Go through the important Current Affairs of 16th-21st July 2018 below to score better in the upcoming CDS and NDA exams. You can also go through the previous Weekly Current Affairs for CDS & NDA exams for better preparation of the General Awareness section of these exams!
Weekly Current Affairs for CDS/ NDA Exams
Science & Defence
- 'Vikas Engine Test' conducted by ISRO at Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu, in order to enhance the payload capability of the launch vehicles of the agency.
- Anil Swarup to head the committee formed to address the issues such as 'manpower deficiency' in National Service Scheme (NSS) and National Cadet Corps (NCC).
- ISRO Satellite Centre has signed an agreement with a consortium led by Alpha Design Technologies Pvt. Ltd., BEL (Bharat Electronics Ltd.) and Tata Group for the assembling of satellites.
- Indian Air Force to participate in 'Exercise Pitch Black 2018' to be held in Australia.
Appointments/ Important Persons in News
- Kaptan Singh Solanki, governor of Haryana took additional charge of the Governor of Himachal Pradesh.
- Professor Anil D. Sahasrabuddhe reappointed as the chairman of AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education).
- Navin Agarwal re-appointed as the whole-time director of Vedanta Ltd. (metals and minerals giant).
Important National News
- The theme of 10th Delhi Dialogue: 'Strengthening India-ASEAN Maritime Cooperation'.
- Mr C. K. Mishra to head the committee formed to look after the issue of Industrial Pollution around the Taj Mahal.
- RBI to issue new notes of Rs. 100 denomination containing the motif 'Rani ki Vav' in Lavender colour shortly.
- Professor R. C. Deka to head the committee, constituted by the University Grants Commission, for regulation of fees charged by self-financed Deemed Universities of Medical & Dental Courses.
Professor M. M. Salunkhe will head the committee to look after the examination reforms-related matters. - ONGC to sell its 49% stakes of Helicopter Service Provider, Pawan Hans.
- Haryana tops the per capita revenue collection under Goods and Service Tax.
- Haryana government launches 'Paudhagiri', a campaign to increase the green cover of the state.
Important International News
- Jeff Bezos becomes the richest person in the world with a net worth of $150 billion.
Sports
- France won FIFA World Cup 2018 after defeating Croatia in Moscow.
- Novak Djokovic won the Wimbledon Championship 2018 under the Men's Singles category after defeating Kevin Anderson. Angelique Kerber won the championship under Women's Singles category after defeating Serena Williams.
- Japan's Nozomi Okuhara won Thailand Open Finals 2018 after defeating P. V. Sindhu.
- Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh named as the Chef de Mission of the Indian contingent for the Asian Games.
- Brazilian footballer, Alisson Becker becomes the most expensive goalkeeper of the world after transferring from Italy's Roma club to Liverpool club of England.
Important Days
- 18th July: Nelson Mandela Day.
All the best for your exams,
Team gradeup!
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