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Paper waste turned into non-toxic green Aerogel for first time
For the first time, scientists from National University of Singapore (NUS) have successfully converted paper waste into green nontoxic cellulose aerogels. Aerogels are among the lightest solid materials in the world and are also one of the finest insulation materials ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2016
CERT-In inks cyber security agreements with 3 nations
Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has signed cybersecurity agreement with its counterparts in Malaysia, Singapore and Japan. In this regard, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has apprised the Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) signed between ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016
Singapore replaces Mauritius as top source of FDI into India
Singapore has replaced Mauritius as the top source of foreign direct investment (FDI) into India during the first half of the current fiscal year 2015-16. It was unveiled by the data during April to September 2015 period released by the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015
Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis duo wins Singapore BNP Paribas WTA Finals
Sania Mirza (India) and Martina Hingis (Switerzerland) has won the 2015 BNP Paribas WTA Finals Women’s double category. In the final match played in Singapore, the Indo-Swiss duo defeated Spanish pair of Garbine Muguruza and Carla Suarez Navarro by 6-0, ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015
General Elections in Singapore 2015
On 11 September, General Elections were held on Singapore for election of members of parliament (Parlimen Singapura). This was first time when all seats in Singapore were contested. The People’s Action Party (PAP) emerged winner with a win over 82 ..
Sebastian Vettel wins 2015 Singapore Grand Prix of Formula One
Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel from Germany has won 2015 Singapore Grand Prix of Formula One. The race was held on the Marina Bay Street Circuit, which is the first street circuit in Asia. It was overall fourth victory for Vettel ..