Quarterly Current Affairs for UPSC, SSC, IBPS VOL-1 (AUG-SEP-OCT) 2016

Issue : VOL-1 (AUG-SEP-OCT) 2016

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National Issues

Amid the Spiralling prices of pulses, the Centre Decided to Sell Turvia Mobile Vans
Finance minister says all states Supporting the GST
What constitutes office of profit
HC of Bombay clears Udta Punjab Movie
A fresh transgression by Chinese troops into Indian territory
President refused to give assent to legislation that protects AAP MLAs
Pulses to be imported to keep prices in check
India seeking help from Rusia for NSG
At least people were killed by a gunman at a gay night club in Florida
A renewed push for GST will be seen in this session
Union to form committees for environmental fallout of vehicular pollution
Election for seats of Upper house concluded
Raw footage of JNU found authentic
High Court of Bombay to give order on Udta Punjab Movie on th
High court of Kerala stayed the directive of NGT
India hopes to get the support of China for NSG membership
More than one lakh people loose life in road accidents
Street view of Google denied permission
India working hard to get support for NSG
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed joint session of the U.S. Congress
India has further liberalised the visa regime for Chinese citizens
Monsoon arrives in western coast
Union government working on suite of Bt cotton genes
US handed over Chola age Ganesha idol
Govt wants to develop Sabarimala as international pilgrim centre
EC wants amendment to Representation of the people act
Switzerland Supports India’s bid to NSG
PM Modi signed seven agreements in Qatar
Civil services topper advices to read newspaper regularly
Swati Mahadik wife of Col. Yashwant Mahadik starts army training
PM gets highest civilian honour of Afghanistan
Above normal rainfall in pre-monsoon season
Gaumukh has retreated by over kilometres since
Civil aviation ministry for better costumer benefits
In a verdict against police excesses, SC says it is against dignity
Draft legislation says citizens have a right to safe water
ISRO looks for satellite system vendors
Clashes in Mathura leads to big voilence
MyGov.in asking peoples opinion regarding government
In order to contain the spread of ballistic missiles, India joined The Hague Code
Home Ministry signed an agreement with Terrorist Screening Center of the U.S.
Govt hiked MSP for pulses
Govt would have consultation with seed companies for new policy
Thai authorities found dead tiger cubs in a freezer at the Tiger Temple
More casualties reported in Central Ammunition Depot fire
Sixteen men were killed in a massive fire at the Army’s Central Ammunition Depot
PM increased the Retirement age for doctors of central Services to Years
The Indian Navy gets new chief and vice-chief
Around % fail in th exam in Bihar
Athirappally hydel
Power Project facing protest
President takes account of attack on African nationals
Closest images of Pluto sent by New Horizons
Patients going breast cancer surgery need less painkilling medication now
India's diplomatic situation with Africa still tensed
World highest Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon
First-of-its-kind multiple organ transplant in U.S.
