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Renowned Classical Danseuse Mrinalini Sarabhai passes away
Legendary classical danseuse Mrinalini Sarabhai passed away in Ahmedabad, Gujarat due to age related health complications. She was 97. She was trained in Bharatnatyam, Kathakali and Mohiniyattom and was educated at Shantiniketan under the guidance of Rabindranath Tagore. About Mrinalini ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016
Atulesh Jindal appointed as new chairman of CBDT
Senior Indian Revenue Service (IRS) Officer Atulesh Jindal has been appointed chairman of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). His appointment was cleared by Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Atulesh Jindal will succeed Arun ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016
4th India Africa Hydrocarbons Conference begins in New Delhi
The fourth edition of India Africa Hydrocarbons Conference (IAHC) has begun on January 21, 2016 in New Delhi. The two day conference aims at enhancing greater cooperation between India and African continent in the field of Hydrocarbons. It also seeks ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016
IBM inks MoU with NRSC to monitor mining activities using satellite technology
Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) has signed a MoU with the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) to monitor the mining activities in the country through satellite technology. As part of the MoU, IBM would set up an exclusive remote sensing ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016
19th National Conference on e-Governance begins in Nagpur
The nineteenth edition of National Conference on e-Governance has begun on 21 January 2016 in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was inaugurated by the Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari and the Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016
Oceans to have more plastics than fish by 2050: WEF Report
As per recently released World Economic Forum (WEF) report, oceans will have more plastics than fish by 2050 if the ongoing practice of dumping plastics continues. This report has been prepared as part of Project MainStream which is a joint ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016
AP Government launches Giriputrika Kalyana Pathakam Scheme for tribal people
Andhra Pradesh Government has launched Giriputrika Kalyana Pathakam Scheme to support the tribal women in their quest for livelihood. It was launched by Minister for Social Welfare Ravela Kishore Babu. The scheme seeks to reduce rampant infant mortality and child ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016
Jehan Daruvala wins 2016 Lady Wigram Trophy motor race
Indian Formula Car driver and Sahara Force India Academy racer, Jehan Daruvala has won the 2016 Lady Wigram Trophy in New Zealand. It was Daruvala’s maiden victory in Formula car race since he had switched from karting in 2015. Earlier ..