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Scientists identify fungus that eats plastic

Scientists from Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have identified a soil fungus Aspergillus tubingensis that uses enzymes to rapidly break down plastic materials. The plastic-eating fungus was found Islamabad, Pakistan....

April 4, 2017

India, Malaysia inks 7 agreements

India and Malaysia have inked seven agreements to foster deeper relationship between the two countries. The agreements were exchanged in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and...

April 4, 2017

Government launches Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana in Nellore

The Union Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has launched Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana in Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh. The Scheme aims at providing physical aids and assisted-living...

April 4, 2017

Government withdraws subsidy to mild hybrid vehicles under FAME scheme

The Union Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises has withdrawn subsidy given to mild hybrid vehicles under FAME India (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric...

April 4, 2017

SASEC countries pledges to improve intra-regional connectivity to boost trade & tourism

India and six other South Asian countries of South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) have pledged to improve intra-regional connectivity to boost trade and tourism. Decision in this...

April 4, 2017

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 63

123451. Consider the following statements with respect to India's geographical span: The distance between India's extreme latitudes is more in comparison to distance between India's extreme longitudes The...

April 4, 2017

GK & Current Affairs Quiz: April 3, 2017

1. Who has clinched the 2017 Women’s singles India Super Series tournament? [A] Sung Ji-Hyun[B] P V Sindhu[C] Saina Nehwal[D] Carolina Marin Show Answer Correct Answer: B [P...

April 3, 2017

Tax Reforms in India

Prior to the liberalization of Economy, India’s tax regime suffered numerous problems. These problems which were in vogue in 1960s and 1970s were as follows: There was a...

April 3, 2017

April 2: World Autism Awareness

The World autism Awareness Day is observed every year on 2 April across the world to raise awareness about autism and problems faced by people suffering from it....

April 3, 2017

LGBT rainbow flag creator Gilbert Baker passes away

Gilbert Baker, creator of the rainbow flag as a symbol for the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community passed away in Kansas, US. He was 65. He...

April 3, 2017

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