GKToday Archives: June, 2017
Mizoram: 31st Anniversary of Mizo Peace Accord Celebrated
The 31st anniversary of the signing of the historic Mizo peace accord on June 30, 1986, was celebrated in Mizoram. The Mizo Accord was signed by the Mizo National Front (MNF) leader Laldenga, Mizoram Chief Secretary Lalkhama, and Union Home Secretary R D ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2017
GK & Current Affairs Quiz: June 30, 2017
GKToday’s Daily Quiz June 30, 2017 with questions and answers on Current Affairs and Important National and International events for SSC, Bank Clerical, Bank PO, State PSC, CLAT, Railway etc. Competitive Examinations.
NASA launches Rocket to produce Colourful Artificial Clouds
The NASA has successfully launched Terrier-Improved Malemute sounding rocket that created colourful artificial clouds visible in the skies of the US. The rocket was launched from its Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. Salient Facts The rocket during the 8-minute flight had released 10 canisters about the size of a soft ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2017
Ankit Kawatra bags Queen’s Young Leaders Award for 2017
Anti-hunger activist Ankit Kawatra has been awarded the Queen’s Young Leaders Award for 2017 by Queen Elizabeth II at a ceremony in the Buckingham Palace. Salient Facts The Queen’s Young Leaders Award recognises exceptional work towards solving hunger and malnutrition in India. Ankit Kawatra is the founder of Feeding India, ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2017
Money Parked by Indians in Swiss banks hit record low
According to the data released by Zurich-based SNB, money parked by Indians in Swiss banks have nearly halved to 676 Swiss francs (about Rs. 4,500 crore) in 2016. The data release comes ahead of a new framework for the automatic exchange of information between ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2017
Germany legalises Same-Sex Marriage
Germany has legalised same-sex marriage in line with a host of other European countries. German lawmakers had voted 393 for- and 226 against legalising same-sex marriage. Salient Facts Since 2001 Germany permits same-sex couples to enter into civil partnerships but do not grant them full marital rights which include the ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2017