Important Current Affairs Daily Updates (27th June 2017) - Specially for Upcoming Exams 2017

Important Current Affairs Daily Updates 27th June 2017 - Specially for Upcoming Exams 2017:

Dear Readers, Daily Current affairs News Updates about the National and International events were listed here. Candidates those who are preparing for IBPS/SBI/PO/Clerk exam and all other competitive exams can use this.

The proposal for setting up a new airport in Jewar in Greater Noida has been approved by government

The Government has cleared the proposal for setting up a new airport in Jewar in Greater Noida. Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju stated that in-principle approval for a greenfield airport at Jewar has been granted to cater to the growing flying requirements of National Capital Region. According to the civil Aviation Minister, the Noida International Airport will cater to 30 to 50 million passengers per year over the next 10 to 15 years.

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Civil Aviation Minister - Ashok Gajapathi Raju

Constituency – Vizianagaram (Andhra Pradesh)

State – Uttar Pradesh

Capital – Lucknow

CM – Yogi Adhithyanath

Governor – Ram Naik

Group insurance cover for Amarnath pilgrims raised to Rs 3 lakh

The Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board today announced to enhance the group insurance cover for the pilgrims and service providers from existing Rs one lakh to Rs three lakh. The board manages the annual yatra to the 3,880 metre high holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas. Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra, who is chairman of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, announced the enhanced group insurance during a visit to various camps en-route the holy cave shrine. Vohra was accompanied by Chief Executive Officer of the Board Umang Narula. Amarnath Yatra is scheduled to begin from Thursday.

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Amarnath cave is a Hindu shrine located in Jammu and Kashmir, India. The cave is situated at an altitude of 3,888 m, about 141 km from Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir and reached through Pahalgam town

State – Jammu & Kashmir

Capital – Srinagar (Summer), Jammu (winter)

CM - Mehbooba Mufti Sayeed

Governor – N N Vohra

Home Secretary & DG ITBP flagged in first Mt Dhaulagiri 1 International Mountaineering Expedition-2017

Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi and DG ITBP, Krishna Chaudhary flagged in the first Mt Dhaulagiri 1 International Mountaineering Expedition-2017 today. Appreciating the contribution and achievements of Indo Tibetan Border Police in mountaineering, Mr Mehrishi conveyed his congratulations to the leader and team members of the expedition. He said that the ITBP is a unique mountain trained Force and the working conditions in the Himalayas test mountaineering skills of the Force personnel. He hoped that the Force will continue to excel in mountaineering and contribute to bring more laurels for the country in future as well. Mt. Dhaulagiri 1 is the 7th highest peak of the world situated in Nepal. ITBP has been primarily deployed on high altitude Indo-China border on Border Out Posts.

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ITBP - Indo-Tibetan Border Police

HQ – New Delhi

Ministry – Home Affairs

INTERNATIONAL

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left for the Netherland on his three-nation visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left for the Netherland in his last leg of the three-nation visit after completing his two-day US tour. The Prime Minister will reach Amsterdam where he will hold bilateral talks with his counterpart Mr. Mark Rutte. Both countries are celebrating 70 years of the establishment of Indo-Dutch diplomatic relations this year. Mr. Modi will also interact with CEOs of Dutch companies and will focus on four main issues of agriculture, water management, healthcare, and finance. Two Memoranda of Understandings (MOUs), one each on water management and cultural exchange, will also be exchanged in the presence of both Prime Ministers.

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Country – Netherland

Capital – Amsterdam

Currency – Euro

ICJ - The International Court of Justice

HQ - The Hague (Netherlands)

ICCt - The International Criminal Court

HQ - The Hague (Netherlands)

BANKING & ECONOMY

USD 250-million loan for making Indian youth more employable through reskilling approved by World Bank

The World Bank has cleared a USD 250-million loan for making Indian youth more employable through reskilling, in a move that is seen to aid the Skill India Mission. The multi-lateral lender is keen to support the Indian government in its efforts to better equip the young workforce with employable skills. Under the program, adults in 15-59 years of age, underemployed or unemployed, will get the skill training.

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WorldBankHQ – Washington D.C

President - Jim Yong Kim

Founded in 1944

Current US President – Donald Trump

CurrentUS Vice President - Mike Pence

APPOINTMENT

N N Vohra appointed as the president of India International Centre (IIC)

Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra has been appointed the president of the India International Centre (IIC) - one of the premier cultural institutions in the country. The appointment was made after eminent jurist Soli Sorabjee quit the presidential post.

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IIC - India International Centre

HQ – New Delhi

NewPresident – N N Vohra

Precededby - Soli Sorabjee

K. Kasturirangan has been appointed as head of the panel on National Education Policy

Ex-ISRO Chief and Padma Vibhushan awardee Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan has been appointed the Chairman of the committee to prepare the final draft of the National Education Policy.

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ISRO - Indian Space Research Organisation

HQ – Bengaluru

Founder – Vikram Sarabhai

Director – A.S.Kiran Kumar

Srinivas Gokulnath from Maharashtra, the first Indian to complete the Solo Race Across America (RAAM)

Srinivas Gokulnath from Maharashtra created history by becoming the first Indian to complete the 4,941-km Race Across America (RAAM) in solo category. Considered to be the toughest cycle race in the world, he cycled for 11 days, 18 hours and 45 minutes. In a feat that marks the Indian arrival on the endurance cycling scene globally, another Maharashtrian, Dr. Amit Samarth followed Gokulnath at the finish line at Annapolis on American east coast. Among the nine men who finished, Gokulnath stood 7th while Samarth was right on his heels at number 8. The race was won by Christoph Strasser.

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State – Maharashtra

Capital – Mumbai

CM - Devendra Fadnavis

Governor - Chennamaneni Vidyasagar Rao

SiddhivinayakTemple – Mumbai, Maharashtra

Cityof seven islands – Mumbai

Gateway of India – Mumbai

ISSF Junior World Championship: India wins team bronze in 25m rapid fire pistol

India won Team Bronze in 25 meter Rapid Fire Pistol Men Junior Shooting World Championship. India added a Bronze medal on day three of the International Shooting Sport Federation Junior World Championship Rifle/Pistol, currently underway in Suhl, Germany yesterday. The trio of Anish, Anhad Jawanda and Shivam Shukla notched up a combined score of 1711 to claim third place and take India's overall tally from the competition to two Golds, one Silver and one Bronze medal. This is Anish's second medal of the competition after having won the 25 meter standard pistol gold on the opening day of the competition.

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Country – Germany

Capital – Berlin

Currency – Euro

Chancellor – Angela Merkel