Current Affairs - 3 March 2016

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Rajya Sabha passed Carriage by Air (Amendment) Bill, 2015

With this, both the Houses of Parliament passed the bill that was introduced in Lok Sabha on 7 August 2015 by the Union Minister of Civil Aviation P Ashok Gajapathi Raju. Lok Sabha passed the bill in December 2015.

Whitfield Diffie and Martin Hellman won ACM 2015 A M Turing Award

Diffie and Hellman were given the award for their fundamental contributions to modern cryptography.

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Current Affairs - 2 March 2016

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Portugal nominated ex-refugee chief Antonio Guterres for UN Secretary-General

Guterres served as Prime Minister in 1995-2002 and as UN Refugee Agency High Commissioner in 2005-2015.

India signed MoU with World Bank for Madhya Pradesh Higher Education Quality Improvement Project

The project was designed as a result based financing programme in which the funds will be released based on the achievement of specific results or disbursement linked indicators (DLIs).

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Current Affairs - 1 March 2016

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Union Budget 2016-17: Governance and Ease of Doing Business

A bill to amend the Companies Act, 2013 will be introduced in the Parliament to improve the enabling environment for start-ups and ensure the registration of companies in one day.

Union Budget 2016-17: Financial Sector Reforms

Among other things, the Union Finance Minister announced that a comprehensive Code on Resolution of Financial Firms will be introduced as a Bill in the Parliament during 2016-17.

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Rail Budget 2016 - Important Expected Questions

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1. What is the outlay of Rail Budget 2016-17?

- 1.21 lakh crore rupees.

2. What is the Traffic revenue target in Rail Budget 2016-17?

- 1.85 lakh crore rupees.

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Current Affairs - 28 & 29 February 2016

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Alok Kumar Verma took charge as Delhi Police Commissioner

A 1979-batch IPS officer of the AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territory) cadre succeeded B.S. Bassi, who retired on the same day.

Rozle Prezelj elected Chairman of IAAF Athletes’ Commission

Prezelj took over as Chairman of the commission from Frank Fredericks with immediate effect.

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Current Affairs- 27 February 2016

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Madhya Pradesh State Budget 2016-17 presented

To eliminate untouchability in the state, monetary incentive under inter-caste marriage promotion scheme was increased by four times.

Bihar State Budget 2016-17 presented

Budget lays special emphasis on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s election promises of fulfilling seven resolutions.

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Current Affairs - 26 February 2016

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Economic Survey 2015-16: Sectoral Overview - IV

It focuses on status of social infrastructure like education, health, etc, India’s preparedness for climate change and the outlook for the Indian economy among others.

Economic Survey 2015-16: Sectoral Overview - III

It focuses on India’s external sector including exports, imports, exchange rate and external debt among others.

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Rail Budget 2016 Highlights

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Dear Readers, As we know, IBPS 2016 and other examinations are approaching in upcoming week so we are providing a post of Rail Budget 2016 Highlights  that will help to boost your score in IBPS PO/Clerk, LIC examination. 

1. The Rail Budget2016 is a story of transformation. We need to reorganise and rejuvenate the Indian Railways.

2. PM once said his vision is to make Indian Railways the backbone of India’s progress and economic development.

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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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