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1. Rohit Khandelwal becomes first Indian to win Mr. World title i. Rohit Khandelwal has become the first Indian to win the title of Mr. World at a grand ceremony at Southport in England. He received a whopping cash prize of 50,000 US dollars. However, the first runner-up crown went to Mr. Puerto Rico. ii. Rohit defeated 47 other contestants from across the globe to bag the title. Born in Hyderabad in 1989, Mr. Khandewal, is a model, actor and television personality. He is also the winner of Mr. India 2015 contest. iii.  Mr. World is a 2-3 week competition designed to test the candidates in a variety of ways through a series of challenge events, interviews, and a final stage show. These challenges test every aspect deemed necessary to be "The World's Most Desirable Man." 2. NITI Aayog & Intel India Sign SOI to Kick-off Atal Tinkering Lab Initiative for Young Innovators  i. NITI Aayog and Intel India sign Statement of Intent (SOI) to start Atal Tinkering Laborat

Daman and Diu. Union Territory of Daman and Diu comprises two districts namely Daman and Diu. Both Districts are situated on western coast of India at a distance of about 700 kms. Daman is the head Quarter of this U.T. Daman is on main land near southern portion of Gujarat State. Vapi is the nearest Railway Station (13 kms) which is on Western Railway between Mumbai and Surat. Vapi is 167 kms from Mumbai Central and 95 kms from Surat.

1. Govt allocates Rs 22,915 cr capital to 13 PSU banks for FY17 i. The Narendra Modi government has allocated Rs 22,915 crore capital to meet the capitalization needs of 13 Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in the current fiscal. This is in line with its Indradhanush initiative, aimed at restoring banking sector health. ii. The maximum capital infusion will be for State Bank of India (SBI) at Rs 7,575 crore and the least for Allahabad Bank at Rs 44 crore. iii. The capital infusion exercise is based on an assessment of need as assessed from the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of credit growth for the last five years, and banks’ own projections of credit growth. Consequent upon the exercise, 75 percent of the amount collected for each bank is being released now to provide liquidity support for lending operations as also to enable banks to raise funds from the market. The remaining amount will be released later based on performance. 2. CBDT signs 7 advance pricing agreements to cut ta

1. 18th July : Nelson Mandela International Day observed i. Nelson Mandela International Day is an annual international day in honour of Nelson Mandela, celebrated each year on 18 July, Mandela's birthday. The day is aimed at inspiring individuals to take action to help change the world for the better. ii. The day was officially declared by the United Nations in November 2009, with the first UN Mandela Day held on 18 July 2010. However, other groups began celebrating Mandela Day on 18 July 2009. iii. The Day recognized Nelson Mandela’s values and his dedication to the service of humanity, in the fields of conflict resolution, race relations, the promotion and protection of human rights. The Nobel Peace Prize 1993 was awarded jointly to Nelson Mandela and Frederik Willem de Klerk "for their work for the peaceful termination of the apartheid regime, and for laying the foundations for a new democratic South Africa". 2. Three Indian sites listed among UNESCO’s World Her

After "Mann Ki Baat" of Narendra Modi, Chief Minister of Delhi, Mr. Arvind Kejriwal has started an initiative known as "TalktoAk". Ak stands for Arvind Kejriwal. The website url is : www.talktoak .com Show has already been aired his first version on 17th July 2016. Since Mr. Kejriwal has announced this new initiative, BJP leaders are saying this as copycat of Prime minister's show and making fun of Kejriwal. But we can say it as good method to get interact with Delhi People because it is not one way traffic like Modi does in his programme. People can talk to their chief minister and tell their queries or suggestions directly. It's a totally new concept of mutual interaction between a chief minister and his local people. We can say it is as copied version of Anil Kapoor's movie "Nayak" but not of Modi's show. Whatever other political parties say but it can be helpful for people. Political Parties are made to talk against each oth

Despite our differences, we all share a common desire to live a fulfilling life. It’s one of the things that make us humans — well, human. As social beings, we crave for meaning in everything we do. We want to get the most out of our experiences and so we intentionally seek purpose in things we go through. The question here is: what does a fulfilling life look like to you? Is it one where you’ve got a lot of money for everything you want and need? Or is it where you have the best relationships with the people you love and those around you? Or is it a life of peace, wellness, and contentment? The following are five helpful tips that will help you create a happier and more fulfilled life. 1. Live in the moment. Our physical body resides in the present, but from a mental standpoint, things don’t often go this way. Even though we are physically here at this very moment, most of our thoughts drift far away to the distant past or the imagined future. Because of this, we’re losing connecti

West Bengal. New horizon, vibrant state, colourful people with their rapidly changing lifestyle, modernisation in one word metamorphosis – this is our new West Bengal. On one hand it has fascinating culture, rich history and heritage and on the other hand it has modern, techno-savvy, upwardly mobile people. The land of West Bengal has in it intricately woven stories of many civilisations and settlements which left their footprint here. With the memory of that rich history  West Bengal  boasts of different ethnicity, culture, religion and languages and most importantly the diverse landscape -flanked by the Himalayas as the top and decorated by the natural beaches and a unique biosphere, the Sunderbans in the south. Let us unfold the true Bengal – its history, its real nature, its culture - the canvas with all colours. Capital city:  Kolkata Chief Minister:  Mamta Banerjee Governor:  Keshari Nath Tripathi High Court :  Kolkata  High Court The Acting Chief Justice:  Dr.

