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Page-7 of Current Affairs - March, 2017

Government approves Shekatkar Committee recommendations to reform military

The Union Defence Ministry has approved most of the proposals of a committee of experts, headed by Lt. Gen. D.B. Shekatkar (Retd) to bring host of reforms in...

March 27, 2017

Tanushree Pareek becomes first woman field officer of BSF

Tanushree Pareek from Rajasthan became the first woman field officer in the Border Security Force (BSF). She was inducted into the BSF after a convocation ceremony held at...

March 27, 2017

Sebastian Vettel wins 2017 Australian Grand Prix

Sebastian Vettel (Germany) of team Ferrari won the 2017 Australian Grand Prix held at Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit in Australia. It was his win forty-third of his career...

March 27, 2017

Gurinder Chadha awarded 2017 Sikh Jewel Award

Indian-origin British director Gurinder Chadha was honoured with the 2017 Sikh Jewel Award for her contribution to British cinema. She was presented award by UK Defence Secretary Michael...

March 27, 2017

Dr. Randeep Guleria appointed Director of AIIMS Delhi

Dr.Randeep Guleria was appointed as the new Director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi. He will have tenure of five years or till attaining...

March 27, 2017

Government to redefine blindness to meet WHO stipulation

The Union Government has decided to change a four-decade-old definition of blindness to bring it in line with the World Health Organisation (WHO) criteria and ensure the Indian...

March 27, 2017

3rd World Conference on Environment held in New Delhi

The 3rd edition of ‘World Conference on Environment’ was held in New Delhi. It was organized by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and inaugurated by the President Pranab...

March 27, 2017

March 27: World Theatre Day (WTD)

The World Theatre Day (WTD) is observed every year on March 27 to draw attention to the power of the stage. It is observed for those who can...

March 27, 2017

4 ISRO teams join 36th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has joined the 36th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica (36-ISEA) organised by the National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR). It...

March 27, 2017

Indian Navy gets three naval systems from DRDO  

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has handed over three naval systems to the Indian Navy. These latest systems will significantly enhance the navy’s navigation and communication...

March 27, 2017

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