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BRICS New Development Bank approves first loans for renewable energy projects

The BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) has approved its first package of loans worth 811 million dollars for four renewable energy projects in Brazil, China, South Africa and...

April 18, 2016

US court slaps 940 million dollars fine on two Tata group companies

The federal grand jury in the US State of Wisconsin has slapped 940 million US dollars fine against two companies of India’s Tata group – Tata Consultancy Services...

April 18, 2016

EU Parliament approves joint system for sharing air passenger data to fight terror

The European Parliament has approved creation of a European passenger name records (PNR) system to combat terrorism The proposal in this regard was passed by 461 votes to...

April 18, 2016

Sri Lanka’s veteran spinner Rangana Herath announces retirement from T20, ODI

Veteran Sri Lankan left-arm spinner Rangana Herath (38) has announced his retirement from T20 and One Day International Cricket (ODI). However he will continue to play in Test...

April 18, 2016

Renowned Malian photographer Malick Sidibe passed away

Renowned Malian photographer Malick Sidibe passed away in Bamako, Mali due to diabetics. He was 80. He was known for his black and white studio portraits that captured...

April 18, 2016

Nico Rosberg wins 2016 Chinese Grand Prix

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg from Germany has won the 2016 Chinese Grand Prix held at the Shanghai International Circuit. Chinese Grand Prix title race was the third race...

April 18, 2016

18 April: World Heritage Day

Every year World Heritage Day is being observed across the world on April 18. It is also known as International Day for Monuments and Sites. Objective: To create...

April 18, 2016

Geeta Johri appointed as first woman DGP of Gujarat

Gujarat government has appointed senior IPS officer Geeta Johri as the Director General of Police (DGP) of the state.  With this she became the first female DGP of...

April 18, 2016

Dipa Karmakar became first Indian woman gymnast to qualify for Olympics

Indian artistic gymnast Dipa Karmakar has created history by becoming the first Indian woman gymnast to qualify for Olympics. She achieved this feat after her strong performance at...

April 18, 2016

Quiz 653: Geography for SSC-CGL / States PSC Examinations

1. Which of the following were the main gases in the initial atmosphere of Protoearth? [A]Hydrogen and Helium [B]Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide [C]Hydrogen and Nitrogen [D]Oxygen and Carbon...

April 17, 2016

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