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Scientists discover dwarf planet “Makemake” with no atmosphere

“Makemake”: A dwarf planet in our solar system discovered by astronomers. Orbits in the outer solar system Has no atmosphere About two thirds the size of Pluto Travels...

November 27, 2012

Gavaskar honored with CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement award

BCCI honored former India captain and legendary opener Sunil Gavaskar with esteemed Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement award. Other Awards: ‘Polly Umrigar Award’: Virat Kohli 100 internatonal centuries:...

November 27, 2012

GK & Current Affairs November 25, 2012

November 27, 2012

Ethnic conflicts in Myanmar

Ethnic conflicts in Myanmar constitute one of the world’s longest-running internal disputes, rooted in historical grievances, political exclusion, and struggles over autonomy, identity, and resource control. The country’s...

November 26, 2012

Fatah – Hamas conflict

Background Designated a terrorist organisation by Israel, the US and the EU, it is seen by its supporters as a legitimate fighting force defending Palestinians from a brutal...

November 26, 2012

Spectrum Refarming

Spectrum Refarming refers to the process of reallocating or repurposing radio frequency spectrum from its existing uses to newer, more efficient, or higher-value services. In the context of...

November 26, 2012

GK & Current Affairs November 24, 2012

November 26, 2012

M23 vows to capture all of DR Congo

Thousands of Congolese soldiers and policemen defected to the M23 rebels who have vowed to take control of all Congo, including the capital Kinshasa. What is M23? M23...

November 26, 2012

“Sandy Island” a pacific island shown on world map does not exist: Scientists

As per Australian scientists who went searching for the mystery island, named Sandy Island during a geological expedition to South Pacific, the  island identified on Google Earth, marine...

November 26, 2012

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva honoured with Indira Gandhi Peace Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development

President Pranab Mukherjee conferred the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development on former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. This was for his outstanding contribution...

November 26, 2012

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