Showing posts with label GK & Current Affairs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label GK & Current Affairs. Show all posts
Thursday, 21 May 2020
राम के भक्तों के लिए महत्वपूर्ण जानकारी। राम जन्मभूमि से मिले राम मंदिर के सबूत।
Sunday, 29 October 2017
Current Affairs 27th October, 2017
1. India has rejected, through foreign ministry, China's
repeated invitation to join One Belt One Road project.
Source ; Naiduniya (read full)
2. Myanmar's Consul General
Pyi Soe died in a road accident in Galagi area of Jharkhand. He was returning
Kolkata from Gaya, Bihar. His wife, Nyo and two others were also seriously
injured in this accident.
Source ; NDTV.com
3. Indian Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met her French counterpart Florence Parly in her first visit to India ;
Main key points of meeting were ;
a. strengthening co-operation in fighting terrorism,
b. strengthening defence, security and economic ties,
c. transfer of critical defence technology to boost Make in
India programme.
Source ; HindustanTimes.com
4. Now only RO water can be offered to shivlinga in Ujjain's
Mahakal Temple ( One of the 12 Jyotirlingas ) to test erosion of shivling stone
as the size of continuously decreasing due to erosion ; Supreme Court.
Source ; IndianExpress.com
5. All four main railway stations in
Delhi, New Delhi Railway Station, Old Delhi Railway Station, Anand Vihar
Railway Station and Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station, are installed with Solar
panels. This will not only reduce electricity expenses of railway but also help
preventing green house gases emmission.
Solar Panels' Capacities are ;
New Delhi Railway Station - 2.05
MW
Old Delhi Railway Station - 1.5
MW
Anand Vihar Railway Station - 0.8
MW
Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station
- 0.7 MW
This project completed under
Public Private Partnership (PPP) Model. Rail Minister Sh. Piyush Goyal
inaugurated Solar Panel equipment.
Source ; jagran.com
6. Australia's High Court
disqualified the Australian Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce in the awake of
his dual citizen after New Zealand confirming his citizenship. Mr. Joyce father
was born in New Zealand and moved to Australia in 1947. As per New Zealand law,
a child born to New Zealand national is automatically given citizenship. Under
Australian constitution, dual citizens are not allowed to run for public
office.
7. PV Sindhu beat Chen Yufei (World
No. 10) of China in straight games 21-14, 21-14 in quarter finals of French
Open Superseries in Paris.
Source ; hindustantimes.com
8. Sangram Dahiya won Silver in
men's double trap and Amanpreet Singh won bronze in 50 meter free pistol in the
ISSF World Cup Shooting Final at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range.
Source ; hindustantimes.com
9. Pakistan won second T-20 match of
three matches series by 2 wickets.
Sri Lanka Innings
MD Gunathilaka 51 (48)
S Samaravikrama 32 (31)
Faheem Ashram took 3 wickets.
Hasan Ali took 2 wickets.
Pakistan Innings
Sarfaraz Ahmed 28(26)
Ahmed Shehzad 27(24)
NLTC Parera took 3 wickets.
10. Javed Akhtar (veteran writer
lyricist) honoured with Hridayanath Mangeshkar Award at an event marking the 28th
anniversary of of Hridayesh Arts and 80th birthday of veteran music composer
Hridaynath Mangeshkar.
Source ; thehindu.com
Monday, 9 March 2015
The Baily Bridge - World's Highest Bridge
The Baily Bridge, located in Himalayan Mountains between the Dras river & the Suru River in Ladakh Valley in the State of Jammu & Kashmir, is the highest bridge in the World. It was built by the Indian Army in 1982 at an altitude of 5602 meters above sea level. It is a 30 feet long bridge.
You might also be interested in reading ;
India's first Nuclear-powered submarine
You might also be interested in reading ;
India's first Nuclear-powered submarine
Sunday, 1 March 2015
History of the Day April 4
| Year | Events |
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2012
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I.N.S. CHAKRA - NUCLEAR POWERED SUBMARINE OF INDIA
I.N.S. Chakra (Akula-II Class) inducted into Indian Navy. I.N.S. Chakra is the Nuclear-powered Attack Submarine. India has obtained I.N.S. Chakra from Russia on 10 years lease since April 2012.
As of now, I.N.S. Chakra is the only fully operation Nuclear-powered Submarine that Indian Navy has.
