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Which of the following countries has recently hit by the powerful Typhoon Malakas?

Which of the following countries has recently hit by the powerful Typhoon Malakas? [A]Japan [B]Indonesia [C]Vietnam [D]China [toggles][toggle title=”Answer”] Japan Typhoon Malakas has badly hit the southern Japan...

September 23, 2016

India, US, Afghanistan reaffirm shared interest in combating terrorism

India, United States and Afghanistan have reaffirmed their shared interests in combating terrorism and advancing peace and security in the region. In this regard, a trilateral statement was...

September 23, 2016

Researchers produce carbon from sugarcane waste for use in batteries

Researchers from Pune (Maharashtra) have produced high-quality carbon from sugarcane waste within minutes by using a low power microwave system. They had used a simple, cost-effective and quick...

September 23, 2016

Union Government announces enhanced support under MEIS of Foreign Trade Policy

The Union Government has extended support to certain new products and the rate of incentives for certain other specified products under the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS)....

September 23, 2016

Navtej Sarna appointed Ambassador to the US

The Union Government has appointed Navtej Sarna (59) was appointed as Ambassador to the United States. He will take over from Arun Kumar Singh, who has retired from...

September 23, 2016

Union Government appoints three economists to Monetary Policy Committee

The Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) has appointed three economists as the external appointees on the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). They are Pami Dua, Chetan Ghate and Ravindra...

September 23, 2016

2 Indians selected for 2016 Clark R. Bavin Wildlife Law Enforcement Awards

Two Indian forest officials have been selected for the 2016 Clark R. Bavin Wildlife Law Enforcement Awards. They are Assistant Conservator Ritesh Sarothiya of Madhya Pradesh State Forest...

September 23, 2016

Syrian aid group White Helmets wins Right Livelihood Award

Syrian aid group White Helmets has won the prestigious Right Livelihood Award which is also known as ‘alternative Nobel’ prize. The White Helmets also known as the Syria...

September 23, 2016

Justice Mohan M Shantanagoudar sworn in as Chief Justice of Kerala HC

Justice Mohan M Shantanagoudar was sworn in as Chief Justice of Kerala High Court as per Article 219 of the Constitution. He was administered oath to office by...

September 23, 2016

Union Cabinet approves River Ganga (Rejuvenation, Protection and Management) Authorities Order, 2016

The Union Cabinet has approved the River Ganga (Rejuvenation, Protection and Management) Authorities Order, 2016. The Order empowers National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) to take action against...

September 22, 2016

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