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Scientists identify world's most heat resistant materials
A team of UK-based researchers have identified Hafnium carbide (HfC) as the world’s most heat resistant material. It can withstand record melting point temperatures up to 3958°C (approx 4000°C). New Laser-heating techniques were used to find the temperature at which ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
DRDO successfully flight tests Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon
The Defence and Research Development Organization (DRDO) successfully flight tested Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW) from Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft at integrated test range in Chandipur, Odisha. During the test, the captive and release trials were tracked by Radar and ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
India’s first 2G Ethanol Bio-refinery to be set up in Punjab
The foundation stone of India’s first 2G (Second Generation) Ethanol Bio-refinery was laid at Tarkhanwala village in Bathinda, Punjab. Central Government Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is setting up this project at a cost of 600 ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
Ministry of External Affairs launches Twitter Seva
The Union Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has launched Twitter Seva to directly engage with citizens in country and abroad, tourists and business travellers for speedy resolution of their visa and passport queries. Twitter Seva will enable the MEA, through ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
Union Government launches Smart Consumer mobile App & OCMC for speedy redressal of consumer grievances
The Union Government has launched ‘Smart Consumer’ mobile App and an ‘Online Consumer Mediation Centre (OCMC)’ to provide speedy redressal of consumer grievances. Apart from this, a helpline 14404 was also launched for consumer related grievances on the occasion of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
Google India, Ministry of Consumer Affairs tie up for Digitally Safe Consumer campaign
Google India has partnered with the Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs to launch nationwide Digitally Safe Consumer campaign to raise awareness among consumers about online safety and better protect consumer interest online. The campaign is expected to be rolled out ..