Update Go to version 1.17.6

What does this Merge Request do and why?

This MR updates latest Go version to 1.17.6 as part of epic &7295 (closed).

Closes #1415 (closed).

Merge Request checklist

• This change is backward compatible. If not, please include steps to communicate to our users.
• Tests added for new functionality. If not, please raise Issue to follow-up.
• Documentation added/updated, if needed.
• gdk doctor test added, if needed.
• Add the ~highlight label if this MR should be included in the CHANGELOG.md.