Current Affairs for SSC CGL Exam 2017

June 7, 2017    


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.

Haryana's Ballabhgarh renamed as Balramgarh

i. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced the renaming of Ballabgarh town in Faridabad as Balramgarh.
ii. Situated around 30 km from Delhi on National Highway-2, Ballabgarh is a town and a tehsil (sub-division).
iii. The Princely State was founded by Balram Singh in 1739.


ISRO Develops "Solar Calculator" Android App

i. An android App 'Solar Calculator' for the computation of solar energy potential has been developed by Space Applications Centre (SAC), ISRO, Ahmedabad at the behest of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Govt. of India.
ii. It is a very useful tool for installation of PV solar panels for tapping solar energy.
ii. The App provides monthly/yearly solar potential (in kWh/m2) and minimum/maximum temperature at any location.

Govt launches Test & Treat policy for HIV patients

i. Union Health Minister JP Nadda has launched the Test and Treat policy for providing treatment to patients suffering from Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
ii. Policy launched at a function in New Delhi, Mr. Nadda stated, under it, the government will provide Anti- Retroviral Therapy (ART) treatment to the patients free of cost.

India's 1st book village to come up in Maharashtra

i. A village in Maharashtra famous for its strawberries is soon going offer more - rare Marathi books and magazines.
ii. From May 4, Bhilar will become India’s first ‘book village’ where tourists and locals can come and read books, magazines, newspapers stacked at 25 premises.
iii. Bhilar, which has a population of about 10,000, and nearby areas produce around 100 tons of strawberry every year, earning them Rs 50 crore. And 90% of the village’s population is involved in strawberry farming.

Points to Remember:
  • Haryana's Ballabhgarh is renamed as Balramgarh.
  • The State was founded by Balram Singh in 1739.
  • Manohar Lal Khattar is Chief Minister of Haryana.
  • Kaptan Singh Solanki is the Governor of Haryana.
  • Union Health Minister JP Nadda has launched the Test and Treat policy.
  • HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
  • JP Nadda is present Union Health Minister of India.
  • India's 1st book village to come up in Maharashtra.
  • Bhilar, Maharashtra will become India’s first ‘book village’.
  • Devendra Fadnavis is present Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
  • Chennamaneni Vidyasagar Rao is present Governor of Maharashtra.

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