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According to RBI data, India’s external debt stood at USD 558.5 billion in March, an increase of USD 15.4 billion compared to the year-ago period. The Commercial borrowings remained the largest component of the external debt, with a share of 39.4 per cent, followed by non-resident deposits at 23.4 per cent and short-term trade credit […]
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Indian Railways has invited proposals to shortlist bidders and allow private companies run 151 modern passenger trains over 109 Origin Destination (OD) pairs of routes. The project would entail private sector investment of about ₹30,000 crore. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points It has invited Request for Qualifications proposals, for scrutiny of vendor capabilities, from
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The Central Government of India has moved the Supreme Court seeking closure of judicial proceedings against two Italian marines’ accused of killing two Indian fishermen off the Kerala coast, saying it has accepted the recent ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) at the Hague which held that India is entitled to get compensation
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Prasar Bharati has set up a board for recruitment of thousands of programming, engineering, transmission and other executives up to the level of Directors for the first time since it was established in 1997. There are thousands of vacancies at these levels in both All India Radio and Doordarshan. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points
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A Botanical team of researchers have “rediscovered” a rare plant species called Globba andersonii from the Sikkim Himalayas found near the Teesta river valley region after a gap of nearly 136 years. The plant, known commonly as ‘dancing ladies’ or ‘swan flowers’ was thought to have been extinct until its “re-collection”, for the first time
Botanist found Plant thought to be extinct for more than 135 years Read More »
The officials of the Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) reported the Union home ministry that they will recruit transgender persons to the officer cadre post of assistant commandants. It is a major move towards inclusion of the members of the transgender community into mainstream workforce. Daily
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Union Home Ministry has declared nine individuals linked to separatist Khalistani organisations, including four based in Pakistan, as designated terrorists under provisions of the UAPA Act. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) was enacted in 1967. The 2004 amendment was to ban organisations for terrorist activities, under which 34
India designates 9 individuals linked to Khalistani groups as terrorists Read More »
Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has launched ”Aatmanirbhar Bharat App Innovation Challenge” to facilitate the techies and start-up community to create world-class Made in India Apps. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points It is an initiative of Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology along with Atal Innovation Mission. This challenge will be jointly hosted
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The All India Radio (AIR) has broadcast its first-ever news magazine program in Sanskrit on 4th July, 2020. It will give voices to the children and youth and their feelings about the great Indian tradition and culture. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The weekly programme will have elements from the prominent developments of the
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Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways and MSME Nitin Gadkari has reviewed the proposed Chambal Express project through video conference with Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister. The proposed project offers huge employment potential. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The Rs. 8,200 crore Project passing through MP, UP and Rajasthan envisages connecting Bhind to Kota.
Road Transport and Highways Minister has Reviews Chambal Expressway Project Read More »
