2017: Point-Wise Current-Affairs/GS Articles
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- Mar 19, 2017
Accession to Global Customs Convention Approved by Union Cabinet [ Economics ]
Indian accession to the customs convention on international transport of goods approved by Union Cabinet. This will help in faster movement of export goods. The decision was taken by the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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NASA to Develop Giant Magnetic Shield Around Mars for Human Colonisation [ Science & Technology ]
NASA՚s Planetary Science Division (PSD) hosted a community workshop at their headquarters in Washington, DC where the exploration of Mars by human astronauts was discussed. NASA is planning on making the planet a more habitable place for human colonisation.
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- Mar 16, 2017
Pankaj Advani Wins 29th National Snooker Championship Title [ Sports ]
Pankaj Advani clinched his 29th Indian National Snooker Championship title. Advani won Indian National Snooker Championship with a 6 - 0 win over Pandurangaiah of Railways in a one-sided final. He became only Indian men՚s cueist to be holder of all national billiards and snooker …
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Canadian Bacteria-Like Fossils May Be Oldest Evidence of Life Yet [ Science & Technology ]
Microfossils up to almost 4.3 billion years old found by researcher. It was primordial microbes as per recent study. That set in motion the evolutionary march toward complex life. Researchers reported that these may be the oldest fossils ever discovered. Remains of bacteria thriv…
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Indian Navy Launches Underwater Harbour Defence and Surveillance System [ Defense ]
Indian Navy has launched an Integrated Underwater Harbour Defence and Surveillance System (IUHDSS) in Mumbai. It is to enhance security of valuable naval assets against asymmetric threats. It is third IUHDSS to be installed in India.
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- It was inaugura…
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Delhi Government Approves 37 Percent Hike in Minimum Wages [ Government Schemes/Projects ]
The government՚s decision to hike by 37 % the minimum wages of unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled workers, Dubbing the 37 % hike in minimum wages for the Delhi as “historic” and “highest” in Independent India.
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- The Delhi Cabinet՚s decision:
- An unskilled worker minimum wag…
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CCEA Approves Contract Awards for 44 Small Oil and Gas Fields [ Government Schemes/Projects ]
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved to award contract in 31 contract areas of small oil and gas fields belonging to ONGC and Oil India Limited (OIL) . It will be awarded under Discovered Small Field Policy bid round - 2016.
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Centre Allocates Rs. 500 Crore to India Post Payments Bank [ Government Schemes/Projects ]
Government allocated an amount of ₹ 500 crore to India Post Payments Bank for financial year 2017 - 18. It is to help in setting up several branches across country. Government is setting up 246 offices and 200 outlets for providing better access to communication and financial ser…
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Atomic Clocks on Indigenous Navigation Satellite IRNSS-1A Develops Snag [ Science & Technology ]
Atomic clocks on first satellite IRNSS-1A of NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) , has developed a technical snag. It is indigenously built satellite-based positioning system.
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- One of three crucial rubidium timekeepers (atomic clock) on IRNS…
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Reliance Defence Signs Contract with Ministry of Defence [ Defense ]
Reliance Defence and Engineering has signed a contract with Ministry of Defence. Contract is to design and construction of 14 fast patrol vessels (FPVs) for Indian coast guard, for an amount of ₹ 916 crore. The company has emerged winner through a competitive bidding process unde…
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