Signing of new Air Services Agreement between India and Serbia approved by - Union Cabinet
- The Union Cabinet approved the signing of a new Air Services Agreement (ASA) between India and Serbia on 31st March 2017. Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi gave the approval on this.
- Serbia carriers can establish direct operation to four metros - New Delhi, Mumbai and 2 more points to be specified later.
Indian Foreign service officer appointed as New Consul General of Dubai
- An Indian Foreign Service Officer, Vipul took charge as the new Indian Consul-General in Dubai on 3rd April 2017.
- Vipul, confirming the same through a tweet on his social media account stated that he looked forward to contribute to India-UAE relations as well as work for the welfare of Indian community living there.
2017 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize awarded to Dawit Isaak
- Dawit Isaak, an imprisoned Eritrean-Swedish journalist, was chosen to receive the 2017 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize on 30th March 2017.
Roger Federer defeats Rafael Nadal to secure 2017 Miami Open Men's Singles title
- Roger Federer outclassed Spain’s Rafael Nadal to win the 2017 Miami Open Men's Singles title on 2nd April 2017. He defeated Nadal in straight sets 6-3, 6-4 to win his third Miami Open title.
India’s longest Chenani-Nashri tunnel inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Chenani-Nashri tunnel,India’s longest highway tunnel in Jammu & Kashmir on 2nd April 2017.
- This 9 km long twin-tube tunnel is a great example of the government’s ‘Make in India’ and ‘Skill India’ initiative. PM Modi also announced to invest Rs 7000 crore approximately in highways projects in Jammu and Kashmir in the next two years.
PowerTex India scheme for powerloom sector launched by Textiles Minister
- The Union government launched PowerTex India, a comprehensive scheme for the development of the powerloom sector on 1st April 2017.
- Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani through a video conference at Bhiwandi in Thane district, Maharashtra launched this scheme with a simultaneous launch in 45 other locations across the country including Surat, Erode, Malegaon, Bengaluru, Varanasi and Bhagalpur.
Brayan Jimenez, former President of Guatemalan Football Association, banned for life by - FIFA
- The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee of the FIFA banned Brayan Jimenez, the former President of the Guatemalan Football Association (FENAFUTG) for life on 3rd April 2017.
Ban on polyethene manufactured below 50 microns by - J&K Govt.
- Jammu and Kashmir government imposed a blanket ban on the use of polyethene bags manufactured below fifty (50) microns on 3rd April 2017.
- The Minister for Forest, Environment and Ecology of Jammu and Kashmir,Choudhary Lal Singh said that the government is taking all the possible measures to prevent the state’s environment and ecology from being polluted.
Geetha Johri has been appointed as first woman head of Gujarat’s police force
- Indian Police Service officer Geetha Johri was appointed as the first woman Director General of Police (DGP) of Gujarat on 4th April 2017.
- The announcement was made by the Minister of State for Home, Pradeepsinh Jadeja.
International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action 2017 observed on - 4th April 2017
- International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action was observed on 4th April 2017 across the worldwith the theme "Needs driven.
- People Centred". Mine action ensures that landmines and explosive hazards in war-torn areas are found and destroyed.
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