1] ISRO creates World Record by successfully launching 104 Satellites
History was created by Indian Space Research Organization when they launched 104 satellites in one single launch. This is a world record that ISRO has managed to bag. The previous record was made by Russia when they launched 37 satellites back in 2014.
2] IAF first in world to fire BrahMos missile from air
After successful testing of an air version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile the Indian Air Force has become the first one in the world to achieve this feat.
The BrahMos-A missile provides IAF the capability to strike from large stand-off ranges on any target in sea or land with pinpoint accuracy by day or night and in all weather conditions.
3] Doklam issue
In June 2017 a military standoff occurrd between China and India as China attempted to extend a road on the Doklam plateau southwards near the Doka La pass and Indian troops moved in to prevent the Chinese. India claimed to have acted on behalf of Bhutan, with which it has a 'special relationship'.
4] Goods and Service Tax (GST)
The tax came into effect from July 1, 2017 through the implementation of one hundred and first amendments by the Government of India. The tax replaced existing multiple cascading taxes levied by the central and state governments.
5] Nirmala Sitharamna elected as Defence Minister
Nirmala Sitharaman is the 2nd woman defence minister after Indira Gandhi. Thirty-five years since India’s defence ministry last saw a woman. the only woman to head India’ defence ministry was Indira Gandhi: first in 1975 and again in 1980-82.
6] Manushi Chillar crowned as Miss World 2017
After a long wait of 17 years India's Manushi Chillar was crowned as Miss World. She was competing against 108 contestants from various countries held at Sanya City Arena, she clinched the title after Priyanka Chopra was last crowned in 2000.
7] FIFA under 17 first time in India
This is the first time that a FIFA tournament is being held in the country. Its a stepping stone for India.
8] Rohit Sharma's 3rd double century
Rohit Sharma scored a historic third double hundred as India continued to be ruthless against Sri Lanka in the second of the three-match series vs Sri Lanka in Mohali. Rohit is the only man to score more than one double hundred in ODIs.
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