PM points out Good
Work done by the Government
Subramanian committee came up with recommendation for new education policy
PM Modi tried his hand in traditional Khasi drum in Meghalaya visit
Indian Railways to come up with Clone trains
Despite difficulties Kaveri engine still on radar
The Indian Air Force test-fired a land-attack version of BrahMos, in the western sector
Defence minister says Tejas would be the mainstay of the Indian Air Force
T.S.R. Subramanian Committee submitted its Report to the HRD Ministry
Kerala exchequer to loose significant amount due to NGT orders
Apex court allowed salvagers Girone to go to Italy
PM appeal to every section for women empowerment
Apex court asks centre to frame uniform policy for financial compensation of rape victims
One of the strongest El Niño in the history ended
Assocham study says India discards . lakh tones of e-waste annually
Govt does not agree with SC’s Estimate about Judges Vacancy
Modi to address joint session of congress in US
President gave his assent to the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test ordinance
st edition of the European Union Film Festival in India
Rain in North India will be good for crop
IT dept to ‘name and shame’ taxpayers who have above one crore default
India and Iran signed various agreements including to develop chahbahar port
Kochi Special Circuit Bench of NGT prohibited older diesel vehicles
The Centre has told States to withdraw less pictorial warning tobacco product
India is looking to expand cooperation with the Iran
Kiran Bedi to become the LG of Puduchery
Gaya-model lantern in Colombo
UP government encouraging farmers to grow oilseeds
Mann ki baat focuses on forest conservation and saving water
Apple chief executive discusses sensitive issues with PM
President is seeking clarifications on NEET
Artificial waterfall near Jog falls has raised ecological concerns
India may become part of Tibetan rail network
Union brings ordinance against SC NEET order
Bangalore-based Medgenome committed to sequence , Asian genomes
Global Environmental Outlook report shows risks due to sea rise
Egypt flight from Paris to Cairo crashed into the Mediterranean sea
India led the way for ‘Red Line Campaign’ for antibiotics packaging
Report shows sexual abuse is frequent in India
Tim Cook makes first visit to India
IMD Warns of Intensifying
Cyclonic Activity
Ahead of China visit President calls for all out fight against terrorism
Muslim women moved to court against triple talaq
Centre is looking to make a bank of all its land holdings
Geospatial Information regulation Bill turned into diplomatic war
PM Modi could make Afghanistan visit after Iran
Associate banks of SBI began merger with SBI
Govt wants Christian Michel extradited
Meeting between stakeholders involved in cleaning of Ganga called by NGT
Spaceplane launch by ISRO
Ken-betwa project poses danger to ecology according experts
IMD says arrival of monsoon to be delayed
Payment to Iran still un resolved
India test fired indigenous supersonic interceptor missile
Amended FCRA will allow foreign companies to fund NGOs and Political parties
India’s bid to Nuclear Security Group may be opposed by China
Due to malpractices in election poll dates in T. N. Deferred
Defence minister wants $ billion defence exports in two years
Space-based information system from ISRO for rural development
Apex court upheld pre-constitutional law criminalising defamation
Govt announced the new IPR policy
SC directed Centre and States for better implementation of MGNREGA
SC said free press can't cause injury to an individual’s precious reputation
WHO brings latest air quality report of most polluted cities
Govt requests Interpol for issuance of a Red Notice
Geospatial bill in current form is likely to be scrapped
Apex court passed guidelines to Union and State for tackling the drought
Low conviction rate under the Protection of women and domestic violence act
Parliamentary standing committee favours bringing national space law early
Fragment of world’s oldest known ground edge axe found in Australia
UPSC declared final result of civil services
Apex court relaxed the verdict on diesel cabs
Govt told in lower house more than . villages are affected by drought
India’s indigenously built light combat helicopter closer to reality
SC ends uncertainty says NEET is the only way for students
Govt may re-look at the Geospatial Billl
Nepal Govt started the damage control
CJI again reiterate need to improve Judge-population ratio
Nihal Bitla, the country’s first progeria patient, is no more
Introducing a noise net around airfields could save lives and money
