Page-3 of Current Affairs - August, 2017

August 29: International Day Against Nuclear Tests

August 29, 2017

The International Day Against Nuclear Tests was observed across the world on 29 August with an aim to raise awareness about the effects of nuclear weapon test explosions or any other nuclear explosions. Observance of the day seeks to promote ..

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ICEX launches world's first diamond futures contracts

August 28, 2017

The Indian Commodity Exchange (ICEX) as launched world’s first diamond futures contracts to provide exporters with a hedging tool. India is a global diamond polishing hub where 14 out of every 15 rough diamonds in the world are polished. The ..

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ICOSIS unveils Ocean forecasting system for Comoros, Madagascar and Mozambique

August 28, 2017

The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) of the Ministry of Earth Sciences inaugurated the Ocean Forecasting System for Indian Ocean countries Comoros, Madagascar, and Mozambique. It was unveiled at the third Ministerial Meeting of Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard ..

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Justice Dipak Misra sworn in as 45th Chief Justice of India

August 28, 2017

Justice Dipak Misra (64) sworn in as the 45th Chief Justice of India (CJI). He was administered the oath of office by President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. He succeeds Chief Justice J S Khehar. He will have ..

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Government inaugurates India's first Videsh Bhavan in Mumbai

August 28, 2017

The Union Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) launched country’s first Videsh Bhavan by assimilating all Regional Passport Offices and allied departments under a single roof at the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Key Facts Currently, 90-plus RPOs and ..

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DRDO, IAI to produce MRSAM missile system by 2020 for Indian Army

August 28, 2017

The DRDO has signed Rs.17,000 crore deal with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for producing advanced medium—range surface to air missile (MRSAM) system for Indian Army by 2020. The deal envisages develping 40 firing units and around 200 missiles. Key Facts ..

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Government notifies Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2017

August 28, 2017

The Union Government has notified the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2017. The Parliament had approved the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2017 which replaced an ordinance in this regard. It amended the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 by adding provisions for handling ..

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Government imposes anti-dumping duty on sodium nitrate imports from China

August 28, 2017

The Union Finance Ministry’s Revenue Department has imposed a five year anti-dumping duty on Sodium Nitrite imports from China. It was imposed based on recommendations of Directorate General of Antidumping and Allied Duties (DGAD). In its sunset review, the DGAD ..

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PV Sindhu wins silver medal at 2017 World Badminton Championship

August 28, 2017

Indian ace shuttler and 2017 Rio Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu won the silver medal in 2017 World Badminton Championship held at Glasgow, Scotland (United Kingdom). In the final match, Sindhu lost to Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara by 19-21, 22-20, 20-22 ..

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IIT Researchers develop biosensor to detect kidney disorders

August 26, 2017

Researchers from Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT), Bombay and Indore, have jointly developed a biosensor that makes it possible to detect kidney disorders in less than eight minutes. The biosensor can accurately measure both the pH and urea concentration with ..

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