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Chadian President Idriss Deby wins fifth term

Chad’s incumbent President, Idriss Deby (63) has won a fifth term in office in a lopsided first-round victory. In the 2016 election, Idriss Deby of Patriotic Salvation Movement...

April 22, 2016

India replaces China as top FDI destination in 2015: FDI Intelligence Report

According to FDI Intelligence Report India has replaced China as the top Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) destination by attracting $63 billion worth FDI projects in 2015. FDI Intelligence...

April 22, 2016

Music legend Prince passes away

Pop music superstar Prince Rogers Nelson popularly known as Prince passed away in suburban Minneapolis, United States. He was 57. Prince was widely known for his flamboyant stage...

April 22, 2016

Union Government renames Department of Disinvestment as DIPAM

Union Government has renamed Department of Disinvestment as Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM). In this regard, the Union Finance Ministry has issued notification. The renaming...

April 22, 2016

ISRO Scientists develop world's lightest material Silica Aerogel

Scientists from Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have indigenously developed world’s lightest synthetic material called ‘silica aerogel’ or ‘blue air’. It was developed by the team of scientist...

April 21, 2016

Union Government merges Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan with Khelo India

The Union Government has merged Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan (RGKA) with the Khelo India Programme for development of sports. The RGKA was a centrally sponsored scheme launched by...

April 21, 2016

Kushanas as Patrons of Art

Kushanas are considered to be the great patrons of art. Kusana period is known for rise of a new art movement with abundant dimensions and creativity. Mathura emerged...

April 21, 2016

GK & Current Affairs – April 20, 21, 2016

1. Who has won the 2016 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award? [A]Lewis Hamilton [B]Usain Bolt [C]Novak Djokovic [D]Lionel Messi Answer: Novak DjokovicNotes: Novak Djokovic of Serbia...

April 21, 2016

As per recently released Assocham-SREI report, which state has acquired the top position in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects across India?

As per recently released Assocham-SREI report, which state has acquired the top position in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects across India? [A]Maharashtra [B]Uttar Pradesh [C]Haryana [D]Gujarat Show Answer Uttar...

April 21, 2016

The Centre for Ganga River Basin Management and Studies (CGRBMS) has been launched in which city of India?

The Centre for Ganga River Basin Management and Studies (CGRBMS) has been launched in which city of India? [A]New Delhi [B]Varanasi [C]Patna [D]Lucknow Show Answer New Delhi The...

April 21, 2016

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