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66th Berlin International Film Festival

66th edition of Berlin International Film Festival was held in Berlin, Germany from 11 February to 21 February 2016. American actress Meryl Streep was the President of the...

February 22, 2016

Four Bengali sweets to get GI tag

West Bengal government is planning to get Geographical Indication (GI) tag for four traditional sweet delicacies of the state. These four traditional sweet delicacies are Moa of Jainagar, Sarpuria...

February 22, 2016

PM Narendra Modi launches National Rurban Mission in Chhattisgarh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the National Rurban Mission (NRM) from Kurubhat in Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh. The mission also dubbed as Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Rurban mission (SPMRM)...

February 22, 2016

February 21: International Mother Language Day

International Mother Language Day (Bhasha Divas) is being observed across the world on 21 February. Importance of Day: Seeks to promote awareness of linguistic, multilingualism and cultural diversity....

February 22, 2016

Vinay Kumar Singh appointed as MD of NCRTC

Indian Railway Officer Vinay Kumar Singh has been appointed as Managing Director of National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC). Prior to this appointment, he was working with Rail Vikas...

February 22, 2016

Noted Classical singer Bhubaneswari Mishra passes away

The famous Odissa singer Bhubaneshwari Mishra passed away following a sudden cardiac arrest in New Delhi.  She was 67. She was one of the talented artist from Odisha and was...

February 22, 2016

Jayant Misra appointed as DG of DRI

Senior IRS officer Jayant Misra has been appointed as Director General (DG) of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). He will succeed Najib Shah, Chairman of Central Board of Excise and Customs...

February 22, 2016

Punjab Warriors wins 2016 Hockey India League

The Jaypee Punjab Warriors has won the fourth edition of Coal India Hockey India League (HIL) title 2016. It was their maiden title. In the final match played...

February 22, 2016

Types of Questions in Parliament of India

Question Hour is the first hour of a sitting in a house of parliament in India.  The members need to give notice of the question, which included text...

February 21, 2016

GK & Current Affairs – February 19, 2016

1. The Medaram tribal festival is celebrated in which state of India? [A]West Bengal [B]Kerala [C]Telangana [D]Tamil Nadu Answer: TelanganaNotes: The Medaram Jatara is a sacred tribal festival...

February 21, 2016

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