Gagan Narang clinches first medal for India at London Olympics

Star Shooter Gagan Narang has clinched first medal for India at the London Olympics. Gagan bagged a bronze medal in the 10 metre air rifle event.

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012

MiG-29KUB performs first landing on INS Vikramaditya

MiG-29KUB, a Russian-built fighter jet made the first landing on the INS Vikramaditya during sea trials. INS Vikramaditya It is the rechristened name of former Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov, which has been procured by India. The ship is a ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012

Daily Current Affairs 2012 Quiz : July 28-29, 2012

1. Who among the following is the Chairman of ‘National Knowledge Commission’ ? [A]Ashok Ganguly [B]Nandan Nilekani [C]Sam Pitroda [D]Jayati Ghosh Sam Pitroda Show Answer 2. ’28th July’ is observed as _________ every year. [A]World Hepatitis Day [B]World Population Day ..

Daily Current Affairs 2012 Quiz : July 27, 2012

1. Consider the following Statements: 1.Jawahar Thakur has been appointed as the new Controller General of Accounts (CGA) of India. 2.Controller General of Accounts (CGA) is the principal Accounts Adviser to the Government of India. Which among the Statement(s) given ..

July 28: World observes “World Hepatitis Day”

World Hepatitis Day is being observed round the globe. The focus is to spread awareness about viral hepatitis, which kills around 1 million people every year. Millions more suffer immediate sickness or long-term ill health. What is Hepatitis? Hepatitis as ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012

SEBI allows online subscription of bonds

SEBI gave its nod for online subscription of bonds.  Objective: To cut the timeline for completion of the process. In order to provide a mechanism to decrease the timelines of the issue process for public issue of debt securities, SEBI ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012