GKToday Archives: June, 2015

First 3D anatomic heart model printed using multiple imaging techniques

June 30, 2015

Team of heart experts including an Indian-origin surgeon Dr. Joseph Vettukattil for first time have printed three dimensional (3D) anatomic heart model using multiple imaging techniques. This hybrid 3D model of heart was successfully printed using integration of 3D transesophageal ..

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50 nations, including India sign 60-article agreement on China-led AIIB

June 30, 2015

50 founding nations including India have signed 60-article agreement of China-led multilateral Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). Australia was the first country to sign the agreement and was followed by 49 other members. Indian Ambassador Ashok Kantha signed the agreement ..

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Indian Railways, Indian Army among world's biggest employers:  WEF Study

June 30, 2015

Two Indian organizations, India Army and Indian Railways are among the world’s biggest employers. It was revealed in a research published by the World Economic Forum (WEF). Both organisations employ around 2.7 million people together. Indian Railways was placed at ..

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Facebook Lite for Android launched in India

June 30, 2015

Social network giant Facebook launched Facebook Lite, a new version of its application for Android phones in India. Facebook Lite is a lighter version of its app which has been optimised for slower data connections and aims at catering the ..

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Rahul Agarwal appointed as Managing Director of Lenovo India

June 30, 2015

Technology major Lenovo has appointed Rahul Agarwal as the Managing Director (MD) of its India operations. He succeeds Amar Babu who has been promoted to regional mandate as Chief operating Officer (COO), Asia Pacific and Chairman of Lenovo India. Agarwal ..

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Nadia district in West Bengal wins UN Public Service Award 2015

June 30, 2015

Nadia district in West Bengal has won the United Nations Public Service Award 2015 in the category of improving delivery of public services for or eliminating open defecation in the district. The award was presented by the acting Secretary General of ..

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