IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF OCTOBER 9th, 2017

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF OCTOBER 9th, 2017

1.     On 9th, October is World Post Day. 

a.      The day is celebrated every year on 9th October to highlight the importance of the postal services and to commemorate the establishment of the Universal Postal Union in 1874 in the Swiss capital, Berne.

b.     Theme of the World Post Day 2017 : Innovation, Integration and Inclusion

2.     On 9th, October is Indian Foreign Service Day(IFS Day).

a.      The IFS (Indian Foreign Service) was formed on this day (9th October) in the year 1946.

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF OCTOBER 8th, 2017

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF OCTOBER 8th, 2017

1.     Indian Air Force celebrates its 85th anniversary On 8th October. 

a.      The force was formed on 8th October 1932 with a strength of six RAF-trained officers and 19 air soldiers.

b.     Important Details about Indian Air Force

        i.      Founded    on : 8th October 1932

     ii.      Motto : Touch the Sky with Glory

   iii.      Headquarters : New Delhi

   iv.      Chief of Air Staff : Birender Singh Dhanoa

     v.      Vice Chief of Air Staff   : Shirish Baban Deo

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF OCTOBER 7th, 2017

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF OCTOBER 7th, 2017

1.     On 7th October is World Day for Decent Work .

a.      This year marks the 10th anniversary of the World Day for Decent Work (WDDW).

b.     Theme of WDDW 2017 : "End Corporate Greed: The World Needs a Pay Rise"

2.     The 1st Meeting of India-Australia Joint Steering Committee (JSC) was held in New Delhi. 

a.      This meeting is a follow-up to the Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in Combating International

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF OCTOBER 5th, 2017

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF OCTOBER 5th, 2017

1.    On 5th October is World Teachers' Day.

a.     UNESCO proclaimed 5 October to be World Teachers’ Day in the year 1994, celebrating the great step made for teachers on 5 October 1966, when a special intergovernmental conference convened by UNESCO in Paris adopted theUNESCO/ILO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers, in cooperation with the ILO.

b.    Theme of the year 2017 : “Teaching in Freedom, Empowering Teachers”

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF OCTOBER 4th, 2017

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF OCTOBER 4th, 2017

1.    On 4th October is World Animal Day.

a.     This is an international day of action for animal rights and welfare celebrated annually on 4th October, the feast day of Franis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.

2.    The Lower House of French Parliament On 4th October passed a new anti-terror law thatallows police to conduct house raids and searches without a warrant. 

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF OCTOBER 3rd, 2017

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF OCTOBER 3rd, 2017

1.  President Ram Nath Kovind On 3rd October  embarked on a 4-day visit to Djibouti and Ethiopia.

a.  During his visit to the two African nations, the President is expected to sign agreements on institutionalisation of foreign office consultation and greater economic cooperation with Ethiopia.

b.  Important Points to Note :  

    i.    This is his first trip abroad since taking office.

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF OCTOBER 2nd, 2017

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF OCTOBER 2nd, 2017

1.  On 2nd October  is International Day of Non-Violence, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi.

a.  In January 2004, Iranian Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi had taken a proposal for an International Day of Non-Violence.

b.  On 15 June 2007 the United Nations General Assembly voted to establish2nd October as the International Day of Non-Violence. 

2.  On 2nd October  (1st Monday of October) is World Habitat Day.

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF SEPTEMBER 30th, 2017

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF SEPTEMBER 30th, 2017

1.  On 30th September is International Translation Day. 

a.  The observance of this day seeks to recognize contribution of unsung heroes behind international diplomacy who work as language professionals to facilitate dialogue and contribute to development and strengthens world peace and security. 

b.  Theme of International Translation Day 2017 : Let’s tell the world about what we do

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF OCTOBER 1st, 2017

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF OCTOBER 1st,  2017

1.   On 1st October is World Vegetarian Day.

a.   It is a day of celebration established by the North American Vegetarian Society in 1977 and endorsed by the International Vegetarian Union in 1978, To promote the joy, compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism."

