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SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Launches EchoStar 23 Satellite
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched EchoStar 23 communications satellite into a high-altitude orbit. It was the 29th successful Falcon 9 flight out of 31 attempted missions since the rocket’s debut in June 2010. The EchoStar 23 satellite has been ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
International Buddhist conference held in Bihar
Three day International Buddhist conference was held at Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Rajgir in Nalanda district of Bihar. Over one thousand delegates from 35 countries including Sri Lanka, Nepal, Singapore and Indonesia participated in it.
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Parliamentary panel suggests BSNL-MTNL merger for long-term survival
The Parliamentary Committee on Petitions has suggested merger of state-run telecom firms Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) for their long-term survival. It was chaired by BJP MP Bhagat Singh Koshyari. The committee held that ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
20 Projects approved under Namami Gange Programme
The Executive Committee (EC) of National Mission for Clean Ganga approved has approved 20 projects worth Rs 1,900 Crore for implementation of Namami Gange Programme in Uttarakhand, Bihar, Jharkhand and Delhi. Out of 20 projects, 13 are in Uttarakhand hat includes ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
India signs WHO’s Call To End TB by 2030 in South East Asian region
India along with other countries in the South East Asian Region have signed World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Call To end Tuberculosis (TB) by 2030 in the region. It was signed by Health ministers from countries in WHO South-East Asia Region ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
HDFC Bank launches first Digital Loans against Securities
HDFC Bank launched digital Loan against Securities (LAS) allowing customers to avail loans in less than 3 minutes. It is first of its king initiative in Indian baking industry. The facility will offer 10.5% interest rate on the product. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
India hosts world’s oldest algae fossil
Indian Scientists have uncovered a pair of 1.6 billion-year-old fossils that appear to contain red algae. It may be the oldest plant-like life discovered on Earth. Until now, the oldest known red algae was 1.2 billion years old. The discovery ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
National Health Policy, 2017: Salient Features
The Union Union Cabinet approved the National Health Policy 2017. It will replace the previous policy which was framed 15 years ago in 2002. It aims at providing healthcare in an “assured manner” to all by addressing current and emerging ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Mallikarjun Kharge set to become next PAC Chairman
The Congress’s floor leader in Lok Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge will become next chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). He will succeed his party colleague KV Thomas, who will complete his third term as Chairman of PAC on April 30, ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Tata Steel, Wipro named in world's most ethical companies' list
Two Indian companies Tata Steel Limited and Wipro Limited were named in the list of World’s Most Ethical Companies 2017 by US think tank Ethisphere Institute. The 2017 list includes 124 honourees spanning five continents, 19 countries and 52 industry ..