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- Apr 20, 2017
1 📹 Focus on near Threatened Mammals and Least Concern - Expected Questions for 2017 [ Environment/Ecology ]
We will be covering the important questions and topics for competitive examinations for 2017 related to environment, biodiversity, ecosystem and related policies. As per video tutorials and lectures at Youtube@Examrace
Expected Questions on Environment and Biodiversity Part 1
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2 Haryana Launches Operation Durga [ Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
Post the launch of Anti-romeo squad in UP, the Haryana government has launched ‘Operation Durga’ to ensure women safety in the state. The teams made by the Chief Minister have visited places like places such as schools, colleges, bus stands and railway stations and caught persons
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- Apr 17, 2017
1 📹 Focus on Endangered and Vulnerable Mammals - Expected Questions for 2017 [ Environment/Ecology ]
We will be covering the important questions and topics for competitive examinations for 2017 related to environment, biodiversity, ecosystem and related policies. As per video tutorials and lectures at Youtube@Examrace
Expected Questions on Environment and Biodiversity Part 1
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2 India, Australia Sign Six Agreements [ Policy/Governance ]
Six agreements have been signed between India and Australia in various fields like terrorism, sports, health, environment, aviation sector to boost bilateral cooperation. These agreements were signed in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his visiting Australian counterp
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3 Survey of India Launches Web Portal Nakshe [ Science/Technology ]
A new web portal has been launched by the Survey of India to make open series maps available to Indians for free. It was launched by Union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Science, Harsh Vardhan on the occasion of 250th anniversary of SOI.
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4 Parliament Passes the HIV Bill [ Bills ]
On Tuesday, 2017 the Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Prevention and Control) Bill was passed. This Bill has given the sight of relief to the people who are suffering from the disease. Equal rights are given in medical treatment, admission to
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5 📹 Focus on Vulnerable Mammals- Expected Questions for 2017 [ Environment/Ecology ]
We will be covering the important questions and topics for competitive examinations for 2017 related to environment, biodiversity, ecosystem and related policies. As per video tutorials and lectures at Youtube@Examrace
Expected Questions on Environment and Biodiversity Part 1
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6 New Scheme Launched by Union Ministry of Food Processing [ Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
The scheme has been launched by the Union Ministry of Food Processing namely Agro-Marine Produce Processing and Development of Agro-Processing Clusters (SAMPADA) for food processing sector. This scheme had been made to reduce the wastage of food and will aim at doubling farmer in
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7 Belle-II Detector System Integrated with Powerful Super KEKB Accelerator [ Science/Technology ]
The Belle-II experiment which has been done in Tsukub, Japan conducted by The High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) has been completed. It can be taken as the step forward by integrating particle detector with powerful accelerator. The word roll-in refers to the ope
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8 Government Sets Up Inter-Disciplinary Committee to Examine Framework for Virtual Currencies [ Committees/Govt. Bodies ]
The Union Government has constituted a time bound committee which is inter disciplinary which has come up with an action plan with virtual currencies so as to fix the regulatory gaps in the existing framework governing virtual currencies. The committee is required to submit its r
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- Apr 17, 2017
1 📹 Focus on Vulnerable Reptiles & Turtle Vs. Tortoise & Threatened- Expected Questions for 2017 [ Environment/Ecology ]
We will be covering the important questions and topics for competitive examinations for 2017 related to environment, biodiversity, ecosystem and related policies. As per video tutorials and lectures at Youtube@Examrace
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2 📹 Horticulture - Summary of Kurukshetra April 2017 Edition [ Kurukshetra ]
We will be covering the important questions and topics for competitive examinations for 2017 related to Kurukshetra April 2017 - horticulture in India. Details are available in the video tutorial at Youtube@Examrace
Horticulture in India: Kurukshetra April 2017 Summary
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3 📹 Horticulture - Summary of Kurukshetra April 2017 Edition Part 2 [ Kurukshetra ]
We will be covering the important questions and topics for competitive examinations for 2017 related to Horticulture Kurukshetra. As per video tutorials and lectures at Youtube@Examrace
Horticulture in India: Kurukshetra April 2017 Summary
Dr. Manishika Jain in this lecture pre
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- Apr 14, 2017
1 📹 Focus on Critically Endangered and Endangered - Expected Questions for 2017 [ Environment/Ecology ]
We will be covering the important questions and topics for competitive examinations for 2017 related to environment, biodiversity, ecosystem and related policies. As per video tutorials and lectures at Youtube@Examrace
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2 Government Launches E-Challan and M-Parivahan Apps for Enforcement of Traffic Rules [ Science/Technology ]
Two applications have been launched by the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways – e-challan and m-parivahan so that a comprehensive digital solution for enforcement of traffic rules can be given. These applications will serve the citizens by enabling them to report any t
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3 India Ranks 40 in WEF’S 2017 Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index [ Economy ]
India has been ranked 40th among the 136 economics across the world in 2017 Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI) released by the World Economic Forum (WEF). In this edition of index, India has jumped 12 places from earlier 52nd position in 2015. But it lagged behind it
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4 India, Bangladesh Sign 22 Agreements [ Policy/Governance ]
The two neighboring countries India and Bangladesh have taken drastic changes in their cordial relations with each other. With the arrival of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina various thoughts have crossed our minds. The two Prime Ministers have talked on various issues whi
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5 Madhya Pradesh Government Launches Deendayal Antyodaya Rasoi Yojana [ Policy/Governance ]
The Madhya Pradesh government is all set to launch Deendayal Antyodaya Rasoi. a populist subsidised meal scheme for poor in the state. The first phase of the scheme was launched by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in 49 districts headquarters across the state.
