CSIR launches India’s first anti diabetic ayurvedic drug BGR -34 The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has launched BGR-34, an anti-diabetic ayurvedic drug designed for type 2 Diabetes mellitus. Administrator Jun 28, 2016 Save for Later
Jitu Rai wins silver medal in ISSF World Cup Ace Indian shooter Jitu Rai won silver medal at the ISSF (International Shooting Sport Federation) Shooting World Cup held in Baku, Azerbaijan. Administrator Jun 28, 2016 Save for Later
India becomes 35th member of Missile Technology Control Regime India became the 35th full member of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR). Administrator Jun 28, 2016 Save for Later
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