After completing visits to Gulf regions, PM to begin outreach to Africa
Child rights and You survey shows child marriage is declining but not at very fast pace
Scientists have detected atomic oxygen in the atmosphere of Mars
Supreme Court ordered floor test to end controversy over President’s rule
PM to discuss drought situation with UP, Maharastra and Karnataka CM’s
Death penalty India report says percent death row inmates are first time offenders
Karnataka to build Asia’s first Rice Technology Park
IMD predicts nearly double rainfall in Maharastra this year
Vice-Admiral Sunil Lanba has been appointed as next Chief of Naval Staff
Cross-border treaties to confiscate overseas assets of wilful defaulters
SC refused to reduce the size of pictorial warnings on cigarette
Grading of higher educational institutions in the country is set to be tweaked
NGT quashed environmental clearances around Bellandur-Agara lakes
NTPC asks BSES to pay crore dues by May
Apex court asks Centre to look for the possibility of floor test
Union government approved assistance of crore for M.H. irrigation sector
NGT issued show-cause notices to both Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh
Parliamentary standing committee on defence wants DRDO change itself
Fire in Uttarakhand still continuing after days
Apex court ordered that only taxi’s running with CNG should operate in Delhi
Labour Minister says govt will look to increase min wages
Simhastha Kumbh Mela under way in Ujjain
Justice Chelameswar called for infrastructure to ensure effective implementation of laws
Economically backward class gets % reservation in Gujrat
Govt says conducting NEET this year is difficult
Govt declassifies a new batch of Netaji files
Odd-even shows mixed data
Union govt started the process of deportation of Vilay Mallya
Govt is looking to make driving licence and vehicle registration process online
Narendra Modi may address a joint meeting of Congress when he visits the U.S
Delhi govt. moves SC to define its powers
In line with U.S. And U.K. Govt to make sex offenders registry
Detailed survey of Patel community to be taken by Gujrat Govt
Government looking to become more electronic
SC backed the resolve of the banks to go after Vijay Mallya
Youths had been arrested for allegiance to IS and for planning attack
Advanced new ship Shoor commissioned
Mobile phones will have button for distress from next year
After recommendation from pay commission Govt looking to make allowances structured
Union government considering to make prescription of generic drugs mandatory
SC slammed M.H. Govt for delay in the grant of licences to conduct dance performances
MEA revoked the passport of Vijay Mallya
CJI broke down at the Chief Ministers and Chief Justices conference
Water conservation became the focus of PM’s Mann Ki Baat
After undertaking from Attorney-General SC kept HC’s order aside
Leaked chapter of draft RCEP shows reduction in access to affordable medicines
Nainital High court quashed Union government’s President’s rule
Govt imposed regulations on surcharge in a cab
Environmentalist R.K. Pachauri stepped down as a member of governing council of TERI
PM to give Awards on
Civil Services Day
Union government amended bill for fund management related to forest is the hottest year to date
As a sign of accelerated contact between India and China, President to visit China next
Regional comprehensive economic partnership wants India to cut tariffs
Union is against Tamil Nadu govt proposal related to Rajiv Gandhi assassination
A complete and unconditional roll-back of new PF norms
Centre said all efforts will be put together to bring Kohinoor
ED obtained non-bailable warrant against Mallya
Centre told SC that Kohinoor diamond was given voluntarily to British
Higher number of bore wells along with unscientific use are problems of Maharastra
Thrissur Pooram festival painted the city in vibrant hues
New inscription shedding more light on Buddhism found in Karnataka
Problem of Maharastra is more economic than drought
Talks for Rafale in critical phase
Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) for the cross-border broadcasting initiative
Air quality was logged between moderate and poor levels
Free WiFi at nine more stations
ISRO planning to put Commercial Satellites

International

Islamic state claims responsibility for Orlando shooting
US appeals court upheld Open Internet regulations
IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been killed in a raid in Syria says reports
UN expresses concern over targeted killing in Bangladesh
David cameron warns against Brexit
Bangladesh Government started Nationwide crackdown on ultra's
