Page-2 of Current Affairs - May, 2016

India’s first integrated web portal to promote Net Zero Energy Buildings launched

May 28, 2016

The Union Ministry of Power and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) launched India’s first integrated web portal designed to promote and mainstream Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB) in India. The portal (www.nzeb.in) was launched by Secretary of ..

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Lakshadweep becomes first UT to sign 24×7 'Power for All' document

May 28, 2016

Lakshadweep became first Union Territory (UT) in the counry to sign 24×7 Power for All document. The document was signed by representative of Union Government and administration of Lakshadweep. At present, 10 inhabited islands of Lakshadweep are mostly fed by ..

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Real Madrid FC wins 2016 UEFA Champions League

May 28, 2016

Real Madrid FC won the 2016 UEFA Champions League for the record 11th time by defeating Atletico Madrid FC by 5-3 goals in penalty shootout. In the final played, both teams scored 1–1 goals in regulation period leading to draw. ..

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Indian-American scientist Arnab De wins Springer Theses Award

May 28, 2016

Indian-American scientist Arnab De has received the prestigious Springer Theses Award. He was nominated by New York’s Columbia University for his PhD thesis. He was selected for the award for his outstanding research on developing transgenic mice to study a ..

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Indian author Aditi Krishnakumar wins 2016 Scholastic Asian Book Award

May 28, 2016

Indian author Aditi Krishnakumar has won the prestigious 2016 Scholastic Asian Book Award. She has won the award for her 32,000-word manuscript titled Codex: The Lost Treasure Of The Indus. The manuscript will be now published by Scholastic Asia. Presently ..

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India, Australia sign MoU to enhance R&D capabilities in biotech

May 28, 2016

India and Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance research and development (R&D) capabilities in biotechnology by launching a joint funding call. The MoU was signed between India’s BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council) and Horticulture Innovation ..

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Indian Air Force successfully test fires Brahmos missile at Pokaran

May 28, 2016

The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully test-fired a land-attack version of the supersonic cruise missile, BrahMos at the Pokaran field firing range in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Test: During the flight trial, the missile met its mission goals and destroyed a designated ..

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Pakke Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh wins 2016 India Biodiversity Award

May 28, 2016

Pakke Tiger Reserve in East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh has won the ‘India Biodiversity Award 2016’. The tiger reserve was selected in the conservation of threatened species category for its Hornbill Nest Adoption Programme. Hornbill Nest Adoption Programme The ..

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