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Sen's School of Competitive Examinations (Ssce SEN’S SCHOOL OF COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS (SSCE) DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS BY SSCE J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 8 Daily Current Affairs 30th January 2018 The Parliamentary Group decided to confer Outstanding Parliamentarian Awards to five Members of Parliament. Dr. Najma Heptulla: She is former Rajya Sabha MP and was selected for this award for the year 2013. According to recent report published by World Steel Association (WSA), India has overtaken US to become the world's third largest steel producer in 2017. India's crude steel production has grown by 6.2% to 101.4 million tonnes (MT) in 2017 compared to 95.5 MT in the previous year. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur launched Zero Budget Natural Farming project, at Chaudhary Sarvan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalay in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh Governor Acharya Dev Vrat and Agriculture Minister Dr Ram Lal Markanda were also present on the occasion. Football Delhi announced that, Indian football Captain Sunil Chhetri's birthday will be celebrated as Delhi's Football Day. Sunil Chhetri's birthday is 3rd August. Assam Governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi released a postage stamp in memory of eminent football player Dr. Talimeren Ao at Sports Authority of India (SAI) complex playground in Paltan Bazar, Guwahati, Assam. The postage stamp was released in memory of Dr. Talimeren Ao to mark his birth centenary year. Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez has been sworn-in for a second term in capital Tegucigalpa with high security after a disputed presidential election 2017. The India-Vietnam Bilateral Army Exercise (VINBAX-2018) was conducted at Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh. It is the first military exercise between the two countries. India's first newspaper the Hicky's Bengal Gazette celebrates 238th anniversary on January 29. Union Minister Babul Supriyo and Madhya Pradesh Industrial minister Rajendra Shukla inaugurated Asia's biggest auto testing track in Pithampur of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh SSCE HINDMOTOR www.onlinessce.com Page 1 President Ram Nath Kovind has launched the countrywide Pulse Polio programme for 2018 by administering polio drops to children below five years at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. The programme will cover around 17 crore children to maintain the country's polio-free status. The president administered the drops on the eve of 2018 National Immunisation Day (NID), which is observed on January 28. Daily Current Affairs 29th January 2018 Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has launched Pledge for Khelo India at Khelo India School Games Carnival in Delhi. The pledge resonates with vision of Khelo India programme and is aimed at inspiring youngsters to build mass participation and excellence in sports. International bird festival is to be held for 3 days starting from 9th February 2018, at Dudhwa National Park, in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh Rating agency CRISIL has upgraded its outlook on 18 Indian public sector banks (PSBs) from "negative" to "stable". This upgrade by CRISIL was on account of PSB recapitalisation plan unveiled by Government on January 24, 2018. Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani attended a leadership conclave organized by the Art of Living in New Delhi. She shared her experience on a wide array of subjects with students and professionals. Speaking on the occasion the challenges come in everyone's lives but it depends on them how they turn challenges into opportunities. The first Khadi Haat of India was launched by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) and New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), in Connaught Place, New Delhi. Bollywood playback singer Asha Bhosle was announced as recipient for the 'Yash Chopra Memorial Award'. Yash Chopra Memorial Award will be awarded to Asha Bhosle on 16thFebruary 2018. The world no.1 Tai Tzu Ying of Taiwan defeated Saina Nehwal in the finals of the Indonesia Masters in Jakarta. Tai Tzu has now defeated the former world No.1 nine times in their last 10 meetings. Saina enjoyed early success against the Taiwanese till 2011 but the Nehwal has beaten her only once at the 2013 Swiss Open ever since. World Leprosy Day was observed all over the world on Jan 28. The World Leprosy Day is celebrated every year on the last Sunday of January month. World Leprosy Day 2018 aims to attain Zero Disabilities and Zero SSCE HINDMOTOR www.onlinessce.com Page 2 Leprosy in the world. Leprosy is a disease that gradually damages the skin and nervous system As per a survey by GoBanking Rates, a personal finance platform, India is the second cheapest country to live or retire among 112 countries. Oxford Dictionaries has declared 'Aadhaar' as the Hindi Word of the Year for 2017. This announcement was made by Oxford Dictionaries' at the Jaipur Literature Festival on January 27, 2018. Oxford University Press has stated that 'Hindi Word of the Year' is the one which attracted a great deal of attention and reflects the ethos, mood, or preoccupations during 2017. Qatar and Oman have signed an agreement aimed at enhancing trade and economic ties. