Raj Shah to hold press gaggle with reporters on board US Presidential chopper Air Force One

Raj Shah, who holds a key position in the White House, has become the first Indian-American to hold press gaggle with reporters on board US Presidential chopper Air Force One. Gaggle is the term used for informal briefing by the ..

Clean Sea-2017: Coast Guard conducts Regional Level Marine Oil Pollution Response Exercise

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted the Regional Level Marine Oil Pollution Response Exercise named ‘Clean Sea-2017’ at sea off Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The objective of exercise was to ascertain preparedness of IGC, resource agencies and other ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017

India-Singapore ink Bilateral Agreement for Navy Cooperation

India and Singapore have signed Bilateral Agreement for Navy Cooperation that will allow Indian Navy ships logistical support, including refuelling at Singapore’s Changi Naval Base located near disputed South China Sea (SCS). The agreement was announced during second Defence Ministers’ ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017

What are Asteroids?

Asteroids are small, rocky objects that orbit the Sun. They range in size from just a few meters to hundreds of kilometers in diameter. While asteroids are believed to be some of the oldest objects in the Solar System, they ..

HEFA approves projects of 6 higher education institutions to improve the research infrastructure

The Higher Education Funding Agency (HEFA) has approved projects worth over Rs. 2,066 crore for six higher educational institutions to improve the research infrastructure and further their standing at global level. These six institutes are IITs Bombay, Delhi, Madras, Kharagpur, ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017

What is Asset Turnover Ratio?

Asset Turnover Ratio is a vital determinant of performance of any company and is basically the ratio of company’s sales or revenues and the value of its assets. It is used to gauge the efficiency of use of a company’s ..