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Japan's Maglev train makes new world speed record
Japan’s state-of-the-art Magnetic levitation technology (Maglev) train has clocked a new world speed record smashing through the 603 kilometre per hour mark in a test run near Mount Fuji. The new record has surpassed its previous record of 581 kilometre ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2015
Ashish Jakhar from Haryana sets National Youth record in hammer throw
Ashish Jakhar from Haryana on 17 April 2015 set a national youth record in boys’ hammer throw event and won gold medal in the 12th National Youth Athletics Championships held in Bambolim, Goa. In this event, Ashish had hurled 5kg ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2015
Misao Okawa, Worlds oldest person dies in Japan at age 117
Misao Okawa, the World’s oldest person on 1 April 2015 died in Japan at the age of 117 and 27 days. She was awarded the Guinness World Records title of oldest living person as well as the oldest living woman ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2015
Saina Nehwal creates history by becoming first Indian woman player to become World No. 1
Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal on 28 March 2015 created history by becoming first Indian woman to be ranked number one in the world in Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings in Women’s Singles category. She achieved this rare feat after Spain’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2015
Two-year-old toddler Cherukuli Dolly Shivani creates archery record
Two-year-old girl Cherukuli D0lly Shivani from Vijaywada, Andhra Pradesh has created new record in Archery and has entered her name into the India Book of Records. She became the youngest Indian to score 200 points over five and seven-metre distances. ..