Aerogel: Scientists develop super-insulating transparent gel

Scientists have developed Aerogel, a transparent heat-resistant super-insulating gel using beer waste. It may be used to build greenhouse-like habitats for human colonised on extraterrestrial habitats such as Mars or Moon. It could also be used on buildings on Earth ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018

Hackers siphon Rs 94 crore from Pune’s Cosmos Cooperative Bank via ATMs in 28 countries

Recently hackers have stolen (illegally withdrawn) Rs .94 crore from Pune’s Cosmos Cooperative Bank via ATMs in 28 countries. It is possibly first of its kind coordinated digital attack on Indian bank. In this cyber heist considered to be originated ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018

Quiz 928: GK Questions for Ordnance & Ordnance Equipment Factories Trade Apprentices Training Selection Test

This quiz has 10 General Knowledge / GK Questions for Ordnance & Ordnance Equipment Factories Trade Apprentices Training Selection Test based on syllabus of GK of Competition examinations and previous years question papers. 123456789 1. Which among the following Satavahana ..

Rupee for first time hit historic low of Rs. 70 mark against US dollar

Indian rupee for first time in history plunged to record low of Rs. 70.07 against US dollar on 14 August 2018. However, it recovered later at around Rs. 69.84 after heavy intervention by Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This sudden ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018

Akshay Kumar appointed as brand ambassador for Government’s Road Safety campaigns

Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways had appointed Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar as brand ambassador of its Road Safety campaigns. As part of this campaign, three short films featuring Akshay Kumar for generating public awareness towards road safety were ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018

K S Srinivas appointed as Chairman of Marine Products Export Development Authority

IAS officer K S Srinivas has taken over as Chairman of Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA). Prior to this appoitment, he had served as Joint Secretary in Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers’ Welfare in Ministry of Agriculture. Marine ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018

WBPSC Recruitment 2018 for Sub-divisional Information and Cultural Officer Posts

West Bengal Public Service Commission has invited online applications from qualified candidates for Sub-divisional Information and Cultural Officer posts. The candidates will be selected on the basis of performance in written test and/or interview. The total number of vacancies is 32 ..

LPSC Thiruvananthapuram Recruitment 2018 for Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ Posts

Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, Thiruvananthapuram has invited online applications from qualified candidates for various Assistant Commandant posts in the organisation. The candidates will be selected on the basis of performance in written test and/or interview. The total number of vacancies is ..

UPSC Recruitment 2018 for Technical Officer Posts

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited online applications from qualified candidates for Technical Officer Posts in the organisation. The candidates will be selected on the basis of performance in written test and/or interview. The total number of vacancies is 34. ..

Kendriya Vidyalaya Recruitment 2018 for Principal, Teacher, Librarian and other Posts

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS),has invited online applications from qualified candidates for Principal, Teacher, Librarian and other posts in the organisation. The candidates will be selected on the basis of performance in written test and/or interview. The total number of vacancies is ..