General Knowledge and Current Affairs |
- The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India, and was Established in 1954.
- 59th National Film Awards were presented on 3rd May 2012.
- Wall Street refers to the financial district of New York City.
- May 5 - World Athletics Day.
- Dr. M.S. Swaminathan and Dr. MP Singh are regarded as the pillars of India’s Green Revolution.
- RNA is a genetic material in many viruses.
- India's Tourist Visa on Arrival (TVoA) policy extended for the residents of France, Germany & Russia.
- AERB - Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.
- On May 16, 1960, Theodore H. Maiman operated the 1st functioning laser.
- LASER - Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.
- Motilal Chimanlal Setalvad was an eminent Indian jurist, who became the first and longest serving Attorney General for India (1950-1963). He also remained the Chairman of the First Law Commission of India (1955-1958).
- Francois Hollande was elected France's 1st Socialist president in nearly two decades, dealing a humiliating defeat to incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy.
- The first Law Commission of India was established during the British regime in 1834 by the Charter Act of 1833 under the Chairmanship of Lord Macaulay.
- The first Law Commission of independent India was established in 1955 for a three year term. Since then Eighteen more Commissions have been established.
- The Nineteenth and the current Law Commission was established on 1 September 2009 under the Chairmanship of a justice P. Venkatarama Reddy. Its tenure has been fixed till 31 August 2012.
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