Page-22 of Current Affairs - October, 2016
IISER researchers use human hair to produce cheaper cathodes for solar cells
Researchers from Kolkata based Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) have produced cost-effective, metal-free cathodes using human hair for use in solar cells. Significance: This is the first instance where a bio-waste-derived electrode (in this case human hair) ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Draft National Water Framework Bill, 2016 suggests basin-level management
The Central Government has brought final draft of the National Water Framework Bill, 2016 to provide uniform national legal framework to manage water in a better and efficient way The comprehensive draft Bill proposes model law for all states. However, water ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
October 13: International Day for Disaster Reduction
The International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR) is observed annually on 13 October across the world encourage citizens and governments to take part in building more disaster resilient communities and nations. Significance of the day: It seeks to spread awareness ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Four PSBs may struggle to pay AT1 bond coupons
Four public sector banks (PSBs) may struggle to make coupon payments on their additional tier 1 (AT1) bond as they have reported heavy losses due to a surge in bad loans. In this case coupon payment is an annual interest ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Union Cabinet approves establishment of IIM in Jammu
The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment and operationalisation of Indian Institute of Management (IIM) at Jammu. It will become operational from the Academic Year 2016-17 at the transit or temporary campus at Old Government College of Engineering & Technology. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
First World Tsunami Awareness Day to be celebrated at AMCDRR 2016
The first World Tsunami Awareness Day will be celebrated on November 5, 2016 at the Asian Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction (AMCDRR) 2016. The conference will organised from November 3 to 5, 2016 in New Delhi by the Union ..