Page-14 of Current Affairs - August, 2019
Researchers develop process to get bone implant material from eggshells
Researchers from Indian Institute of Technology-Hyderabad (IIT-H) and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, have developed process of synthesizing bone implant materials from eggshells. Through this process bone substitute materials such as tricalcium phosphate, a commonly-used bone substitute ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
Harshad Pandurang Thakur appointed as Director of NIHFW
Harshad Pandurang Thakur was appointed as Director of National Institute of Health and Family Welfare. Decision in this regard was taken by Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He was appointed on direct recruitment ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
CORAS: Railway Ministry launches Commando for Railway Security
Union Ministry of Railways launched CORAS (Commando for Railway Security) of Indian Railways. It is separate Commando Unit of Railway Protection Force (RPF). It has been carved out from motivated and willing young staff of Railway Protection Force (RPF) and ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
Naval Tata Hockey Academy inaugurated in Bhubaneswar
Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik inaugurated Naval Tata Hockey Academy (NTHA), a high-performance centre for hockey at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha for grooming best hockey talent in State. Academy is named in honour of Naval H. Tata to ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
India contributes $1 million to UN Special Purpose Trust Fund
India has contributed $1 million to United Nation Special Purpose Trust Fund (SPTF) for Resident Coordinator System showing India’s willingness and happiness to tangibly contribute to reform of UN Development system. What is Special Purpose Trust Fund? SPTF is a ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
Tamil Nadu becomes 5th State to Declare a State Butterfly
Tamil Nadu has officially declared Tamil Yeoman (Cirrochroa thais) as the state butterfly to symbolise its rich natural and cultural heritage. This move aimed at boosting conservation efforts of attractive insects. It will also help channelising government funds towards a ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
Assam’s Dikom Tea Estate brand fetches ‘record’ Rs.75,000/kg
A rare variety of tea named ‘Golden Butterfly’ from Upper Assam’s Dikom Tea Estate set a new record on as it was auctioned for Rs.75,000 per kg at Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC). It broke the record for highest price ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
PM inaugurates Dynamic Facade Lighting in Parliament House
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Dynamic Facade Lighting of Parliament House Estate in presence of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, and Union Ministers including Hardeep Puri and Jitendra Singh. About Dynamic Facade Lighting Work of dynamic facade lighting was initiated ..