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed covers food production, marketing, joint investment and export of Omani products to Qatar. The Chairman of Railway Board, Ashwani Lohani launched 'Rail Yatri Guide' kiosk at New Delhi railway station. Sandeep Lamichhane became the first Nepal cricketer to get IPL contract after he was bought by Delhi Daredevils at the 2018 Indian Premier League (IPL) Auction. Sandeep Lamichhane is 17 years old. He has been bought by Delhi Daredevils for his base price of Rs 20 lakhat the 2018 Indian Premier League Auction. Maharashtra State's tableau has been adjudged as the 'Best Tableau' at the 69th Republic Day parade held at Rajghat, Delhi. Daily Current Affairs 28th January 2018 Delhi won their first Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy by beating Rajasthan. It was held at Eden Gardens stadium, Kolkata. The 2017-18 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is the ninth edition of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, a Twenty20 competition in India. Corporal Jyoti Prakash Nirala, an Indian Air Force Garud commando, has been posthumously honoured with the India's highest peacetime military decoration "Ashoka Chakra" for service and exhibiting bravery in fighting the militants at the 69th Republic Day 2018. International Holocaust Remembrance Day was observed all over the world. Every year, 27 January is observed as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in remembrance of victims of Holocaust (destruction or slaughter on a mass scale, especially caused by fire or nuclear war). SSCE HINDMOTOR www.onlinessce.com Page 3 On this day, UNESCO reassures its commitment to combat racism and all forms of intolerance that triggers group-targeted violence. The theme for International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2018 is: "Holocaust Remembrance and Education: Our Shared Responsibility". India and Cambodia signed four Memoranda of Understanding in areas, including deepening cooperation in culture and preventing human trafficking. Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu released the book 'Staniya Svasasan Mei Addhi Aabadhi' in New Delhi.This book has been authored by Dr. Sadhana Pandey. 21st India International Seafood Show (IISS) opened in Margao, Goa on January 27, 2018. This event was inaugurated by Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar. One of the highest food producers- India stands on the 100th rank for the title 'Hungry'. Out of 119, India stood on 100th rank which is disturbing for the nation with the highest population. 'Global Hunger Index' carried out by International Food Policy Research Institute chalked out nations that fall under 'Starving' category. Daily Current Affairs 27th January 2018 Kolkata, capital of West Bengal became first metro city in India to get floating market. It was inaugurated by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The floating market is located on lake at Patuli in South Kolkata which is 400 metres long and 60 metres wide. International Customs Day was observed all over the world on Jan 26. The slogan for International Customs Day 2018 is "A secure business environment for economic development". South Indian music composer Ilayaraja to be honoured with Padma Vibhushan. On January 25, 2018, Government announced Padma Awards 2018. This year, President of India, Ram Nath Kovind has approved conferment. This year's 85 Padma Awards also include duo cases, wherein the award is counted as one. Usha Ananthasubramanian, MD and CEO, Allahabad Bank elected the first woman chairman of Indian Banks Association (IBA). Harman International has named actress Priyanka Chopra as the global brand ambassador for its JBL and Harman Kardon audio brands. SSCE HINDMOTOR www.onlinessce.com Page 4 Rotavac became first Indigenously developed vaccine from India to be pre-qualified by World Health Organisation (WHO). It means that vaccine can be so can be sold internationally to several countries in South America and Africa. So far, several vaccines from India have been pre- qualified by WHO. Rotavac conceived and developed by the Hyderabad- based Bharat Biotech Limited. Punjab Government has launched Mahatma Gandhi Sarbat Vikas Yojna (MGSVY) for the welfare of the downtrodden citizen across the state. This scheme is aimed at the inclusive growth of the distressed sections of the society. India-Japan Smart Grid Pilot Project was inaugurated Panipat, Haryana to solve the various complications faced by the power distribution sector. It was inaugurated by State Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar in the presence of Japanese Minister Keniko Sen. India beat Japan 4-2 in the second leg of the Four Nations Invitational Tournament in New Zealand on Saturday. India, coming on the back of a 5-4 win over Belgium secured a place in the final of the second leg of the tournament. India had thrashed Japan 6-0 in their pool match in the first leg of the tournament.
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