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Jat Agitations

In the light of the recent peaceful protests, unlike the rather violent ones in January 2016, from the much-dominant Jat community in Haryana, the question arises as to...

January 28, 2017

Indian Navy’s Theatre Level Exercise TROPEX 17

The Indian Navy’s Annual Theatre Readiness Operational Exercise (TROPEX) 2017 is being conducted off the Western Seaboard. The month long exercise will see participation of ships and aircraft...

January 28, 2017

Dr Vijay Bhatkar appointed new vice-chancellor of Nalanda University

President Pranab Mukherjee has appointed Dr Vijay Bhatkar, architect of India’s first supercomputer the Param series, as the chancellor of Nalanda University. He will have term of three...

January 28, 2017

ISRO Successfully tests Cryogenic Engine for Upper Stage of GSLV Mk III

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully tested indigenously developed cryogenic engine for the upper stage ‘GSLV Mk III’ rocket.  The cryogenic upper stage, designated as C25, was...

January 28, 2017

Sports Ministry reconstitutes committee to identify athletes under TOP Scheme

The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has reconstituted TOP committee with objective of identifying and supporting potential medal prospects for 2020 and 2024 Olympic Games under...

January 28, 2017

President appoints Banwarilal Purohit as Governor of Meghalaya

President Pranab Mukherjee has given Governor of Assam Banwarilal Purohit additional charge of Meghalaya.  Besides, President also gave Governor of Nagaland PB Acharya additional charge of Arunachal Pradesh....

January 28, 2017

Scientists creates world’s first stable semi-synthetic organism

Researchers from The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI), US have created world’s first stable semi-synthetic organism, a single-celled bacterium with an expanded genetic code The semi-synthetic organism is the...

January 28, 2017

GK & Current Affairs: January 26, 2017

1. Alexander Kadakin, who passed away recently, was the ambassador of which country to India? [A]Brazil [B]Russia [C]Indonesia [D]Singapore Answer: RussiaNotes: Alexander Kadakin, who recently passed away in...

January 27, 2017

Chapter 3: In The Earliest Cities

The Harappan civilization, one of the earliest urban cultures of the Indian subcontinent, presents a fascinating chapter in human history. This ancient civilization, known for its advanced city...

January 27, 2017

Chapter 4: What Books and Burials Tell Us

The Vedas, among the oldest known literary sources, provide a window into the spiritual and social life of early Vedic society. Complemented by archaeological findings from burial sites,...

January 27, 2017

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