Page-3 of Current Affairs - June, 2017

ISRO successfully launches GSAT-17 Satellite

June 28, 2017

ISRO has successfully launched GSAT-17 communication Satellite onboard the Ariane-5 launch vehicle from the Guiana Space Center at French Guiana on June 28. GSAT-17 will be the ISRO’s third satellite that is launched within a span of three months. Salient ..

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Explained: Petya Ransomware Cyberattack

June 28, 2017

Petya Ransomware is part of a new wave of cyber-attacks and has infected computer servers across the world. Extent of Attack India  In India, the ransomware has crippled the operations at one of the terminals of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust. ..

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China has launched its Biggest Naval Destroyer

June 28, 2017

China has launched its most powerful naval destroyer, the Type 055, at the Shanghai port. The naval destroyer is one among the largest warships in the world. Analysis The Type055 vessels will weigh more than 12,000 tonnes when fully armed. The Type055 vessels are larger ..

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Election Commission joins hands with Facebook to Launch First Time Nationwide “Voter Registration Reminder”

June 28, 2017

The Election Commission of India has joined hands with Facebook to launch nationwide voter registration reminder aimed at reminding eligible Indian voters to register themselves on the electoral rolls. Salient Highlights As a part of the initiative, Facebook will activate a ..

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Odisha to become First State in the Country to Open a Blood Bank for Cattle

June 28, 2017

Odisha is set to become the first state in the country to open a blood bank for cattle. The proposal has received the nod from the National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP). It is now awaiting the approval from the state government. Salient Highlights The blood ..

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Dr. Manoj Soni takes Oath as UPSC Member

June 28, 2017

Dr Manoj Soni has taken Oath of Office and Secrecy as a member of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The Oath was administered to him by the UPSC Chairman Prof. David R. Syiemlieh. Born on 17th February 1965, Dr Manoj Soni was ..

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India and Netherlands sign 3 Agreements

June 28, 2017

India and the Netherlands have signed three MOUs after the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte in Hague the Netherlands. Prime Minister’s visit to the Netherlands has come at a time when both the countries are celebrating ..

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Indian Army gets Modern Bullet Proof Helmets

June 28, 2017

After decades of wait, the Indian Army has finally received its first batch of bullet-proof helmets. The helmets were manufactured by Kanpur-based MKU Industries at the cost of Rs 180 crore. Salient Facts The new bullet proof helmets are capable of withstanding the ..

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