Single emergency number ‘112’ to be operational throughout India from January 1, 2017

The single emergency number ‘112’ will be operational throughout India from January 1, 2017 to help people reach immediate services of police, ambulance and fire department. In this regard, Union Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad approved the provision of a ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016

UN launches Multi-Partner Trust Fund for Zika virus response

The United Nations has launched UN Zika Response Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MPTF) to finance critical unfunded priorities in the response to the Zika outbreak. The fund was launched by the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at the UN Headquarters in New ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016

Union Government releases commemorative coin on Maharana Pratap

The Union Government has released a commemorative coin of Rs 100 and a circulation coin of Rs 10 as a part of 475th Birth Anniversary celebrations of Maharana Pratap. The coin was released by Union Tourism Minister Dr Mahesh Sharma ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016

India ranks ninth in 2015 Crony-Capitalism Index

India is ranked ninth in 2015 Crony-Capitalism Index with crony sector wealth accounting for 3.4 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP). The index was based on new study by The Economist which had used data from a list ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016

Atomic oxygen detected in Mar's atmosphere by Scientists

Scientists have detected atomic oxygen in the atmosphere of Mars for the first time since the last observation 40 years ago. It was detected using an instrument onboard the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA). SOFIA is a Boeing 747SP ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016

Gujarat Government accords minority status to Jain community

The Gujarat Government has accorded minority status to the Jain community in the state. In this regard state government has issued a government resolution (GR) giving minority status to the Jain community. Key facts The decision has nothing to do ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016

Karnataka Government decides to set up Asia’s first Rice Technology Park in Gangavati

Karnataka Government has decided to go ahead with the establishment of Asia’s first Rice Technology Park at Gangavati in Koppal district. Apart from it state government has decided to set upa Maize Technology Park at Ranebennur in Haveri district. Key ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016

India women wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik qualify for 2016 Rio Olympics

Two Indian women wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik have qualified for 2016 Rio Olympics scheduled to be held in August 2016. Vinesh sealed her place for the Olympic berth after defeating Avin Demirhan of Turkey 12-2 in the 48 ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016