Current Affairs - August, 2017
Launch of navigation satellite IRNSS-1H unsuccessful: ISRO
The launch of IRSO’s eight navigation satellite IRNSS-1H onbaord of PSLV-C39 from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh was unsuccessful. The heat shield did not separate as a result of which satellite did not complete the 4th stage. The IRNSS-1H was being sent to space to back up and replace the functions of India’s first navigation satellite IRNSS-1A ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2017
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: IRNSS-1A • IRNSS-1H • ISRO • NavIC • Space technology
India, Switzerland ink two MoUs in the field of Railways
India and Switzerland have signed two Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) for exchanging technical cooperation in the field of Railways. They were signed after delegation level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting President of Swiss Confederation Doris Leuthard in New Delhi. They also issued Joint press statement. Signed Pacts MoU between Konkan Railway Corporation ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2017
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: black money • FDI • india-switzerland • National • NSG • Railways • Trade
EU, India agrees to enhance counter-terrorism cooperation
India and European Union (EU) have agreed to strengthen cooperation between their security and intelligence agencies to combat threat of terrorism and check terror financing. Both sides deliberated extensively on combating terror financing and challenges posed by violent extremism and radicalisation during 10th India-European Union Counter Terrorism Dialogue held in New Delhi. Key Highlights 10th ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2017
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: India-EU • National • Radicalisation • Terror Funding • Terrorism
US approves first gene therapy for cancer
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved first gene therapy, a treatment that uses patient’s own immune cells to fight acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. The approval will usher new approach to treatment of cancer and other serious and life-threatening diseases. Studies have shown that 83% of patients responded to this treatment, achieving remission within three ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2017
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Cancer • Gene therapy • International • Medical Science • Science and Technology • US
CCS approves first phase of Army reforms
The Union Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved implementation of first phase of reforms pertaining to the Indian Army based on recommendations of Lt Gen Shekatkar Committee. The purpose of reforms is to enhance combat capability and also optimize and rebalance defence expenditure of Indian Army in phased ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2017
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Army Reforms • Cabinet Committee on Security • Cabinet Decisions • Defence • National • Shekatkar Committee
India-Myanmar to sign MoU for conservation of quake-damaged Pagodas at Bagan
The Union Cabinet has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Myanmar for conservation of earthquake-damaged pagodas at Bagan, Myanmar. The MoU will be signed during official state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Myanmar during 6-7 September 2017. Pagodas are Buddhist temple, typically in the form of a many-tiered tower, built ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2017
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Cabinet Decisions • Cultural Ties • India-Myanmar • National • Pagodas