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Ruthenium (Ru): Fourth element showing magnetism at room temperature discovered

Scientists from University of Minnesota, US have discovered that chemical element ruthenium (Ru) is fourth element to have unique magnetic properties (ferromagnetism) at room temperature. So far only...

May 29, 2018

GK & Current Affairs Quiz: May 28, 2018

1. Who has been named the Most Valuable Player in the 2018 Indian Premier League (IPL-11)? [A] Rishabh Pant[B] Shane Watson[C] Sunil Narine[D] Kiwi Trent Boult Show Answer Correct Answer:...

May 29, 2018

R K Agrawal appointed President of National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has appointed former Supreme Court Judge Justice R K Agrawal as President of National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC). He will...

May 29, 2018

Amar Devulapalli elected as new President of Indian Journalists Union

Amar Devulapalli, a Hyderabad-based journalist with four decades of professional experience, has been elected as the new President of Indian Journalists Union (IJU), a body of working journalists...

May 29, 2018

Germany to host 2018 Global Wind Summit

The first edition of Global Wind Summit will be held in Hamburg, Germany from September 25, 2018. The organisers of the 4-day event are expecting speakers from about...

May 29, 2018

Daniel Ricciardo wins Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix 2018

Daniel Ricciardo, an Australian racing driver who is currently competing in Formula One for Red Bull Racing, has won the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix 2018 at the...

May 29, 2018

Kamaljit S. Bawa becomes first Indian to be honoured with Linnean Medal in Botany

Indian botanist Dr. Kamaljit S. Bawa has been conferred with the prestigious Linnean Medal in Botany from the Linnean Society of London on May 24, 2018. He has...

May 29, 2018

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) recognizes Cochin International Airport Ltd as world’s first fully solar energy-powered airport

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has recognized the Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) in Kerala as the world’s first fully solar energy-powered airport. The airport has a...

May 29, 2018

Sangeeta Bahl becomes oldest Indian woman to have scaled world’s tallest peak “Mount Everest”

Sangeeta Bahl (53), the former model and entrepreneur from Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), has become the oldest Indian woman to have scaled the world’s tallest peak “Mount Everest”...

May 29, 2018

Virat Kohli wins International Cricketer of Year at CEAT Cricket Ratings awards

Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli has won the International Cricketer of the Year at the CEAT Cricket Ratings awards in Mumbai on May 28, 2018. Indian opener...

May 29, 2018

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