Page-23 of Current Affairs - May, 2016

BHEL commissions 600 MW thermal power plant in Madhya Pradesh

May 4, 2016

Public Sector Power equipment manufacturer Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has commissioned 600 MW coal-based thermal power plant in Madhya Pradesh. The unit was commissioned at the 1×600 MW Jhabua Thermal Power Project (TPP) located in Seoni district in Madhya ..

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Union Railways Ministry launches E-enabled PMIS app for proper monitoring of projects

May 3, 2016

The Union Railways Ministry has launched an application namely Project Management and Information System (PMIS) for proper monitoring of all the Railway projects throughout the country. The application was launched by Union Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu at Rail Bhawan in ..

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Three Earth-like planets discovered orbiting dwarf star

May 3, 2016

An international team of scientists have discovered a trio of Earth-like exoplanets using the TRAPPIST telescope at ESO’s La Silla Observatory. These planets were found orbiting an ultra-cool dwarf star just 40 light-years from Earth and are likely comparable in ..

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May 3: World Press Freedom Day

May 3, 2016

World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) is being observed on 3 May every year across the world to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press. This day also seeks to remind governments their duty to respect and uphold ..

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Indian Railways ink MoU with Haryana and Punjab to plant trees alongside Railway Track

May 3, 2016

The Union Ministry of Railways and Forest Department of Haryana & Punjab have inked Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for plantation of trees alongside Railway Track on Railway Land Boundary. The MoU paves way for planting around 5 lakh trees alongside ..

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Andhra Pradesh Government launches Chandranna Bima Yojana

May 3, 2016

Andhra Pradesh Government has launched Chandranna Bima Yojana, an insurance scheme for the working class people. The scheme was launched by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on the occasion of May Day in Vijayawada. About Chandranna Bima Yojana Any insured ..

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Three Indian Scientists elected as Fellows of The Royal Society

May 3, 2016

Three Indian Scientist have been elected as the as Fellows of The Royal Society, a premier scientific academy of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. Their names had appeared on the list of 50 new fellows and 10 new Foreign ..

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Indian American Harmeet Kaur Dhillon elected to key Republican position

May 3, 2016

An Indian American Sikh woman Harmeet Kaur Dhillon (47) from California was elected to an important position in the Republican Party at the United States national level. She was elected as the newest national committee woman, a key position of ..

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SC sets up RM Lodha Panel to oversee functions of Medical Council of India

May 3, 2016

The Supreme Court has appointed a three-member high-powered committee headed by former Chief Justice of India (CJI) RM Lodha to oversee the functions of the Medical Council of India (MCI). Ruling in this regard was given by the SC Bench ..

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Leicester City crowned English Premier League Champion

May 3, 2016

Leicester City FC was crowned champions of the of English Premier League title for 2015-16 season without playing as nearest challenger Tottenham Hotspur FC. They were crowned after its nearest challenger Tottenham Hotspur FC had 2-2 draw with Chelsea FC. ..

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