GK & CA

Collection of weekly GK & CA since year 2016.

November, 2017

 

2931
Migratory birds start arriving in Chilika Lake

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Lakhs of migratory birds have made their way to Chilika Lake (Odisha) after a long flight of thousands of miles.

Mon, 27 Nov, 2017

2930
YONO:SBI to unveil India’s 1st integrated digital platform

State Bank of India (SBI), the largest commercial bank in India will soon launch country’s first integrated lifestyle and banking digital service platform named YONO (acronym for ‘You Only Need One’).

Mon, 27 Nov, 2017

2929
25 November: IDEVAW

The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (IDEVAW).Observance of this day seeks to raise awareness about violence against women and girls, end violence against women.

Mon, 27 Nov, 2017

2928
Dutta’s Mahendragiri gecko:New species discovered in AP

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Scientists have discovered new species of gecko in the Eastern Ghats in northern Andhra Pradesh.Dutta’s Mahendragiri gecko is second gecko endemic to this hilly range and third vertebrate.

Mon, 27 Nov, 2017

2927
Gopi Thonakal:1st Indian win Asian Marathon Championship

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Gopi Thonakal created history by becoming first Indian man to win Asian Marathon Championship. He achieved the feat in the 16th edition of the prestigious event held at Dongguan in China.

Mon, 27 Nov, 2017

2926
Aditya L1 Mission:ISRO’s 1st sun mission take off in 2019

It will be India’s first dedicated scientific mission to study sun. The mission aims to put 1,500-kg heavy class Aditya-L1 satellite into halo orbit around Lagrangian point L1, a point between Sun and Earth.

Mon, 27 Nov, 2017

2925
SAM: World’s first AI politician developed

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Scientists from New Zealand have developed world’s first artificial intelligence politician named SAM. It was created by Nick Gerritsen,entrepreneur in New Zealand.

Mon, 27 Nov, 2017

2923
Nasa timelapse paints complete picture of life to date

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A new timelapse video created by Nasa captures 20 years of life on land and sea, in what scientists are calling the "most complete global picture of life on Earth to date".

Fri, 24 Nov, 2017

2922
Rani Padmini

Padmini, also known as Padmavati, was a legendary 13th–14th century Indian queen (Rani). The earliest source to mention her is Padmavat, an epic fictionalized poem written by Malik Muhammad Jayasi in 1540 CE.

Fri, 24 Nov, 2017

2921
‘Robo-taxis’ hold promise for future

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Fully electric cars will make up 90% of the global market by 2050, say analysts.Fully electric cars are expected to make up 12% of the global market in 2025, before jumping to 34% in 2030 and 90% by 2050.

Fri, 24 Nov, 2017

2920
Mars water theory gets dusted

A new study suggests that dark streaks found on images of Mars represent flowing sand, not water.If water is present, it’s likely a small amount and not conducive to life.

Fri, 24 Nov, 2017

2919
The world’s fastest supersonic cruise missile BrahMos

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BrahMos was successfully test fired from Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jet for the first.It was for first time that missile was successfully tested from fighter aircraft against sea-based target.

Fri, 24 Nov, 2017

2918
First North East Development Summit held in Manipur

NEDS 2017 aims to boost trade and investment in underdeveloped region of North East. It also aimed at building confidence and altering perception among visiting delegates and investors.

Fri, 24 Nov, 2017

2917
NASA tests Supersonic Parachute for Mars 2020 mission

The mission will rely on special parachute to slow spacecraft down as it enters Martian atmosphere at over 5.4 kilometres per second.It was first of several tests in support of NASA’s Mars 2020 mission.

Fri, 24 Nov, 2017

2916
The first India-Myanmar Bilateral Military Exercise 2017

IMBAX 2017 was held at Joint Warfare Centre at the Umroi Joint Training Node in Meghalaya.It is first of its kind military training exercise between India and Myanmar on United Nations Peacekeeping Operations (UNPKO).

