Silicon identified as ‘missing element’ in Earth’s core Scientists from Tohoku University in Japan have claimed that Silicon (Si) is the missing element in the Earth core. Administrator Jan 19, 2017 Save for Later
Richest 1% own 58% of total wealth in India: Oxfam Study According to study conducted by rights group Oxfam, Indiaâs richest 1% now hold a huge 58% of the countryâs total wealth, indicating rise income inequality. Administrator Jan 19, 2017 Save for Later
IMF cuts India’s FY17 growth rate to 6.6% from 7.6% The World Economic Outlook (WEO) update released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut Indiaâs growth rate for the fiscal year 2016â17 to 6.6% from its previous estimate of 7.6%. Administrator Jan 19, 2017 Save for Later
Timothy Gonsalves committee recommends reservation for girl students in IITs The sub-committee under chairmanship of professor Timothy Gonsalves has recommended reservation for girl students in IITs to address the issue of slump in number of female students entering the prestigious institutes. Administrator Jan 19, 2017 Save for Later
हिंदी करंट अफेयर्स, 17 जनवरी 2017 भारत का पहला इंडिया पोस्ट बैंक किस शहर में खोला जायेगा? Administrator Jan 17, 2017 Save for Later
Current Affairs 17th January, 2017 NITI Aayog calls for review RTE Act India ink MoU with Sri Lanka to construct 3,000 rain water harvesting systems CBDT inks Bilateral Advance Pricing Agreement Administrator Jan 17, 2017 Save for Later
Union Commerce Ministry launches SEZ India app The Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) has launched a mobile application named SEZ India under its broader e-Governance initiative to help the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Units and Developers. Administrator Jan 17, 2017 Save for Later
China hands over two ships to Pakistan Navy for Gwadar Port security China has handed over two ships to the Pakistan to safeguard the strategic Gwadar port and trade routes under the ambitious China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Administrator Jan 17, 2017 Save for Later
SEBI tightens merger norms The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has tightened rules for mergers and amalgamations by Indian companies in a bid to safeguard the interests of the public shareholders. Administrator Jan 17, 2017 Save for Later
CBDT inks Bilateral Advance Pricing Agreement The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has entered into a Bilateral Advance Pricing Agreement (BAPA) on the with Indian subsidiary of a Japanese trading company. Administrator Jan 17, 2017 Save for Later
India ink MoU with Sri Lanka to construct 3,000 rain water harvesting systems India has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sri Lanka to construct 3000 rain water harvesting systems in Rin Jaffna District at a cost of 300 million Rupees (Sri Lankan). Administrator Jan 17, 2017 Save for Later
Union Government forms committee to look into Haj subsidy issue The Union Ministry of Minority Affairs has decided to set up a six-member committee to look into the Hajj subsidy issue. Administrator Jan 17, 2017 Save for Later
