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Haryana Current Affairs July 2017:
GST comes into force from which date?
A. 1st July 2017
B. 1st June 2017
C. 1st April 2017
D. 31st December 2017
Answer: A
India's biggest tax reform since independence 'Goods and Service Tax' (GST) comes into force after the mid-night launch on 1st July 2017. GST, which brings the entire country under single taxation system, was launched by President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi by pressing a button at a special function in central Hall of Parliament. Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the GST was the result of combined efforts of all political parties and it does not belong to any one party or one government. He said it is a great example of cooperative federalism which shall facilitate inclusive growth of the country. Mr.Modi said all states are slated to gain immensly as they will now get equal opportunities of development. The Prime Minister said GST is the first of its kind system in the country when both centre and states will be putting consolidated efforts in the same direction.
India’s first solar-powered DEMU train was launched between which railway stations?
A. Mumbai-Thane
B. Delhi-Farukh Nagar
C. Delhi-Rewari
D. Lucknow-Kanpur
Answer: B
Explanation: Indian Railways on 14 July 2017 launched country’s first-ever solar-powered DEMU (diesel electrical multiple unit) train. This train was launched at the Safdarjung railway station in Delhi but it will run from Sarai Rohilla in Delhi to Farukh Nagar in Haryana. This train features a total of 16 solar panels being fitted in six coaches, each producing 300 Wp of power. The train has a power back-up and can run on battery for at least 72 hours.
The cost of these solar panels, manufactured under ‘Make in India’ initiative, is Rs. 54 lakh. This is the first time in the world that solar panels are being used as grid in railways. With each of this type of train, Indian Railways is expecting to save 5.25 lakh litres of diesel in 25 years.
Ram Nath Kovind is ---- President of India?
A. 16th
B. 14th
C. 19th
D. 15th
Answer: B
Explanation: Ram Nath Kovind was on 20th July 2017 elected as India’s 14th President. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) nominee received an overwhelming majority of votes from the country’s lawmakers. Mr. Kovind defeated Opposition candidate and former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar, garnering more than 65 per cent of the votes in the Electoral College, the Returning Officer for the presidential election Anoop Mishra announced. The 71-year-old former Governor of Bihar, who will be the second Dalit to hold the top constitutional position, received 2930 votes with a value of 702044, Mr. Mishra said.
Karamjyoti Dalal is associated with which sports?
A. Wrestling
B. Discus-throw
C. Boxing
D. Cricket
Answer: B
Explanation: India’s Karamjyoti Dalal has won bronze medal at the World Para Athletics Championships 2017 in the discus-throw. In the women’s F55 category of discus-throw, she managed a throw of 19.02 m. Earlier, Sundar Singh Gurjar had opened India’s account at the 2017 World Para Athletics Championships by winning gold medal in the men’s javelin throw event. Later, Amit Saroha won silver medal in the club throw event in the F-51 category.
Which state government joined hands with the centre to revive the River Saraswati?
A. Rajasthan
B. Punjab
C. Bihar
D. Haryana
Answer: D
Explanation: Centre and the Government of Haryana joined hands on 20th July 2017 to revive the long lost River Saraswati and provide water to the drought-prone areas of India. Haryana Government and ONGC have signed a Memorandum of Agreement for drilling of 10 water wells along the Petro Channel of Saraswati River up to a depth of 400-500 meters, which will aim at providing water in drought-prone areas. Helping to restore the lost glory of River Saraswati, the MoA will also retain the river`s beauty as well.
Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated on which day?
A. August 14
B. July 28
C. July 26
D. July 20
Answer: C
Explanation: The 18th anniversary of ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’ has celebrated across the country on July 26, 2017 to commemorates India’s emphatic victory against Pakistan and honours the war heroes. On the occasion, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley and three Chiefs of Services laid floral tribute at Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate. On this day in 1999, the Indian Army successfully took control of posts at a treacherous high altitude and glaciated terrain across the Himalayas in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, after fighting for 60 days.
