Page-22 of Current Affairs - May, 2016

UK’s first baby born using Next-Generation DNA sequencing method

May 10, 2016

United Kingdom’s first baby named Biagio Russo was born in Oxford using Next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS) method. This method uses a revolutionary In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) technique resulting in better selection of embryos to transfer during the treatment. Key facts ..

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Indian Army conducts 'Chakravyuh-II' training exercise in Rajasthan

May 10, 2016

Indian Army had conducted major military training exercise ‘2016 Chakravyuh-II’ in Suratgarh, Rajasthan. Purpose of the exercise: Validate battle readiness and operational effectiveness of the Pivot Formation and Rapid Division of Indian Army along with all its affiliated components. Key ..

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Rural Sanitation Initiatives for Ganga Rejuvenation launched in Jharkhand

May 10, 2016

The Union Government has launched nine projects initiatives for rural sanitation initiatives for conservation of river Ganga in Jharkhand. It was launched by Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Uma Bharti under Namami Gange Programme in ..

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Mrugank Paranjape took charge as MD and CEO of Multi Commodity Exchange

May 10, 2016

Mrugank Paranjape took charge as managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) of Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), country’s largest commodity exchange. He will have tenure of 3 years. His appointment fills the vacancy of the post which was vacant ..

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Senior advocate Atma Ram Nadkarni appointed as Additional Solicitor General

May 10, 2016

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has appointed Senior advocate of Bombay High Court Atma Ram Nadkarni as Additional Solicitor General. He will have tenure of three years and an order in this regard was issued by Department of ..

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Novak Djokovic wins 2016 Mutua Madrid Open

May 9, 2016

Serbian Tennis player Novac Djokovic (World no. 1) won the 2016 Mutua Madrid Open title in the men’s single category. In the final match played in Madrid, Spain he defeated Andy Murray from Great Britain by 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 score. ..

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NASA unveils first global topographic model of Mercury

May 9, 2016

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has unveiled the first global digital elevation (topographic model) of Mercury. The model was unveiled by NASA’s MESSENGER ((MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry, and Ranging) mission. Key facts The MESSENGER mission shows stunning ..

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Indian-origin Murali Pillai elected to Singapore Parliament

May 9, 2016

An Indian-origin lawyer Murali Pillai from Singapore’s ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) has been elected member of the parliament. He got elected by garnering 61.21 per cent of the votes in the by-election held at suburban Bukit Batok constituency. His ..

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