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Twin trial of Prithvi-II missile successfully conducted
The twin trial of surface-to-surface nuclear capable Prithvi-II missile was successfully conducted by the India Army from a test range at Chandipur in Odisha During the test, two Prithvi-II missiles in salvo mode were successfully test-fired in quick succession from ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016
India elected as new vice chair of Kimberly Process for 2018
India has been elected as the vice chair for 2018 and chair for 2019 of the Kimberly Process Certificate Scheme (KPCS). The decision in the regard was taken at the recently held KP Plenary meeting in Dubai. It was announced ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016
PM Narendra Modi launches Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana (PMAY-G), flagship housing for all scheme in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Under PMAY-G Government aims to provide affordable, environmentally safe and secure pucca house to every rural household living ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016
RBI proposes Islamic window in conventional banks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed the opening of Islamic window in conventional banks for gradual introduction of Sharia-compliant or interest-free banking in the country. In this regard, RBI has also prepared a technical analysis report and submitted ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016
Thailand’s Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn conferred with first World Sanskrit Award
Thailand’s Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn was presented with the first ‘World Sanskrit Award’ for her exemplary contribution for the promotion of the language for the year 2015. Besides, American linguist and Indologist Prof. George Cardona was also presented with this ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016
16 of 22 PSBs skip paying dividends to Government due to mounting NPAs
As many as 16 of 22 public sector banks skipped paying dividends to Government in fiscal 2015-16 due to issue of mounting bad loans. It has led to a 67% decline in government receipts to Rs. 1,444.6 crore. Only six ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016
Scientists develop Zika replicon system to develop vaccines
Scientists have developed Zika replicon system, a novel tool to replicate the Zika virus by stripping it of the genes that make the virus infectious. The Zika replicon system is considered as an advance novel tool that may pave the ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016
China launches world’s longest super-secure quantum communication line
China has launched world’s longest super-secure quantum communication line connecting Hefei, capital of Anhui province to Shanghai, the country’s financial hub. The super-secure quantum communication line is 712-km in length. It boasts of ultra-high security making it impossible to wiretap, ..