Current Affairs - 20 April 2016

0

India ranked 133rd in 2016 World Press Freedom Index

The 2016 World Press Freedom Index has been topped by Finland and at the bottom lies Eritrea at 180th position.

2016 World Press Freedom Index released

The global indicator and the regional indicators show that there has been a deep and disturbing decline in respect for media freedom throughout the world.

Read More »

Current Affairs - 19 April 2016

0

Laureus World Sports Awards 2016: Djokovic and Serena won Sportsman & Sportswoman of the Year

This was Djokovic’s back-to-back second Laureus Award for Sportsman of the Year, whereas Serena Williams won the Laureus Awards for Sportswoman of the Year for the fourth time.

World Bank Group to Invest 2.5 Billion US Dollars in Education Projects benefiting Adolescent Girls

About 75 percent of these investments are expected to be from International Development Association (IDA), the Bank Group’s fund for the poorest countries.

Read More »

Current Affairs - 17 & 18 April 2016

0

Read More »

Current Affairs - 16 April 2016

0

Delhi government rolled out Phase 2 of odd-even scheme

Under the scheme, President, Vice President, Prime Minister, Union Ministers and other VIPs have been exempted. Besides, vehicles driven by women, emergency vehicles, CNG vehicles and cars carrying school children in uniforms will be exempted.

EU Parliament cleared joint system for sharing air passenger data to fight terror

The creation of the new system will enable security agencies to systematically store the data of airline passengers travelling to, from and within the EU.

Read More »

Current Affairs - 15 April 2016

0

Susmita Pande appointed as chairperson of National Monument Authority

She was appointed for the position that was lying vacant since five months after the term of Himanshu Prabha Ray, professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University, ended.

Pepsi-Cola sign got historic landmark designation in New York

The sign of 60 feet high and 120 feet long was built in 1936 and installed atop a Pepsi bottling plant in an industrial area bordering the East River in Long Island City.

Read More »

Current Affairs - 14 April 2016

0

Fairness for Children report released by UNICEF

The report released in Paris presents an overview of inequalities in child well-being in 41 countries of the European Union (EU) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

PM Modi launched Gram Uday Se Bharat Uday Abhiyan on Dr. Ambedkar's birth anniversary

The campaign seeks to strengthen Panchayati Raj in villages, ensure social harmony in villages and promote rural development.

Read More »

Current Affairs - 13 April 2016

0

NRDC and Rainbow Agrilife India signed agreement for commercializing NEMHARI

NEMHARI is a plant that was developed at Central Sericulture Research and Training Institute (CSR&TI), Central Silk Board (CSB), Mysuru.

Union Cabinet approved India to become a formal member of SAWEN

SAWEN is a Regional network comprising of eight countries in South Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Read More »

Current Affairs - 12 April 2016

0

Kerala High Court banned noise-making fireworks at night in all places of worship

The ban order was given by the 'Devaswom Bench' comprising Justices Thottathil B. Radhakrishnan and Anu Sivaraman.

Royal Mail of British issued set of stamps to mark 400th death anniversary of William Shakespeare

It published ten first class stamps featuring famous phrases from the playwright’s repertoire to mark the impact of his writing on the present day.

Read More »

Current Affairs - 11 April 2016

0

Danny Willett won 2016 US Masters golf championship

The 2016 Masters Tournament was the 80th edition of the Masters Tournament. It was held from 7 April to 10 April 2016 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.

Jharkhand Government announced to reserve 2 percent employment for meritorious sportspersons

The announcement was made at the inaugural function of the National Archery Championship (Indian round) at Arjuna stadium.

Read More »

Computer Quiz

0

Dear Readers, As we know, IBPS 2016 examinations are approaching in upcoming so we are providing a post of Computer Quiz that will help to boost your score in IBPS PO/Clerk examination. 

Read More »

Current Affairs - 10 April 2016

0

Haryana Government appointed two-member inquiry panel to probe into Jat quota stir

The commission will be headed by Justice (Retd.) SN Jha, former Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir High Court will submit its report within six months from the date of its first sitting.

Sajibu Cheiraoba celebrated with religious fervor in Manipur

Sajibu Cheiraoba is celebrated annually on the first day of Sajibu month (first lunar day of the lunar month Sajibu (March/April)).

Read More »

Current Affairs - 9 April 2016

0

Mother Teresa conferred with Founders Award posthumously in UK

Teresa, who will be made a saint on 4 September 2016, founded the Missionaries of Charity and spent 45 years serving needy people. She passed away at the age of 87 in Kolkata in 1997.

SpaceX successfully landed its rocket on a floating drone ship for the first time

This was the first time that the company succeeded in landing the rocket in Ocean. The feat was achieved after the company failed to do so in its four previous attempts.

Read More »

Current Affairs - 8 April 2016

0

Make public bio-safety information on Genetically Modified Organisms: CIC

The direction is aimed at enhancing transparency in the regulatory approval process and applicable to all GMOs in the pipeline including GM mustard variety - DMH11.

International Roma Day celebrated on April 8

On this day the Roma from all over the world pay respect to the Roma victims during the World War II.

Read More »

Current Affairs - 7 April 2016

0

Pfizer announced termination of proposed combination with Allergan

The decision to scrap the 160 billion US dollar agreement was driven by the actions announced by the US Treasury to curb corporate inversions.

Kento Momota and Ratchanok Intanon won 2016 Yonex Sunrise India Open badminton titles

In the final match held at the Siri Fort Sports Complex in New Delhi, Momota defended the men’s singles title by defeating Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen 21-15 21-18.

Read More »

Current Affairs - 6 April 2016

0

SIPRI released Trends in world military expenditure, 2015 report

As per the report, while the USA remained as world’s biggest spender in 2015, India moved up one spot in the global rankings to reach the sixth position in terms of military expenditure.

Telangana ICT Policy Framework 2016 launched

The policy seeks to double the value of current 68232 crore rupees IT exports in Telangana in 5 years.

Read More »