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6 Agriculture Ministry, ISRO to Team Up to Geo-Tag Agricultural Assets [ Environment/Ecology ]
Agriculture Ministry joined hands with the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), a wing of ISRO to geo-tag agricultural assets. The Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana or National Agriculture Development Scheme signed a MoU with the NRSC.
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7 Astronomers Discover Venus-Like Planet Orbiting a Dim Star Kepler-1649 [ Science/Technology ]
Astronomers using NASA’s Kepler space telescope have discovered a Venus-like planet orbiting a dim star called Kepler-1649. Is one-fifth the diameter of our Sun and is located 219 light-years away from Earth.
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8 Mental Health Bill,2016 Passed by Parliament [ Bills ]
The Indian Parliament has passed the Mental Healthcare Bill, 2016 that says about suicide not being a criminal activity by the mentally ill people and it guarantees the right to better healthcare for the people suffering from mental illness. It was passed in first in Rajya Sabha
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- Apr 14, 2017
1 64th National Film Awards [ Awards ]
On 7th April 2017 the 64th National Film Awards were announced. Kasaav, the Marathi film won the award in the Best Feature Film category and Fireflies in the Abyss won in the Non-Feature film Category. Telugu drama film Sathamanam Bhavathi directed by Satish Vegesna was selected
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2 Cyber Physical Systems Programme Launched by Government [ Science/Technology ]
It is the Department of Science and Technology that has launched Cyber Physical systems programme dealing with self-driven cars, autonomous unmanned vehicles and aircraft navigation systems. The amount of Rs. 3000- crore has been conceived for it and it will first take root in so
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3 📹 Focus on Endangered Mammals- Expected Questions for 2017 [ Environment/Ecology ]
We will be covering the important questions and topics for competitive examinations for 2017 related to environment, biodiversity, ecosystem and related policies. As per video tutorials and lectures at Youtube@Examrace
Expected Questions on Environment and Biodiversity Part 1
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4 Scientists Discovers Protein PorB That Increases Effectiveness of Vaccines Against Cancer [ Science/Technology ]
A protein called PorB has been discovered by the scientist from Boston university School of Medicine. This could help to make vaccinations more effective and provide protection from diseases such as cancer. The researchers have found the protein on the exterior of the bacteria. I
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- Apr 11, 2017
1 GST Bill Passed in Upper House [ Policy/Governance ]
On 6th April, the four bills of GST which were returned by the Rajya Sabha after negation has been passed after being rejected by the opposition parties with rare display of consensus.
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- This Bill replaces a
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2 Union Cabinet approves setting up Rail Development Authority [ News Snippets (Hindi) ]
The Union Cabinet has cleared approved setting up an independent rail regulator, named Rail Development Authority (RDA). It will be based in Delhi and will be set up through an executive order. It will be responsible for recommending passenger fares, setting performance standar
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3 CCEA Approves Extension of Implementation of CCTNS Project by One Year [ Economy ]
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the extension of the implementation phase of the Crime and Criminals Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) Project for another year beyond 31 March 2017. The proposal in this regard was forwarded by the Union Ministry o
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- Apr 9, 2017
1 India’S First Transgender Police Officer Appointed in Tamil Nadu [ Appointments ]
Prithika Yashini told PTI that her ambition was to become an IPS officer. It was a proud moment for India’s first transgender, to be appointed as a police officer in Tamil Nadu. She visited the officer of the superintendent of police in Dharmapuri and submitted her joining docume
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2 RBI Board Clears Proposal to Introduce Rs 200 Notes [ Policy/Governance ]
Reserve Bank of India is planning to introduce banknotes of Rs. 200 denomination. The decision was taken at the RBI board meeting held in Mumbai in March 2017. The RBI board has already cleared a proposal to introduce Rs. 200 notes.
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