Current Affairs 2017

The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IITM) and Indian Army have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to identify the critical technological areas that can be enhanced in the armed forces.

India has signed its first loan agreement with the New Development Bank (NDB)/BRICS Bank for $350 million to be used in the development and upgradation of district roads in Madhya Pradesh.

The Union Finance Ministry has lowered interest rates on all nine small saving schemes by 0.1% for the April-June quarter as compared to January-March quarter.

Gujarat Assembly has passed the Gujarat Animal Preservation (Amendment) Bill, 2017 to amend Gujarat Animal Preservation Act, 1954.

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• SC bans sale and registration of Non-BS-IV Compliant Vehicles
• Kanha tiger reserve becomes first in India get official mascot
• 3rd G20 Framework Working Group meet concluded in Varanasi

Pakistani pacer Mohammad Irfan was slapped with a one-year ban and a fine of $ 1000 after he admitted to his fault of failing to report a spot-fixing approach by bookmakers during the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Indian forward S V Sunil was named the Asian Player of the Year 2016 by the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF).

Delhis iconic theatre, Regal cinema hall has decided to bring its curtain down after a golden run of 85 years. The hall will close its doors today, on 30 March 2017.

Tamil Nadu defeated India B by 42 runs in the final to clinch the Deodhar Trophy.

The Supreme Court (SC) banned the sale and registration of vehicles which are not compliant with Bharat Stage-IV (BS-IV) emission norms.