Thirteen top Britain scientists against Brexit
Chinese President might visit Nepal this year
German Chancellor wants Britain to stay in EU
U.S. has asked Pak to ensure that its territory is not used for planning attacks in India
Hillary Clinton gets Obama’s support
Pakistan accuses India of derailing talks
Chinese media downplays Beijing-Washington strategic dialogue
Syria’s President plans to take away every part from IS
Chinese media criticises India’s Chabahar deal
Another Communal Attack in Bangladesh
Hillary Clinton officially secures Democratic nominations
Former Maldives President jailed for years
International Atomic Energy Agency worried about North Korea
Kerry warned against provocative and destabilising act in South-China Sea
Coalition fighting in Yemen rejects UN report
The eighth edition of the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue
U.S. Department of State released report on terrorism
Nepali soldiers kicked off efforts to partially drain glacial lake
Committee on constitutional supports autonomousunits for Muslims and Tamils
The committee on constitutional reforms come up with Bill of rights in Sri Lanka
Shangri-La Dialogue to start
German passed resolution terming massacre of Armenians as genocide
Pak army says U.S. drone strikes in Pakistani territory are regrettable and must stop
The UN children’s fund issued warning to Iraqi troops and IS militants for children
NIIT to provide training to Chinese students
About $ million in bitcoins will be auctioned in Australia
Dalai Lama says refugees in Europe should eventually return to home countries
US says Euro soccer tournament will present “potential targets for terrorists”
Iraqi forces pressing advantage against IS
Britain's PM calls against Brexit
Former Chadian dictator Hissene Habre sentenced to life
UNHCR says more than people died off Syria this week
Breakaway Taliban faction willing to hold peace talks with the Afghan government
India gets big diplomatic success
US asked Pakistan to go after terrorists
US again reiterates its support for India’s bid for NSG
US President paid moving tribute to victims of the first atomic bomb
Russian President in Greece to reinforce their relationship
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee promises to increase oil and gas production
Clear discussions on boundary negotiations between India and China
Donald Trump gets required delegates for nominations
President begins his Chinese visit
Pakistan condemns drone attack on Pakistan’s soil
Indian investment in Chabahar port assessed positively
The political crisis in Kathmandu escalated further
President Maithripala Sirisena will be the first leader of Sri Lanka in the G- summit
US President’s Vietnam visit to give push to his Asia orientation
France looking to solve the Israel-Palestine issue
US house passed amendment to National defence authorisation act
Wreckage from EgyptAir plane found in Mediterranean
Sri Lanka facing big floodproblem
Moscow's Joint air strike in Syria proposal rejected by US
US President to visit Vietnam and Japan
Seventh anniversary of end of Eelam war observed
Syria regime takes back key town
Hillary Clinton closer to getting nominations
US senate allowed sept victims to sue Saudi Arabia
Maldives cuts ties with Iran
White House says blocking aid to Pak could complicate bilateral ties
A conference on typeface process between Israel and Palestine postponed
China says US to stay away from the continent affairs
World powers are ready to arm Libya
Obama will be the only U.S. President to serve two terms with nation at War
Chinese ‘Guam killer’ can attack km away
Deadly IS attack on Yemen
Sri Lankan Govt to tone down emphasis on Eelam war
Venezuela declares emergency
Belgium to take fight against IS into Syria
Nepal on turmoil again
China opens its first deep-sea research institute
Brazilian President suspended
Meeting between India and Bangladesh Foreign Secretary
Trail for impeachment of Dilma Rousseff began
Tension in Bangladesh after Jamaat leader hanging
Obama to become the first US president to visit atomic bomb site
Bangladesh is working on a strategy to fight extremism with US
Indian aid for Ramayana trail may be finalised soon
Imams and Muslim scholars are fighting IS through theology
Kim Jong-un said North Korea will not use nuclear weapons first
China digging cultural roots to revive ancient Silk Road
Worst flare-up of violence since war in Gaza
Human rights lawyer of Pakistani descent became mayor of London
UN concerned with Sri Lanka handling with former LTTE functionaries
China will take part in Rim of the Pacific exercise (RIMPAC)
