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To Avoidance of Double Taxation Cabinet Approves Agreement between India and Chile

The Union Cabinet approved the signing of the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) and Protocol between the Republic of India and the Republic of Chile for the elimination of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion and avoidance with respect to taxes on income. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019 DTAA will facilitate elimination of […]

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70th Anniversary of Adoption of the Constitution of India

The 70th anniversary of adoption of the Constitution of India, being organized by the Indian Parliamentary Group, in the Central Hall of Parliament House on 26 November. It has the own importance in the history of independent India because on this day in 1949, the Constitution of India was adopted and it came in to

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Maharashtra Becomes the First State to Enact Bill to Protect Journalists

Maharashtra Legislative Assembly passed a much-anticipated bill seeking to protect journalists and media houses from attacks, with provisions for three years’ imprisonment and/or penalty. The offence shall be cognizable (police officer has the authority to make an arrest without a warrant and to start an investigation with or without the permission of a court) and

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Chhattisgarh panchayats to have disabled quota

The Chhattisgarh Cabinet has approved an amendment to the State Panchayati Raj Act, 1993, which makes mandatory the presence of a person with disabilities in all panchayats across the state. This implies that if differently abled members are not elected through the electoral process, then one member, either male or female, would be nominated by

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The 50th Conference of Governors concluded at Rashtrapati Bhavan

The 50th Conference of Governors concluded at Rashtrapati Bhavan, laying emphasis on tribal welfare and issues related to water, agriculture, higher education and ease of living. Five sub-groups of Governors submitted their reports on these issues, and deliberated and identified actionable points in which governors can play a facilitating role. The conference took keen interest

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NCC celebrated its 71st Raising Day at Nagrota

National Cadet Corps, the largest uniformed youth organisation in the world celebrated its 71st Raising Day at Nagrota. The NCC is at the forefront of contribution towards social causes and community development activities. Its cadets have done the nation and the organisation proud by their remarkable achievements in the fields of sports and adventure. They

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India is Ranked 44th in 2019 Nomuras Food Vulnerability Index

India is ranked 44 in Nomura’s Food Vulnerability Index (NFVI) that compiled the vulnerability of 110 countries in the world. The top 50 countries together account for almost 60 percent of the global population reflecting the massive number of individuals and households that are vulnerable. The NFVI ranks countries on the basis of their exposure

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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

November 25 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, a U.N. day designated to highlight the issue of violence against women and girls and to call for more action to combat it. Over time, the day has evolved into a global, widespread initiative that now incorporates 16 Days of Activism and

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Singapore signs MOU with the Republic of Korea to enhance cyber security cooperation

Singapore and the Republic of Korea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance cooperation and information sharing on cyber security. Singapore and the Republic of Korea share mutual interests in enhancing cyber security cooperation, as cyber security is a key enabler for both countries to leverage the benefits of digitalisation to grow their

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WCD Ministry launches Bharatiya Poshan Krishi Kosh

The Union Minister of Women and Child Development (WCD) and Textiles launched the Bharatiya Poshan Krishi Kosh (BPKK). The BPKK will be a repository of diverse crops across 128 agro-climatic zones in India for better nutritional outcomes. To make India nutrition secure a five-point action programme has to be implemented: Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019

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