Fri, 24 Nov, 2017

2915
Improved Samba Masuri

The Hyderabad based Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) in association with Indian Institute of Rice Research (IIRR) has developed Improved Samba Masuri (ISM) variety rice with low Glycemic Index (GI).

Fri, 24 Nov, 2017

2914
Dalveer Bhandari re-elected to world court

India’s nominee to International Court of Justice (ICJ) Dalveer Bhandari (70) was re-elected to fifth and the last seat of world court.This is the first time since the ICJ was established in 1945 that there will be no British judge in ICJ.

Fri, 24 Nov, 2017

2913
21 November: World Fisheries Day

Fisherfolk communities to highlight critical importance to human lives, of water and lives it sustains, both in and out of water.

Fri, 24 Nov, 2017

2912
Girish Karnad: Tata Literature Live!

Actor-playwright Girish Karnad (79) was conferred with 2017 Tata Literature Live Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contribution in field of theatre at the eighth edition of the Tata Literature festival held in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Fri, 24 Nov, 2017

2911
NASA launches Joint Polar Satellite System-1

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JPSS-1 is first multi-day weather forecasts satellite in NOAA’s series of four, next-generation operational environmental satellites representing major advancements in observations used for severe weather prediction and environmental monitoring.

Fri, 24 Nov, 2017

2910
Manushi Chhillar wins Miss World 2017 title

India’s Manushi Chhillar (20) was crowned coveted Miss World crown for the year 2017. The win comes 17 years after Priyanka Chopra brought home coveted title in the year 2000.

Fri, 24 Nov, 2017

2909
Moscow declaration: Action on TB, end of HIV

Health ministers, NGOs, and private sector representatives from 120 countries have adopted Moscow Declaration on the sidelines of the first WHO Global Ministerial Conference.India is among signatories to the declaration. A co-infection is when a person suffers from two infections at same time..

Fri, 24 Nov, 2017

2908
NASA unveils stunning ‘farewell image’ of Saturn

NASA has released a stunning view of the Saturn and its splendid rings and moons, captured by the Cassini spacecraft during the final leg of its 20- year-long epic journey in space.

Fri, 24 Nov, 2017

2907
Govt introduces Daily Drug Regimen for treatment of TB

Health Ministry is providing thrice weekly regimen for treatment of TB, TB is bacterial disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria that most often affect lungs.

Fri, 24 Nov, 2017

2906
First Namami Barak festival held in Assam

The 3-day river festival aimed to pay tribute to River Barak and to showcase of Barak’s potential & possibilities to emerge as hub of trade and commerce.

Fri, 24 Nov, 2017

2905
November 19: World Toilet Day

Raise awareness and inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis. The theme for year 2017 is Wastewater.

Tue, 21 Nov, 2017

2904
Gleadovia konyakianorum: Parasitic plant found in Nagaland

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Scientists from Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have discovered a new species of parasitic flowering plant named Gleadovia konyakianorum.

Tue, 21 Nov, 2017

2902
Moody's bond credit rating

Moody's Investors Service, often referred to as Moody's, ranks the creditworthiness of borrowers using a standardized ratings scale which measures expected investor loss in the event of default. Moody's was founded by John Moody in 1909 to produce manuals of statistics related to stocks and bonds and bond ratings.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

2901
Yoga as sports activity

The Saudi Arabian government has officially declared Yoga as a ‘Sports Activity’. With this, Yoga is now an official sport practiced under Saudi Ministry of trade and industry.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

2900
Tesla unveils first truck - and roadster

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Tesla has unveiled its first electric articulated lorry, designed to challenge diesel trucks as king of the road. The long-anticipated Tesla Semi has a range of 500 miles on a single charge.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

2899
First gene-editing in human body attempt

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Gene-editing has been attempted on cells inside a patient, in a world first by doctors in California.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

2898
The world's biggest lithium battery farm

The plant in the US state of California stores enough energy to power 20,000 homes for four hours.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

