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K Durga Prasad appointed as DG of CRPF

Union Government has appointed senior IPS officer K Durga Prasad has Director General (DG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). Decision in this regard was taken by Appointments...

February 2, 2016

Japan to set up plant for US-2 amphibious aircraft in India

Japan’s ShinMaywa Industries is planning to set up manufacturing plant of US-2 amphibious aircraft in India under ‘Make in India’ initiative to cater to international demands. The move...

February 2, 2016

2 February: World Wetland Day

Every year World Wetland Day (WWD) is observed on 2 February. The theme for the world wetland day for year 2016 is “Wetlands for our Future – Sustainable...

February 2, 2016

CBDT ink two bilateral APAs with United Kingdom

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has signed two bilateral Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) with United Kingdom (UK). These APAs were signed with two Indian group entities...

February 1, 2016

India, Afghanistan ink pact for visa-free travel by envoys

India and Afghanistan have signed an agreement for visa-free travel for diplomatic passport holders of the two countries. This agreement was signed after Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of...

February 1, 2016

Arunachal Pradesh and its recent political turmoil

Arunachal Pradesh is ruled by the Congress government. The congress formed the government for the eighth time in the state in 2014. Arunachal Pradesh plunged into political turmoil...

February 1, 2016

Current Electricity

Electric current is different from static electricity and it involves the flow of electric charge. The flow of electrons in solid conductors, and the flow of ions and...

February 1, 2016

Static Electricity

Static electricity refers to an imbalance of electric charges within or on the surface of a material. The charge remains until it is able to move away by means of an electric current...

February 1, 2016

Magnetism

A simple magnet is a magnetised bar of iron. It attracts and holds iron pieces but does not attract pieces of copper. Those materials attracted by a magnet...

February 1, 2016

Physics: Sound

Sound waves come from vibration of material objects. For example, vibrations of vocal cards in the larynx, and the vibrating strings of the sitar produce sounds.  The frequency...

February 1, 2016

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