17/01/2018 – English
English Current Affairs National News • West Bengal, Kerala and Odisha has opted out of the Central Government’s Transformation of Aspirational District scheme. In the context of this scheme aspirational district refer to selected 115 backward districts that are lagging on specific development parameters. • PM Modi inaugurated the commencement of the work of an oil refinery in Rajasthan Baimer district. • Bar Council of India has announced that it formed a seven member delegation that will meet honorable judges of Supreme Court and will try to bridge their differences with the incumbent CJI Dipak Misra. • Odisha State Government announced Mukshyamantri Kalakar sahayata Jojana under which artists from across the state will get a monthly assistance of Rs.1200. • Jammu and Kashmir Government signed a MOU to create normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir by means of education reforms. The MOU is named ‘School Education Transformation Roadmap’ International Affairs • Bangladesh, India and Nepal agreed upon operating procedures for trans – border movement of passenger vehicles under Bangladesh – Bhutan – India – Nepal (BBIN) Motor vehicles agreement which aimed to facilitate seamless flow of passenger and cargo traffic in sub – region was signed by the transport Ministers of the BBIN countries. • Iranian Government lifted restrictions on the use of the Internet, including the messaging app Telegram across the country. • India attended a meeting of the International military co-operation departments of the shanghai co-operation organization (SCO) for the first time, in Beijing, china. Read More: http://weshineacademy.com/enig...