Soon India's indigenous Nuclear-powered submarine I.N.S. will also be inducted into Indian Navy. I.N.S. Arihant is a 6000 tonnes vessel which has a 83 MW pressurized light water nuclear reactor to meet submarine's power requirments. I.N.S. Arihant once inducted into Indian Army will be capable of firing nuclear weapons and India will get capability of firing nuclear weapons from land, air & sea.
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Saturday, 28 February 2015
India's first Nuclear-powered submarine
India's first Nuclear-powered submarine was I.N.S. Chakra (Charlie Class). It was leased from Soviet Union and served Indian Navy from 1988 to 1991. Its induction into Indian Navy helped train Indian Navy in operating nuclear-powered submarine.
Few other posts seeking your attention are ;
History of the day April 4 - I.N.S. Chakra (Akula-II Class) inducted into Indian Navy
Few other posts seeking your attention are ;
History of the day April 4 - I.N.S. Chakra (Akula-II Class) inducted into Indian Navy
History of the day February 28
| Year | Events |
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Since 1987
(Annually) |
NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY
National Science Day is celebrated every year in India on "February 28" to commemorate the invention of Raman Effect by the Indian physicist, Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman. He discovered Raman Effect which is based on change in wavelength of light travelling through dust free, transparent chemical compound on February 28 in the year 1928. For this invention, he got Noble Prize in the Physics in the year 1930. On recommendations of National Council for Science & Technology Communication, Government of India decided to celebrate this day as National Science Day in 1986. First National Science Day was celebrated in the year 1987.
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Few other posts seeking your attention are ;
Saturday, 14 February 2015
PM Sh. Narendra Modi Inaugurated a Manufacturing Facility named "Brilliant Factory"
American Giant GE Corporation's first multi-modal integrated manufacturing facility inaugurated by PM Sh. Narendra Modi on 14th February 2015 in Pune. The facility named "Brilliant Factory" is situated in Chakan, Pune. This manufacturing facility will export 50% of its output to other GE sites located around the world. This factory will manufacture products & solutions for power sector, oil & gas, transportation industries in first phase and will include manufacturing capability for new generation aviation engine components and machining and sub-assembly for the latest rail locomotives and diesel engines in next phase.
Saturday, 7 February 2015
Australian Open Tournament 2015 Final Results
| Year | Events |
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2015
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AUSTRALIAN OPEN MIXED DOUBLES TITLE
Leander Paes and Martina Hingis (Indo-Swiss Pair) won Australian Open mixed doubles title on "February 01". Leander Paes and Martina Hingis (Indo-Swiss Pair) beat Kristina Mladenovic and Daniel Nestor (French-Canadian pair) in straight sets (6-4, 6-3) in the mixed doubles final in Melbourne. Leander Paes has won 15 Slams (8 doubles & 7 mixed-doubles) whereas Martina Hingis has won 16 slams (5 singles, 9 doubles & 2 mixed-doubles).
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2015
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AUSTRALIAN OPEN MEN'S TITLE
Novak Djokovic of Serbia won Australian Open Men's Title on "February 01". He won this title beating Andy Murray of Great Britain after playing 4 sets (7-6, 6-7, 6-3, 6-0).
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2015
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AUSTRALIAN OPEN WOMEN'S TITLE
Serena Williams of the U.S. won Australian Open Women's Title on "January 31" after defeating Maria Sharapova of Russia in straight sets (6-3, 7-6).
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2015
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AUSTRALIAN OPEN MEN'S DOUBLES TITLE
Simone Bolelli and Fabio Fognini of Italy won Australian Open Men's Doubles Title on "January 31" after defeating Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut of France in straight sets (6-4, 6-4).
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2015
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AUSTRALIAN OPEN WOMEN'S DOUBLES TITLE
American Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Czech Lucie Safarova won Australian Open Women's Doubles Title on "January 30" after defeating Yung-Jan Chan (Chinese Taipei) and Jie Zheng (China) in straight sets (6-4 7-6(5)).
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Thursday, 5 February 2015
February 5
| Year | Events |
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2015
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NEW HOME SECRETARY OF INDIA
LC Goyal took over as India's new home secretary on "February 05". Former rural development ministry secretary, Mr. Goyal has been a joint secretary in the ministry during the previous UPA regime.
