‘5th International Buddhist Conclave’ in Varanasi-Sarnath

With a view to showcasing and projecting the Buddhist heritage and pilgrim sites of India, the Ministry of Tourism is organizing the “5th International Buddhist Conclave (from 2nd to 6th October…

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Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement-GS-2

 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the twelfth and final review of Pakistan’s three-year economic reform program supported by an Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement. The Board’s…

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World’s first three-parent baby boy born in Mexico: All you should know about it

A Jordanian couple became proud parents of the world's first three-parent baby boy, born in Mexico. The feat was achieved with the help of a new albeit controversial fertility technique…

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Caffeine-based drugs may halt Parkinson’s progress-Prelims-2017

Scientists have developed novel caffeine-based chemical compounds that show promise in preventing the progression of Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease attacks the nervous system, causing uncontrolled shakes, muscle stiffness, and slow,…

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South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation-GS-2

After India, Three more countries of South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation(SAARC )refused to participate in this year SAARC summit citing alleged involvement of Pakistan state in terrorism related activities.…

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Indian painted frog found in new area of Adilabad forests-Prelims-2017

It is not just the endangered Indian vulture Gyps indicus that lives in Bejjur forest in Adilabad, Telangana. The 253 sq. km. thickly forested area on the banks of Pranahita…

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