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INTERNATIONAL 59th Grammy Awards The 59th Annual Grammy Awards were announced by the Recording Academy announced at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California. The ceremony recognized the best recordings, compositions, and artists of the eligibility year from October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016. British singer Adele won the most … Read more
RAJASTHAN A reverse trend for learning outcome in Rajasthan The National Achievement Survey 2017 conducted by National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) found a reverse trend in the learning outcomes from Class III to Class VIII. A comparative data of seven divisional headquarters in Rajasthan shows that Jaipur remains on top in most of the subjects, … Read more
INTERNATIONAL World’s first robot table tennis tutor sets Guinness record. The world’s first robot table tennis tutor FORPHEUS in Japan has set a new Guinness World Record for its uncanny ability of being able to play the game better than most humans. FORPHEUS (Future Omron Robotics Technology for Exploring Possibility … Read more
INTERNATIONAL 89th Academy Awards The 89th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to honor the best films of 2016, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California. During the ceremony, AMPAS presented Academy Awards (commonly referred to as Oscars) in 24 categories. … Read more
INTERNATIONAL Venezuela, Libya suspended from voting in UNGA. Venezuela and Libya were suspended from voting in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in the 2016-17 session for not paying dues to the world body. This is for the second time in two years both countries have been suspended. Venezuela was to … Read more
NATIONAL The official mascot of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017, ‘Kheleo’ . It was unveiled at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi. It is The clouded leopard, an endangered wild cat whose habitat extends from the Himalayan foothills to mainland Southeast Asia. Federation International de Football … Read more
INTERNATIONAL UAE unveils 100 year plan to build first city on Mars by 2117. The UAE has unveiled plans to build the first city on Mars by 2117. In this regard energy-rich country has announced the 100-year national project on which it will collaborate with specialised international organisations and scientific institutes. … Read more
INTERNAIONAL The International Mother Language Day (IMLD) was observed across the world on 21 February to promote awareness of linguistic, multilingualism and cultural diversity. This year it is the 17th anniversary of IMLD. The observance of this day signifies importance of mother language as the greatest weapon to express one’s feeling. Mother Language … Read more
NATIONAL Indian Coast Guard Ship ICGS AYUSH commissioned in Kochi. Post commissioning, the ship will be based at Krishnapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. Indian Cost Guard (ICG) The establishment of the Indian Coast Guard was first proposed by the Indian Navy to provide non-military maritime services to the nation. … Read more
NATIONAL 17th International Counter Terrorism Seminar held in Haryana. The Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore inaugurated the 17th International Seminar on Counter Terrorism, being organised by National Security Guard, in Manesar, Haryana. The focus was more on Improvised Explosive Devices (IED). … Read more