Mrugank Paranjape took charge as MD and CEO of Multi Commodity Exchange Mrugank Paranjape took charge as managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) of Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), country̢۪s largest commodity exchange. Administrator May 10, 2016 Save for Later
Novak Djokovic wins 2016 Mutua Madrid Open Serbian Tennis player Novac Djokovic (World no. 1) won the 2016 Mutua Madrid Open title in the men̢۪s single category. Administrator May 10, 2016 Save for Later
NASA unveils first global topographic model of Mercury The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has unveiled the first global digital elevation (topographic model) of Mercury. Administrator May 10, 2016 Save for Later
Indian-origin Murali Pillai elected to Singapore Parliament An Indian-origin lawyer Murali Pillai from Singapore̢۪s ruling People̢۪s Action Party (PAP) has been elected member of the parliament. Administrator May 10, 2016 Save for Later
Single emergency number ‘112’ to be operational throughout India from January 1, 2017 The single emergency number ‘112’ will be operational throughout India from January 1, 2017 to help people reach immediate services of police, ambulance and fire department. Administrator May 10, 2016 Save for Later
Current affairs 9th May, 2016 Karnataka Government decides to set up Asia̢۪s first Rice Technology Park in Gangavati Gujarat Government accords minority status to Jain community UN launches Multi-Partner Trust Fund for Zika virus response Administrator May 09, 2016 Save for Later
UN launches Multi-Partner Trust Fund for Zika virus response The United Nations has launched UN Zika Response Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MPTF) to finance critical unfunded priorities in the response to the Zika outbreak. Administrator May 09, 2016 Save for Later
Atomic oxygen detected in Mar’s atmosphere by Scientists Scientists have detected atomic oxygen in the atmosphere of Mars for the first time since the last observation 40 years ago. It was detected using an instrument onboard the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA). Administrator May 09, 2016 Save for Later
Gujarat Government accords minority status to Jain community The Gujarat Government has accorded minority status to the Jain community in the state. Administrator May 09, 2016 Save for Later
Karnataka Government decides to set up Asia’s first Rice Technology Park in Gangavati Karnataka Government has decided to go ahead with the establishment of Asia’s first Rice Technology Park at Gangavati in Koppal district. Administrator May 09, 2016 Save for Later
India women wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik qualify for 2016 Rio Olympics Two Indian women wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik have qualified for 2016 Rio Olympics scheduled to be held in August 2016. Administrator May 09, 2016 Save for Later
Indian Railways launches Bharat Darshan Tourist train for pilgrims Indian Railways has launched the Bharat Darshan Tourist train for pilgrims to visit Shirdi, Tirupati, Jagannath Puri, Gangasagar, Baidyanath Dham and Jyotirlingams among others. Administrator May 09, 2016 Save for Later