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1869
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LARGEST NUGGET NAMED WELCOME STRANGER FOUND
The largest gold nugget named Welcome Stranger was found on "February 05". It was measured 60 cm X 30 cm and was discovered by two Cornish men John Deason and Richard Oates at Moliagul, Victoria, Australia. It was weighed around 70 kgs. Also an interesting thing is that it was broken in to three pcs. to weigh it because such large enough weighing scales were not present at that time.
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Tuesday, 3 February 2015
January 31
Year
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Events |
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2015
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SUCCESSFUL TRIAL OF FIRST CANISTER BASED AGNI-V MISSILE
India on "January 31" for the first time successfully used a mobile launcher to test-fire its most potent missile Agni-V, which has a strike range of more than 5000 kms. Agni-V is capable of carrying nuclear warhead of over one tonne. The canister launch gives the missile full road or rail mobility, lending a great deal of stealth and resilience to the country's strategic strike capability. The Agni-V was first tested in April 2012.
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Saturday, 31 January 2015
The Coldest Town on Earth
Oymyakon is situated in Russia and is the coldest town on Earth with population of 500 with average temperature minus 58. Residents of Oymyakon keep their vehicles running 24 hours day to deal with extreme cold and meat is their prime food because crops cannot grow in such an adverse weather.
Friday, 30 January 2015
History of the Day January 30
Year
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Events |
|---|---|
1948
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MAHATMA GANDHI'S ASSASSINATION DAY
Mahatma Gandhi, the great freedom fighter of India, was assassinated on "January 30".
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Since 1948 (Annually)
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MARTYRS' DAY IN INDIA
Martyrs' Day in India is celebrated on "January 30" every year as on the same day Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in the year 1948. Since then "January 30" is celebrated as Martyrs' day to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and all the Martyrs who laid their lives for the Nation.
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Tuesday, 27 January 2015
History of Day January 21
Year
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Events |
|---|---|
Since 1972 (Annually)
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STATEHOOD DAY IN TRIPURA, MANIPUR & MEGHALAYA
Statehood Day in three north-eastern states of India i.e., Tripura, Manipur & Meghalaya is celebrated on "January 21" as these states became full-fledged states on January 21 in 1972.
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Monday, 26 January 2015
January 23
| Year | Event & Date |
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1897
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NETAJI SUBHAS CHANDRA BOSE BIRTHDAY
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose birth anniversary comes on "January 23". He was born on "January 23" in 1987.
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January 25
| Year | Events |
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Since 2011 (Annually)
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NATIONAL VOTERS' DAY IN INDIA
National Voters' Day in India is celebrated on "January 25" to encourage more young voters to take part in voting process.
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1950
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ESTABLISHMENT OF ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA
The Election Commission was established in accordance with the Constitution on 25th January 1950.
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January 26
Year
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Events |
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Since 1950 (Annually)
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REPUBLIC DAY IN INDIA
Republic Day in India is celebrated on "January 26". On this day in 1950, India adopted its own CONSTITUTION with a democratic government system.
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Since 1808 (Annually)
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AUSTRALIA DAY
Australia Day is celebrated as the national day in Australia on "January 26" to commemorate the celebrations of arrival of first fleet of British ships at Port Jackson (now known as Sydney Harbour).
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Saturday, 24 January 2015
January 24
| Year | Events |
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Since 2008 Annually
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NATIONAL GIRL CHILD DAY
National Girl Child Day is celebrated in India every year on "January 24" to create awareness among people against discrimination & inequalities of the society towards girl child.
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January 22
| Year | Events |
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2015
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BETI BACHAO, BETI PADHAO YOJANA & SUKANYA SAMRIDHI ACCOUNT SCHEME
Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi launched the "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Yojana" on January 22 to save girl child and to educate people about gender imbalance problem in the country.
He also launched a small deposit scheme "Sukanya Samridhi Account" for girl child as part of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme which will provide higher interest rate of 9.1 per cent and income tax rebate. |
Saturday, 17 January 2015
October 31
| Year | Events |
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2014
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RASHTRIYA EKTA DIVAS
Government had decided to celebrate "October31" as Rashtriya Ekta Divas (National Unity Day) on the occasion of 139th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in the year 2014.
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December 1
| Year | Events |
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1988
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WORLD AIDS DAY
World Aids Day is held on "December 1" every year to spread awareness amongst people across the world, to educate them about HIV, to show support for people living with HIV and to unite them in fight against HIV. In 1988, first World Day Was observed.
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