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For first time Scientists discover Gravitational Waves

Scientist for the first time have discovered Gravitational Waves (GW) that were hypothesised by Albert Einstein in 1916. These waves were detected by the scientists working at two...

February 13, 2016

Malayalam poet O N V Kurup passes away

Noted Malayalam poet and lyricist O N V Kurup passed away in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He was 84. He was popularly known as “ONV”, Ottaplakkal Nambiyadikkal Velu Kurup and...

February 13, 2016

Banaras Hindu University turns 100 years

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) founded by Freedom fighter Pt Madan Mohan Malviya has turned 100 years on 13th February 2016. BHU was founded as important seat of higher...

February 13, 2016

Ashok Chawla appointed as new Chairman of TERI

Former IAS officer Ashok Chawla has been appointed as Chairman of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). He was selected by the Governing Council of TERI and shall...

February 13, 2016

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Make in India Centre in Mumbai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Make in India Centre at MMRDA Grounds in Mumbai, Maharashtra. On this occasion, Finland Prime Minister Juha Petri Sipilä and Sweden...

February 13, 2016

Pakistan Cricket umpire Asad Rauf banned for 5 years

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has banned Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf for five years after its disciplinary committee found him guilty of corrupt practices....

February 13, 2016

13 February: World Radio Day

World Radio Day (WRD) is observed globally on 13th February to remember the unique power of radio that touches lives and bring people together across every corner of...

February 13, 2016

Neem extract may help treat Pancreatic Cancer: Study

A new study has claimed that a natural extract derived from the neem tree can potentially be used to treat pancreatic cancer without harming normal, healthy cells. The...

February 13, 2016

Tamar Hahn appointed as Director of United Nations Information Centre

Tamar Hahn from Israel has been appointed as the Director of United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She took the charge of the office after...

February 13, 2016

GK & Current Affairs – February 11, 2016

1. What is India’s position in milk production in the world? [A]1st [B]2nd [C]3rd [D]4th Answer: 1stNotes: According to the recent data, India is the major producer of...

February 13, 2016

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