2897
1st French technology hub in India

The first French Tech Hub in India would be established in Bengaluru with international collaborations on R&D under an MoU signed by the Karnataka government and Business France India.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

2896
Google Glass - Help kids with autism

Google Glass returns from the dead as tool to help kids with autism. Users look through the private screen on their smart glasses and see emojis on either side of their partner’s face.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

2895
1st transgender to be appointed in Rajasthan Police

Ganga Kumari, the resident of Raniwara in Jalore district of Rajasthan, has become the first transgender to be appointed in Rajasthan Police.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

2894
India’s first offshore desalination plant

India’s first offshore desalination plant will be set up by the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) about 40km from the Ennore coast in Tamil Nadu with a capacity of about 10 million litres of water per day.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

2893
Aditi Ashok: 1st Indian golfer to qualify for LPGA

Aditi Ashok has become the first Indian golfer to qualify for the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship-2017 on the LPGA Tour and will head to Florida to take part in the prestigious event.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

2892
November 16: National Press Day (NPD)

This was the day on which the Press Council of India (PCI) started functioning as a moral watchdog to ensure that not only did the press maintain the high standards expected from this powerful medium.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

2891
India’s longest expressway provide free Wi-Fi services

India’s longest expressway from Agra to Lucknow will soon provide free Wi-Fi services on the entire 302-kilometre stretch.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

2890
Louvre Abu Dhabi, a high point on the West Asian art scene

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A journey in time through human imagination marks a high point on the West Asian art scene. The Emirate seemed to shed a tear of triumph at the culmination of an almost epic effort.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

2889
‘Lost’ satellite unveils cosmic recipe

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Data captured by a ‘lost’ satellite mission has provided scientists with vital information about gases in a galaxy cluster 240 million light years from Earth.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

2888
First industry built PSLV by 2020

ISRO has a partnership with private industry to produce satellites. The IRNSS-1H communication satellite aboard the ill-fated PSLV C-39 was the first to be produced by a consortium of six companies.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

2887
Veteran filmmaker V. Shantaram

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Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre, referred to as V. Shantaram or Shantaram Bapu, was an Indian filmmaker, film producer and actor.He was praised by Charlie Chaplin for his Marathi film Manoos.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

2886
India to become world’s largest Sulphur Dioxide emitter

As per study published by researchers at University of Maryland, US, India is overtaking China to become world’s largest emitter of anthropogenic Sulphur Dioxide (SO2).

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

2885
IEAG-MR group commends India on MR vaccination progress

The India Expert Advisory Group on Measles & Rubella (IEAG-MR) has commended India on progress of measles and rubella vaccination campaign.It reviewed existing strategies and efforts towards measles elimination and control of rubella.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

2884
14 November: World Diabetes Day

The World Diabetes Day was observed every year across the world on 14 November to raise awareness about diabetes.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

2883
India’s 1st Tribal Entrepreneurship Summit

India’s first Tribal Entrepreneurship Summit was organised at Dantewada in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh. The summit is part of 8th Global Entrepreneurship Summit being held in India.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

2882
Sagar Kavach Joint security exercise between Odisha & WB

The Governments of Odisha and neighbouring West Bengal conducted joint security exercise named ‘Sagar Kavach’ to further tighten the existing coastal security mechanism along the 630 km long coastline.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

2881
Cornelia Sorabji: India’s first woman advocate

First woman to practice law in India and England. She was pioneer who helped open up higher education as well as the legal profession to women.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

2880
Government launches National Power Portal

The Union Ministry of Power launched National Power Portal (NPP), a Centralized Platform for Collation and Dissemination of Indian power sector information.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

2878
China launches world’s first fully electric cargo ship

China launched world’s first fully electric cargo ship in Guangzhou, capital city of Guangdong province. It is the first ship in the world to use lithium ion battery.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

2877
India’s first mega Coastal Economic Zone (CEZ)

The Union Government has given go-ahead for setting up India’s first mega coastal economic zone (CEZ) at Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) in Maharashtra. CEZs are spatial economic regions comprising group of coastal districts.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

