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UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: October 6, 2017

“As most steps taken so far to fight the problem of non-performing assets in banks fail, the idea of a Public Sector Asset Rehabilitation Agency (PARA) seems to...

October 6, 2017

Fact Box: Embryo transfer technology (ETT)

Department of Animal husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries in co-operation with 12 States had undertaken Mass Embryo Transfer programme in indigenous breeds under National Mission on Bovine Productivity Scheme....

October 6, 2017

India signs €300 million agreement with European Investment Bank for Bangalore Metro Phase II

Government has signed Finance Contract with European Investment Bank (EIB) for lending of €300 million for Bangalore Metro Rail Project Phase II Line R6. The Phase II of...

October 6, 2017

GK & Current Affairs Quiz: October 5, 2017

1. Who of the following has won the Nobel Prize for Literature 2017? [A] Svetlana Alexievich[B] Mo Yan[C] Patrick Modiano[D] Kazuo Ishiguro Show Answer Correct Answer: D [Kazuo...

October 5, 2017

Government launches Paryatan Parv to boost tourism

The Union Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with Other Union Ministries and State Governments has launched nationwide ‘Paryatan Parv’ to showcase cultural diversity of country and reinforce the...

October 5, 2017

Alter-globalisation

Alter-globalisation stands for alternative globalisation. It is a social movement that seeks to retain and preserve the positive aspects of globalisation while simultaneously doing away with the negative...

October 5, 2017

Ganga Prasad sworn in as Governor of Meghalaya

Ganga Prasad was sworn in as the 17th Governor of Meghalaya. He was administered oath of office and secrecy by Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court Justice Dinesh...

October 5, 2017

Pooja Kadian clinches gold medal at Wushu World Championships

Pooja Kadian has created history by becoming the first Indian to clinch a gold medal at Wushu World Championships in the 75 kilogram women Sanda category after defeating...

October 5, 2017

Union Ministry of Tourism started a festival of Tourism ‘Paryatan Parv’ from Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi

The Union Ministry of Tourism has started a festival of Tourism ‘Paryatan Parv’ from Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi from October 5, 2017 & will continue across the country...

October 5, 2017

World Teachers’ Day (WTD) observed on October 5

The World Teachers’ Day (WTD) is observed every year on October 5 to 1994 to commemorate the anniversary of the signing of the 1966 UNESCO/ILO Recommendation concerning the...

October 5, 2017

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