Category: Current Affairs

NASA’s planes for the first time will chase the solar eclipse NASA scientists for the first time plan to chase the moon’s shadow using two of NASA’s WB-57F research aircraft during the next full solar eclipse in the United States. The purpose of the chase is to capture the clearest images of the Sun’s outer…

Reliance Defence launches first two Navy ships Shachi and Shruti Reliance Defence and Engineering Limited (RDEL) launched the first two Naval Offshore Patrol Vessels (NOPVs) — Shachi and Shruti at their shipyard in Pipavav, Gujarat. These two NOPVs are the first warships to be launched by a private sector shipyard in India. These ships are…

Human antibodies produced in lab for the first time Scientists for the first time have produced human antibodies in the laboratory. They have developed a revolutionary technique which can help in the rapid development of new vaccines to treat a wide range of infectious diseases. Antibodies mainly function in the humoral adaptive immune system by…

World’s smallest & cheapest private jet ‘Vision Jet’ launched in USA The World’s smallest and cheapest private jet ‘Vision Jet’ was launched in the USA recently. The Vision Jet can haul five adults up to 1,150 miles at 28,000 feet. It is the first Private Jet with a single engine and can be conveniently operated…

President inaugurates Bicentenary Celebration of Paika Rebellion President Pranab Mukharjee inaugurated the bicentenary (200th) celebration of Paika Rebellion (1817) of Odisha organised by the Union Ministry of Culture in New Delhi. Paika rebellion predates the 1857 Revolt i.e. first war of independence. Many scholars, researchers and historians have opined that the Paika Rebellion of 1817…

1. The 2016 Anti-Hijacking Act replaces a __________, according to which hijackers could be tried only in the event of death of hostages, such as flight crew, passengers and security personnel.        (b) a. 1983-vintage law b. 1982-vintage law c. 1984-vintage law d. 1985-vintage law 2. President of Asian Development Bank is  …

Matunga becomes India’s first railway station run by women Matunga suburban railway station in Mumbai has become the first station in India to be run by an all-women staff. A total of 30 women staffers, including eleven booking clerks, five Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel and seven ticket checkers are working under station manager Mamta…

US House of Representatives passes Bill on defence co-operation with India The United States House of Representatives has passed an amendment to National Defense Authorisation Act (NDAA), 2018, a $621.5 billion defence expenditure bill to advance defence cooperation with India. India related amendment in the bill was adopted by a voice vote in the House…

Model United Nations Regional Conference underway at Kathmandu A Model United Nations Regional Conference is being held at Kathmandu. The event is organised by the US Embassy in partnership with the Youth Thinker’s Society. The basic aim of the MUN is to provide a platform to young minds to channelise energy and resources for a…

National Events Shri J P Nadda launches new family planning initiatives on World Population Day 1)Mission Parivar Vikas to focus on 146 districts in 7 states with high TFR 2)Mission Parivar Vikas will focus on 146 high fertility districts in 7 states with high TFR. Under this, specific targeted initiatives shall be taken for population…

IBPS RRBs Preparation By Dr.G.S.Giridhar, Director, RACE Eenadu 10-07-2017 READ MORE

 Current Affairs India to import Crude Oil from United States for first time  Current Affairs: India, the world’s third-largest oil importer, will import crude oil from the United States of America (USA) for the first time after Indian Oil Corporation bought a cargo that will be delivered in October 2017. India is the latest Asian…