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India’s first Nuclear Suppliers’ Insurance Policy unveiled by INIP

India’s first Nuclear Suppliers’ insurance policy for ‘Right to Recourse’ was unveiled by India Nuclear Insurance Pool (INIP). The policy was unveiled by Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) chairman...

August 13, 2016

Union Government launches 1st phase of Smart Ganga City programme in 10 cities

The Union Government has launched the first phase of Smart Ganga City programme in 10 cities located along River Ganga. The first phase of programme was jointly launched...

August 13, 2016

Sri Lanka and China sign tripartite agreement to construct Financial City Centre in Colombo

Sri Lanka and China have signed a tripartite agreement to proceed with the construction of a Financial City Centre in Colombo. The agreement was signed between Sri Lanka’s...

August 13, 2016

Dipika Pallikal wins PSA Australian Open

India’s top squash player Dipika Pallikal has won the prestigious PSA Australian Open held in Melbourne. In the 40-minute final match, she defeated Mayar Hany (World no 8)...

August 13, 2016

Scientists develop mechanism to recycle CO2 into usable fuel

Researchers from United States have developed a mechanism to convert greenhouse gas (GHG) Carbon dioxide (CO2) into carbon monoxide (CO) that can be recycled into usable fuel. This...

August 13, 2016

First human genetic editing trial in China

Chinese scientists are going to perform the world’s first genetic editing trial on humans in an attempt to find a cure for lung cancer. It will be performed...

August 13, 2016

Key Foundational Values for Civil Services

Civil services are an integral part of Indian democracy. They play a great role in societal development as they have the responsibilities of both decision making and policy...

August 13, 2016

GI Protected pottery and clay work of India

GI Protected pottery and clay work of India are as follows Blue Pottery of Jaipur Blue Pottery is widely recognized as a traditional craft of Jaipur, though it...

August 13, 2016

Factors affecting Values and Traits

A trait is characteristic of the person that change over time, but shouldn’t change rapidly. They should be stable attributes of the person. It represents a pattern of...

August 13, 2016

Sangam Literature

The scientific analysis of the Sangam literature says that this work was composed in 120-150 years and most of the literature was composed from 100 AD to 250...

August 13, 2016

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