current Affair OF THE Week
NaMo initiated “Make in India” week In “Financial Capital” In a bid to make Indian economy as a global manufacturing hub, PM Narendra Modi instigated “Make In India” Week at MMRDA ground in Mumbai. The Make in India week will conclude on 18 February. During the inauguration of biggest business expo PM Modi was joined by the Prime Minister of Sweden Stefan Lofven, Prime Minister of Finland Juha Sipila and other dignitaries at the centre. Participants – Dignitaries from 49 countries and Businesses from 68 countries. This flagship event will escalate Make in India initiative and to showcase to the world the achievements of the nation in the manufacturing sector. TRAI issued Prohibition of Discriminatory Tariffs for Data Services Regulations, 2016 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) had issued the ‘Prohibition of Discriminatory Tariffs for Data Services Regulations, 2016’ which favours net neutrality. […]
Current Affair of the Week (1st to 07 Feb)
Alphabet Inc overtakes Apple as world’s most valuable company Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google has overtaken Apple as s most valuable company in the world. Alphabet has made a profit of $4.9 billion in the fourth quarter and was valued at 548 billion dollars followed by Apple which was valued 534 billion dollars. The core Google businesses was largest contributor to had revenues of Alphabet which has reported revenues worth 74.5 billion dollars in 2015 and had made a profit of 23.4 billion dollars. Earlier in 2012, Apple had over-passed Exxon Mobil (China) to become the most valuable company in the world and in 2015 Apple became the first company to reach a market value of $700 billion. PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana crosses 10 lakh mark Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) completes 10 lakh enrollments under Skill India, 70% have completed their skill training since its launch. […]
GK Quiz for the week: 21 Jan to 31 Jan
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Winner of Australian Open: 2016
Novak Djokovic wins 2016 Australian Open Men’s Singles Title of Tennis World Number One tennis player Novak Djokovic from Serbia has won the 2016 Australian Open Title in the men’s singles category. He defeated Andy Murray of Britain in three straight sets by 6-1, 7-5, 7-6. With this win, Djokovic retained the title and also equalled the record of Roy Emerson’s record of six Australian Open Singles titles. He had earlier won this title in 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2015. It was overall Djokovic’s 11th grand slam title and equalled the totals of other tennis legends like Rod Laver (Australia) and Bjorn Borg (Sweden). Angelique Kerber wins 2016 Australian Open women’s title […]
GK OF THE DAY ( 30 & 31 Jan)
GOI to create ‘Khadi Gramudyog’ network Government of India (GOI) wants to create a network of Khadi Gramudyog across villages in India on the 68th death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and a book titled Nathuram Godse – The Story of an Assassin authored by Anup Ashok Sardesai is also released on the occasion. Jet Airways introduces a booking feature called “FareLock” […]
GK OF THE DAY (29 JAN 2016)
Government releases list of first 20 smart cities The Government has released the list of first 20 smart cities out of the 98 shortlisted for the Smart Cities mission. A smart city is highly advanced urban region in terms of overall infrastructure, communications, sustainable real estate and market viability. In this city information technology (IT) is the principal infrastructure and the basis for providing essential services to residents. There are many technological platforms involved the principal infrastructure of the smart cities and it is not limited to automated sensor networks and data centres. 20 shortlisted smart cities (Rank wise) are: […]
GK OF THE DAY (28 JAN 2016)
Toyota ranked world’s top car seller for 4th year in a row Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp. sold over 10 million units worldwide in 2015 and the sale, beating Volkswagen and General Motors, earned the giant car-maker the world’s top car-seller spot for the fourth straight year. Cognizant buys US-based KBACE Technologies […]
GK OF THE DAY
India Celebrates 67th Republic Day India celebrated 67th Republic day 26th January 2016 by displaying its cultural diversity, economic progress and military might were on display at Rajpath, New Delhi. In the national Capital, President Pranab Mukherjee unfurled the national flag and took salute of the parade at Rajpath. French President Francois Hollande was chief guest of Republic Day function. […]
Padma Awards 2016: Full List
Former Comptroller and Auditor General of India Vinod Rai, actor Rajinikanth, spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravishankar and tennis player Sania Mirza are on the list of 112 Padma awardees whose names were announced by the government. The awards will be given across three categories: the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. Padma Vibhushan Awards: It is the second highest civilian award. It is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service. […]
GK OF THE DAY ( 21 & 22 Jan)
PM flags off Mahamana express train In Varanasi he flaged off Mahamana Express. It will run from Delhi to Varanasi. The 18 bogey train has been named after Banaras Hindu University's founder Mahamana Madan Mohan Malviya. The train will have AC Bogies, general coaches and a special bogey for Divyaangs as well. The train is fully equipped with modern facilities and bio toilets in every coach. It will have new renovated and refurbished coaches, with enhanced passenger amenities. Obama to Award National Medal of Science to Dr. Rakesh K. Jain Dr. Rakesh K. Jain and 16 other scientists, engineers, mathematicians and innovators will receive the National Medals of Science and Technology and Innovation from President Barack Obama on Jan. He is a professor of tumor biology at Massachusetts General Hospital in the Harvard Medical School. 25 Children selected for National Bravery Awards 2015 25 children, including three girls and 22 boys, have been [...]