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The first annual meeting of the Board of Governors’ of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will be held in which country?

The first annual meeting of the Board of Governors’ of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will be held in which country? [A]Russia [B]Brazil [C]China [D]South Africa Show Answer...

June 24, 2016

On which date United Nations (UN) Public Service Day is observed?

On which date United Nations (UN) Public Service Day is observed? [A]June 20 [B]June 24 [C]June 19 [D]June 23 Show Answer June 20 The United Nations (UN) Public...

June 24, 2016

The book “A Life in Diplomacy” has been authored by whom?

The book “A Life in Diplomacy” has been authored by whom? [A]Christophe Jaffrelot [B]S. K. Misra [C]Jairam Ramesh [D]Maharajakrishna Rasgotra Show Answer Maharajakrishna Rasgotra The book “A Life...

June 24, 2016

“Sunway TaihuLight” has been named as the fastest computer of the world. It has been developed by which country?

“Sunway TaihuLight” has been named as the fastest computer of the world. It has been developed by which country? [A]China [B]Japan [C]Russia [D]Indonesia Show Answer ChinaThe computer called...

June 24, 2016

Who is the current Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) to the Government of India (GoI)?

Who is the current Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) to the Government of India (GoI)? [A]Arvind Subramanian [B]Kaushik Basu [C]Arvind Virmani [D]Shankar Acharya Show Answer Arvind Subramanian Arvind Subramanian,...

June 24, 2016

China sets up first dark sky reserve in Tibet to limit light pollution

China has established country’s first dark sky reserve for astronomical observation in the Tibetan prefecture of Ngari, bordering Nepal and India. The reserve was jointly launched by the...

June 24, 2016

Scientists develop world's first 1000-processor microchip named Kilo-core

The scientists have developed d a microchip, named KiloCore that has 1000 independent programmable processors. The microchip is the world’s first 1,000-processor chip and has the highest clock-rate...

June 24, 2016

Mahashangarh declared as the SAARC cultural capital for 2016-17

Mahasthangarh, the 3rd century BC archaeological site in Bogra, Bangladesh, has been declared as the South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC) cultural capital for the year 2016-17....

June 24, 2016

Russian ice Hockey player Artemi Panarin wins 2015-16 Calder Memorial Trophy

The Russian professional ice hockey winger Artemi Panarin (24) has won the 2015-16 season Calder Memorial Trophy. He was presented with this award as the US National Hockey...

June 24, 2016

Quiz master, educationist Neil O'Brien passes away

Neil O’Brien, a pioneer of quizzing in India and educationalist passed away in Kolkata, West Bengal. He was 82. He was also leader of the Anglo-Indian community and...

June 24, 2016

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