Current Affairs 8th May 2016

Current Affairs 8th May 2016 - Important Points

• Scientists discovered Atomic oxygen at which planet - Mars
• Jain community was given minority status by - Gujrat Govt
• Which state govt decided to set up Asia's first Rice Technology Park in Gangavati - Karnataka Govt

Current Affairs 8th May 2016 - Details

Scientists discovered Atomic oxygen at which planet - Mars

As a manjor space news, For the first time Scientists have discovered atomic oxygen in atmosphere of Mars. Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) helped in its detection.
This project is being stated by NASA and German Aerospace Centre jointly.

Jain community was given minority status by - Gujrat Govt

Among Important State news, Gujarat Government has granted minority status to the Jain community after issuing a resolution for same. This will be benefiting the poor among Jain community as they will be eligible for many scholarships and welfare schemes.

Which state govt decided to set up Asia's first Rice Technology Park in Gangavati - Karnataka Govt
Karnatka is all set to become a first place in Asia to have Rice Technology park, as Karnataka Govt has decided to have it in Gangavati (Koppal District).

A Maize technology park also be set at Ranebennur in Haveri district. These parks will be on Public-Private participation model and will provide one stop solutions for all rice and maize growers.
Do You Know :
Current CM of Karnatka is Mr. Siddaramaiah and Governor of Karnatka is Mr. Vajubhai Rudabhai vala.