Page-5 of Current Affairs - April, 2012
Indian scientists achieve success in converting sea water into drinking water
Indian scientists have accomplished noteworthy success in converting sea water into drinking water. Under a pilot project of the Earth Sciences Ministry, the Indian scientists have developed the Low Temperature Thermal Desalination technology to convert seawater into drinking water. This ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2012
Shiveluch volcano spews ash to nearly 11 kms above sea level in Russia
In Russia, the Shiveluch volcano on Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula ejected an ash cloud to as high as almost 11 km above the sea level. There was no instant danger for the population, and no emissions of volcanic dust were ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2012
SpaceX confirms plans to launch first private spaceship to ISS
SpaceX confirmed its plans to launch a rocket and capsule on May 7, 2012 in a historic first flight of a private spaceship to the ISS (International Space Station). SpaceX held that its unmanned Dragon capsule is due to ride ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2012
Planning Commission constitutes National Monitoring Committee to support Nalanda University
Planning Commission has constituted an 11 member National Monitoring Committee to support Nalanda University for the development of basic infrastructure and facilities and timely flow of funds to the university. The committee will be headed by the Deputy Chairman Montek ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2012
RBI doubles home loan limit to Rs. 10 lakh to promote housing for low income groups
The RBI has doubled the limit for home loans from Rs 5,00,000 to Rs 10,00,000 for consideration under Priority Sector Lending. This move was taken by RBI in a bid to encourage housing for low income groups in key cities. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2012
PM constitutes EGoM to deal with apprehended drought
PM Manmohan Singh established an Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) headed by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee for efficacious management to deal with drought like situation. The 11 member EGoM, will be. The EGoM is allowed to reassess the situation and ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2012
India launches first indigenously developed anti-Malarial drug Synriam
India in a major breakthrough in its fight against Malaria, has indigenously developed an anti-Malarial drug ‘Synriam’. Health and Family Welfare Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad held that it is land mark accomplishment in the whole pharmaceutical sector. Mr Azad urged ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2012
Madhuri Dixit gets Master Dinanath Vishesh award
Actor Madhuri Dixit awarded the prestigious “Master Dinanath Vishesh award for her contribution to cinema. The award comprises a memento and Rs 1,00,000 cash.