2876
Agreement between India and Belarus

The Union Cabinet had approved agreement between India and Belarus on Scientific and Technological Cooperation for mutual benefit in the areas of of science, technology, agriculture, etc.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

2875
MP partners with Nagaland and Manipur

Madhya Pradesh has partnered with Nagaland & Manipur under Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat Yojana to strengthen cultural relations between them. Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat Yojana was launched by PM Narendra Modi on Ekta Diwas on the occasion of birth of birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

2873
National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAA)

The NAA is tasked with ensuring full benefits of reduction in tax on supply of goods or services flow to consumers. It is responsible for applying applying anti-profiteering measures in event of reduction GST rate on supply of goods or services.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

2871
Autonomous body to conduct entrance exams gets green signal

In an effort to relieve the CBSE, the AICTE and other agencies from the responsibility of conducting entrance examinations, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi cleared a proposal on Friday for the creation of a National Testing Agency (NTA).

Mon, 13 Nov, 2017

2870
IIT Bombay’s very low power water filter

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The water filter developed has a high desalination rate and capacity; one gram of electrode can remove 139 mg of salt (calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium ions) at a rate of 3 mg of salt in one minute.

Mon, 13 Nov, 2017

2869
IIT-H develops novel skin patch for constant drug release

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Researchers at the IIT Hyderabad have developed a novel drug-delivery system that releases a commonly used pain killer at the target site in a controlled fashion such that there is constant release of drug for 12 hours.

Mon, 13 Nov, 2017

2868
India re-elected member of UNESCO’s executive board

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India was re-elected as member of executive board of United Nations educational, scientific and cultural organization (UNESCO). Executive board is UNESCO’s top decision-making body.

Mon, 13 Nov, 2017

2867
Cabinet approves creation of National Testing Agency

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The Union Cabinet approved creation of National Testing Agency (NTA) as an autonomous and self-sustained premier testing organization to conduct entrance examinations for higher educational institutions.

Mon, 13 Nov, 2017

2865
Saudi Arabia Is First Country to Give Citizenship to Robot

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Saudi Arabia says it has become the first country in the world to grant citizenship to a robot.The female robot’s name is Sophia. She was recently introduced at a large investment conference in the Saudi capital, Riyadh.

Mon, 13 Nov, 2017

2864
Etikoppaka toys from Andhra Pradesh get GI tag

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The Geographical Indication Registry (GIR) has given Geographical Indication (GI) tag traditional Etikoppaka toys (Etikoppaka Bommalu) from Andhra Pradesh.These traditional toys are made by artisans in Etikoppaka village.

Sat, 11 Nov, 2017

2863
Debjani Ghosh to be first woman President of NASSCOM in 2018

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The National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom) named Debjani Ghosh as its President-Designate, who will succeed R Chandrashekhar after completion of his tenure next year

Sat, 11 Nov, 2017

2862
Fossils of oldest mammal ancestor discovered in U.K.

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Scientists have discovered the remains of humankind’s oldest mammal ancestor - a tiny rat-like creature that lived 145 million years ago.

Sat, 11 Nov, 2017

2861
Chinese scientists identify genetic pathway in ageing

Chinese scientists have found the first genetic pathway underlying natural variation in ageing, which could provide insights for developing interventions to slowdown the process of growing old in humans.

Sat, 11 Nov, 2017

2860
HVMN Ketone : World's first commercial ketone drink

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HVMN Ketone is an FDA-reviewed drink that promises increased athletic ability, heightened focus, and energy and supercharges the human body. a startup out of San Francisco is bringing one of the first commercial ketone esters to market.

Sat, 11 Nov, 2017

2859
Anasuya Sarabhai : Pioneer of the women's labour movement

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Affectionately addressed by the moniker 'Motaben', Anasuya Sarabhai holds a unique place in the history of the country. Her words and actions continue to inspire many Indians to fight for a better and equal world for all people.

