Dear Students, only 38 days are left for SSC CGL Exam 2017. 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.
World Migratory Bird Day: 10th May
i. The World Migratory Bird Day is observed every year on 10 May.
ii. The theme of WMBD 2017 is “Their Future is Our Future – A Healthy Planet for Migratory Birds and People”.
Jhulan Goswami becomes world’s highest wicket-taker in ODIs
i. Jhulan Goswami, India’s fast bowler, is now the leading wicket-taker in Women’s ODIs, going past Australia’s Cathryn Fitzpatrick record of 180 wickets.
ii. She now has 181 wickets in 153 matches at an average of 21.76 with two five-wicket and 4 four-wicket hauls. She won the ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year award in 2007.
Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister launch e-Krishi Samvad
i. Shri Radha Mohan Singh, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare launched e-Krishi Samvad an online interface at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi.
ii. It is an internet-based interface and is a unique platform that will provide direct and effective solutions to the problems faced by farmers and stakeholders in the agriculture sector.
Important Points to Remember:-
- World Migratory Bird Day is observed on 10th May
- The theme of WMBD 2017 is “Their Future is Our Future – A Healthy Planet for Migratory Birds and People”
- 2017 ICC Women’s World Cup will be hosted by England
- 2013 ICC Women’s World Cup won by Australia
- In 2010 and 2012, Jhulan Goswami was conferred with Arjuna Award and Padam Shri respectively.
- Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is Shri Radha Mohan Singh.
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