US might block military aid to Pakistan for failing to control terrorism
Pope dreams of Europe where being a migrant is not a crime
Caves in Gobi desert shows various historical aspects
Democratic Tamil National Front formed with ten Tamil parties in Sri Lanka
A special Bangladesh’s court sentenced more for crimes during independence war
Copyright on Maurice Ravel’s ‘Bolero’ Expired
Moderate Iranian politicians make impressive comeback
India looking to explore Papua New Guinea’s oil and gas resources
India- EU could go for a deal which is lesser than BTIA
Former bureaucrat N. K. Singh will receive one of Japan’s highest civilian honours
President brushed aside India-China rivalry in Pacific
China asserted that it will play leading role in maintaining peace in Asia
U.S. lawmakers expressed concerns over the sale of F- fighter jets to Pakistan
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump close to getting nominations
SalahAbdeslam, a key suspect in the Paris attacks appears before French judges
After India deny visa to Uighur leader, China says establish direct communication with Pak
British Court says Hillsborough tragedy was gross negligence by Police
United States will send special forces to help rebel fight IS
Hillary Clinton campaign chief says relations with India is her priority
Iran does not want frozen funds to be diverted to compensate victims of attacks
TTIP and Syria remain the focus of Obama’s visit to Germany
Jamaat-e-Islami activist arrested in connection with the professor murder
NPC says they demand federalism not separatism
Resolution of border dispute discussed during NSA meet between India and China
US President makes an impassioned appeal against Brexit
Islamic state killed more than girls in northern Iraq
Commonwealth Ministerial Action group expressed concern over misuse of anti-terror law
After New York win Hillary Clinton and Donald trump fortified their positions
US President began two-day visit to Saudi Arabia
Canary island will produce all electricity from renewables
China described ties with India will promote multi polar world
PetroPoroshenko and Vladimir Putin agreed to Swap Prisoners
Lawmakers authorised impeachment proceedings against Dilma Rousseff
US and Russia on Agreement for Increasing Syria Ceasefire
US president Obama’s visit to Saudi Arabia to ease the strained relationship
Tussle between US and Saudi over / Bill
Earthquake in Japan take many toll
More civilians fled Syria due to fighting
Minorities including from India likely to vote for UK to stay in EU

India & The World

Shanghai Cooperation Agreement may provide route to NSG
Obama administration named Indo-US ties as “Modi Doctrine”
India, Japan and US started Malabar exercise
UNGA meet set the world on course to end HIV by
India gets more support for its bid to NSG
On defence and cooperation US and India have made great strides
India is likely to ask African countries to relax commitment to the Pelindaba Treaty
India- Japan nuclear deal facing difficulties
Modi, Obama discusses important Paris climate deal, missile treaty
India and Switzerland agreed to tackle the problem of black money
India and Singapore held the inaugural Singapore-India Defence Ministers’ Dialogue
India looking for port facility in Paira, Bangladesh
US to support India’s bid to NSG
India in favour of a fair and reasonable settlement of boundary question
First round of discussions under Maritime security dialogue between India and US
Pentagon warned India of increased Chinese military presence
Defence Minister to visit UAE and Oman to deepen security and defence cooperation
India and Sri Lanka looking for permanent solution to fishermen issue
Pakistan says bilateral dialogue could resume soon
Nepal accuses India of destabilising political situation
New problems in strained Indo-Nepal relationship
First agreement under the Indo-U.S. Civil nuclear deal could be signed during PM visit
Next Malabar exercise in east of Japan
Unfazed by China placing a technical hold India is ready with other cases
India and Pakistan foreign secretary meet first time after Pathankot attack
Foreign secretary of Pak and India to meet at the ‘Heart of Asia’ conference
India cancelled visa for Dolkum Isa
External affairs ministry exploring legal options in Mallya case
After J-e-M snub by China, India allows China declared terrorist
External affairs minister wants China to cooperate in Masood Azhar issue
Breakthrough in establishing a hotline between India and China military is close
US defence secretary visit send important message to neighbours
Iran Assures India that they can be Relied upon
India sought changes in the U.N. Procedures

Economy

