Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Starred Articles Deepika Kumari bags silver in Archery World Cup Final Sports > Archery World Cup > 26th October Deepika Kumari bagged her fourth silver medal in five years at the 'Archery World Cup Final' after going down to Korea's Choi Misun. Eyeing her first gold medal in five attempts at the showpiece season-ending event, Deepika won her quarters and semifinals easily but...

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Starred Articles World Polio Day observed globally Days > World Polio Day > 24th October World Polio Day was observed on 24 October 2015. The day was observed to create awareness about the hazards of the crippling disease. The Day was established by Rotary International over a decade ago to commemorate the birth of Jonas Salk, who led the first team to develop a vaccine against...

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Starred Articles DRDO Missile Complex renamed as Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex Science and Technology > DRDO Missile Complex The country’s prestigious DRDO Missile Complex in Hyderabad was on 15 October 2015 renamed as Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar during an event at Research Centre Imarat on the occasion of the 84th Birth Anniversary...

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Starred Articles Al-Quds University conferred Honorary Doctorate on President Pranab Mukherjee India > Honorary Doctorate - President Pranab Mukherjee > 14th October Al-Quds University on 13 October 2015 conferred Honorary Doctorate on President Pranab Mukherjee at a ceremony held in Ramallah. On the occasion, the President announced the setting up of an India-Chair in the Al Quds...

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Starred Articles Women pilots may fly supersonic fighters in 2-3 years says IAF chief India> Women Officers A major break from the rigid combat-exclusion policy for women in the armed forces, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha announced that IAF will now allow women officers to fly fighters. The IAF's proposal will be discussed at a meeting called by defence minister Manohar Parrikar with...

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Starred Articles 83rd Air Force Day observed across India Days > 83rd Air Force Day > 8th October The Air Force Day 2015 was on 8 October 2015 observed across India. This is the 83rd celebration of the Day that began in 1932. This prestigious occasion was marked with celebrations at the Hindon Air Force Station in Ghaziabad. The day was observed to increase the awareness about...