Page-9 of 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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Canada to host 9th World Environmental Education Congress
Canada is going to host 9th edition of World Environmental Education Congress (WEEC) in Vancouver from September 9-15, 2017. The theme of the congress will be “Culture/Environment: Weaving New Connections”. The WEEC is an international event that seeks to addresses ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Shuttlers Purva Barve, Varun Kapur win international titles at Li Ning-Israel Open
Indian shuttlers Purva Barve (16) and Varun Kapur have won in their respective age group sections in the Li Ning-Israel Open 2017 badminton tournament held in Israel. Purva (ranked No. 70 in the world) won the tournament in the Under-19 ..