Dear Readers. We are providing "Must Do series" for the competitive exam on different topics and subjects. Students can go through these topics , as it will help students to understand the concepts easily and remember it for longer period of time.  This topic is very important from all exam point of view as one or two questions are asked from this topic. COUNTRY FEATURES JAPAN Law on which the Supreme Court function AUSTRALIA 1.Concurrent list 2.Language of the preamble 3.Provision regarding trade, commerce and intercourse USSR Fundamental Duties Five year Plan U.S.A 1.Written Constitution 2.Executive head of state known as President and his being the 3.Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces 4.Vice- President as the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha 5.Fundamental Rights 6.Supreme Court 7.Provision of States 8.Independence of Judiciary and 9.Judicial review 10.Preamble 11.Removal of Supreme court and High court Judges CANAD

1. RBI sets up an Inter-regulatory Working Group on Fin Tech and Digital Banking i. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has constituted an inter-regulatory Working Group (WG) to study the entire gamut of regulatory issues relating to Financial Technology and Digital Banking in India. ii. The group has been set up in view of the growing significance of Fintech innovations, and their interactions with the financial sector as well as financial sector entities. It will review and appropriately reorient the regulatory framework, and respond to the dynamics of the rapidly evolving Fintech scenario. iii. The Working Group will be headed by Sudarshan Sen, Executive Director of RBI, and has 12 members. It has been asked to submit its report within six months from the date of its first meeting. 2. India, ADB sign 100 Million USD loan agreement for Cauvery Delta project in Tamil Nadu i. The Union Government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a 100 million US dollars loan agreeme

Geographical view: Area:  160,205 km² Land Structure:  It contains plain (Andhra plains), Plateau (Rayalsima plateau, khammamplatue), Mountains (Eastern Ghats Vijayawada hills) Important river:  Krishna, Penneru, Godavari, Main Crops:  Rice, jowar, bajra, wheat, maize etc...   Climate:  tropical climate  Main minerals:  due to the variety of rocksand minerals it is called as ratnaGarbha. First in iron ore production, magnese ore etc it is top producer of minerals in india. Largest mica producer Industries:  AP ranks 4th at National level in IT performance. River and dams: Sl.No. River Dam Nearest City Remark 1. Krishna a)Srisailam b)Nagarjuna Sagar c)Parkasam Barrage Kurnool Guntur Guntur Gravity & Earth-fill 2. Godavari Dowleswaram Barrage Polavaram Project Rajamundry For irrigation 3. Machkund River/ Sileru Lower Sileru hydro Visakhapatnam Khammam 4. Penneru Nellore, Cuddapah 5. Nagavati Srikulam Administra

1. India first country to become YAWS-free i. India achieves yet another public health milestone, becomes first country to be declared free of Yaws, an infection of the skin and bones, much ahead of WHO global target year of 2020. ii. Union Health Minister JP Nadda received an official citation from the World Health Organisation and the UNICEF for Elimination of Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus and for being YAWS-free. iii. YAWS is a kind of bacterial infection that affects skin, bones and joints, while tetanus, another bacterial infection, leads to muscle spasms that can be fatal. 2. President to inaugurate India Skills Competition today i. President Pranab Mukherjee will inaugurate the first edition of India Skills Competition today, on the occasion of the World Youth Skills Day in New Delhi. Skill India will be celebrating its first anniversary on the occasion. ii. In order to select the best talent to represent India at IndiaSkills, the Ministry of Skill Development and Ent

By Kartikeya Date Don't think be deluded into thinking Mohammad Amir was prosecuted for causing the noble game the blushes. His crime was rocking the boat for private interests in the business of cricket. Very few human beings in the history of the world have bowled as fast and as well as Mohammad Amir could by the age of 18. By then, Amir had been through multiple back injuries and a nearly fatal bout of dengue fever. The first time he met the then Pakistan coach Geoff Lawson, he was 16, attending an under-19 camp. He was delayed by three hours because the Taliban had closed the highway. An introduction to the great Wasim Akram came courtesy the former Pakistan all-rounder Mudassar Nazar, at the end of which Akram pronounced the teenager “ready to play for Pakistan”. He was duly picked and made his Test debut at Galle in 2009. Amir got a wicket in his first over. It was a classic fast bowler’s dismissal. Steep bounce and sharp inward movement cramped the opener Malinda Wa

