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Government approves Shekatkar Committee recommendations to reform military
The Union Defence Ministry has approved most of the proposals of a committee of experts, headed by Lt. Gen. D.B. Shekatkar (Retd) to bring host of reforms in the military and improve financial management. Around 90 recommendations have been of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Tanushree Pareek becomes first woman field officer of BSF
Tanushree Pareek from Rajasthan became the first woman field officer in the Border Security Force (BSF). She was inducted into the BSF after a convocation ceremony held at the BSF academy at Tekanpur in Gwalior district of Madhya Pradesh. BSF ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Sebastian Vettel wins 2017 Australian Grand Prix
Sebastian Vettel (Germany) of team Ferrari won the 2017 Australian Grand Prix held at Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit in Australia. It was his win forty-third of his career and also his and Ferrari’s first win since the 2015 Singapore Grand ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Gurinder Chadha awarded 2017 Sikh Jewel Award
Indian-origin British director Gurinder Chadha was honoured with the 2017 Sikh Jewel Award for her contribution to British cinema. She was presented award by UK Defence Secretary Michael Fallon at the Vaisakhi Dinner organised by the British Sikh Association. Some ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Dr. Randeep Guleria appointed Director of AIIMS Delhi
Dr.Randeep Guleria was appointed as the new Director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi. He will have tenure of five years or till attaining the age of 65 until further orders. He succeeded Dr. M C ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Government to redefine blindness to meet WHO stipulation
The Union Government has decided to change a four-decade-old definition of blindness to bring it in line with the World Health Organisation (WHO) criteria and ensure the Indian data on blindness meets the global estimates. As per National Programme for ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
3rd World Conference on Environment held in New Delhi
The 3rd edition of ‘World Conference on Environment’ was held in New Delhi. It was organized by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and inaugurated by the President Pranab Mukherjee. The 2-day conference discussed various issues like air pollution, water pollution, ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
March 27: World Theatre Day (WTD)
The World Theatre Day (WTD) is observed every year on March 27 to draw attention to the power of the stage. It is observed for those who can see the value and importance of the art form “theatre”, and acts ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
4 ISRO teams join 36th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has joined the 36th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica (36-ISEA) organised by the National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR). It has send four teams-one team each from Space Applications Centre (SAC), National ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Indian Navy gets three naval systems from DRDO
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has handed over three naval systems to the Indian Navy. These latest systems will significantly enhance the navy’s navigation and communication network. The systems were handed over to Chief of the Naval Staff ..