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella outlined his thoughts on the LinkedIn buy
Central Bank revised the norms for banks to undertake debt restructuring
Public sector banks have increased their presence across the country
WPI rose to . per cent in May from (-) . per cent
The model GST law brings all e-commerce transactions under GST
Govt to review prize rise
Consumer Price Index accelerated to . per cent in May
Real Estate Investment Trusts
Exim Bank looking to disburse $ billion to Africa in the next three years
Remittances take a hit due to falling oil prices
The government is signing long term crude deals at discounted prices
Among the Major Ports, Mormugao Port occupied the top slot
A revolutionary new way of tackling climate change developed
Renewable Energy Sector has for the
First time Surpassed Hydro Power Generation
Manufacturing contracted . percent
RBI Governor asks for better coordination among countries
Food Ministry proposes % duty on sugar export
India has surpassed Japan in oil-consumption
Inflation to average % in -
RBI keeps rates unchanged
India will submit proposal on Trade facilitation in services to WTO
Real Estate Investment Trusts to be made more attractive
Public sector banks will be empowered and protected from witch-hunting says FM
TRAI seeks views on in-building access for telecom operators
Foreign investment banks are fast losing turf to their Indian counterparts
New base year for IIP and WPI by year end
Study shows that India's black economy contracting
Institutional framework for better collection and analysis of services data
India Post gets the nod for starting payments bank
IMF clears
Bailout package for Sri Lanka
National Aviation policy to come soon
Govt gets in-principle approval for Farzad-B gas project of Iran
Govt to provide crores for grid connected solar rooftop systems
Central Bank focuses on cyber security policy
Government plans to set up small agro-processing cluster
OPEC did not change production after recovery
The Cabinet approved Amending Public Sector Recruitment Rules
The government is considering an ‘outcome-linked’ payment package for NIIF CEO
Government to come out with MSME Policy
India maintains its position of fastest growing major economy
Core sector Growth Remained Positive for the Fifth Consecutive Month
Credit rating agency Fitch says public sector banks credit profile worrisome
India’s global competitiveness rank rose three notches to from a year ago
With the increased vigil of SEBI, P-Notes investment at months low
Govt mulling over local sourcing norms for Apple
Start-up backs new e-learning model
To encourage solar power generators a policy on solar zones
Cloud Technology is improving the experience
Certain changes might be required for Bankruptcy code
Transition to Bharat Stage VI norms a big challenge to industries
Twitter considering roll out of Twitter Seva to other countries
FDI inflow recorded $ billion
The Centre is set to regulate private employment agencies
Tata group made foray into eco mercy throug TataCLiQ.com
India to WTO Dispute Settlement Body for adjudicating its dispute with the U.S.
Food processing sector to attract more FDI
RBI governor says China may face sharp slowdown
Cabinet approved the first-ever policy for capital goods sector
Govt to auction small and marginal oil fields
IOR nations decided to evolve mechanism on Special Economic Zones
Govt. aims at top slot for ease of doing business
India needs to tighten security norms to deal with the threats that cybercrime
RBI warned banks to be on guard against misuse of jan dhan account
Govt. relaxes licence fees for India-controlled ships
Benefits of lower prices will be extended to medium and long-term as well
RBI governor says speeding up structural reforms is politically difficult
RBI Governor pitches for better business environment
FM reiterates need for greater competition sectors such as public transport
Money earned through corrupt practices not with in black money scheme
Bank Board Bureau is working out an intermediate mechanism for NPAs
Apple opened its first development centre in India to work on Apple Maps
TRAI issued a consultation paper on free data
The hybrid annuity model is beginning to find some traction
Consolidation of associates of SBI will help in global sized institutions
Anti-dumping duty imposed on seamless tubes, steel pipes
Govt increased age for drawing pension
A system similar to Tatkal to expedite examination of patent
Govt is finding it difficult to identify members for NPA of public sector bank
Gross market borrowing of the state Govt to increase
WPI move out of deflationary territory after months