2.   On 1st October(1st October) is International Day of Older Persons.

a.   The year 2015 observes the celebration of the 25th anniversary of International Day of Older Persons (IDOP).

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF SEPTEMBER 27th, 2017

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF SEPTEMBER 27th, 2017

1.     World Tourism Day is being observed On 27th September .

a.      The purpose of this day is to raise awareness on the role of tourism within the international community and to demonstrate how it affects social, cultural, political and economic values worldwide.

b.     The World Tourism Day celebration was started by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in the year 1980.

c.      This date was chosen as on that day in 1970, the Statutes of the UNWTO were adopted. The adoption of these Statutes is considered a milestone in global tourism.

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF SEPTEMBER 26th, 2017

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF SEPTEMBER 26th, 2017

1.  US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis is on a 2 day visit to India.

a.  He met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and held talks with Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in a bid to bolster bilateral ties between the two nations.

b.  He will also be meeting National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.

c.   Important Note : This is the first cabinet-level visit to India under the Trump administration.

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF SEPTEMBER 25th, 2017

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF SEPTEMBER 25th, 2017

1.  Russia and Pakistan On 25th September began the a two-week long joint military exercise titled DRUZBA, in the Russian town of Mineralnye Vody. 

a.      Aim of this exercise : To enhance military ties between the two countries and to focus on counter-terrorism, hostage and rescue, cordon and search operations.

2. US President Donald Trump On 25th September unveiled new travel restrictions on travellers from North Korea, Iran, Libya, Chad, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela and Yemen as a replacement to a travel ban signed earlier this year.

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF SEPTEMBER 24th, 2017

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF SEPTEMBER 24th, 2017

1.     On 24rd September (last Sunday of September) isWorld Rivers Day.

a.      This day is a celebration of the world's waterways.

b.     This day highlights the many values of rivers and strives to increase public awareness and encourages the improved stewardship of rivers around the world.

2.     President Ram Nath Kovind will visitAfrica in the first week of October. 

a.      Note : This will be his first foreign trip as a head of state.

b.     His visit comes after India and Japan declared intent to link Asia with Africa as part of the India-Pacific and Indian Ocean strategy.

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF SEPTEMBER 23rd, 2017

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF SEPTEMBER 23rd, 2017

1.     India’s first electric bus service was launched On 23rd September at Rohtang Pass area inHimachal Pradesh.

a.      It is first of its kind electric bus service for tourist spot in India and first in world at an altitude of 13,000 feet.

2. NITI Aayog’s SATH (Sustainable Action for Transforming Human capital) Programwas launched On 23rd September at Guwahati, Assam.

a.      This program aims to provide structured support to Assam in identifying key health priorities and implement the solutions towards transforming the health and improving the well-being of people of state.

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF SEPTEMBER 22nd, 2017

 IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF SEPTEMBER 22nd, 2017

1. PM Modi 2-Day Visit to Varanasi

i. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on the two-day visit to his Lok Sabha constituency, Varanasi. In the Visit, he flagged off remotely Varanasi-Vadodara country’s third Mahamana Express.

ii. The Projects worth over Rs. 1000 crore are being inaugurated. PM also inaugurated Jal Shavbahan and Jal Ambulance. He has also inaugurated Utkarsh Bank, it specialises in micro-finance to extend assistance to self-help groups.

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF SEPTEMBER 21st, 2017

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF SEPTEMBER 21st, 2017

1. Cabinet Approves Revamped Khelo India Program

i. The Union Cabinet has approved the revamped Khelo India program at a cost of Rs.1,756 crore for the period 2017-18 to 2019-20.
ii. The Programme aims at mainstreaming sport as a tool for individual development, community development, economic development and national development.

