Current Affairs 2016 Current Affairs, GK & News

FIPB clears 6 FDI proposals worth Rs 1,200 crore

December 30, 2016

The Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) has approved six Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) proposals worth Rs 1,200 crore. Decision in this regard was taken by FIPB meeting headed by Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das. It has approved the proposals of, Star Den Media Services, Sanofi Synthelabo India, Idea Cellular Infrastructure Services, Menarini India, Boehringer Ingelheim ..

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Rajasthani writer Satya Narayan chosen for 2016 Bihari Puraskar

December 28, 2016

Eminent Rajasthani litterateur Dr Satya Narayan was chosen for the 26th Bihari Puraskar 2016 by the K K Birla Foundation. He was been chosen for his Hindi book titled Yeh Ek Dunia published in 2010. His Yeh Ek Dunia is a meticulous depiction of various circumstances of life in contemporary world. In it he has ..

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Scientists develops first Biological Pacemaker using Human Stem Cells 

December 26, 2016

Scientists from Canada have developed the first functional pacemaker cells using human pluripotent stem cells.  The cells can regulate heart beats with electrical impulses. It paves the way for alternate biological pacemaker therapy. Key Facts  Pluripotent stem cells have the potential to differentiate into more than 200 different cell types that make up every tissue ..

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Parliamentary committee report highlights alarming rise in forest fires

December 22, 2016

According to report submitted by Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Technology, there is alarming rise in forest fires across India. It says that the number of forest fires have touched 24,817 in 2016 from 15,937 fires in 2015. It shows alarming rise 55% in the past year. The report primarily focuses on the prevention ..

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Telecom Ministry to launch Tarang Sanchar portal check radiation compliance of mobile towers

December 19, 2016

The Department of Telecom (DoT) will soon launch ‘Tarang Sanchar’ portal that will let users check radiation compliance status of mobile towers and transmitters across country. Using this portal user can also request to get a particular BTS tested by DoT to assess its electro-magnetic frequency (EMF) compliance level. Key Facts  The portal has data ..

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