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UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: October 2, 2017

Even after various initiatives rural population especially women are out the digital financial ecosystem. What steps do you think should be taken for the inclusion of rural women...

October 2, 2017

2 October: International Day of Non-violence

The International Day of Non-violence is celebrated every year on 2 October throughout world on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of Indian independence movement and also...

October 2, 2017

1 October: International Day of Older Persons

The International Day of Older Persons (IDOP) is observed every year on October 1 to raise awareness about issues affecting elderly and to appreciate contributions that older people...

October 2, 2017

Reduction in Interconnection Usage Charge (IUC)

The telecom sector in India is in doldrums in recent times. A new issue recently emerged when the telecom regulator TRAI revised the Interconnection Usage Charge (IUC) and...

September 30, 2017

President appoints governors for 5 states

President Ram Nath Kovind appointed Governors in five states viz. Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Meghalaya. Lieutenant Governor for Andaman and Nicobar Islands was also appointed....

September 30, 2017

GK & Current Affairs Quiz: September 29-30, 2017

1. Which state to host the 3rd India International Science Festival (IISF)-2017? [A] Kerala[B] Odisha[C] Tamil Nadu[D] Madhya Pradesh Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Tamil Nadu] Notes:The 3rd...

September 30, 2017

Veteran Actor Tom Alter passes away

Veteran theatre, television and film actor Tom Alter passed away aged 67. He was best known for his performances in “Shatranj Ke Khilari”, “Junoon” and “Kranti”. Tom Alter...

September 30, 2017

ARPAN 3.0: Government rolls out new automation software for Defence Security Corps

Defence Ministry has rolled out ARPAN 3.0 (Army Record Office Process Automation 3.0), a new automation software for Defence Security Corps personnel to ease personal documentation and all...

September 30, 2017

NITI Aayog to host Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017 in Hyderabad

The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog in partnership with US Government is going to host 8th annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES 2017) in Hyderabad (Telangana) from...

September 30, 2017

EESL to procure 10,000 electric vehicles from Tata Motors

State-run Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) has announced that it will procure 10,000 electric vehicles (EVs) from Tata Motors. It is world’s largest single electric vehicle procurement. EESL...

September 30, 2017

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