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‘Spaun’ the artificial brain can pass basic IQ test

Scientists in Canada have claimed to have developed world’s most sophisticated, large-scale model simulation of human brain named ‘Spaun’ which can pass the basic elements of IQ test....

December 5, 2012

India, Pak talk towards resolution of Sir Creek Issue

India and Pakistan recently concluded a meeting with an aim to resolve Sir Creek dispute. Besides, issues on Siachen and Kashmir are other territorial troubles b/w the two...

December 5, 2012

Corporate frauds on rise in India- Survey

As per the findings of India Fraud Survey Report 2012 published by KPMG, around 75% surveyed corporate in India believed that the incidences of fraud were increasing. As...

December 5, 2012

United Nations not to control Internet Freedom

World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from December 3-14, 2012.  UN telecommunications body has clarified that the freedom of the  Internet will not...

December 5, 2012

Criminal proceedings in case of Cheque signature mismatch: SC

As per the Supreme Court’s recent ruling, a person may be liable to criminal proceedings if a cheque issued by him gets dishonored mismatch with the specimen signature...

December 5, 2012

“CHAMP”: A Missile which can shut down electronics

US aircraft manufacturer Boeing has developed and tested a new missile which uses electromagnetic pulses to target buildings can permanently knock out a country’s electronics without causing any...

December 5, 2012

Etheostoma Obama: Freshwater Fish named after Barack Obama

Etheostoma obama, or the spangled darter, is a newly discovered species of relatively skinny orange and blue speckled freshwater fish that has been named after US President Barack...

December 5, 2012

EPFO unveiled e-Passbook service

Employee’s Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) launched its e-Passbook service which will enable its subscribers to access their accounts online. Active Subscribers will now be able to get their...

December 5, 2012

Apex Court issues guidelines to check eve-teasing

The Supreme Court issued new guidelines to State Governments and Union Territories to curb the menace of eve-teasing at public places. It directed them to depute plain-clothes female...

December 5, 2012

Andhra Pradesh Assembly adopts India’s first legislation on Sub-plans for SCs/STs

Andhra Pradesh Assembly adopted a Bill to provide legislative support to the Sub-Plans for SCs and STs with a mandatory provision for allocation of nearly a fourth of...

December 5, 2012

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