Sat, 11 Nov, 2017

2858
Chennai Included in UNESCO's 'creative cities network'

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Chennai, capital city of Tamil Nadu was recently included in United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO’s) Creative Cities Network for Contribution in Music.

Sat, 11 Nov, 2017

2857
New species of wild banana discovered in Andaman and Nicobar

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Botanists have discovered new species of wild banana named Musa paramjitiana in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Sat, 11 Nov, 2017

2856
Hindi Writer Krishna Sobti awarded Jnanpith award 2017

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The Jnanpith Selection Board has announced the recipient of the 53rd Jnanpith Award for the year 2017. It went to eminent Hindi Litterateur Krishna Sobti," the board said in a statement.

Sat, 11 Nov, 2017

2855
Indian women’s hockey team wins 2017 Asia Cup title

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India women’s hockey team managed to hold China 5-4 in the final of Asia Cup, and won their first Asia Cup title after 13 years.

Sat, 11 Nov, 2017

2854
New ant species discovered in the Western Ghats

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Belonging to Tyrannomyrmex, a rare tropical genus of ants, the species was discovered by the team from the Vallakadavu range during an expedition a year ago.

Sat, 11 Nov, 2017

2853
Mary Kom wins gold at Asian Women’s Boxing Championships

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Indian sporting legend M.C. Mary Kom (48kg) clinched an unprecedented fifth gold medal but Sonia Lather (57kg) settled for silver at the ASBC Asian Confederation women’s boxing championships.

Sat, 11 Nov, 2017

2852
James Naismith: Inventor of world's third most popular sport

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James Naismith (November 6, 1861 – November 28, 1939) was a Canadian-American physical educator, physician, chaplain, sports coach and innovator. He invented the game of basketball at age 30 in 1891.

Fri, 10 Nov, 2017

2851
Goa will play host for Nobel Prize Series-India 2018

Goa will hold the Nobel Prize Series-India 2018 from February 1 to 28 next year. The government of Goa on Friday (November 3) signed a trilateral memorandum of association (MoU) with the Department of Bio-Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India and Nobel Media, Sweden to hold the Nobel Prize Series.

Fri, 10 Nov, 2017

2850
brain chemical that can evade unwanted thought is identified

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Scientists have identified a key chemical in the brain that allows us to suppress unpleasant memories, a finding that may pave the way for treating patients of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression or schizophrenia.

Fri, 10 Nov, 2017

2849
First in Tamil Nadu, Srirangam temple bags Unesco award

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Sri Ranganathaswamy temple has become the first temple in Tamil Nadu to win the prestigious UNESCO UNESCO Asia Pacific Award of Merit 2017 for cultural heritage conservation.

Fri, 10 Nov, 2017

2848
Decorative drinking glasses may contain dangerous toxins

The researchers found lead present in 139 cases and cadmium in 134, both on the surface of the glasses and, in some cases, on the rims, with concentrations of lead sometimes more than 1,000 times higher than the limit level.

Fri, 10 Nov, 2017

2847
India sets Guinness World Record by cooking 918kg khichdi

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India has set a Guinness world record by cooking 918kgs of khichdi, a traditional multi-grain dish, at the World Food India 2017, global food event organised by the Government of India in the national capital.

Fri, 10 Nov, 2017

2846
The oldest spiral galaxy in the universe was discovered

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Astronomers have discovered the most ancient spiral galaxy in the universe which they believe existed 11 billion years ago, a new study has revealed. The scientists hope that the discovery would provide insights into the early cosmos.

Fri, 10 Nov, 2017

2845
IMA declares public health emergency in Delhi

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The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has declared public health emergency in Delhi, in view of the deteriorating air quality of the city. The city has Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of over 300 for the past few days.

Fri, 10 Nov, 2017

2844
Chemical compound responsible for life on Earth discovered

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The scientists have found a compound, diamidophosphate (DAP) that is capable of performing previously unthinkable task of combining three key ingredients to produce several building blocks of life on Earth.

