Current Affairs for SSC CGL Tier-I 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.

Anil Kumble resigns as Head Coach of Indian Cricket team

i. Anil Kumble, the former Indian Captain, resigned from the post of Head Coach of the Indian Cricket team. His resignation came before the limited-overs tour of the West Indies team.

ii. During this trip to the Caribbean, the team management will be supervised by M V Sridhar, the general manager of cricket operations. The batting coach Sanjay Bangar and fielding coach R Sridhar will continue in their roles.

AMRUT Scheme: 53 New Projects for 9 Cities Approved in Odisha

i. The state government approved 53 urban projects with a total investment of Rs 538 crore under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT). The scheme, launched in nine urban places in the state since 2015-16 fiscal, has aimed at strengthening drinking water distribution network, development of sewerage system, storm water management, up-gradation of city transport system and development of amusement parks.

ii. Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri, Berhampur, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Balasore, Bhadrak and Baripada are the nine places where the scheme is being implemented with fund sharing patter of 50:50 between the Centre and state government.

International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking: 26 June

i. By resolution 42/112 of 7 December 1987, the General Assembly decided to observe 26 June as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit.
ii. The theme for 2017 is- "Listen First - Listening to children and youth is the first step to help them grow healthy and safe."

Manushi Chhillar from Haryana wins the title of Miss India 2017

i. The 54th Femina Miss India World 2017 winner is Manushi Chhillar from Haryana, while the first runner-up is Sana Dua from Jammu and Kashmir and the second runner-up is Priyanka Kumari from Bihar.

ii. The event was held at Yash Raj Studios in Mumbai. This is the first time the participants wore an Indian dress at the finale designed by Manish Malhotra. The show was hosted by Karan Johar and Riteish Deshmukh. Besides,

Doon girl Bhumika Sharma wins Miss World title in bodybuilding championship

i. Bhumika Sharma, another Indian has become Miss World in bodybuilding championship.

ii. Dehradun’s girl gained maximum points in three categories – individual posing, body posing and fall in that eventually bagged her the Miss World title and the gold medal at the world championship in Venice, Italy. The championship drew 50 competitors from different countries.

Important Points to Remember:

Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)
Launched on 24 June 2015
Main Objective: Providing basic services (e.g. water supply, sewerage, urban transport) to households and build amenities in cities which will improve the quality of life for all, especially the poor and the disadvantaged.
Antonio Guterres is the ninth United Nations Secretary-General.
UN Headquarters in New York, The USA.
Reita Faria was the first Miss India ever to win any international beauty pageant.
Miss World 2016 was Stephanie Del Valle.