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Temple Architecture of the Chola Empire

The Chola period saw the culmination of Dravida temple art resulting in the most sophisticated buildings of medieval India.  The Tamil Nadu temples were fully evolved in their...

May 8, 2016

Atomic oxygen detected in Mar's atmosphere by Scientists

Scientists have detected atomic oxygen in the atmosphere of Mars for the first time since the last observation 40 years ago. It was detected using an instrument onboard...

May 8, 2016

Gujarat Government accords minority status to Jain community

The Gujarat Government has accorded minority status to the Jain community in the state. In this regard state government has issued a government resolution (GR) giving minority status...

May 8, 2016

Karnataka Government decides to set up Asia’s first Rice Technology Park in Gangavati

Karnataka Government has decided to go ahead with the establishment of Asia’s first Rice Technology Park at Gangavati in Koppal district. Apart from it state government has decided...

May 8, 2016

India women wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik qualify for 2016 Rio Olympics

Two Indian women wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik have qualified for 2016 Rio Olympics scheduled to be held in August 2016. Vinesh sealed her place for the...

May 8, 2016

Indian Railways launches Bharat Darshan Tourist train for pilgrims

Indian Railways has launched the Bharat Darshan Tourist train for pilgrims to visit Shirdi, Tirupati, Jagannath Puri, Gangasagar, Baidyanath Dham and Jyotirlingams among others. The tourist train comprises...

May 8, 2016

Union Government starts UBIN drive for budding entrepreneurs

The Union Government has started the process for issuance of Unique Business Identification Number (UBIN) to enable budding entrepreneurs set up their business without any delays. The drive...

May 8, 2016

GK & Current Affairs – May 6, 2016

1. Which Indian power company has recently received in-principle approval for LNG-based power plant in Bangladesh? [A]NTPC Limited [B]Reliance Power [C]Jindal Steel and Power [D]Tata Power Answer: Reliance...

May 8, 2016

Keoladeo National Park is located in which state of India?

Keoladeo National Park is located in which state of India? [A]Rajasthan [B]Uttar Pradesh [C]Madhya Pradesh [D]West Bengal Show Answer Rajasthan Keoladeo National Park (also known as Bharatpur Bird...

May 8, 2016

Who has been appointed as the chief of Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS)?

Who has been appointed as the chief of Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS)? [A]Shrenik Jain [B]Kumar Rajesh Chandra [C]G S Malhi [D]Ramesh Mishra Show Answer Kumar Rajesh...

May 8, 2016

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