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IISER Researchers develop Gelator to scoop out marine oil spills

Researchers from Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Thiruvananthapuram have developed a compound named gelator to scoop out marine oil spills. They had produced gelators using...

November 3, 2016

Union Government extends duty drawback facility for textiles

The Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has extended duty drawback facility on all textile products for one year to boost exports. Besides, CBEC also has increased...

November 3, 2016

MoU signed for enabling online submission of applications under PMAY

The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation has inked MoU with Common Services Centre (CSC), a SPV of Ministry of Information Technology for enabling online submission...

November 3, 2016

Union Government appoints Bindheswar Pathak as brand ambassador of Swachh Rail Mission

The Union Ministry of Railways has appointed Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak (73), the founder of Sulabh International as a Brand Ambassador for Swachh Rail Mission of Indian Railway. Indian...

November 3, 2016

Pratul Joshi wins Bahrain International Challenge badminton tournament

Indian shuttler Pratul Joshi has won the Bahrain International Challenge badminton tournament in the men’s singles category. It was his maiden international title. In the final match played...

November 3, 2016

Sarabjit Singh Marwah becomes Canada's first Sikh Senator

India born Sarabjit Singh Marwah has become the first Sikh to be appointed to the Canadian Senate (upper house). He was among six people from Ontario who have...

November 3, 2016

GK & Current Affairs : November 2, 2016

1. Who is the newly appointed chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)? [A]Sushil Chandra [B]Kaushal Sharma [C]Junad Khan [D]KV Pathak Answer: Sushil ChandraNotes: Sushil Chandra,...

November 3, 2016

The book “Immortal” has been authored by whom?

The book “Immortal” has been authored by whom? [A]Ajay Kotian [B]Krishna Udayasankar [C]Nikita Deshpande [D]Umang Jethva Show Answer Krishna Udayasankar The book “Immortal: Death is certain for all...

November 3, 2016

“Sampriti-2016” a joint military training exercise will be conducted between India and which country?

“Sampriti-2016” a joint military training exercise will be conducted between India and which country? [A]Myanmar [B]Bangladesh [C]Italy [D]Venezuela Show Answer Bangladesh The joint military training exercise “Sampriti-2016” will...

November 3, 2016

What is the theme of 2016 World Savings Day?

What is the theme of 2016 World Savings Day? [A]A global celebration for saving [B]Shining a light on what people value [C]Saving, investment and planning for retirement [D]Grabbing...

November 3, 2016

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