Page-6 of Archives: August, 2017
Nozomi Okuhara wins 2017 women’s singles World Badminton championships (WBC)
Japanese shuttler Nozomi Okuhara has won the 2017 women’s singles World Badminton championships (WBC) by defeating P V Sindhu in the final by 12-21, 21-17, 21-10 at the...
ICEX launches world's first diamond futures contracts
The Indian Commodity Exchange (ICEX) as launched world’s first diamond futures contracts to provide exporters with a hedging tool. India is a global diamond polishing hub where 14...India won 2017 South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) under-15 football Championship
Indian football team has won the 2017 South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) under-15 football Championship by defeating Nepal by 2-1 in the final at Kathmandu in Nepal on...
ICOSIS unveils Ocean forecasting system for Comoros, Madagascar and Mozambique
The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) of the Ministry of Earth Sciences inaugurated the Ocean Forecasting System for Indian Ocean countries Comoros, Madagascar, and Mozambique....
Justice Dipak Misra sworn in as 45th Chief Justice of India
Justice Dipak Misra (64) sworn in as the 45th Chief Justice of India (CJI). He was administered the oath of office by President Ram Nath Kovind at the...UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 28-08-2017
What may be the most profound impacts of Artificial Intelligence on economy? Can artificial intelligence help in India’s economic transformation? Discuss. BI| Live Mint Category – GS-III- Science and Technology...
Government inaugurates India's first Videsh Bhavan in Mumbai
The Union Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) launched country’s first Videsh Bhavan by assimilating all Regional Passport Offices and allied departments under a single roof at the Bandra...
DRDO, IAI to produce MRSAM missile system by 2020 for Indian Army
The DRDO has signed Rs.17,000 crore deal with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for producing advanced medium—range surface to air missile (MRSAM) system for Indian Army by 2020. The...Quiz 676: GK Questions for UKPSC Recruitment Exams
This quiz has 10 General Knowledge / GK Questions for UKPSC Recruitment Exams based on syllabus of GK of Competition examinations and previous years question papers. 123456789101. Who...
Government notifies Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2017
The Union Government has notified the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2017. The Parliament had approved the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2017 which replaced an ordinance in this regard....
Government imposes anti-dumping duty on sodium nitrate imports from China
The Union Finance Ministry’s Revenue Department has imposed a five year anti-dumping duty on Sodium Nitrite imports from China. It was imposed based on recommendations of Directorate General...