Fri, 10 Nov, 2017

2843
Dusty rings spotted around nearest exoplanet,Proxima Centaur

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Astronomers have spotted a dusty ring around the nearby star Proxima Centauri (an exoplanet), hinting at the existence of other planets in addition to the famous Proxima b.

Fri, 10 Nov, 2017

2842
A self test for cervical cancer?

A large clinical trial using VIA screening carried out by Dr. Surendra Sashtri and others from Mumbai’s Tata Memorial Centre, employed trained health workers, and showed the efficacy of the technique. More so, using acetic acid for cervical cancer screening is inexpensive and can reduce the lifetime risk of cervical cancer by nearly 25% to 36%.

Fri, 10 Nov, 2017

2841
Uber, Nasa to develop flying taxis

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Uber unveiled a partnership with NASA that will see it develop flying taxis priced competitively with standard Uber journeys.

Fri, 10 Nov, 2017

2840
India under serious burden of anaemia, obesity: report

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India is facing a serious burden of of malnutrition as well as obesity, according to a global report which shows that while half the country’s women suffer from anaemia, at least 22% of adult women are overweight.

Fri, 10 Nov, 2017

2838
Johann Carolus : Publisher of the world's first newspaper

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Johann Carolus was a German publisher of the 1st newspaper.The Relation is recognised by the World Association of Newspapers. as well as many authors as the world's 1st newspaper.

Sat, 04 Nov, 2017

2837
'Extinct' salamander rediscovered in Guatemala

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A lost salamander has been rediscovered after 42 years in Guatemala. It was last seen in the year 1977 and was considered extinct.

Sat, 04 Nov, 2017

2836
Iridium in asteroid may be used for treating cancer

Scientists from the UK and China have demonstrated that iridium, a rare metal delivered to Earth by a 10-km wide asteroid hat wiped out dinosaurs when it crashed into earth over 65 million years ago, can be used to kill cancer without harming the healthy cells.

Sat, 04 Nov, 2017

2835
India’s 1st Blackbuck conservation reserve in UP

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A wildlife conservation reserve dedicated exclusively to the blackbuck is coming up over 126 hectares in the trans-Yamuna region of Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh.

Sat, 04 Nov, 2017

2834
Narang wins silver in Commonwealth Shooting Championships

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London Olympics bronze medalist Gagan Narang won a silver while Swapnil Kusale and Annu Raj Singh bagged a bronze each, as India continued their strong showing at the Commonwealth Shooting Championship.

Fri, 03 Nov, 2017

2833
Hidden chamber found in Egypt’s Great Pyramid

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Scientists have found a previously undiscovered hidden chamber in Egypt’s Great Pyramid of Giza, the first such discovery in the structure since the 19th century.

Fri, 03 Nov, 2017

2832
Scientists develop earthquake-proof concrete

Researchers from University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada have developed earthquake-proof fibre-reinforced concrete that can dramatically enhance the earthquake resistance of seismically vulnerable structures.

Thu, 02 Nov, 2017

2831
Happy Halloween: spookiest night of the year

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Halloween is a celebration observed in a number of countries on 31 October. It begins the three-day observance of Allhallowtide, the time in the liturgical year dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints and all the faithful departed.

Thu, 02 Nov, 2017

2830
Remains of a giant flying predator discovered in Mongolia

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Researchers estimate that the fearsome beast could have had a wingspan of up to 36 feet -- comparable to some of the largest ancient flying reptiles and even some small aircraft.

Thu, 02 Nov, 2017

2829
New variant of dengue virus identified in South India

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The new virus is said to be an Asian genotype (genetic structure), which was big a concern as it was associated with severe and extensive epidemics in Singapore in 2005 and Sri Lanka in 2009.

Thu, 02 Nov, 2017

2828
October 31 : Rashtriya Ekta Diwas

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Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) is observed every year across India on 31 October to commemorate birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhai Patel who had played important role in unifying the country.

Thu, 02 Nov, 2017