2. WHO Grants $175,000 for 'Vulnerable Population' of Bangladesh

i. The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first tranche of emergency funding of $175,000 to provide

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF SEPTEMBER 20th, 2017

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF SEPTEMBER 20th, 2017

1. India to Conduct the First ‘BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise- 2017’

i. The First ‘BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise- 2017’ (BIMSTEC DMEx-2017) will be conducted by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) as the lead agency from October 10-13, 2017 in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR.

ii. This Exercise will be a platform for sharing Best Practices on all aspects of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), strengthening regional response and coordination for Disaster Management among the BIMSTEC member countries. 

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF SEPTEMBER 19th, 2017

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF SEPTEMBER 19th, 2017

1.   During a trilateral meeting with US andJapan, India sought probe into North Korea's nuclear proliferation linkages to countries like Pakistan, asserting that those who are involved must be held accountable. 

a.   Note : Pakistan has been under UN Security Council's scanner after certain sources in the council claimed North Korea has secretively been receiving nuclear enrichment technology from them.

2.   New Zealand became the first self-governing country in the world to

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF SEPTEMBER 18th, 2017

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF SEPTEMBER 18th, 2017

1.  External Affairs Minister Sushma Swarajis on a visit to New York (US).

a.  During this visit, she will attend the UN General Assembly that will begin tomorrow (19th September 2017). 

b.  Swaraj and her delegation will hold around 20 bilateral and trilateral meetings with other countries' leaders. 

c.   The issues of climate change, terrorism, people-centric migration, and peacekeeping are focus areas for India.

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF SEPTEMBER 17th, 2017

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF SEPTEMBER 17th, 2017

1. Nepal On 17th September began its first-ever survey to remeasure Mount Everest to check if the world's tallest peak's height was altered by the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the country in 2015.

a.      Important Note : The official height of Mount Everest, which lies in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas, is 8,848 metres (29,029 feet), first recorded by an Indian survey in 1954.

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF SEPTEMBER 16th, 2017

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF SEPTEMBER 16th, 2017

1.     The United Nations’ International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer (International Ozone Day) is being observed On 16th September.

a.      The ozone layer, a fragile shield of gas, protects the Earth from the harmful portion of the rays of the sun, thus helping preserve life on the planet.

b.     Theme of the year 2017 : "Caring for all life under the sun"

2.     On 6th September is International Red Panda Day (IRPD) 

a.      Red Panda is a mammal slightly larger than a domestic cat and feeds on the bamboo.

b.     The commemoration of the International Red Panda Day is a way to promote and encourage people save these adorable beings as they are being listed under endangered species.

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF SEPTEMBER 14th, 2017

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF SEPTEMBER 14th, 2017

1.      India - Japan Annual Summit began On 14th September at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar.

a.       PM Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart  Shinzo Abe are sharing dais of the Summit.

b.      During this summit, both PMs will review the progress in the multifaceted co-operation between India and Japan under the framework of their ‘Special Strategic and Global Partnership’.

2.      India has been placed at a rank of 103rd out of 130, the lowest among BRICS economies, on the World Economic Forum's Global Human Capital Index 2017. 

a.       It is also the lowest among G20 nations. 

b.      The index has been topped by Norway.

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF SEPTEMBER 13th, 2017

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF SEPTEMBER 13th, 2017

1.      Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is on a two-day visit to India.

a.       During this visit he held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and both laid the foundation stone of the ambitious Rs 1.08 lakh crore ($17 billion) Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train project. 

b.      Modi held a roadshow with Shinzo Abe, in his first time holding a roadshow with the PM of another country. 

                     i.      The 8-kilometre-long event started from the Ahmedabad airport and ended at the Sabarmati Ashram.

                   ii.      Dancers from 28 states will showcase their culture at 28 locations on the route.

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF SEPTEMBER 12th, 2017

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF SEPTEMBER 12th, 2017

1. On 12th, September isInternational Day for South-South Cooperation.

a.   Originally observed on December 19, the date for the United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation was moved to September 12 in 2011. 

b.   This day commemorates the date when the United Nations (UN) General