In GA section of Stenographer & IB (ACIO) Exam questions will be 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.
Naidu launches book titled ‘The Emergency-Indian Democracy’s Darkest Hour’
i. Venkaiah Naidu has launched the book which titled ‘The Emergency – Indian Democracy’s Darkest Hour’.
ii. A book is written by Surya Prakash who is a chairman of Prasar Bharati.
iii. The book was launched at a conference to mark the anniversary of the Emergency and to honor all those who fought for the restoration of democracy in the country in the mid-1970s.
iii. The book was launched at a conference to mark the anniversary of the Emergency and to honor all those who fought for the restoration of democracy in the country in the mid-1970s.
PM releases photo book titled “President Pranab Mukherjee – A Statesman”
i. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has released a photo book titled “President Pranab Mukherjee – A Statesman”, at an event in Rashtrapati Bhawan. He presented the first copy of the book to the President.
ii. The book is a comprehensive photographic record of India’s 13th president. It covers Mukherjee’s presidency and documents his various roles, the statement said. Union ministers Arun Jaitley, Prakash Javadekar and Vijay Goel besides BJP veteran L K Advani were also present on the occasion.
President legalises ‘Kambala’ buffalo races in Karnataka
i. The President gave his assent to the bill passed by Karnataka Assembly to legalise traditional buffalo race ‘Kambala’. In pursuance of the proviso to clause (1) of article 213 of the Constitution of India, the President of India hereby approves the promulgation of ‘The Prevention of cruelty to Animals (Karnataka Amendment) Ordinance, 2017′ by the Governor of Karnataka.
ii. Bowing to public pressure, a bill to legalise traditional buffalo race ‘Kambala’ and bullock cart races in Karnataka was passed by the state Assembly in February with all parties backing the move. The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, was amended in its application to Karnataka by the bill which was tabled after the clamour for Kambala grew, spurred by the success of pro-jallikattu (taming of bull) stir in Tamil Nadu.
Important Points to Remember:
- 25 June marks the anniversary of Indian Emergency.
- Kambala is an annual Buffalo Race held traditionally under the sponsorship of local landlords and households, in coastal Karnataka, India.
- Vajubhai Vala is Governor of Karnataka.
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