Japan successfully launches first military communications satellite Japan has successfully launched its first military communications satellite Kirameki-2 (kee-RAH-meh-kee 2) satellite. Administrator Jan 27, 2017 Save for Later
India ranks 79 in Corruption Perception Index India has been ranked 79th out of 176 countries in the recently released Corruption Perception Index (CPI) for the year 2016 by the Berlin-based corruption watchdog Transparency International (TI). Administrator Jan 27, 2017 Save for Later
India, France sign pact on maritime information sharing in Indian Ocean Region India and France have signed White Shipping agreement to enable information sharing on maritime traffic and maritime domain awareness in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Administrator Jan 27, 2017 Save for Later
India, UAE sign 14 agreements India and the UAE (United Arab Emirates) inked 14 agreements in various areas to boost bilateral cooperation between both countries. Administrator Jan 27, 2017 Save for Later
Current Affairs 26th January, 2017 Union Government releases National Action Plan for Children, 2016 N K Singh panel submits report on changes in FRBM Act Improved Guided Pinaka rockets successfully test-fired for 2nd time Administrator Jan 26, 2017 Save for Later
Union Government releases National Action Plan for Children, 2016 The Union Ministry of Women & Child Development (WCD) has released National Action Plan for Children (NPAC), 2016 on the occasion of National Girl Child Day (24th January). Administrator Jan 26, 2017 Save for Later
Union Cabinet approves Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana 2017 The Union Cabinet has given its approval for launching of Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana 2017 (VPBY 2017). Administrator Jan 26, 2017 Save for Later
Improved Guided Pinaka rockets successfully test-fired for 2nd time Improved Pinaka rockets, with a guidance system and an enhanced range were successfully test-fired for the second time from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Odisha. Administrator Jan 26, 2017 Save for Later
Cabinet clears interest waiver for farm loans The Union Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval for an interest waiver of farmers accessing short-term crop loans from cooperative banks for the two months of November and December, 2016. Administrator Jan 26, 2017 Save for Later
Cabinet approves New Scheme for promotion of Rural Housing The Union Cabinet has approved a new scheme for promotion of Rural Housing in the country. Administrator Jan 26, 2017 Save for Later
US President Donald Trump signs executive order to pull US out of TPP US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to formally pull US out of the negotiating process of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a mega trade deal of 12 Pacific Rim countries. Administrator Jan 26, 2017 Save for Later
India rejects attempts of EU, Canada for global investment agreement India, along with Brazil, Argentina and some other nations rejected an informal attempt of European Union (EU) and Canada to work towards a global investment agreement at World Trade Organisation (WTO)-level. Administrator Jan 26, 2017 Save for Later
