1/4th Asians will be over 60 by 2050: WHO
According to the latest estimates by the World Health Organization, One in every four people across Asia will be above the age of 60 by 2050.
Monthly Archives: September 2015
China’s Forex Reserves decreased by record $94bn in August
In the month of August, China’s foreign exchange reserves decreased by $93.9 billion. This is the biggest monthly fall in China’s Forex reserves.
A ‘superhenge’ found near Stonehenge
Stonehenge - the world-renowned circle of bluestone columns in an isolated field in southwest England, has been shrouded in mystery for centuries. It once again came into news as researchers have discovered a massive Neolithic stone monument about three kilometres away from the Stonehenge and the enormous ‘Superhenge’ with as many as 90 large standing stones.
A Blood Test to predict ‘Biological Age’ of human body discovered
British scientists have discovered a simple new molecular blood test that can predict the “actual age” of the human body, which is different from the “chronological age”.
Aurangzeb’s name came into debate
Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb - one of the important figures in Indian history, came into news as the New Delhi Municipal Council erased Aurangazeb’s name from the signboard of a prominent road. The name was changed as APJ Abdul Kalam Road.
‘To the Brink and Back: India’s 1991 Story’ - Book by Jairam Ramesh Published
‘To the Brink and Back: India’s 1991 Story’ - a book written by India’s former minister Jairam Ramesh, was published. The book gives the first hand account as it narrates the author’s observations when he was part of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) during first 90 days of the Narasimha Rao’s government.
Govt of India announced ‘One rank, One pension’ Scheme for Ex-servicemen
Narendra Modi led NDA government on 5th September announced implementation of ‘One Rank, One Pension’ (OROP) scheme for the ex-servicemen. The decision will be applicable to over 24 lakh ex-servicemen and 6 lakh war widows in the country.
Whole World stunned by the pathetic image of 3 yr old victim of Syrian Refugee Crisis
Pathetic images of the lifeless body of three year old boy Aylan Kurdi that was seen lying on the shore of Bodrum port city of Turkey stunned the whole world by showing the dreadful face of the Syrian refugee crisis.
China celebrated 70th Anniversary of Victory over Japan in WW-II
China on 3 September 2024 held a special military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of its victory over Japan during the World War II (WW-II) in 1945.
R Sampanthan became first Tamilian Leader of Opposition in Sri Lankan parliament in 32 years
After a gap of 32 years, Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader R Sampanthan became the first tamilian to lead the opposition of in the Sri Lankan parliament.