill development programme in higher education

Rajasthan became first state in the country to incorporate skill development programme in higher education. In this regard, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) in collaboration with state’s...

October 10, 2017

Nisha Biswalto to lead US-India Business Council (USIBC)

Nisha Biswal, a former state department official, will head the US-India Business Council (USIBC), a powerful advocacy group of US companies with business interest in India. She is...

October 10, 2017

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