Page-23 of Current Affairs - June, 2017

India Secures Top Position in Global Retail Development Index

June 5, 2017

The 2017 Global Retail Development Index (GRDI) titled ‘The Age of Focus‘ has placed India at the top position among 30 developing countries on ease of doing business in the retail sector. This is the 16th edition of the Global Retail Development Index (GRDI). Salient ..

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Sai Praneeth wins Thailand Grand Prix Gold Title

June 5, 2017

Ace Indian Shuttler B Sai Praneeth has clinched Thailand Grand Prix Gold title by defeating Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie 17-21, 21-18, 21-19  in Bangkok. Six weeks earlier, he had defeated the world No 29 Kidambi Srikanth and clinched Singapore Open Superseries badminton title. Last year, Sai Praneeth had ..

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World Bank: India to grow at 7.2% in 2017

June 5, 2017

The World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects (GEP) has projected a growth rate of 7.2% for India in the financial year 2017 as against 6.8% growth in 2016. Also, the bank in its report expects India’s growth rate to remain at 7.5% in ..

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Soon Women to get Combat Role in Indian Army

June 5, 2017

The Indian Army is expected to soon open up combat positions for women. This has been stated by Army Chief Gen. Bipin Rawat. The Indian Army has taken up this issue with the government. Salient Highlights Initially, women are to  be ..

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June 5: World Environment Day

June 5, 2017

Every year World Environment Day (WED) is observed on 5 June to raise global awareness worldwide for the protection of our environment and the planet Earth. It is the single largest celebration of our environment each year. The celebration of World ..

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NASA to launch Sounding Rocket to release Radiant Artificial Clouds

June 3, 2017

NASA will launch the Terrier-Improved Malemute sounding rocket into the space that will release blue-green and red artificial clouds. The launch is expected to support space studies. The launch which was originally scheduled for May 31 eventually got delayed due to poor weather conditions. ..

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Vizianagaram bags MGNREGA National Award

June 3, 2017

The Ministry of Rural Development has selected Vizianagaram as one among the 17 districts for MGNREGA annual award. The award will be given to Vizianagaram for its effective implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act during the time period ..

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UNSC Expands Sanctions against North Korea

June 3, 2017

The UN security council has unanimously passed a resolution expanding targeted sanctions against North Korea after the latter launched its ninth ballistic missile test of the year. This is the first such resolution which is agreed upon by the United States and China since the ..

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