Nepal earthquake damages world’s oldest Buddhist shrine Swayambhunath Stupa

Nepal’s devastating 7.9-magnitude earthquake on April 25 has partially damaged Swayambhunath Stupa located in Kathmandu which is believed to be the world’s oldest Buddhist shrine. During this earthquake several other monuments situated in the vicinity of the 2,000 year-old Lichchhavi-era ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015

1 in 6 species can face extinction by end of century due to global warming: Study

Recently published study in journal Science has found out that 1 out of 6 species on Earth could possibly extinct by the end of the century as a result of increasing global warming if the emission of carbon dioxide (CO2) ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015

Crime writer Ruth Rendell passes away

Renowned crime writer Ruth Rendell passed away on 2 May 2015 in London, United Kingdom. She was 85. She was best-known for creation of fictional character Inspector Wexford, which was turned into a highly successful TV series in Britain. About ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015

Indian motor sports gets Government recognition

Union Government has finally recognised motorsports as a sport in India. In this regard, Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has included Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) in the list of sports backed National Sports Federations ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015

May 03: World Press Freedom day

World Press Freedom Day is observed on 3 May every year across the world. The theme of 2015 year is: Let Journalism Thrive! Towards better reporting, gender equality and media safety in the digital age. Observing this day marks an ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015

Floyd Mayweather Jr defeats Manny Pacquiao to win World Welterweight title of Boxing

American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. has won the unified World Welterweight title of World Boxing Council, World Boxing Organisation and World Boxing Association. To win this title he defeated Manny Pacquiao from Philippines on a unanimous decision with Judges Scores ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015

Rajasthan Government allocates 12 crore rupees for Project Great Indian Bustard

Rajasthan Forest department has allotted more than twelve crore rupees for a bird conservation programme, Project Great Indian Bustard (GIB). For this project Japan Bank is going to provide financial support of three crore rupees. Under the GIB Project, closures ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015

Indira Gandhi International Airport adjudged world's best airport

Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has been adjudged the world’s best airport for the year 2014. In this regard, Airports Council International (ACI) presented the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) award to IGIA under the category of handling 25 to ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015