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Punjab government launches “Apni Gaddi Apna Rojgar” scheme for jobless youth

The Punjab government has recently launched its flagship ‘Apni Gaddi Apna Rozgar’ scheme for jobless youth by flagging off over 100 uberMOTO bikes. Under the scheme, the state...

August 1, 2017

India ranked 53rd among 60 countries in 2017 Digital Evolution Index (DEI).

India has been ranked 53rd among 60 countries in the 2017 Digital Evolution Index (DEI). The list is topped by Norway, followed by Sweden, Switzerland, Denmark and Finland....

August 1, 2017

Short Note: Kim Davy, Purulia Arms Drop Case and Current Status

Who is Kim Davy? What is the current status on his extradition? What is progress so far on Purulia arms drop case? Kim Davy or Niels Holck is...

August 1, 2017

Short Note: Chinese Army Incursion in Barahoti

Recently, the Chinese Army transgressed LAC in Uttarakhand. What happened and what is current status? Barahoti in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand is a midpoint on the 3440 kilometer...

August 1, 2017

Dumping

Dumping is a kind of predatory pricing in the context of international trade, whereby a country exports its goods/products at a price less than the price at which it...

August 1, 2017

Dhrupad maestro Ustad Sayeeduddin Dagar passes away

Ustad Hussain Sayeeduddin Dagar, one of the foremost exponents and custodian of the venerable Dhrupad tradition of Hindustani classical music passed away in a Pune. He was 78....

August 1, 2017

SC bans use of five heavy metals in firecrackers

The Supreme Court has imposed ban on use of five harmful heavy metals like lithium, antimony, mercury, arsenic and lead in the manufacturing of firecrackers as they cause...

August 1, 2017

19th RCEP Trade Negotiating Committee Meeting held in Hyderabad

The 19th round of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Trade Negotiating Committee (TNC) meetings and other related meetings were held in Hyderabad, Telangana. Besides, the 19th round...

August 1, 2017

India-Bhutan New Trade and Transit agreement come into force

The new bilateral Agreement on Trade, Commerce and Transit between India and Bhutan came into force from July 2017. The new agreement aims to further strengthen the bilateral...

August 1, 2017

BSF and NSDC sign MoU on Skill Development

The Border Security Force (BSF) signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). The MoU will enable NSDC to provide skill training to retired...

August 1, 2017

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