Health Ministry releases Operational Guidelines for Family Participatory Care Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released Operational Guidelines for Planning and Implementation of Family Participatory Care (FPC). These guidelines are aimed at improving newborn health. i. The guidelines will serve as a guiding document for those intending to introduce FPC in their facility as an integral part of […]
Mixing of liquid nitrogen with drinks, food banned in Haryana Haryana government has prohibited mixing of liquid nitrogen with any drink or food article announced on 29th of July 2017. Key Points: i. The ban has been issued under the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (Central Act 34 of 2006). ii. Liquid nitrogen is used at bars
Cabinet approves revision of guidelines of Sovereign Gold Bonds Scheme On July 26, 2017, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave approval for revision of guidelines of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) Scheme with a view to achieve its intended objectives. i. The investment limit per fiscal year has been increased to 4 kg for individuals, 4 Kg
Quant Quiz Q1.16 years ago, my grandfather was 8 times older than me. After 8 years from today, my grandfather will be thrice as old as I will be at that time. Eight years ago, what was the ratio of my age and my grandfather’s age? (a)3 : 8 (b)1 : 5 (c)1 : 2
Quant Quiz Directions (Q. 1–4): In each of these questions, two equations numbered I and II with variables x and y are given. You have to solve both the equations to find the value of x and y. Give answer 1) if x > y 2) if x >= y 3) if x < y
Q1. Which city topped in the list of Women Entrepreneur (WE) Cities Index 2017 study released by Dell ? A.New York B.Singapore C.George Town D.Abruzzo Q2. Who ranked 16th in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World rankings? A.Suresh Yadav B.Ajay Jayaram C.Naveen Singh D.Nithish Kumar Q3. Which state appointed P V Sindhu as
Q1. Which day is observed on July 28 across the world ? A.World Health Day B.World Peace Day C.World Hepatitis Day D.International Day for Women Q2. Who won bronze in 69 kgs women youth category ? A.Nirupama Devi B.Shreeja C.Nirmala Singh D.Anitha Rao Q3. Which group was tied up with the Punjab National
Q1. Which website did the Axis Bank acquires for Rs 385 crores ? A.FlipKart B.Freecharge C.Paytm D.Shopclues Q2. Whose memorial was inaugurated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently ? A.Dr. Ambedkar memorial B.Dr. Bashveshwara Memorial C.Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial D.Dr Sardar Vallabhai patel Memorial Q3. Which bank acquires FreeCharge for Rs. 385
PM Modi inaugurates APJ Abdul Kalam’s memorial in Rameswaram, TN On July 27, 2017, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated APJ Abdul Kalam’s memorial in Rameshwaram in Tamil Nadu on the second death anniversary of the former president. PM Modi also hoisted the national flag at the memorial. i. The memorial has been designed and built by the Defence Research
Collection of Statistics (Amendment) Bill 2017 passed in Rajya Sabha On July 26, 2017, Rajya Sabha passed Collection of Statistics (Amendment) Bill, 2017, which seeks to amend the Collection of Statistics Act, 2008. The amendment bill was introduced by the Minister of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Mr. D.V.Sadananda Gowda in Lok Sabha in March 2017 and was passed in April
Quant Quiz Direction : Following line graph shows the ratio of imports to exports of two companies over the years : Q1. In how many of the given years were the imports more than the exports in case of company – A ? 1) 5 2) 3 3) 1 4) 2 5) 4 Q2. If
Q1. Which firm appointed as the Ajay Kanwal as Chief Executive officer ? A.Janalakshmi Financial Services B.Honda Financial Services C.Blend Financial Services D.EQSIS Financial Services Q2. Which award Veteran actress Shakuntala Barua recently? A.Mahanayak Samman Award B.Public Service Award C.Padma Shri Award D.National Award Q3. Which year did India to host maiden men’s
Rajya Sabha passes FDDI Bill and Admiralty Bill 2017 On July 24, 2017, Rajya Sabha passed Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) Bill, 2017 and The Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims), 2017. Both the bills were passed by voice vote. i. The Footwear Design and Development Institute Bill, 2017 provides for establishing and declaring the Footwear
FM Arun Jaitley introduces bill to amend Banking Regulation Act On July 24, 2017, The Banking Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2017, was introduced in Lok Sabha by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. The bill seeks to amend the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and replace the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2017, which was promulgated in May 2017. i. Jaitley introduced the Bill amid protests
Kiren Rijiju inaugurates RIWATCH Museum and Chimari Bridge in Arunachal Pradesh On July 22, 2017, Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju inaugurated the Research Institution of World Ancient, Traditional, Culture & Heritage (RIWATCH)Museum at Roing in Arunachal Pradesh and hoped that it would serve as a place of exchange of cultural values of various tribes of the state