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Current Affairs - September 2017

30-Sep-2017

International Translation Day Celebrated 

The United Nations celebrated International Translation Day for the first time in the history.The day is observed to pay respect to the unsung heroes behind international diplomacy who work as language profesional for the security and diplomacy of our country. 

Third India International Science Fest at Chennai 

The Third Intrenational Science Fest will be held in IIT Chennai.The fest is conducted by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Ministry of Science and Technology and Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA), an organisation linked to the RSS.The fest will have a thematic session Deep Ocean Research.

VNL inks MoU with BSNL 

Vihan Networks sign an agreement with state owned BSNL to revive lost telephone services during disaters.The name of the new venture is 'Revive 123'. 

NITI Ayog organises Global Entrepreneurship Summit

NITI Ayog has decided to organise the eighth Global Entrepreneurship Summit at Hyderabad in November. The event will be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the US delegation will be led by Ivanka Trump, Advisor to US President Donald Trum.

Union Cabinet rolls out software Arpan 3.0 

Defense Ministry has rolled out ARPAN 3.0(Army Record Office Process Automation 3.0) ,a new automation software consisting of seven modules facilitates end to end human resource, financial management of Junior Commissioned Officers and Other Ranks.

Actor Tom Alter passes away 

An Indian actor of America Descent,Tom Alter had passed away .The actor is a padmashree awardee one time sports writer and author.He has been fighting fourth stage skin cancer.He is a third generation american in India.  

President Appoints five new governors 

President Ram Nath Kovind has appointed new governors for five states. The five new states and its governors are Tamil Nadu - Banwarilal Purohit,Maharashtra - Ch Vidya Sagar Rao,Arunachal Pradesh - B D Mishra , Andaman and Nicobar Islands -Professor Jagdish Mukhi,Meghalaya - Ganga Prasad.

26-Sep-2017

India ranks third in nuclear power installations 

India ranks third in installing nuclear reactors in the country.China leads at 20.The report is published by the World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2017. 

Military drill DRUZBA held 

DRUZBA is a military exercise held by the two nations ,Pakishan and Afganisthan.They will focus on counter- terrorism operations to enhance defence ties between the two countries.

MOM completes 3 yrs in Mars orbit

Mars Orbiter Mission has completed its three yrs in mars orbit.The country had on September 24, 2014 successfully placed the Mars Orbiter Mission spacecraft in the orbit around the red planet, in its very first attempt.

Scorpene class INS Kalvari to be commissioned soon

The scorpene class INS Kalvari will soon be commissioned into the Indian Navy soon in the coming months of November-December.The submarine is designed by the French Naval and Defence Energy Company ,DCNS.

INS Tarasa Commissioned

INS Tarasa has been commissioned into the Indian Navy.INS Tarasa is a water jet fast attack craft intended for coastal and offshore surveillance and patrolling.

Government launches negotiable warehousing reciepts 

Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan launched negotiable warehousing reciepts in e-format making it easier for farmers to avail bank loan easily.He also unveiled a web portal for registration of warehouses in a faster and more transparent manner. 

 

Cabinet launches Divyang Sarathi

Social and Justice Empowerment Minister,Thawarchand Gehlot has launched Divyang Sarathi' - the accessible and comprehensive mobile application for easy dissemination of information to 'Divyangjans' .  

Union cabinet launched PENCIL

Union Minister Rajnath Singh has launched a portal named PENCIL(Platform for Effective Enforcement for No Child Labour).It will effectively monitors child labour in the nation and will implement National Child Labour Project(NCLP). 

25-Sep-2017

Masala bond removed by RBI from abroad

 

Reserve Bank of India has removed Masala bonds from or rupee-denominated debt securities sold abroad, from the corporate bond investment limit that remains almost full amid strong overseas investor interest. 

Prof C N R Rao nominated for Von Hippel Award

Prof C N R Rao is selctedd for the prestigious Von Hippel award for his his immense contribution in materials research.The award is the US-based Materials Research Society’s (MRS) highest honour.  

V-409 Indian Coast Guard interceptor boat launched 

Indian Coast Guard’s (ICG) new interceptor boat V-409 was launched in Karnataka.It was manufactured by Bharathi Defence and Infrastructure Limited (BDIL). The vessel will be inducted into service by mid-October 2017 to give boost to coastal security .

Osiris Rex -Swung by earth to land on asteroid 

NASA scientists has used a sling shot manoeuvre around the Earth in their mission to land a spacecraft on an asteroid.This will be the first spacecraft to return with a sample if its completes its mission by 2023.

Rajiv Mehrisi appointed as CAG

Former  home secretary Rajiv Mehrishi took  over as the Comproller and Auditor General of India.He suceeded Shashi Kant Sharma, who demitted office on September 22.

TRIFED products sold through Amazon 

TRIFED products will now be sold through Amazon to make it available nationally and internationally.Trifed has signed a memorandum of understanding with Amazon Seller Services Pvt Ltd for sale of tribal products through e-commerce giant www.amazon.in.

PM revives Economic Advisory Council 

PM Narendra Modi has decided to revive the Economic Advisory Council heading Bibek Debroy,NITI Ayog member.The decision is taken due to the average performnce of the economy in recent months.

PM launches Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana “Saubhagya” 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana “Saubhagya” to electrify household who are willing in the rural and urban house holds.The total  total outlay of the project is Rs. 16, 320 crore .

23-Sep-2017

NITI Ayog and Goverment of Assam launched SATH 

NITI Ayog and Government of Assam has launched SATH -Sustainable Action for Transforming Human Capital.It is a joint initiative of Government of Assam and NITI Aayog, which aims to provide structured support to Assam in identifying key health priorities and implementing the solutions. 

Prime Minister dedicates Deendayal Hastkala Sankul to the Nation

PM Narendra Modi has dedicated the Deendayal Hastakala Sankul to the nations.Its a trade facilitation centre for handicrafts at Varanasi.  

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