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Harendra Singh appointed as high performance specialist coach for Indian Senior Women Hockey Team (ISWHT)

Harendra Singh, the hockey coach and Dronacharya Awardee, has been appointed as High Performance Specialist Coach for Indian Senior Women Hockey Team (ISWHT). The decision was recently taken...

September 8, 2017

Nepal to host Across Barriers-International Business Women’s Summit (ABIBWS)

The Across Barriers-International Business Women’s Summit (ABIBWS) will be organized by the South Asian Women Development Forum (SAWDF) at Kathmandu in Nepal from September 11. The basic objective...

September 8, 2017

International Literacy Day (ILD) observed on 8 September

The International Literacy Day (ILD) is observed every year on September 8 to emphasize the importance of literacy to individuals, society and communities. The 2017 theme is ‘Literacy...

September 8, 2017

Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) to undertake major research works on agriculture this year (in 2017) with World Bank (WB) fund of Rs 1100 crore

The Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) will undertake major research works on agriculture this year (in 2017) with the World Bank (WB) fund of Rs 1100 crore....

September 8, 2017

Weightlifter Sathish Sivalingam qualifies for 2018 Commonwealth Games

Indian weightlifters Sivalingam Sathish Kumar and Ragala Venkat Rahul have qualified for 2018 Commonwealth Games after winning a gold medal each in their respective weight divisions at the...

September 8, 2017

Contact@DGFT online facility launched by Union government to resolve foreign trade issues

The Union government has set up an online service facility that can be used by importers and exporters to resolve all foreign trade-related issues. The Directorate General of...

September 8, 2017

India’s first Hyperloop project to come up in Andhra Pradesh

India’s first Hyperloop project will come up in Andhra Pradesh, which will connect the city centres of Vijayawada and Amaravati. It will supposedly cover the distance of over...

September 8, 2017

Kiren Rijiju launched online registration portal for 2017 BSF Half Marathon in New Delhi

Kiren Rijiju, the Union Minister of State for Home, has launched BSF Half Marathon online registration portal “www.marathon.bsf.gov.in” at a function in New Delhi on September 7, 2017....

September 8, 2017

Indian Army to induct women in military police

The Indian Army has finalised plan to induct women in military police. The plan is seen as major step towards breaking gender barriers in force. Under this plan...

September 8, 2017

UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 08-09-2017

As per Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR)’s report, 77% of total income of two major parties in India is from unknown sources. In this context what is section...

September 8, 2017

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