Page-9 of Current Affairs - July, 2017

TR Zeliang sworn in as 19th Chief Minister of Nagaland

July 19, 2017

Senior Naga People’s Front (NPF) legislator TR Zeliang (65) was sworn in as the 19th chief minister of Nagaland. He was administered oath to office and secrecy by Governor P.B. Acharya. Earlier Governor had dismissed the Shurhozelie Liezietsu government under ..

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Underwater ghost nets posing threat to marine ecosystem: Study

July 19, 2017

According to recent study, ghost nets (abandoned, lost or dumped fishing nets) have emerged as the greatest killers of the marine ecosystem off Kerala coast. These ghost notes may have long-term implications for marine life if no proper correctives are ..

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US Navy tests world’s first Laser Weapons System

July 19, 2017

United States Navy successfully tested the world’s first-ever active Laser Weapons System (LaWS). In the test, the LaWS deployed aboard the USS Ponce amphibious transport ship was able to destroy a drone in flight and moving targets on the Persian ..

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Supreme Court allows Centre to replace MCI oversight committee

July 19, 2017

The Supreme Court has allowed the Union Government to replace the oversight committee set up to supervise the functioning of the Medical Council of India (MCI) with a fresh panel of five eminent doctors. The Supreme Court also gave the ..

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US imposes new sanctions against Iran over ballistic missile program

July 19, 2017

The United States has imposed new economic sanctions against Iran over its ballistic missile programme and for contributing to regional tensions. Under the new sanctions, the US Department of Treasury targeted 16 entities and individuals from Iran citing them as ..

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UK's first woman Sikh MP Preet Kaur Gill elected to Home Affairs Select Committee

July 18, 2017

Britain’s first woman Sikh MP Preet Kaur Gill was elected to Home Affairs Select Committee in the UK Parliament. She will be one of 11 MPs on the cross-party home affairs committee. The Home Affairs Select Committee is an influential ..

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SBI launches 'SBI Realty' portal for home buyers

July 18, 2017

India’s largest commercial bank State Bank of India (SBI) launched SBI Realty, a dedicated portal that will help home buyers to choose flats from its 3,000 approved projects across the country. SBI Realty will be a one stop integrated website ..

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Tata Motors unveils India’s first Bio-CNG bus

July 18, 2017

India’s largest Commercial Vehicles manufacturer Tata Motors has unveiled country’s first Bio-CNG (bio-methane) bus. The bus was rolled out at the Urja Utsav, bio-energy programme, organised by the Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. Key Facts In the Urja ..

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Scientists develop 3D-printed soft silicone heart

July 18, 2017

Scientists from ETH Zurich in Switzerland have developed a 3D-printed soft silicone heart that closely resembles and functions like the human organ. It is not exact biological replica of the actual, but can help to save lives of people who ..

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Reliance Industries market capitalisation hits Rs 5 lakh crore mark

July 18, 2017

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) for the first time in its trading history has crossed Rs 5 lakh crore in market capitalisation. The market cap of RIL stood at Rs 5,04,458.09 on BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange. RIL is second ..

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