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US launches multiple missile strikes in Syria after chemical weapons attack
The United States has carried out a missile attack against targets in Syria in response to a suspected chemical weapons attack on a rebel-held town in Khan Sheikhun in Idlib province. US warships launched between 50 to 60 Tomahawk cruise ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
Indian Army Chief Bipin Rawat conferred with honorary rank of general of Nepal Army
General Bipin Rawat, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) was conferred with honorary rank of general of Nepal Army. The title was conferred by Nepalese President Bidhya Devi Bhandari during a special function at the President’s Office. India and Nepal ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
April 5: National Maritime Day
The National Maritime Day (NMD) is observed every year on 5th April to commemorate the maiden voyage of the first Indian owned ship “SS Loyalty” sailed from Bombay to London on 5th April 1919. It was a crucial step for ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
Virat Kohli honoured as Wisden’s Leading Cricketer in the World
Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli was honoured as the Wisden’s Leading Cricketer in the World for the year 2016. Besides, he already has been declared Wisden India Almanack’s Cricketer of the Year for the second time in its 2017 ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
S P Bala Subramanyam awarded NTR National Film Award
Renowned playback singer, actor and music director S.P. Bala Subramanyam was awarded the NTR National Film Award for 2012. Besides, Hindi film actress Hema Malini was awarded the same award for the year 2013. The NTR National Award is an ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
Noted author and filmmaker Ajey Jhankar passes away
Noted author and filmmaker Ajey Jhankar passed away. He was 67. He was known for his novels such as Sarkarnama and Drohpar. The movie ‘Singularity’ by filmmakar Roland Joffe was based on his novel ‘Drohparv’. He was the co-screenwriter for ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
Girish Shankar appointed as Chairman of National Board of Electric Mobility
The Union Government has appointed Girish Shankar, Secretary of the Department of Heavy Industry as chairman of newly constituted National Board of Electric Mobility (NBEM). NBEM aims to promote electric mobility and manufacturing of electric (& hybrid) vehicles and their ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
India-UAE cultural celebrations festival launched at Abu Dhabi
The India- United Arab Emirates (UAE) cultural celebrations festival was launched at Abu Dhabi with a tribute video featuring both Mahatma Gandhi and late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The programme supported by the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge ..