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New species of pika named Ochotona sikimaria discovered in Sikkim
Scientists have discovered a new species of Pika, a mammal belonging to the rabbit and hare family in the Himalayas in Sikkim. It has been identified as ‘Ochotona sikimaria’. It is quite distinctive from all other pika species based on ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince to be Chief Guest on 2017 Republic Day
The crown prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will be the chief guest for the 68th Republic Day celebrations on 26 January 2017. In this regard, announcement was made the by Union Ministry of External Affairs ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration on Education
The BRICS nations have adopted the ‘New Delhi Declaration on Education’ to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote life-long learning opportunities for all. The declaration was adopted at fourth Meeting of BRICS Education Ministers Conference held in New ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
2 October: International Day of Non-Violence
The International Day of Non-violence is being celebrated on 2 October throughout the world on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Observance of this day seeks to promote the principles of non-violence through education and public awareness and is observed ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Delhi Police launches Mobile App for senior citizens
The Delhi Police has launched a mobile application “Delhi Police Senior Citizen” for senior citizens to provide immediate assistance to them in distress. The facility was launched by Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung at a function in New Delhi on ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Black money worth Rs. 65,250 crore declared under Income Disclosure Scheme, 2016
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has received total disclosure of Rs. 65,250 crore black money in the form of cash and other assets under the Income Disclosure Scheme, 2016. The scheme launched in June 2016 has provided a ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Indian-American Vinaya Manchaiah named Future Leader of Audiology
Indian-American associate professor from US Vinaya Manchaiah has been named as the Future Leader of Audiology. In this regard, he was inducted into the 2016 class of the ‘Jerger Future Leaders of Audiology’ by the American Academy of Audiology. He ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Murga wins first prize at Swachh Bharat Short Film Festival
Murga has won the first prize at the Swachh Bharat Short Film Festival (SBSFF). The short film was directed by young filmmaker Katyayan Shivpuri from Maharashtra. The Union Information and Broadcasting Minister M Venkaiah Naidu bestowed award upon Katyayan with ..