Sonia Gandhi ranked 6th in the list of World’s Most Powerful Woman

Forbes magazine’s has ranked Sonia Gandhi at number 6 in the list of the world’s 100 most powerful women. The other four Indian women in the list with their respective ranks are: Indira Nooyi (12th ), Padmashree Warrior (58th ), ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012

North Korea confers the Title of Marshal on its Top Leader Kim Jong Un

Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) conferred the title of “Marshal” to its top leader Kim Jong Un. The nation’s top military brass and government officials decided to award the title to Kim. After the death of his father ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012

Diamond Jubilee celebration in Britain: 60 years reign of Queen Elizabeth II

Britain is celebrating 60 years reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Thousands of people gathered along the historic river Thames and on streets across the country to mark this occasion. The Diamond Jubilee pageant along Thames has played a critical role ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012

Current Affairs: January 11, 2012

EC asks Government to withhold 4.5% minorities sub quota The Election Commission asks the government to withhold the 4.5 per cent sub-quota for minorities in the five poll bound states for now. The direction will remain in force till the ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2012

Current Affairs : April 18, 2010

Awards:Master Deenanath Vishesh award – KajolOn 68th year of commemoration of Deenanath Mangeshkar’s memorial day, Kajol has been presented the Master Deenanath Vishesh award by Lata Mangeshkar National Updates:Bihar: Nitish Kumar on National Commission to identify BPL familiesChief Minister of ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2010

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs