National
4th SAIEVAC Ministerial Meeting begins in New Delhi
The fourth edition South Asia Initiative to End Violence Against Children (SAIEVAC) Ministerial Meeting has begun in New Delhi. The 3 day landmark meeting....Read More
Indian Army conducts ‘Chakravyuh-II’ training exercise in Rajasthan
ndian Army had conducted major military training exercise ‘2016 Chakravyuh-II’ in Suratgarh, Rajasthan. Purpose of the exercise: Validate battle readiness and....Read More
Rural Sanitation Initiatives for Ganga Rejuvenation launched in Jharkhand
The Union Government has launched nine projects initiatives for rural sanitation initiatives for conservation of river Ganga in Jharkhand. It was launched by Union Minister....Read More
Mrugank Paranjape took charge as MD and CEO of Multi Commodity Exchange
Mrugank Paranjape took charge as managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) of Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), country’s largest commodity....Read More
Single emergency number ‘112’ to be operational throughout India from January 1, 2017
The single emergency number ‘112’ will be operational throughout India from January 1, 2017 to help people reach immediate services of police, ambulance and....Read More
International
UK’s first baby born using Next-Generation DNA sequencing method
United Kingdom’s first baby named Biagio Russo was born in Oxford using Next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS) method. This method uses a....Read More
Indian-origin Murali Pillai elected to Singapore Parliament
An Indian-origin lawyer Murali Pillai from Singapore’s ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) has been elected member of the parliament. He got elected by....Read More
Science & Technology
NASA unveils first global topographic model of Mercury
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has unveiled the first global digital elevation (topographic model) of Mercury. The model was....Read More
Sport
Novak Djokovic wins 2016 Mutua Madrid Open
erbian Tennis player Novac Djokovic (World no. 1) won the 2016 Mutua Madrid Open title in the men’s single category. In the final match played in....Read More
Current Affairs 9th May, 2016 Highlights of Union Budget 2016-17 Highlights of Railway Budget 2016-17
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