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What is AAP office of profit case?

January 22, 2018 15:10 IST

AAP office of profit case: The row over the appointment of 21 AAP MLAs as parliamentary secretaries began in 2016 when the then President Pranab Mukherjee refused to sign a bill passed by the Delhi Assembly to exempt the post from the purview of the office of profit.

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What is iCreate?

January 17, 2018 23:10 IST

The centre aims to provide technology and assistance to "the innovative and imaginative minds in their entrepreneurial journey."

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What is ASEAN?

January 26, 2018 08:50 IST

The Association of South East Asian Nations was established on August 8, 1968 with the aim to accelerate economic growth, social progress and cultural development in the region.

ISRO to launch 100th satellite today: All you need to know

January 12, 2018 10:05 IST

ISRO's 100th satellite launch: With countdown for lift-off already underway, the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C40) is the space agency's first launch of 2018.

What is TeamIndus?

January 10, 2018 16:04 IST

As part of the Google Lunar XPrize competition, TeamIndus has been creating a low-cost spacecraft to land on the moon's surface.

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What is ‘bomb cyclone’ and why is it freezing USA?

January 7, 2018 21:24 IST

Worldwide, about 40 to 50 ‘bomb cyclones’ brew each year, but most are over open ocean and nobody but weather geeks notice.

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What was the Battle of Koregaon?

January 3, 2018 16:09 IST

The Battle of Koregaon was, in essence, a clash over territory between the British and the Maratha ruler, Peshwa Baji Rao II. However, it held much significance for the Dalits, who consider it a moment of their victory over Peshwa authority.

What is SOFIA? NASA’s eye in the sky

January 2, 2018 14:51 IST

Being the world's largest airborne astronomical observatory, the telescope has the ability to provide three times better image quality.

Back-channel used to ‘urge’ Pakistan to release Kulbhushan Jadhav: Harish Salve

What is consular access?

December 25, 2017 14:53 IST

Kulbhushan Jadhav was sentenced to death row by Pakistan's military court on the charges of espionage. The execution, was, however, put on hold after India appealed to the World Court in May.

What is the Adarsh scam?

December 22, 2017 16:06 IST

Adash Housing Society was built in Colaba in South Mumbai for 1999 Kargil war heroes and war widows.

The project, along with other research and innovation projects, will be on display at the institute’s Open Day, to be held on April 21. (File)

What is anti-smog gun?

December 20, 2017 10:41 IST

Anti-smog gun is a device that sprays atomised water into the atmosphere to reduce air pollution.

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What are cultural rights?Subscriber Only

December 15, 2017 15:12 IST

"No usage which is found to be pernicious and considered to be in derogation of the law of the land or opposed to public policy or social decency can be accepted or upheld by Courts in the country."

What is INS Kalvari?

December 14, 2017 10:14 IST

Touted to be the most capable weapon in Navy's hold, the submarine has an overall length of 67.5 metres and a height of about 12.3 metres.

Aadhaar linking dates extended to March 31, 2018: All your questions answered

December 15, 2017 11:03 IST

The extended deadline covers linking Aadhaar with your PAN card, mobile, providing Aadhaar to your bank, linking it with your insurance policy, your mutual funds, shares, post office schemes, and brokerage firms among others.

Suresh Prabhu on food security issue at WTO

What is the food stockpiling issue at the WTO?

December 13, 2017 16:39 IST

Here's everything you need to know about the 11th edition of the ministerial conference (MC11) of the World Trade Organisation held in Buenos Aires in Argentina.

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What is an open prison?Subscriber Only

December 13, 2017 12:51 IST

Rajasthan Prison Rules define open jail as, "Prisons without walls, bars and locks." The jail does not confine them completely but requires them to earn their living to support their families, living with them inside the jail.

What is the Katas Raj Temple case?

December 13, 2017 12:21 IST

The court took cognizance of media reports, which stated that the pond in the temple complex was drying up as surrounding cement factories draw water through its borewells.

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How National Register of Citizens is being updated to check illegal immigration in Assam

December 11, 2017 16:30 IST

One one hand, the authorities are working to ensure only legal Indian citizens are enrolled in the NRC and not even a single illegal immigrant is listed, citizens are also reportedly having a difficult time proving their legal citizenship status.

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Armed Forces Flag Day: All you need to know

December 7, 2017 13:04 IST

The purpose of observing the day is also about appreciating that admiration of our martyrs should not let us forget that it is our collective duty to care for their loved ones left behind.

A woman walks past a TV screen broadcasting news of North Korea's missile launch, in Tokyo, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017. After 2 ½ months of relative peace, North Korea launched its most powerful weapon yet early Wednesday, a presumed intercontinental ballistic missile that could put Washington and the entire eastern U.S. seaboard within range. The letters at bottom read " Ballistic missile after 2 ½ months." (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)

Hwasong-15, North Korea’s latest missile: All you need to know

December 1, 2017 23:58 IST

Experts believe that North Korea's description of a 'super-large heavy' warhead could possibly stir a debate on whether Pyongyang plans another nuclear test to demonstrate it has such a weapon.

The Katas site houses the Satgraha, a group of seven ancient temples, remains of a Buddhist stupa, five other medieval temples, havelis scattered around a pond considered holy by Hindus.

Pakistan SC says govt failed to save Katas Raj Temple: A look at the Hindu pilgrimage site

November 24, 2017 14:46 IST

The Supreme Court of Paksitan called the Katas Raj a national heritage and said, "This temple is not just a place of cultural significance for the Hindu community, but also a part of our national heritage.”

What is Black Friday?

November 24, 2017 16:01 IST

Contrary to the meaning attached with the term 'black', retailers viewed it as their most profitable day and, therefore, decided to retain the name but in a positive light.

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What are in-camera proceedings?Subscriber Only

November 22, 2017 16:21 IST

Simply put, ‘in-camera’ proceeding is a proceeding carried out in private, in the absence of the public and the press.

What is the controversy surrounding Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmavati?

November 20, 2017 17:24 IST

In light of increasing protests across the country against the release of Padmavati, the film has been indefinitely delayed. Here's what the controversy is all about

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What is World Diabetes Day 2017?

November 14, 2017 15:18 IST

It was Frederick Banting who discovered insulin in 1922, therefore, November 14 is the date when the world acknowledges the work of Banting by spreading awareness on his birthday.