Sujoy Bose appointed as first CEO of NIIF The Union Government has appointed Sujoy Bose as the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF). Administrator Jun 28, 2016 Save for Later
AIIB approves first loans for projects in four countries The China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved first set of loans totalling US 509 million dollars to finance projects in four countries viz. Bangladesh, Pakistan, Indonesia and Tajikistan. Administrator Jun 28, 2016 Save for Later
Lionel Messi announces retirement from Argentinean Football team Barcelona FC star Lionel Messi (29) has announced retirement from Argentinean Football team. Administrator Jun 28, 2016 Save for Later
Darjeeling zoo gets a male snow leopard for breeding conservation programme The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (PNHZP) in Darjeeling, West Bengal has received a male snow leopard named Makalu from London̢۪s Dudley Zoological Gardens. Administrator Jun 28, 2016 Save for Later
Current affairs 26th June, 2016 PM Narendra Modi launches Smart city Mission Projects in Pune Union Defence Ministry gives nod for purchase of 145 Ultra Light Howitzers guns from the US Colombia Government, FARC rebels sign historic ceasefire and disarmament agreement Administrator Jun 27, 2016 Save for Later
PM Narendra Modi launches Smart city Mission Projects in Pune Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Smart City Mission’ involving 83 projects from 20 different cities in the country. Administrator Jun 27, 2016 Save for Later
First flight of BrahMos missile from SU-30 MKI aircraft successfully conducted BrahMos Aerospace for the first time successfully demonstrated integration of the world̢۪s most formidable supersonic cruise missile system BrahMos on the Sukhoi SU-30 MKI fighter aircraft. Administrator Jun 27, 2016 Save for Later
Union Defence Ministry gives nod for purchase of 145 Ultra Light Howitzers guns from the US The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has given its approval to for the purchase of 145 Ultra-Light Howitzers (ULH) guns from the US. Administrator Jun 27, 2016 Save for Later
Sprinter Dutee Chand qualifies for 2016 Rio Olympics Indian sprinter Dutee Chand has qualified for 2016 Rio Olympics in the women̢۪s 100metre event scheduled to be held in August 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Administrator Jun 27, 2016 Save for Later
Social entrepreneur Zubaida Bai bags UN honour for corporate sustainability initiative Zubaida Bai, an Indian social entrepreneur, has been named among the ten 2016 Global Compact SDG Pioneers, an initiative launched by UN. Administrator Jun 27, 2016 Save for Later
Indian-origin lawyer Yasmin Sooka to chair UN commission on human rights in South Sudan South African Indian-origin lawyer Yasmin Sooka has been appointed to chairman of three member UN commission (committee) to monitor the human rights situation in South Sudan. Administrator Jun 25, 2016 Save for Later
Scientists develop new bio-ink for 3D bio-printing with stem cells Scientists have developed a new stem cell-containing bio-ink that allows 3D printing of complex living tissues that may be used for surgical implants. Administrator Jun 25, 2016 Save for Later
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