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
Dr. Najma Heptulla sworn-in as 18th Governor of Manipur Dr. Najma Heptulla was sworn-in as the 18th Governor of Manipur. She replaced Shanmuganathan who was holding the dual charge of Governor of Meghalaya and Manipur. Administrator Aug 22, 2016 Save for Later
Current affairs 20th August, 2016 India ranks 66th in 2016 Global Innovation Index Union Ministry of Mines launches web portal for star rating of major mineral mines PV Sindhu won silver at Rio Olympic Administrator Aug 20, 2016 Save for Later
India ranks 66th in 2016 Global Innovation Index India has ranked 66th in the 2016 Global Innovation Index (GII). In this edition, India has jumped up by 15 spots from 81st position in 2015 GII. Administrator Aug 20, 2016 Save for Later