By: D.K Choudhary
Piyush Goyal launches mobile app ‘SEVA’ for quick tracking of coal dispatch

ii. The app is developed in-house by Coal India Limited (CIL) for power sector consumers.
iii. SEVA is a part of ‘Digital India’ initiative, which is aimed at increasing the Consumer Connect as well as the Transparency and Accountability in Coal dispatch.
Static Takeaways-
- Shri Piyush Goyal is the Union Minister of State (I/C) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines
- Jharkhand is the largest producer of Coal in India
- The nationalization of coal mine was done in two phases, the first with the coking coal mines in 1971-72 and then with the non-coking coal mines in 1973.
- Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ resigned as Nepal Prime Minister
Static Takeaways-
- Pushpa Kamal Dahal was 39th prime minister of Nepal
- Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal
- Bidhya Devi Bhandari is the President of Nepal
‘Good morning’ squads to tackle open defecation in Maharashtra

ii. These squads will comprise representatives of local bodies, self-help groups, NGOs, students and social workers working in the area of sanitation and cleanliness.
Static Takeaways-
- CM of Maharashtra is Devendra Fadnavis and governor is C.Vidyasagar Rao
- Melghat Tiger Reserve and Bor Tiger Reserve is situated in Maharashtra
- Tadoba National Park is situated in Maharashtra.
Bank of Baroda, IFFCO roll out co-branded debit card for farmers

ii. The co-branded debit cards, with inbuilt overdraft of Rs. 2,500 in special savings bank account, could be used for purchase of various agri products at IFFCO sale counters.
iii. Two lakh co-branded debit cards will be issued initially to the farmers beginning with the States of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. These co-branded debit cards will be exclusively used for the purchase of IFFCO products only.
Static Takeaways-
- Chairman of BOB is Mr. Ravi Venkatesan and CEO is Mr. P.S. Jayakumar
- BOB headquarter is in Vadodara, Gujarat and its tagline is ‘India’s International Bank’
- IFFCO full form is Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited.
Karnataka Bank pact with HDFC Asset Management

ii. Investment in mutual funds will provide an opportunity to those customers who are uncomfortable about investing directly in stock markets as this tie-up will give HDFCAML an opportunity to expand its base in these centers.
Static Takeaways-
- CEO of Karnataka Bank is Mahabaleshwara MS and its headquarter is in Mangaluru, Karnataka
- MD of HDFC Bank is Aditya Puri.
Tata appoints new legal chief

ii. The group has appointed Shuva Mandal as the Group General Counsel after incumbent Bharat Vasani quit the role.
iii. Mandal will assume in July 2017. Vasani will continue with the group as Legal Adviser to the Chairman’s office.
Static Takeaways-
- Chairman of Tata Sons is Natarajan Chandrasekaran
- Founder of Tata was Jamsetji Tata.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is the new WHO Chief

ii. He will begin his five-year term on 1 July 2017. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has replaced Margret Chan who steps down after ten years as the WHO chief.
Static Takeaways-
- WHO’s Constitution came into force on 7 April 1948, a date which is celebrated every year as World Health Day
- WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Dr B. Chisholm was the first Director-General of WHO
Japan to build war museum in Manipur

ii. The Japanese ambassador Kenji Hiramatsu, has stated that about 70,000 Japanese soldiers had died in battles from March to June 1944 in Imphal and Kohima.
Static Takeaways-
- PM of Japan is Shinzo Abe and its capital is Tokyo
- Currency of Japan is Yen
Union Home Minister releases the book India 2017 Yearbook

ii. The CEO, NITI Aayog, Shri Amitabh Kant was also present on the occasion. The book was published by the Mc Graw Hill Education India.
Static Takeaways-
- Chairman of NITI Aayog is Prime Minister of India
- Current chairman of NITI Aayog is Shri Narendra Modi
Kiren Rijiju unveils world’s first philosophical novel on God

ii. The book was unveiled by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju in presence of David Syiemlieth, Chairman, UPSC in august gathering at Civil Services Officers’ Institute.
Static Takeaways-
- Dr. Najma Heptulla is the governor of Manipur
- Nongthobam Biren Singh is the present CM of Manipur
- Loktak Lake is situated in Manipur which is the largest fresh water lake in the North-East.
Roger Moore, Who Played James Bond 007 Times passes away

ii. He played the famous spy in seven Bond films including Live and Let Die and A View to a Kill.
iii. Sir Roger was also well known for his humanitarian work he was introduced to UNICEF by the late Audrey Hepburn and was appointed as a goodwill ambassador in 1991.
Static Takeaways-
- UNICEF full form is The United Nations Children’s Fund and its headquarter is in New york City, USA
- Executive Director of UNICEF is Anthony Lake.