World Bank approves $ million loan for rooftop solar power
FM ruled out any depletion of FDI due to imposition of capital gains tax
SC to decide on validity of levy on miners
Four-month window for declaring black money
India’s GDP is estimated to grow at . per cent in – and . per cent in –
Christine Lagarde gives gloomy economic forecast to Brexit
Govt puts onus of securing grid connectivity and transportation on the developers
Inflation higher than RBI’s liking
Index of Industrial production increased by . percent in March
Double Taxation Avoidance Treaty with Mauritius will bring clarity
Tax collection showing big jump
Govt will import more gas if long term affordable rates are secured
Government to bring clarity to Budget provisions
Industry bodies express concern over large pictorial warning
Centre will tax capital gains on investment from Mauritius
According to WB India has largest offline population
Process for Monetary policy committee will begin after notification of finance bill
Govt believes initiative taken will creat jobs
India runs into trade deficit with countries with high-demand commodities
Facebook loses first round in suit over storing biometric data
Direct benefit transfer reaches more than crore
Govt proposed a mechanism for the issue of non-payment by Venezuelan importers
Process of issuing unique business identification number started
The Agrihub, a digital platform for the farm sector, will raise $ million
Forgery and fraud big reason for NPA’s in State-owned banks
Taxpayers information can be revealed under Income declaration scheme
Fund under NIIF will address capital requirements of domestic steel companies
Lok Sabha clears bill to curb governor’s powers in monetary policy
Central banks wants bank licensing process to become continuous
In order to boost export government may come up with coastal corridors
India’s airline industry says caping air fares during periods of crisis impractical
Government is planning for independent regulators for services such as medicine, law etc
Civil aviation policy plans to auction international traffic rights
The seventh pay commission has recommended to abolish overtime allowance
Telecom panel for auction of all spectrum at TRAI prices
The Centre’s Ambitious National LED Programme will go Nationwide
Australian Great Barrier Reef rodent, the first mammal lost due to climate change
Mars Orbiters have for the first time found a seasonal dust storm pattern
Study suggests France flood are related to Global warning
Using satellite based method NASAcame up with new pollution source
D printing technology getting better
New Biochip for cancer detection
Actions on Air Quality reports says airr pollution is rising
Solar storms may have provided the crucial energy needed to warm Earth
India takes baby steps towards developing a reusable launch vehicle
CSE puts Alarming Report on Bread
Digitising data on ‘Stolen’ Buddhist Relics
Barack Obama will not apologise for the atomic bombing of Hiroshima
New research opens many possibilities
NASA led study found out contrast about Antarctica and Arctic ice cover
Hypersonic test flight promises to shrink world
Nuclear capable indigenously developed Prithvi-II missile test-fired
Leo Minor, can shed new light on birth of the universe
Scientists found out gene which gives rise to carotenoids
Earliest known example of a plant-eating marine reptile
A rare astronomical phenomenon to occur on th may
Antibiotics can also make body prone to infection
Google chrome became the most used browser
In a major breakthrough skin cells transformed into heart cells and brain cells
Smarac Citizen to grant Architects construction permits within a few minutes
India finishes set-up for India's own navigational system
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has spotted a small, dark dwarf planet
Plant breeders focussing on disease-resistant fruits
China will launch core module in
Carbon sharing between trees
Arctic link to the monsoon
Greenland Loosing Ice Cover Faster than Ever

Sports

Anurag Thakur appointed as BCCI chairperson
India loses to China in Uber cup
Vijender Singh gets sixth straight knockout
Novak Djokovic completes career slam
Greatest boxer Muhammad Ali passes away
Shashank Manohar Elected as ICC Chairman
Paes-Hingis won French Open
India enters final of Asian snooker championship
V.R. Raghunath, Dharamvir Singh and Ritu Rani nominated for the Arjuna Award
The Boxing Federation of India will have current and former players
Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis suffered a shock defeat in the final of the Stuttgart Open
India reached Azlan Shah cup finals Answers