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Chinese Navy conducts drills in South China Sea
The People’s Liberation Army Navy (Chinese Navy) conducted several naval drills in disputed South China Sea (SCS) by employing its major destroyers and frigates, carrier-based helicopters and new submarines. Key facts The naval exercise was based out of the Sanya ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015
Vijay Keshav Gokhale appointed as India’s ambassador to China
Senior diplomat Vijay Keshav Gokhale has been appointed as India’s Ambassador to China. He will replace Ashok Kantha, who was appointed as envoy to China in January 2014 for a two-year term i.e. till January 2016. Currently, Mr.Gokhale is serving ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015
Tianhe-2: World’s powerful Supercomputer for the sixth consecutive time
China’s Tianhe-2 supercomputer has emerged as the world’s most powerful supercomputer system for the sixth consecutive time. It was unveiled in 46th edition of Top500 list of supercomputers. Key facts from the list The Chinese Supercomputer is capable of performing ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015
Saina Nehwal wins silver medal at 2015 China Open
Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal has won silver medal at 2015 China Open Superseries Premier Badminton tournament after finishing at second position in the Women’s Singles category. In the final match played at the Haixia Olympic Sports Centre in Fuzhou, ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015
China's Parliament ratifies AIIB agreement
China’s Parliament has ratified the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) agreement which establishes the legal framework for the Bank. The ratification by China, which is the bank’s largest shareholder is considered significant step closer to the AIIB’s formal establishment. Earlier ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015
India becomes world's 7th most valued nation brand: Report
India was placed at 7th position in world’s most valuable nation brands report among the 100 assessed nations. It was revealed in recently released annual report compiled by Brand Finance. Key highlights India as a world’s seventh most valued nation ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015
China abandons its decades old One Child Policy
China, world most populous country has announced to abandon its three decades-long one-child policy and changed it two-child policy. The ruling Communist Party of China (CPC) in this regard has issued an official communiqué at the end of party’s 4 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
China's first lunar rover Yutu sets record for longest stay on Moon
China’s first lunar rover, Yutu, has set the new record for the longest stay by a rover on the lunar surface. With working on the Moon for almost two years it has surpassed previous record of Soviet Union’s (USSR’s) 1970 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
China launches Tianhui-1C mapping satellite of Tianhui-1 series
China has successfully launched Tianhui-1C, a third mapping satellite of the Tianhui-1 series into its designated orbit. The mapping satellite was launched by Long March 2D carrier rocket from the Jiuquan launching base located in the country’s northwestern Gansu province. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
Union Government imposes anti-dumping duty on Chinese auto parts
The Union Finance Ministry has imposed anti-dumping duties on imported Chinese auto parts used in commercial vehicles for a period of five years. Decision in this regard was taken following recommendations of the Directorate-General of Anti-Dumping and Allied Duties (DGAD). ..