China announced the launch of a freight train to London In its efforts to boost export revenues and strengthen connectivity with Europe, China announced the launch of a freight train to London that will traverse over 12,000 kilometres across 18 days. Administrator Jan 03, 2017 Save for Later
NPL syncs Leap second with Indian time An atomic clock at National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in New Delhi added leap second (extra one second) to the Indian Standard Time (IST) at 5:29.59 hours on 1 January 2017 to synchronise with the Earth̢۪s rotational clock. Administrator Jan 03, 2017 Save for Later
ICBM Agni-IV successfully test-fired off Odisha coast India successfully test-fired its home-grown long range intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Agni-IV from the Abdul Kalam Wheeler Island off Odisha coast. Administrator Jan 03, 2017 Save for Later
Current affairs 2nd January, 2017 India, Pakistan exchange lists of nuclear sites CSL completes delivery of 20 FPVs to India Coast Guard Key announcements of PM Narendra Modi̢۪s new year eve̢۪s speech Administrator Jan 02, 2017 Save for Later
India, Pakistan exchange lists of nuclear sites India and Pakistan exchanged the list of their nuclear installations and facilities under the Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear installations. Administrator Jan 02, 2017 Save for Later
Key announcements of PM Narendra Modi’s new year eve’s speech Following the tough decision to demonetise Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today thanked citizens for undertaking sacrifice to cleanse the economy of black money. Administrator Jan 02, 2017 Save for Later
General Bipin Rawat takes over as next Chief of Army Staff General Bipin Rawat took charge as the new 27th Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) of India. Administrator Jan 02, 2017 Save for Later
Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa takes charge as new Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa took charge as the 22nd Chief of the Air Staff (CoAS) of the Indian Air Force (IAF). Administrator Jan 02, 2017 Save for Later
Shraddha, Ghyansham Kumar Devansh chosen for 2016 Bharatiya Jananpith Navlekhan award Two new Hindi writers Shraddha and Ghyansham Kumar Devansh have been chosen for Bharatiya Jnanpith Navlekhan Award for the year 2016. Administrator Jan 02, 2017 Save for Later
CSL completes delivery of 20 FPVs to India Coast Guard The Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has delivered ICGS AYUSH, the 20th Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) to the Indian Coast Guard. Administrator Jan 02, 2017 Save for Later
CBDT extends deadline of Direct Tax Dispute Resolution Scheme The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the last date for availing the Direct Tax Dispute Resolution Scheme to January 31, 2017 from the earlier deadline of December 31, 2016. Administrator Jan 02, 2017 Save for Later