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Graphene could be used for high-efficiency digital storage

Recently, researchers from Spain have shown how graphene could facilitate the formation of a magnetic field under certain conditions. What did the scientists do? Researchers created a system composed of...

May 17, 2013

Fact Box: Junk DNA

Scientists from the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) have found in a study that all the non-coding part of human DNA is not junk.  While more...

May 17, 2013

RBI imposes restriction on gold imports by banks

The Reserve Bank of India placed restrictions on banks to import gold with immediate effect to contain the soaring Current Account Deficit (CAD). Why this restriction on Gold...

May 17, 2013

Dinesh Thakur to get Rs 244 crore for exposing dubious manufacturing practices of Ranbaxy

Dinesh Thakur, a former director of research information at Ranbaxy, who is a whistleblower on the deficient manufacturing practices of Ranbaxy will get Rs 244 crore ($48 million) for his act. What...

May 17, 2013

April WPI inflation at 4.89%, lowest in last three and a half year

As per government data, the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) in April rose 4.89% which is the lowest since November 2009. WPI inflation in the manufactured items category decreased...

May 17, 2013

Siddaramaiah gains control as CM of Karnataka

Siddaramaiah from the Indian National Congress has been sworn in as the 22nd Chief Minister of Karnataka. Governor HR Bhardwaj administered him the oath of office and secrecy.  Siddaramaiah...

May 17, 2013

NRI Sunil Chopra becomes Deputy Mayor of a London Borough

Delhi-born NRI Sunil Chopra has been elected as the Deputy Mayor of a London Borough. Chopra, General Secretary of the Indian Overseas Congress, London, is the first and...

May 17, 2013

Kuka Movement 1872

There has been a doubtful history about the initial days of Kuka Movement. There are two names associated with the start of this movement i.e. Baba Balak Singh and Bhagat Jawar (or...

May 16, 2013

Menstrual Hygiene Scheme gets Government’s Approval

The government has approved a Menstrual Hygiene Scheme with the aim to improve menstrual health among adolescent girls. Rs 150 Crore has been approved for this scheme which...

May 15, 2013

Government to set up Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC)

The Central Government is at consensus to establish Financial Stability & Development Council (FSDC) to strengthen and institutionalize the mechanism for maintaining financial Stability and Development. What would...

May 15, 2013

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