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Scientists found palaeo-channel of lost Chandrabhaga River in Odisha
Scientists from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur have claimed to discover evidence of lost river Chandrabhaga in Odisha. Earlier, KS Valdiya led expert committee had found out that Saraswati River did exist and flowed through India and Pakistan before ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016
CII launches Startup Mentorship Circle platform
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has launched ‘Startup Mentorship Circle’, a unique platform to help in connecting start-ups with the global marketplace. The platform was launched in view of Union Government’s vision of nurturing entrepreneurship under the Startup India ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016
India ranks second in global business optimism index: Report
As per recently released report, India was ranked second in the global business optimism index during the third quarter (July-September 2016). It was revealed by the Grant Thornton International Business Report. India has improved its ranking by one spot in ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016
RBI appoints M Rajeshwar Rao as new Executive Director
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed M Rajeshwar Rao as Executive Director (ED) following voluntary retirement of G Mahalingam. In his new role, Mr. Rao will look after Department of Statistics and Information Management, Financial markets Operations Department ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016
India, Sri Lanka agree to form Joint Working Group on Fisheries to address fishermen issue
India and Sri Lanka have agreed to set up a Joint Working Group (JWG) on Fisheries and hotline between their Coast Guards to address long-standing issue of fishermen from Tamil Nadu. These mechanisms aim to help find a permanent solution ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates first International Agro-biodiversity Congress
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first International Agro-biodiversity Congress in New Delhi. The 4-day Congress (from November 6 to 9, 2016) will be attended by 900 delegates from 60 countries to discuss conservation of genetic resources. What is Agrobiodiversity? ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016
Anti-dumping duty on Metallurgical coke bane to steel industry: ISA
The Indian Steel Association (ISA) has asked the Central Government not to impose any anti-dumping duty on Metallurgical Coke (met coke) fearing cost escalation of their products. A levy of anti-dumping duty on met coke will have a cost-push effect ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016
India's Aniruddha Rajput elected to UN's International Law Commission
Indian lawyer, Aniruddha Rajput (33) has been elected as a member International Law Commission (ILC), a top body of legal experts of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Rajput is among the 34 individuals elected by the UNGA as members of ..