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GK & Current Affairs: August 17-18, 2013

1. Apart from India, which of the following countries celebrate(s) Independence Day on August 15th? 1.South Korea 2.Pakistan 3.Bahrain 4.Republic of Congo Choose the correct answer from the...

August 18, 2013

GK & Current Affairs: August 15-16, 2013

1. Anjolie Ela Menon, who was conferred Delhi state government Lifetime Achievement Award-2013, is a famous___? [A]Artist [B]Hindustani vocalist [C]Human Rights activist [D]Author Artist Delhi state government conferred...

August 18, 2013

Scientist Vinod Prakash Sharma honored with Gujar Mal Modi award

Scientist Vinod Prakash Sharma has been honored with the Gujar Mal Modi Award for Innovative Science and Technology 2013 for his achievements in malaria research, control and prevention,...

August 18, 2013    Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Environment Ministry’s panel finds illegal sand mining in Gautam Buddh Nagar

The environment ministry team found facts of the widespread illegal sand mining in Gautam Buddh Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh. The team was set up by the ministry...

August 18, 2013    Awards, Honours & Persons in News

INS Arihant submarine’s reactor achieves criticality

The reactor of India’s first indigenous nuclear powered submarine, Arihant achieved criticality i.e. the self sustaining nuclear reaction which is the first step towards the stable production of...

August 18, 2013

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting launches New Media Wing

The Union Cabinet accepted the proposal for establishing a New Media Wing. The expenditure to set up and run the New Media Wing will cost Rs. 22.5 crore...

August 18, 2013    India Nation & States Current Affairs

Serena Williams wins women’s Rogers Cup

US’ tennis star Serena Williams defeated Romania’s Sorana Cirstea in the final of the women’s Rogers Cupheld in Toronto to bag her 54th WTA singles title. Serena Jameka Williams is an American professional tennis...

August 18, 2013    Sports Current Affairs

Reservation in prelims not legally valid: Patna High Court

As per an order passed by the Patna High Court which was adjudicating a petition that challenged the preliminary tests results declared by the Bihar Public Service Commission...

August 18, 2013    Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Noted naturalist Zafar Futehally passes away

India’s one of the best known naturalists and ornithologists Zafar Futehally (93) passed away. Zafar Futehally: Born in Andheri, Mumbai in 1920. He led the conservation movement in India serving as a link...

August 18, 2013    Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Usain Bolt regains 100-meter gold at worlds

Six-time Olympic gold medalist, Usain Bolt, regained World 100 meter title as he won the race in 9.77 seconds at the IAAF World Athletics Championships held in Moscow. Bolt finished ahead of Justin...

August 18, 2013    Sports Current Affairs

Hassan Rouhani is the new President of Iran

Hassan Rouhani sworn as the new President of Iran in the ceremony held at the Iranian Parliament in Tehran. Rouhani, who will have 4-year tenure as President, is the 7th (different)...

August 15, 2013    Awards, Honours & Persons in News

INS Sindhurakshak (submarine of Indian Navy) sinks

In a major blow to the Indian Navy, a recently refurbished submarine sank following an explosion and fire leaving 18 crew of its on board dead.  INS Sindhurakshak sank...

August 15, 2013    International / World Current Affairs