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Neil Basu: Indian-origin UK officer appointed new Chief of Scotland Yard's Counter-terrorism Unit
Senior Indian-origin Scotland Yard officer Neil Basu became first person of Asian heritage to be appointed as Counterterrorism Chief. He will take charge as Scotland Yard’s National Lead for Counter Terrorism (CT) and Head of Met Police’s Specialist Operations. Key ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Silver copper telluride (AgCuTe): Researchers develop thermoelectric compound
Researchers have developed silver copper telluride (AgCuTe), a novel compound that exhibits poor thermal conductivity but shows good electrical conductivity. It was developed by researchers from Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru. AgCuTe The new material having ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Marshall Islands to launch world-first digital legal tender
Marshall Islands in Pacific Ocean is set to become first country in world to recognize cryptocurrency as its legal tender and adopt transparent crypto monetary system. The parliament of island has passed law to create the digital currency called “Sovereign” ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
90th Academy Awards (Oscars 2018)
The 90th Academy Awards commonly referred to as Oscars was held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California (US). The award presented in 24 categories by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), honouring best films of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Myanmar puts off border agreement with India
Myanmar has indefinitely deferred signing agreement with India to streamline free movement of people within 16 km along open border between two countries. It has cited domestic compulsions and has asked for more time for the agreement to be sealed. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
India 12th largest overseas holder of US securities in 2017
According to recent figures compiled by US Treasury Department, India is 12th largest overseas holder of US government securities. India’s exposure to it has risen sharply to high of US $144.7 billion at end of 2017. The preliminary data from ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Krishna Kumari Kohli: Pakistan elects first Hindu woman to Senate
Krishna Kumari Kolhi (39) from Sindh province in Pakistan became first-ever Dalit Hindu woman to get elected as Senator, member of upper house (Senate) of Muslim-majority country. She won the election for the reserved seat for women from Sindh province. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Odisha Government launches Ama Gaon, Ama Vikas programme
Odisha Government has launched ‘Ama Gaon, Ama Vikas’ (Our Village, our development) programme to reach out to people in rural areas and involve themselves in developmental activities. As part of it, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik flagged off mobile video vans ..