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UPSC to share competitive exams scores online to boost private hiring

In a recent initiative, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has decided to share scores of candidates taking competitive exams like Civil Service examination, and NDA examination online through a portal. The step is part of Government strategy to boost hiring by the private sector. Each year, more than 10 lac job aspirants, apply for various examinations […]

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Current Affairs: 20th July

Supreme Court has accepted majority of recommendations of Lodha Committee on reforms in BCCI. Approved recommendations include: Civil Servants, Politicians, and other above 70 years – cannot become BCCI members. Any member can’t hold post for more than 3 years. Parliament to decide if RTI applicable to BCCI. Member of Cag to be included in

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Current Affairs: 18th July

Pema Khandu (36) of Congress Party was sworn in as the 10th Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh. Union Commerce Ministry has launched an e-marketplace portal for online purchase of goods and services by various central government ministries and departments. Portal has been developed by the Directorate General of Supplies and Disposals (DGS&D). The United Nations

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Current Affairs: December 2015

Current Affairs: December 2015 NATIONAL: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted a resolution to designate 5th November every year as World Tsunami Awareness Day. 1st December – World Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Day. Theme for year 2015 is ‘Getting to zero, End AIDS by 2030‘. 3rd December: International Day of Persons with

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Current Affairs: 14th July

SC orders restoration of Congress Government in Arunachal Pradesh A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Wednesday unanimously quashed (rejected as invalid) Arunachal Pradesh Governor P. Rajkhowa’s order to advance the Assembly session from January 14, 2016 to December 16, 2015. What Happened: Timeline Nov, 2011: Nabam Tuki, Congress becomes CM of Arunachal Pradesh.

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