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G Krishna Pillai, who passed away recently, was famous in which field?

G Krishna Pillai, who passed away recently, was famous in which field? [A]Journalism [B]Biotechnology [C]Acting [D]Painting Show Answer Acting The noted Malayalam actor G Krishna Pillai (82), popularly...

February 4, 2016

Bharat Biotech develops world’s first Zika vaccine candidates

Hyderabad-based vaccines manufacturer Bharat Biotech has announced a breakthrough in developing the world’s first Zika vaccine by developing two candidates. In this regard, the pharmaceutical company has submitted...

February 4, 2016

On which date, the Indian Coast Guard raising day is celebrated?

On which date, the Indian Coast Guard raising day is celebrated? [A]January 29 [B]February 1 [C]March 23 [D]April 6 Show Answer February 1 Recently, the Indian Coast Guard...

February 4, 2016

In which state India’s first railway university will come up?

In which state India’s first railway university will come up? [A]Gujarat [B]Kerala [C]Karnataka [D]Maharashtra Show Answer Gujarat India’s first railway university will come up in Vadodara, Gujarat. Initially,...

February 4, 2016

India’s first underwater restaurant has been opened in which city?

India’s first underwater restaurant has been opened in which city? [A]Mumbai [B]Ahmedabad [C]Kolkata [D]Vishakhapatnam Show Answer Ahmedabad India’s first underwater restaurant ‘Real Poseidon’ has been opened in Ahmedabad,...

February 4, 2016

Which state government has launched a scheme titled ‘Ashray’ to save girl child?

Which state government has launched a scheme titled ‘Ashray’ to save girl child? [A]Uttar Pradesh [B]Rajasthan [C]Madhya Pradesh [D]Haryana Show Answer Rajasthan The Rajasthan government has launched an...

February 4, 2016

Who has been appointed from India as Senior Director in the World Bank?

Who has been appointed from India as Senior Director in the World Bank? [A]Amitabh Singh [B]Saroj Kumar Jha [C]Suvarna Kumar [D]Nikhil Srivastav Show Answer Saroj Kumar Jha Saroj...

February 4, 2016

DJ Pandian appointed AIIB Vice-President

Former IAS officer D J Pandian has been appointed vice-president and chief investment officer (CIO) of Beijing-based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). He is retired IAS officer of...

February 4, 2016

Union Government sets up two committees to ensure consistency in tax policies

The Union Government has constituted two new committees namely Tax Policy Research Unit (TPRU) and Tax Policy Council (TPC) to streamline the taxation policy and administration. These committees...

February 4, 2016

Kerala wins 61st National School Athletics championship

Kerala has won the 61st National School Athletics championship which concluded in Kozhikode. With this, Kerala (host) become champions in the event for the 19th consecutive time. The...

February 4, 2016

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