Page-12 of Current Affairs - September, 2017
Yudh Abhyas 2017: Joint India-US military exercise
The 13th edition Yudh Abhyas 2017, a joint military training exercise between India and United States was held at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington, US. Yudh Abhyas is annual bilateral military exercise, alternately held by the two countries. In this ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
PV Sindhu wins 2017 Korea Open title
India’s ace shuttler P V Sindhu (World no. 4) won women’s singles title at 2017 Korea Open Super Series badminton tournament. In summit clash held at Korean capital city Seoul, she defeated Nozomi Okuhara (World No. 7) of Japan in ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
GSTN reopens composition scheme window for small traders
The GST Network (GSTN) has reopened composition scheme window facility for small taxpayers with turnover of up to Rs.75 lakh to opt for composition scheme, which offers easy compliance for business as returns are to be filed only quarterly. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
Government orders review of FSI/FAR norms in mega cities
The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MHUA) has ordered review of Floor Space Index (FSI) and Floor Area Ratio (FAR) norms in mega cities of country. FSI/FSA FSI is ratio of building’s total floor area to size of piece ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
Arjan Singh: Sole marshal of IAF passes away
The sole Marshal of the Indian Air Force (IAF) Arjan Singh passed away following cardiac arrest in New Delhi. He was 98. He was known for shaping IAF in its early years as well as during some of its most ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
India’s Forex reserves cross $400 billion for first time
According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India’s foreign exchange (Forex) reserves have crossed $400 billion mark for the first time. The increase was due sharp rise in foreign currency assets. India is now at sixth position in forex reserves ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
Snow leopard no longer endangered: IUCN
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has downgraded conservation status of snow leopard from “endangered” to “vulnerable”. It was changed after three-year assessment process by international experts. The change in status comes 45 years after snow leopard was ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
India, Japan ink MoU set up India-Japan Act East Forum
India and Japan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to set up India Japan Act East Forum to enhance connectivity and promote developmental projects in Northeast India. It was one of the 15 major agreements signed between both countries ..