Page-14 of Current Affairs - March, 2017
March 22: World Water Day
The World Water Day (WWD) is observed every year on 22 March to spread message of preservation and rationaal consumption of water. The day focuses attention on the importance of universal access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
NGT suspends Green nod for Neutrino project
The Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) suspended the Environmental Clearance (EC) granted to the India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO). It has asked the project proponent to make a fresh application. NGT suspended the EC after petitioner submitted that ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Tamil Nadu wins Vijay Hazare Trophy
Tamil Nadu won the 2017 Vijay Hazare Trophy of cricket for record fifth time defeating Bengal. Earlier Tamil Nadu has won the trophy in 2002–03, 2004-05, 2008–09 and 2009–10 seasons. In the final match played at the Feroz Shah Kotla ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
GRAPES-3 Telescope upgraded to detect solar storms
The GRAPES-3 experiment at TIFR’s (Tata Institute of Fundamental Research) Cosmic Ray Laboratory in Ootacamund in Tamil Nadu is getting upgraded to detect solar storms. GRAPES-3 (Gamma Ray Astronomy PeV EnergieS phase-3) experiment had detected the effect of a solar ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Shahid Afridi appointed ambassador of Blind Cricket World Cup
Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) has appointed former all-rounder Shahid Afridi (37) as the ambassador for the fifth edition of the Blind Cricket World Cup. The PBCC is going to host fifth edition of the tournament which will be played ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Five Indians in WEF's 2017 young global leaders list
Five Indians were named in 2017 World Economic Forum’s 100 Young Global Leaders list. They are Vijay Shekhar Sharma (Paytm Founder and CEO), Shruti Shibulal (The Tamara Hospitality), Ambarish Mitra (Founder and CEO Blippar), Hindol Sengupta (Editor-at large Fortune India) ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Essar's Nand Niketan: India's first private sector township to go cashless
Essar’s Nand Niketan at Hazira (in Surat district, Gujarat) became India’s first private sector township to go cashless, using the mobile wallet for performing digital transactions. Mumbai-based tech company was roped by the township to provide smartphone based application for ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
CCI gives nod to Reliance Communications, Aircel merger
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given its approval to demerger of Reliance Communications (RCom) wireless division into Aircel Ltd. and Dishnet Wireless Ltd. The combined entity will have assets worth Rs. 65,000 crore. The merger already has received ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Canadian teacher Maggie MacDonnell wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize
Canadian teacher Maggie MacDonnell who teaches at a school in a fly-in only village of Salluit in the Arctic region has won a $1-million Global Teacher Prize. She was bestowed with this award for changing the lives of her students ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
ICMR Director Soumya Swaminathan named to UN group on antimicrobial resistance
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has appointed Soumya Swaminathan, Director of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in the high level group to provide expertise on and coordinate the global fight against antimicrobial resistance. The group comprises high level representatives ..