India to be second largest producer of crude steel by 2015

As per the Government, India is expected to become the 2nd largest producer of crude steel in the world by 2015 Steel Industry in India: Contributes over 2% to the GDP. Production has escalated from 66 million tonne per annum ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012

World Chess Championship: Viswanathan Anand keeps the crown

Indian Grand Master Viswanatan Anand retained the FIDE ( Federation Internationale des Echec) World Chess Title for the record 5th time Defeated Boris Gelfand of Israel after 2nd round of tie breaker game in Moscow The title has been held ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012

Committee on review of functioning of PSCs

Govt constitutes committee to review the functioning of Petroleum Service Companies (PSCs) in the country. Who will head this Committee? The committee will be headed by the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory, Dr. C. Rangarajan Objectives: Review the current profit-sharing mechanism ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012

Indo-Bangladesh Trade Fair 2012 in Dhaka

The 3rd Indo-Bangladesh Trade Fair 2012 to begin Dhaka. The Trade Fair is being organized by the India Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012

Quiz 623: Indian Geography for SSC Examinations

1. Consider the following statements regarding the western coastal plains of India: The Western coastal plains are known as Konkan from Daman to Goa. The Plains are narrower in the North and wider in the South. Which of the above ..

Quiz 622: General Science for All Examinations

1. The Science of using mechanical devices with human muscle skeleton and nervous systems to assist or enhance motor control lost by trauma, disease or defect is called: Gerontechnology Biomechatronics Orthotics Bionics 2. Which of the following artificial sweeteners is ..