Current Affairs - 25 February 2016

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Railway Budget 2016-17: Statistical Highlights

While Plan size for 2015-16 is currently estimated at 100000 crore rupees, the Railway Budget prepared a Plan size of 121000 crore rupees for 2016-17.

Railway Budget 2016-17: Major Initiatives

Railway Budget 2016 – 17 unveiled certain initiatives and schemes to develop infrastructure and improve the overall quality of life in train journeys with a plan size of 121000 crore rupees.

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Current Affairs - 24 February 2016

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Parliamentary Standing committee on Finance tabled report on NPAs of Public Sector Banks

The committee has tabled its 27^th report in Parliament which observed that many of bad loans of banks are because of companies with over capacity and weak demand.

Private Banks employees should be considered public servants under Prevention of Corruption Act: SC

With this, the investigating agencies like Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will be able to examine frauds and scams involving private banks operating in the country.

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Current Affairs - 23 February 2016

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Union Environment Ministry held ninth meeting of National Steering Committee on Climate Change

The Committee approved the Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) on adaptation submitted by governments of Telangana, Mizoram, Jammu & Kashmir, Meghalaya and Chhattisgarh for funding.

Union Government launched Swachh Paryatan Mobile App

Initially, 25 Adarsh Smarak Monuments protected by Archaeological Survey of India have been identified for inclusion in the app.

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Topic-wise Syllabus - LIC AAO Exam 2016

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Dear Readers, As we know, LIC AAO 2016 examinations are approaching in upcoming week so we are providing a post of Current Topic-wise Syllabus that will help to boost your score in LIC AAO examination.

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Current Affairs - 21 & 22 February 2016

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World Day of Social Justice observed

The day was observed with the theme A Just Transition - environmentally sustainable economies and societies.

Empowered Group of State Transport Ministers formed to suggest measures on transport sector

The group, chaired by the Rajasthan Transport Minister Yunus Khan, will suggest measures to improve the public transport system and minimise road accidents in the country.

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Current Affairs - 20 February 2016

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6 Indian-American scientists selected for Presidential Early Career Awards

The Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers is the highest honour bestowed by the United States Government on outstanding scientists and engineers in the early stages of their independent research careers.

Indian Women Cricket Team won three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka

Deepti Sharma, who played a pivotal role in steadying her side's innings, was adjudged the Player of the Match.

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Current Affairs - 19 February 2016

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Indian-origin Ashutosh Tiwari-led Utah Engineers discovered 2D Semiconducting Material made of Tin Monoxide

The discovery is expected to lead to the development of computers and smartphones that are more than 100 times faster than regular devices.

Scientists discovered five Jupiter-like Planets

Discovery of the five planets, designated as WASP-119 b, WASP-124 b, WASP-126 b, WASP-129 b and WASP-133 b was published online on 4 February 2016 in the arXiv journal.

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Current Affairs - 18 February 2016

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Northern Central Railway commissioned ultra modern computer-based signalling system at Khurja Jn

With this commissioning, the Khurja Yard will have a 256 possible movements leading to immense flexibility and faster clearance of trains.

PM Modi released guidelines for Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana at Kisan Mela in MP

On the occasion, Modi was conferred with Kisan Mitra and Kisan Hiteshi Samman on behalf of Madhya Pradesh government for decisions in the interest of farmers’ community.

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Current Affairs - 17 February 2016

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2016 South Asian Games concluded; India finished at top with 308 medals

India finished at the top with a record 308 medals - 188 Gold, 90 Silver and 30 Bronze, which put to shade its previous best of 214 medals at the 2006 Games in Colombo.

Interest rates on various National Saving Schemes amended to spur economic growth

The changes were announced in the interest of overall economic growth of the country, even while protecting the social objectives of NSSs and promoting long term savings.

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Current Affairs - 16 February 2016

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Indo-British Asif Kapadia won 2016 Grammy Award for Best Music Film

Amy is a 2015 British documentary film that depicts the life and death of British singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse.

Ministry of Heavy Industries unveiled National Capital Goods Policy 2016

The policy seeks to increase the share of capital goods contribution from present 12 to 20 percent of total manufacturing activity by 2025.

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Current Affairs - 14 & 15 February 2016

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What, Why & How of India’s gravitational wave observatory initiative IndIGO

The article answers basic questions related to IndIGO initiative and LIGO-India project that came into news recently as international physicists announced detection of gravitational waves for the first time since their prediction by Albert Einstein in 1916.

Film on conservation efforts by Nagaland villagers won Golden Beaver Award

The film also received the technical excellence award for best sound design at the festival, organized by Vigyan Prasar of the Department of Science and Technology.

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Current Affairs - 13 February 2016

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Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited India

He visited India on invitation of Narendra Modi who became the first Prime Minister to visit the UAE after a gap of 34 years in August 2015.

4th World Government Summit concluded in Dubai

The 2016 WGS was attended by 4500 participants from more than 130 countries to discuss challenges and opportunities before present and future governments worldwide.

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Current Affairs - 12 February 2016

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India ranked 37 in USSC’s 2016 Intellectual Property Index

Out of the 38 economies surveyed, while the USA topped in terms of intellectual property protection, Venezuela was at the bottom of the index.

Karnataka Mobile One project won 2016 Best m-Government Service Award at World Government Summit

The project was selected for the award in the One Stop App category at the international level.

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Current Affairs - 11 February 2016

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Tamar Hahn of Israel took charge of Director of United Nations Information Centre in Buenos Aires

She was appointed by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

Adele named IFPI Global Recording Artist of 2015

Of the top 10 artists featuring in IFPI’s 2015 global chart, Ed Sheeran took second place and Taylor Swift ended up on the third place.

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Current Affairs - 5 February 2016

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Prime Minister dedicated Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Limited to Nation

The Brahamputra Cracker and Polymer Ltd was conceived as part of the Assam peace accord signed during the tenure of Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.

Union Government approved Heritage development projects for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

Amaravati and Warangal are among the 12 cities included in the Heritage Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) for improving the social, cultural and economic ecosystems.

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