The Union Territory of Lakshadweep is an archipelago situated in the Arabian Sea at a distance of 220 - 440 km from the west coast of India. Lakshadweep is the tiniest Union Territory of India and lies about 220-440 km from Kochi, Kerala. All Lakshadweep islands are of coral origin and some of them like Minicoy, Kalpeni, Kadmat, Kiltan and Chetlat are typical atolls.  "Lakshadweep, the group of 36 islands is known for its exotic and sun-kissed beaches and lush green landscape. The name Lakshadweep in Malayalam and Sanskrit means 'a hundred thousand islands'. " Capital - Kavaratti Administrative HQ  - KAVARATTI. Administrators - Vijay Kumar

1. Operation ‘Sankat Mochan’ launched to evacuate Indian citizens from South Sudan i. The Union Government has launched ‘Operation Sankat Mochan’ to evacuate the Indians from South Sudan. ii. Two C17 aircraft of Indian Air Force left for Juba with Minister of State for External Affair VK Singh onboard. iii. South Sudan has been hit by violence which has claimed hundreds of lives till now. The conflict is because of clashes between government troops and forces loyal to Vice President Riek Machar.  2. Ashok Patnaik appointed new National Intelligence Grid chief i. Senior IPS officer Ashok Patnaik was appointed CEO of the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID). ii. One of the most ambitious intelligence projects that failed to take off during United Progressive Alliance (UPA) rule. iii. Patnaik is currently serving as Additional Director in the Intelligence Bureau and he will continue to hold this post till his superannuation in 2018.

North-east India  falls in the distinctive part of Indo Burma hotspots which ranks 6th among the 25 biodiversity region of the world. The region is a treasure trove for herbs, plants, animals and microbial resources. Despite of all the natural resources, North East remain one of the most secluded terrain of India with all the possibilities of economy rise. Realizing that some one has to take the initiative first, Association for Promoting North-East India (APNEI) stepped forward with unique ideas and concepts to attract attention of globetrotters to this part of the world.

Jammu and Kashmir   is a state in northern India, often denoted by the acronym J&K. It is located mostly in the Himalayan mountains, and shares borders with the states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to the south. Jammu and Kashmir has an international border with China in the north and east, and the Line of Control. The state has special autonomy under Article 370 of the Constitution of India. The State of Jammu & Kashmir is situated in extreme north of India. It was founded on 26 October, 1947. J&K touches International boundaries with: ·          China  in the north and east, ·          Afghanistan  in the north-west ·          Pakistan  in the west

1. INS Karna commissioned by Navy chief i. Indian Navy has commissioned INS Karna, an independent base of Marine Commandos (MARCOS) at Bheemunipatanam Naval Base, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. ii. It was commissioned by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba at the commissioning ceremony held at Bheemunipatanam Naval Base. iii. The Marine Commando Force (MCF) was raised as the Indian Marine Special Force (IMSF) in February 1987 at INS Abhimanyu in Mumbai, Maharashtra. 2. Najma Heptulla, G M Siddeswara quit Modi Cabinet i. Union ministers Najma Heptulla and GM Siddeshwara resigned. ii. Dr Heptulla, the Minority Affairs Minister, was replaced by Minister of State Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, who has been given independent charge. The portfolio held by Mr. Siddeshwara - junior minister for Heavy Industries - will be taken over by Babul Supriyo, who was the junior minister for Urban Development. 3. SBI signs MoU with IIT Bombay to promote startups i. India’s top public sector bank,

India's third-largest and second-most populous state, Maharashtra is an expansive canvas showcasing many of India's iconic attractions  Capital –  Mumbai ·         Chief Minister -  Devendra Fadnavis ·         Governor -  C. Vidyasagar Rao ·         Maharashtra Day: 1st  May ·         Folk dance of Maharashtra:  Lavani ·          Bombay High Court is  the High Court of the state of Maharashtra ·         The Chief Justice -  Mr. Justice Vijaya Kamlesh Tahilramani ·         Total Number of districts:  36 ·           The Arabian Sea  makes up Maharashtra's west coast. Maharashtra consists of two major relief divisions. The plateau is a part of the  Deccan tableland  and the  Konkan coastal  strip abutting on the Arabian Sea.   The list of important Rivers and Dams of Maharashtra: S.No Rivers Important Dams Remark 1 Godavari River The Jayakwadi Dam (Aurangabad) The Godavari River is the second longest river in India  2 Tapti River Bisalpur Dam near (Deo