Current affairs 22nd August, 2016 Dr. Najma Heptulla sworn-in as 18th Governor of Manipur BRICS women Parliamentarian’s forum begins in Jaipur India ranks 39th in Asia Pacific on fixed broadband: UNESCAP Report Administrator Aug 22, 2016 Save for Later
Actor Kamal Haasan selected for France’s Chevalier de L’Ordre Arts et Lettres Prominent film actor Kamal Haasan (61) has been selected by France for its prestigious Chevalier de L’Ordre Arts et Lettres. Administrator Aug 22, 2016 Save for Later
China opens world’s longest and highest glass bridge The world’s highest and longest glass-bottomed bridge was opened to visitors in central China. Administrator Aug 22, 2016 Save for Later
Chinese scientists discover XMU-MP-1 molecule to repair organs Chinese scientists have discovered a small molecule (new drug) named XMU-MP-1 that can regenerate tissue. It has potential to eliminate transplants of some organs. Administrator Aug 22, 2016 Save for Later
Gymnothorax indicus, new species of eel found in Bay of Bengal Scientists from have discovered Gymnothorax indicus (proposed name Indian unpatterened moray), a new species of eel (a snake-like fish) in the northern Bay of Bengal region along the West Bengal coast. Administrator Aug 22, 2016 Save for Later
Myanmar to support China’s OBOR, BCIM initiatives Myanmar has officially announced to support for China’s ambitious One Belt and One Road (OBOR) connectivity initiative along the ancient Silk Road. Administrator Aug 22, 2016 Save for Later
OIC expresses concern over Kashmir violence The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has voiced its concern over alleged excesses of the Indian military and the paramilitary forces in Kashmir. Administrator Aug 22, 2016 Save for Later
Urjit Patel appointed as 24th Governor of RBI Union Government has appointed Urjit Patel (52) as new Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI). He will be 24th Governor of RBI He will have tenure of three years and shall succeed Raghuram Rajan. Administrator Aug 22, 2016 Save for Later
India ranks 39th in Asia Pacific on fixed broadband: UNESCAP Report India ranks a low 39th in terms of fixed broadband adoption in the list of 53 Asia Pacific countries. Administrator Aug 22, 2016 Save for Later
Intel unveils Project Alloy device creating merged reality Tech giant Intel has unveiled Project Alloy, a device that creates merged reality. Administrator Aug 22, 2016 Save for Later
BRICS women Parliamentarian’s forum begins in Jaipur The meeting of BRICS women parliamentarian’s forum has begun in Jaipur, Rajasthan. BRICS is the grouping of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Administrator Aug 22, 2016 Save for Later
Usain Bolt becomes first athlete to win 9 gold medals in sprinting events of Olympics Jamaican Sprinter Usain Bolt created an unprecedented record of a triple treble (first athlete to win 9 gold medals in sprinting events of Olympics) by winning third Gold medal in Rio Olympics 2016. Administrator Aug 22, 2016 Save for Later
