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Current Affairs 21 - 05 - 2018

21-May-2018

Anti-Terrorism Day observed on 21st May

The Anti Terrorism Day is observed on 21 May every year in our country to make the people aware of the anti-social act of terrorism and its impact on human suffering and lives. 

India Successfully Test-Fires BrahMos Missile Along Odisha Coast

India successfully test-fired the Indo-Russian joint venture BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from a test range along the Odisha coast to validate some new features. 

NMDC, NLC to Ink Pact With Aussie ECT for R&D Project

NMDC Limited and NLC India Limited (formerly Neyveli Lignite Corporation) has decided to invest over USD 26 million for setting up an R&D facility for developing innovative technologies in iron and steel making.

Tamil Nadu to Build India’s Next Generation Defence Aircraft

The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), which had conceived and designed the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, has set the ball rolling for building the next generation defence aircraft, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), by extending an invitation to private players in Coimbatore to build a technology demonstrator.

Russia Unveils World's 1st Floating Nuclear Power Station

Russia unveiled the world's first floating nuclear power station at a ceremony in the port of the far northern city of Murmansk, where it will be loaded with nuclear fuel before heading to eastern Siberia.

India 6th Wealthiest Country With Total Wealth of 8,230 billion USD

India is the sixth wealthiest country in the world with a total wealth of 8,230 billion US dollars. 

 RIL Gets Green Nod For Rs 2,338 cr Expansion Project in Maharashtra

Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) has received environment clearance for the expansion and optimisation of its petrochemical complex at Nagothane in Raigad district of Maharashtra at an estimated cost of Rs 2,338 crore.

RBI Slaps Rs5-cr Penalty on South Indian Bank

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a penalty of Rs5 crore on South Indian Bank (SIB) for non-compliance with its directions on Income Recognition and Asset Classification (IRAC) norms, Know Your Customer (KYC) norms and treasury function.

Lionel Messi Wins European Golden Shoe For The 5th Time

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has won the European Golden Shoe for the fifth time.

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