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CNR Rao conferred with Japan's highest civilian award
Eminent scientist and Bharat Ratna awardee Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao was conferred with Japan’s highest civilian award the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star. He was bestowed with this award for his outstanding contributions to science and ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015
Japan's Maglev train makes new world speed record
Japan’s state-of-the-art Magnetic levitation technology (Maglev) train has clocked a new world speed record smashing through the 603 kilometre per hour mark in a test run near Mount Fuji. The new record has surpassed its previous record of 581 kilometre ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2015
India 5th biggest generator of e-waste in 2014: UN report
As per recently released Global E-Waste Monitor 2014 report by United Nations, India is the fifth biggest producer of e-waste in the world. The report was compiled by UN think tank United Nations University (UNU). Key facts from report Top ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2015
Misao Okawa, Worlds oldest person dies in Japan at age 117
Misao Okawa, the World’s oldest person on 1 April 2015 died in Japan at the age of 117 and 27 days. She was awarded the Guinness World Records title of oldest living person as well as the oldest living woman ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2015
Saina Nehwal wins India Open Super Series Badminton Women’s Singles 2015 Title
World Number one ace shuttler Saina Nehwal on 29 March 2015 won India Open Super Series Badminton Women’s Singles 2015 Title. She defeated Thailand’s Ratchanok Intanon in the final match played at Siri Fort Indoor Complex in New Delhi in ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2015
India becomes 3rd biggest steel producer overtakes US
India has become the third-largest steel producer in the world by overtaking United States (US) in first two months of year 2015. It was revealed in the Data compiled by World Steel Association (WSA). As per WSA data India’s production ..