Dear Students, only 44 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.
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World Press Freedom Day: 03rd May
i. Every year, 3rd May is celebrated as the World Press Freedom Day. It is celebrated by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization).
ii. UNESCO, the Government of Indonesia, and the Press Council of Indonesia co-organized the World Press Freedom Day's main event and the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize Ceremony in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 1-4 May 2017.
Important Points to Remember:-
ii. UNESCO, the Government of Indonesia, and the Press Council of Indonesia co-organized the World Press Freedom Day's main event and the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize Ceremony in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 1-4 May 2017.
Madhya Pradesh becomes 1st state to shift to January to December financial year
i. Madhya Pradesh has become the first state to switch to the January-December financial year from the existing April-March cycle.
ii. The move breaks a 150-year tradition as India started adopting the April-March financial year from 1867. So, now the Budget session of the next financial year will be held either in December 2017 or January 2018.
Department of Telecom launches 'Tarang Sanchar' portal
i. Manoj Sinha, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Communications and Minister of State for Railways, formally launched the 'Tarang Sanchar portal' in an event organized at New Delhi.
ii. The web portal is for Information sharing on Mobile Towers and EMF Emission Compliances. The portal aims to generate confidence among the public about the effectiveness of the EMF compliance process in India.
iii. Additionally, any person can request for EMF emission measurement at a location by paying a fee of Rs 4000 online. It is am an important move for Prime Minister’s vision of Digital India.
Shabana Azmi starrer 'The Black Prince' awarded at film fest in Houston
i. Hollywood film The Black Prince, featuring singer-poet Satinder Sartaaj and veteran actress Shabana Azmi, was awarded the Special Jury Remi Award at the 50th annual Worldfest-Houston International Film Festival (WHIFF).
ii. The film is a historic biopic on the poignant life story of the last king of Punjab - Maharajah Duleep Singh.
iii. The film is Directed by Kavi Raj.
Important Points to Remember:-
- World Press Freedom Day is celebrated on 03rd May
- It is organized by UNESCO
- UNESCO is responsible for coordinating international cooperation in education, science, culture and communication
- Irina Bokova is the Director-General of UNESCO
- UNESCO Headquarters based in Paris, France
- Madhya Pradesh became the first state to shift to January to December financial year
- India started adopting the April-March financial year from 1867
- The CM of MP is Mr. Shivraj Singh Chauhan
- Governor of MP is Mr. Om Prakash Kohli (Additional charge).
- Department of Telecom launched 'Tarang Sanchar' portal
- Manoj Sinha is the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Communications and Minister of State for Railways launched the portal.
- The Black Prince was awarded the Special Jury Remi Award at the 50th annual Worldfest-Houston International Film Festival (WHIFF)
- The film is Directed by Kavi Raj
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