Our Daily Current Affairs covers latest quizzes and national/ international news, events etc. These latest and best quizzes on different fields like business, political, economy, culture, sports, entertainment, society etc. are very important for preparation of IAS, UPSC, Banking, IBPS, Railways and other exams.
1
What is the name of the India-US joint military training exercise to be held from 14 September to 27 September 2017?
As part of the ongoing Indo-US defence cooperation, a joint military training, Exercise Yudh Abhyas - 2017 is being conducted at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington, USA from 14 to 27 September 17. Exercise Yudh Abhyas is one of the largest joint running military training and defence corporation endeavors between India and USA. This will be the 13th edition of the joint exercise hosted alternately between the two countries.
2
In which year India to host Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships?
India will host the 2019 edition of the Commonwealth (Youth, Junior and Senior) Weightlifting Championships. The Executive Board of Commonwealth Weightlifting Federation met at Gold Coast, Australia and decided to allot the 2019 edition of the competitions to India. The current edition of the tournament is being held at the Gold Coast.
3
In which country UJALA scheme launched recently?
Energy Efficiency Services Limited ( EESL) , under Ministry of Power, Government of India has launched UJALA (Unnat Jyoti by Affordable Lighting for All) Scheme in the State of Melaka, Malaysia. The Scheme was launched by Chief Minister of Melaka Datuk Seri Utama Ir. Hj. Idris Bin Hj. Haron. In due course of time, the successful Indian model of UJALA scheme has become a sought-after example for the different nations of the world and will now be implemented in Melaka to extend programme benefits to people of the region.
4
Which Insurance Company gets SEBI approval for Rs 8,400 crore IPO?
SBI Life Insurance has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India for an IPO of up to Rs 8,400 crore ($1.3 billion), with launch targeted for the September 20-22 period.
5
Which city has won the prestigious Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) Services Excellence Award?
India’s first operational Smart City and IFSC, Gujarat International Finance-Tec City (GIFT City), has won the prestigious Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) Services Excellence Award.
6
Which network entered into an agreement with Coriant Tie up to Chart 5G?
State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) entered into an agreement with US-based networking solutions provider Coriant to chart the path to 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) in India.
7
Which company inks pact with Rosoboronexport, ELCOM, Russia, to supply tracked vehicle solutions to the armed forces?
Hinduja Group flagship company Ashok Leyland today said its defence entity had signed a memorandum of understanding with Rosoboronexport, Russia, to supply tracked vehicle solutions to the armed forces. Rosoboronexport (ROE) is the only State organisation in Russia for export of the entire range of military products and technologies. It represents Russian companies engaged in the manufacturing of main battle tanks, infantry fighting vehicles and is currently working with the Indian Army.
8
Who became the first Indian Woman Ambassador For Tourism Australia?
The Gujarat’s Chief Minister Vijay Rupani flagged off the ‘Ma Narmada Mahotsav Yatra’ from Surendranagar covering 24 districts, 7 cities & over 7200 villages.
Under the Narmada fest, a chariot, named as ‘Narmada Rath’ would move about in 10,000 villages of 24 districts to spread awareness about the importance of the project and its effect on the lives of around 4 crore citizens of the state.
10
Which institute has set up a task force to provide a “major” thrust to job creation by enhancing India’s exports?
A
Ministry of Telecommunications
B
National Institute of Transforming India (NITI Aayog)
To provide a major thrust to job creation by enhancing India’s exports, an Expert Task Force has, today, been constituted with the NITI Aayog Vice Chairman, Dr. Rajiv Kumar, as its Chairperson.
While the Indian workforce has high aspirations, a majority of the workers are still employed in low-productivity, low-wage jobs in small, micro and own-account enterprises. An urgent and sustained expansion of the organized sector is essential to address India’s unemployment and under-employment issue. An important strategy is also to enable a shift towards more labour-intensive goods and services that are destined for exports. Given the importance of exports in generating jobs, India needs to create an environment in which globally competitive exporters can emerge and flourish.
The steps outlined by the taskforce to address this challenge of creating well-paid, formal sector jobs, include:
Proposing a comprehensive plan of action to generate employment and alleviate under-employment in both goods and services sectors and low wages by boosting India’s exports in key labour-intensive industries
Recommending sector-specific policy interventions in key employment sectors.
Recommending measures to enhance trade in services with high employment potential.
Identifying key macroeconomic factors constraining exports and suggesting methods to address these constraints
Assessing the effectiveness of existing schemes to promote exports
Addressing issues related to logistics, export credits and trade facilitation
Suggesting ways to enhance the availability of data on trade such that it is reliable, globally comparable and timely, particularly with respect to trade in services.
