Page-22 of Current Affairs - December, 2017
5 December: World Soil Day
The World Soil Day is celebrated every year on 5th of December by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. It aims to communicate messages on the importance of soil quality for food security, healthy ecosystems and human ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
Dinesh K Sarraf appointed as Chairman of PNGRB
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has appointed former CMD of ONGC Dinesh K Sarraf (60) as new Chairman of Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB). He replaces S Krishnan, who had demitted office in August 2015. Besides, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
AROGYA 2017: First International Exhibition and Conference on AYUSH and Wellness sector
The first International Exhibition and Conference on AYUSH and Wellness sector- AROGYA 2017 was held in New Delhi. It was inaugurated by AYUSH Minister Shripad Naik. It was organised by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
6th International Tourism Mart 2017 held in Assam
The 6th International Tourism Mart (ITM) 2017 was held in Guwahati, Assam. It was inaugurated by Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi, Chief Minister Sarbanand Sonowal and Union Tourism minister K L Alphons. The three day program was organized by Union Ministry ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
Veteran actor Shashi Kapoor passes away
Veteran Bollywood actor Shashi Kapoor passed away in Mumbai, Maharashtra reportedly due to kidney failure. He was 79. Iconic star of Indian cinema was worn in the first family of Hindi film industry. He had starred in more than hundred ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
US withdraws from UN Global Compact on Migration
The United States has pulled out of UN Global Compact on Migration. It has argued that Obama-era negotiated UN compact process deal contains numerous provisions that inconsistent with country’s immigration and refugee policies and Trump Administration’s immigration principles. Key Facts ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
Petro: Venezuela launches new virtual currency
Venezuela has launched its own cryptocurrency called Petro to circumvent US-led financial sanctions. It will be backed by the country’s vast natural resource reserves. In this regard, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has approved the creation of BlockchainBase observatory to oversee ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
Vigilant Ace: South Korea, US launch largest air exercise
South Korea and United States have launched Vigilant Ace, their largest-ever joint aerial drills. The exercise comes after North Korea tested Hwasong-15, its most advanced and powerful Inter Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) as part of its weapons programme. Vigilant Ace ..