National
IT dept launches tax calculator; e-filing begins this week
he ‘tax calculator’ is an online computer-based programme hosted on the official website of the department and is meant to help taxpayers or filers assess their tax liability. With the new Income Tax....Read More
Ramanujan encyclopedia launched by Springer
An encyclopedia of Srinivasa Ramanujan and his mathematics is being launched by Springer. This was announced by Marc Strauss, Editorial Director, Mathematics, of Springer, North America....Read More
Government aims at harnessing the soft power of zero
After marking International Yoga Day and a Sanskrit conference at the UNESCO, India is all set to sponsor a conference on ancient Indian contribution to mathematics in Paris. Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani....Read More
Achievement
India ranks 6th in 2015 top-10 manufacturers list: UNIDO report
India has been ranked sixth among the world’s Top-Ten largest manufacturing countries in the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) 2015 Yearbook report....Read More
Award
PM Narendra Modi conferred Saudi Arabia’s highest civilian honour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Saudi Arabia’s highest civilian honour- the King Abdulaziz Sash. The prestigious award was bestowed upon Indian Prime Minister by....Read More
Sport
West Indies wins 2016 ICC T-20 Cricket World Cup
West Indies has won the ICC Cricket World Men’s T-20 Cup 2016 by defeating England by 4 wickets in the final match played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata....Read More
Novak Djokovic wins 2016 Miami Open Title
World Number One tennis player Novak Djokovic from Serbia has won the 2016 Miami Open Title in the men’s singles category. In the final match played on outdoor hard courts at the....Read More
Cyprian Kotut wins 40th Paris marathon 2016
Cyprian Kotut (23) from Kenya has won the 40th edition of the 2016 Paris marathon held on 3 April 2016 in the men’s category. He finished the 35km race in an official time of 2hr 07min 10sec. Gebretsadik....Read More
Science And Technology
Ballast water bringing invasive species to Indian coasts: Scientists
Scientists fear that ballast water carried by ships is providing a vehicle to bring in exotic invasive species across the Indian Coast. In this regard, a survey was conducted by the Department of Aquatic Biology and....Read More
Indian Scientists develop biopolymer for water purification
Indian scientists have developed an eco-friendly biopolymer using nanotechnology for water-softening and water purification applications....Read More
Death
Former Italy coach, AC Milan player Cesare Maldini passes away
Former AC Milan FC defender and Italy coach Cesare Maldini passed away. He was 84. He was known for commanding and respected defender with good technique and passing range....Read More
Current Affairs 2nd April, 2016 Highlights of Union Budget 2016-17 Highlights of Railway Budget 2016
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