Page-13 of Current Affairs - May, 2016

Union Government opens Tatkal like channel to speed up patent grant process

May 18, 2016

Union Government has opened a special Tatkal like window to expedite examination process of patent applications by start-ups as well as of entities choosing India for filing the first patent. In this regard, the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion ..

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Nuclear Capable Prithvi-II missile test fired from Odisha

May 18, 2016

Indigenously developed nuclear capable Prithvi-II surface-to-surface missile was successfully test-fired from a test range at Chandipur in Odisha. Missile test: It was carried out by Strategic Force Command (SFC) from a mobile launcher at launch complex-3 from the Integrated Test ..

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Union Government Constitute NK Singh Committee to review FRBM Act

May 18, 2016

The Union Government has constituted a five member committee to comprehensively review and give recommendations on the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) roadmap for the future. Composition: The committee will be headed by Former Revenue Secretary and Rajya Sabha ..

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NASA launches near-space monitoring super pressure balloon from New Zealand

May 18, 2016

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has successfully launched a super pressure balloon to conduct near-space scientific investigations. It was launched from South Island Wanaka Airport, New Zealand in the fifth attempt. Earlier four attempts to get the massive ..

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Odisha Government launches Green Passage Scheme for orphan students

May 18, 2016

Odisha Government has decided to launch Green Passage scheme for orphan students to ensure that they get free of cost higher education in the state. A proposal of the higher education department in this regard, was approved by Chief Minister ..

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World’s largest Single Rooftop Solar Power Plant inaugurated in Amritsar

May 18, 2016

World’s largest single rooftop solar power plant of 11.5 MegaWatt (MW) capacity was inaugurated at Dera Baba Jaimal Singh in Beas near Amritsar in Punjab. This is the largest Solar Power Plant spread over 82 acres of rooftop in single ..

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IT department launches e-nivaran portal to fast track taxpayers grievances

May 18, 2016

The Income Tax (IT) department has launched electronic grievance redressal system ‘e-nivaran’ to fast track taxpayer grievances and ensure early resolution of their complaints. In this regard, a separate and dedicated window for grievance redressal has been launched in the ..

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Indian American Syamantak Payra wins $50,000 Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award

May 18, 2016

Indian American teenager from Texas Syamantak Payra (15) has won the $50,000 Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award. Payra won this prestigious award along with Kathy Lu (17). He won the award for his work in making a low-cost electronically-aided knee ..

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