Dear Students, only 2 months 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 Intellectual Property Day –>26 April
i. World Intellectual Property Day is celebrated to learn about the role that intellectual property rights (patents, trademarks, industrial designs, copyright) play in encouraging innovation and creativity.
ii. WIP Day is organized by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). It is a self-funding agency of the United Nations, with 189 member states.
Youngest Indian chancellor bags Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Foundation award
i. The youngest chancellor of any university in the nation, Dileep K Nair has bagged Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Foundation award for excellent performance in the field of education in Trivendurum, Kerala.
ii. The 38-year-old academician is currently the Chancellor of the North East Frontier Technical University (NEFTU) in Arunachal Pradesh.
India to host 18th World Road Meeting
i. India is set to host the 18th World Road Meeting (WRM 2017) on November 13, 2017 according to the International Road Federation (IRF).
ii. The WRM is the biggest global platform for road engineers, safety and transport experts and companies engaged in road safety products.
iii. The theme of this year's edition is 'Safe Roads and Smart Mobility: The Engines of Economic Growth'. The WRM is held every four years.
e-SOT and e-PRAN card launched for Atal Pension Yojana subscribers
i. With a view to digitally empower the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) subscribers and improve the quality of service, the facility of online viewing of the statement of the transaction (e-SOT) and also the e- Permanent Retirement Account Number (e-PRAN card) have been launched.
ii. More than 45 lacs APY subscribers will be benefitted with this initiative.
Important Points to Remember:
- World Intellectual Property Day is observed on 26 April
- World Intellectual Property Organization is the full form of WIPO
- It is a self-funding agency of the United Nations
- Youngest Indian chancellor Dileep K Nair has bagged Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Foundation award
- India will host the 18th World Road Meeting on November 13, 2017
- K.K. Kapila is the chairman of International Road Federation
- The theme of 2017 edition is 'Safe Roads and Smart Mobility: The Engines of Economic Growth'
- The WRM is held every four years.
- e-SOT and e-PRAN card launched for Atal Pension Yojana subscribers
- Statement of the transaction is the full form of SOT
- Permanent Retirement Account Number is the full form of PRAN
- Atal Pension Yojana (APY) was launched by the PM Modi on 09th May 2015.
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