Page-7 of Current Affairs - June, 2016

Scientists develop world's first 1000-processor microchip named Kilo-core

June 24, 2016

The scientists have developed d a microchip, named KiloCore that has 1000 independent programmable processors. The microchip is the world’s first 1,000-processor chip and has the highest clock-rate processor ever designed at the university level. Key Facts KiloCore microchip has ..

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Mahashangarh declared as the SAARC cultural capital for 2016-17

June 24, 2016

Mahasthangarh, the 3rd century BC archaeological site in Bogra, Bangladesh, has been declared as the South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC) cultural capital for the year 2016-17. As a SARRC cultural capital, the historic place will host festivals on ..

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Russian ice Hockey player Artemi Panarin wins 2015-16 Calder Memorial Trophy

June 24, 2016

The Russian professional ice hockey winger Artemi Panarin (24) has won the 2015-16 season Calder Memorial Trophy. He was presented with this award as the US National Hockey League (NHL’s) Rookie of the Year at the NHL Awards ceremony. Presently, ..

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Quiz master, educationist Neil O'Brien passes away

June 24, 2016

Neil O’Brien, a pioneer of quizzing in India and educationalist passed away in Kolkata, West Bengal. He was 82. He was also leader of the Anglo-Indian community and was former member of Lok Sabha. He is father of MP and ..

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BCCI appoints Anil Kumble as the head coach of Indian Cricket Team

June 24, 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed former spinner Anil Kumble (45) as the head coach of Indian Cricket Team. He will have tenure of one year. The decision of his selection was taken in the ..

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Union Government launches India’s first pilot programme to run two wheelers on CNG in New Delhi

June 24, 2016

Union Government has launched a pilot programme to run two wheelers on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in New Delhi to curb air pollution in cities. The project was jointly launched by Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and ..

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IIT-Kanpur professor Sanjay Mittal awarded 2015 GD Birla Award

June 24, 2016

IIT-Kanpur professor Sanjay Mittal has been awarded the twenty-fifth GD Birla Award for Scientific Research for the year 2015. He has been bestowed with this award for his significant contributions have been in the area of Mechanics. About Sanjay Mittal ..

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India, Switzerland ink MoU to enhance cooperation in skill development

June 24, 2016

India and Switzerland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish formal cooperation in the fields of skills development and vocational and professional education and training. The MoU was signed between Switzerland’s State Secretary Mauro Dell’ Ambrogio and Union ..

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