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Madras HC becomes first st court in south India to introduce e-court fee payment facility
The Madras High Court became first court in south India and overall eighth in the country to introduce e-court fee payment facility. It was jointly launched by Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami and Chief Justice Indira Banerjee at the principal ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
April 22: Earth Day
Every year Earth Day is being observed on 22nd April to build support for environmental protection around world. It aims to encourage people to carry out activities that will benefit Earth, such as recycling more, using solar power or plant ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Scientists identify four bacterial strains to remove sulphur from fossil fuels
Scientists from CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT) have found four bacterial strains that remove sulphur from fossil fuels such as petroleum and coal. Sulphur is one of the major pollutants emitted during the combustion of fossil fuels. Key ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Sunderban Reserve Forest to get Ramsar site status
West Bengal government has given its approval to State Forest Department to apply for coveted Ramsar Site recognition under Ramsar Convention to Sunderban Reserve Forest. Now, State Forest Department through Central Government will apply to Ramsar Convention Secretariat. Key Facts ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Researchers develop potent molecule to treat chikungunya
Researchers from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee have identified two small potent molecules Pep-I and Pep-II, for their inhibitory activity to treat Chikungunya disease. The antiviral activity of these molecules was so high that their small amount was able ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Indu Jain conferred with All India Management Association’s (AIMA’s) annual award for lifetime contribution to media
Indu Jain, chairman of Bennett, Coleman & Co, has been conferred with the All India Management Association’s (AIMA’s) annual award for lifetime contribution to media oon April 18, 2018. AIMA honours achievers who created a fundamental difference to society through ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Daniel Ricciardo wins 2018 Formula One Chinese Grand Prix tournament
Daniel Ricciardo, an Australian racing driver who is currently competing in Formula One for Red Bull Racing, has won the 2018 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix tournament at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China. The race was the third ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Son of Dreams declared official mascot of FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019
The Chinese dragon ‘Son of Dreams’ has been declared the official mascot of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 in China. This is no ordinary Chinese dragon, but one that is magic, full of wisdom, persistence and strength. Son of ..