Current Affairs - November, 2017
Mirabai Chanu wins gold at World Weightlifting Championships
India’s Saikhom Mirabai Chanu won gold medal at World Weightlifting Championships held in Anaheim, United States. She achieved this feat by lifting new world record of 194kg – 85kg snatch and 109kg clean-and-jerk in the 48 kg weight category. Thailand’s Sukcharoen Thunya won silver medal with total lift of 193, while Segura Ana Iris won ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
Topics: Manipur • Mirabai Chanu • Persons in News • Sports • US • Weightlifting • World Weightlifting Championships
Clean Sea-2017: Coast Guard conducts Regional Level Marine Oil Pollution Response Exercise
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted the Regional Level Marine Oil Pollution Response Exercise named ‘Clean Sea-2017’ at sea off Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The objective of exercise was to ascertain preparedness of IGC, resource agencies and other stakeholders in responding to major oil spill in line with provisions of National Oil Spill ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Andaman & Nicobar Islands • Clean Sea 2017 • Defence • Indian Coast Guard • Naval Exercises • Regional Level Marine Oil Pollution Response Exercise
India-Singapore ink Bilateral Agreement for Navy Cooperation
India and Singapore have signed Bilateral Agreement for Navy Cooperation that will allow Indian Navy ships logistical support, including refuelling at Singapore’s Changi Naval Base located near disputed South China Sea (SCS). The agreement was announced during second Defence Ministers’ Dialogue between India and Singapore held in New Delhi. Key Facts The Bilateral Agreement for ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Bilateral Agreement for Navy Cooperation • Changi Naval Base • Defence • India-Singapore • Indian Navy • South China Sea
HEFA approves projects of 6 higher education institutions to improve the research infrastructure
The Higher Education Funding Agency (HEFA) has approved projects worth over Rs. 2,066 crore for six higher educational institutions to improve the research infrastructure and further their standing at global level. These six institutes are IITs Bombay, Delhi, Madras, Kharagpur, Kanpur and NIT Suratkal. Decision in this regard was taken at 2nd HEFA Board meeting ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
Topics: Government Schemes • HEFA • Higher education • Higher Education Funding Agency • Human Resource Ministry • National
Hwasong-15: North Korea tests most powerful ICBM
North Korea successfully launched Hwasong-15, a new type of nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). It is North Korea’s most powerful ICBM that can reach entire eastern US seaboard and Washington. The ICBM was launched from near Pyongyang and had reached height of 4,475 km and traveled 950 km before it accurately hitting a sea target. ..