In GA section of Tier-I Exam questions are asked from current affairs as well. So, We’ve decided to provide “CURRENT AFFAIRS” of last one year. These notes will help you in GS/GK section a lot. We wish you all the very best for your upcoming exam.
All You Need to Know About PM Modi’s Three-Nation Visit
i. PM Modi in Portugal-
The Journey of PM started on 24th June. In the first leg of his tour, he reached Portuguese capital, Lisbon. Over there, India and Portugal have signed eleven MOUs for cooperation in areas including double taxation avoidance, science and technology, trade and investment, nanotechnology, space research, administrative reforms and culture.
So the visit of Portugal was more oriented and focused towards development in the areas of Space, Science and Technology.
About Portugal-
- Lisbon is the capital of Portugal.
- The Prime Minister of Portugal is Antonio Costa.
- The currency of Portugal is Euro.
ii. PM Modi in The USA-
In the second leg of his three-nation tour PM arrived in US capital Washington D.C. India and the United States agreed to enhance cooperation in fighting the menace of terrorism, extremism and radicalisation. According to the PM, the two countries will enhance intelligence exchange in respect of terrorist organizations.
So the PM visit to the USA was more focused towards combating Terrorism.
About The USA-
- Washington D.C. is the Capital of USA.
- Mr. Donald Trump is the 45th President of the USA.
- The Currency of the USA is American Dollar.
iii. PM Modi in The Netherlands-
In the final leg of his three-nation tour, PM Modi arrived in Amsterdam, the capital of Netherlands, after concluding his visit to the US. PM Modi described the Netherlands as India’s “natural partner” in its economic development. India and Netherlands also signed three MOUs on water management, cultural cooperation and on amending social security arrangement. Mr. Modi also interacted with the CEOs of Dutch companies inviting them to utilize the vast opportunities provided by his ‘Make in India’ initiative.
In the final leg of his three-nation tour, PM Modi arrived in Amsterdam, the capital of Netherlands, after concluding his visit to the US. PM Modi described the Netherlands as India’s “natural partner” in its economic development. India and Netherlands also signed three MOUs on water management, cultural cooperation and on amending social security arrangement. Mr. Modi also interacted with the CEOs of Dutch companies inviting them to utilize the vast opportunities provided by his ‘Make in India’ initiative.
So the visit in the Netherland was broadly focused on the Environmental and Economic Development of the Nation.
About The Netherlands-
- The Capital of Netherland is Amsterdam.
- Mr. Mark Rutte is the Prime Minister of the Netherlands.
- The Currency of Netherland is Euro.
‘War room’ set up to deal with GST crises
i. Equipped with multiple phone lines and computer systems and manned by tech-savvy youngsters, a “mini war room” has been set up in the finance ministry to deal with crises related to the implementation of GST.
Priyanka Chopra appointed as ambassador for Government’s Skill India campaign
i. Actress Priyanka Chopra has been appointed as the ambassador for government’s flagship Skill India campaign, with the National Skill Development Corporation.
ii. Priyanka will use her celebrity status to motivate youngsters to hone their abilities through a media campaign.
Sharjah named ‘World Book Capital 2019’ by UNESCO
i. Sharjah, a city in the United Arab Emirates was named ‘World Book Capital for the year’ 2019 by the Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova.
ii. The city was selected because of the very innovative, comprehensive and inclusive nature of the application, with a community-focused activity program containing creative proposals to engage the very large migrant population.
iii. The program runs with a slogan ‘Read – you are in Sharjah’. It focuses on six themes: inclusivity, reading, heritage, outreach, publishing, and children.
iii. The program runs with a slogan ‘Read – you are in Sharjah’. It focuses on six themes: inclusivity, reading, heritage, outreach, publishing, and children.
India’s first blood bank for Cattle to come up in Odisha
i. Odisha is all set to become the first state in the country to have a blood bank for the cattle. Acc . to the Vice-chancellor of the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) Surendra Nath Pasupalak, it is the first of its kind blood bank established on the premises of OUAT at an estimated cost of Rs. 3.25 crore.
ii. After approval from the National Agriculture Development Programme (NADP), the OUAT is now awaiting approval from the state government. The project will have a 60:40 sharing between the Centre and the state government.
Vidya Balan named ambassador of Indian Film Festival of Melbourne
i. Actress Vidya Balan has named an ambassador of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM).
ii. It will be held in August 10-22, 2017, which showcase over 60 films. In 2017, IFFM has diversity as its central theme.
Important Points to Remember:
- The GST Council is headed by the Finance Minister of India Mr. Arun Jaitley.
- The Skill India campaign was launched by Prime Minister Modi in July 2015.
- The government aims to train 40 crore people by 2022 through its skilling initiatives.
- The MD and CEO of National Skill Development Corporation
is Manish Kumar. - As the nineteenth cities to bear the title since 2001, Sharjah follows Athens (2018) and Conakry (2017).
- The Full form of UNESCO is United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization.
- UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France
- Naveen Patnaik is the CM of Odisha
- Senayangba Chubatoshi Jamir is the governor of Odisha.
You may also like to Read:
