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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

30 Mar 2017

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

The UK Triggers Exit from the EU

  • Britain has formally triggered its departure from the EU, commencing two years of negotiations with its European partners.
  • The six-page letter was handed over by Sir Tim Barrow, the U.K.’s permanent representative to the EU, to European Council President Donald Tusk.
  • The handover will propel both Britain and the EU into a new territory, as the country Britain has becomes the first nation in history to trigger Article 50.
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ENVIRONMENT

Ancient Palace Compound in Mexico

  • A palace complex believed to be the home and business centre for the ruler of an ancient empire dating back to over 2,000 years has been discovered in Mexico.
  • The palace is well preserved and covered about 2,790 square metres.
  • The Oaxaca Valley near the southern tip of Mexico has been offering clues of past civilisations for several decades.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Sells Non-BS IV Compliant Vehicles

  • As per the Supreme Court, automobile companies cannot sell vehicles, which are not Bharat Stage (BS)-IV emission compliant in India from April 1, 2017.
  • However, if proof is furnished that the vehicle was purchased before April 1, then it will be allowed to be registered.

Four GST Bills Passed

  • The Lok Sabha passed all four GST Bills to make India's new tax regime effective from July 1.
  • The four bills passed are: The Central GST Bill, 2017; The Integrated GST Bill, 2017; The GST (Compensation to States) Bill, 2017; and The Union Territory GST Bill, 2017.
  • Jammu and Kashmir will need to pass all four bills in its state assembly, on account of its special powers on taxation under the Constitution.
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

SpaceX Set to Launch Used Rocket

  • Traditionally, rockets are one-use only - all the elements of the vehicle are discarded in getting a satellite payload into orbit.
  • But SpaceX has become adept at landing its boosters safely back on Earth after a mission.
  • Now, the firm is ready to put one of these "flight proven" vehicles on the launch pad again.
  • Re-using stages is part of SpaceX's strategy to lower the cost of access to space.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Rajasthan Bypolls

  • In the Rajasthan's panchayat samiti, zilla parishad and civic bypoll election results, BJP emerged victorious by defeating Congress by a huge margin.
  • Out of 14 seats, BJP bagged 10 while Congress got just 3.
  • BJP bagged 1 Zilla Parishad seat, 5 Panchayat Samiti seat and 4 councillor seats.

India in Touch with NSG Members

  • India is engaged with individual members of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) for obtaining its membership.
  • The merits of India`s candidature have been recognised by a majority of NSG members.
  • India has received support from a diverse and large number of members, including the United States, France, the United Kingdom, the Russian Federation, Canada, Australia, Germany, Belgium, Republic of Korea, Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden, Finland and Japan.
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