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Moon came close to Earth after 1948

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The moon orbits the Earth in an ellipse, not a circle, so it is sometimes closer to the Earth than it
is at other times. When the perigee and the full moon coincide, it is known as a super moon.
World Pneumonia Day observed with theme Keep the Promise, Stop
Pneumonia Now
3 hrs ago
To mark the occasion, special programmes were held to raise awareness of pneumonia, promote
prevention and treatment and generate action to fight the illness.
World Diabetes Day 2016 observed across the world

1 day ago
The theme of the Day was Eyes on Diabetes. Many activities were conducted with the main
focus on promoting the importance of screening to ensure early diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.
Tejaswin smashes 12yr old national senior record in high jump

1 day ago
The previous national senior record was in the name of Hari Shankar Roy of West Bengal who
had jumped 2.25 meter while winning silver in the Asian All-Star Athletics meet in Singapore in
2004.
Gujarat government to open generic medicine stores for poor patients

1 day ago
The state government also launched a Mobile application named 'G-Dava' that will act as a
search engine for information on branded and generic medicines, price difference, chemical
composition, availability, and others.
Union Government launches Kahin Bhi-Kabhi Bhi medical facilities for

ESIC beneficiaries of Delhi
1 day ago
The initiatives Kahin Bhi Kabhi Bhi means any dispensary/Hospital and anytime. The initiative
was launched by ESIC beneficiaries of Delhi.
Sharapova to return as UN goodwill ambassador

2 days ago
UNDP has decided to lift the suspension from her role as the goodwill ambassador. UNDP works
to eradicate poverty and inequality.
INSV Mhadei Flagged Off with an all-women crew

2 days ago
INSV Mhadei is headed to Cape Town in South Africa where it is scheduled to reach on 15
December 2016. It will then participate in the Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro race, which will start
on 26 December 2016.
Meng Hongwei elected as Interpol President

2 days ago
Meng Hongwei is the first Chinese official to be appointed to the position. He was sworn into his
new position on 10 November 2016 at the closing of the organisations 85th general assembly in
Bali, Indonesia.
India, Japan signed 10 agreements including nuclear deal, space,

agriculture
3 days ago
Agreement for cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy provides for the development
of nuclear power projects in India and thus strengthening of energy security of the country.
Jacob Zuma survives oppositions no-confidence motion

3 days ago
This is the third no- confidence vote that Zuma has survived in less than a year and fifth since
2012. Zumas career in politics has not been a smooth one with corruption and other allegations
being thrown at him every now and then. Latest to join the list is an allegation of a possible
criminal activity or misconduct.
Twitters Chief Operating Officer Adam Bain quits

3 days ago
In August 2016, Bain had celebrated his six-year anniversary at Twitter. Over his time at the
company, he helped build Twitters ad efforts from the ground up. He was once considered a top
candidate to be the chief executive of the company before Jack Dorsey got the job.
Noted geophysicist Janardhan Negi passes away

3 days ago
He was known for making outstanding contribution in understanding earthquakes, mass

extinctions, especially dinosaurs and the movement of the Indian sub-continent plates.
China launches pulsar navigation satellite XPNAV-1

3 days ago
The satellite and the rocket were designed by academies affiliated with the China Aerospace
Science and Technology Corp.
Guy Ryder re-elected as Director-General of International Labour

Organization
3 days ago
Ryder obtained 54 of the 56 votes cast by the titular members. He was the only candidate for the
post.
Marta Jakimowicz selected for Lifetime Achievement Award 2016 by

Lalithakala Academy
3 days ago
Presently, she is settled in Bengaluru. Other than her, portrait artist Baburao V Nadoni from
Belagavi, and KK Makali from Bellary were also selected for the award.
Punjabs 2004 law terminating SYL agreement unconstitutional: Supreme

Court
3 days ago
In 2004, the Punjab State Legislature had passed the Punjab Termination of Agreement Act to
escape from the duty of constructing its section of the canal link and sharing river waters with its
neighboring states. Seeking legal clarity on the same, a presidential reference was made by the
then president, A P J Abdul Kalam. It was taken up for hearing by the Supreme court in March
2016.
Competition Commission of India selected to host ICN 2018 Annual

Conference
3 days ago
ICN holds an Annual Conference which is hosted by a member competition agency. The last
such Conference was hosted by Competition Commission of Singapore in April 2016. The
Portuguese Competition Authority is hosting the next conference in May 2017.
Union Government launches digital initiative Smart India Hackathon 2017

3 days ago
Smart India Hackathon 2017 is aimed at reaching out to all technology institutions in India and
challenge students to offer innovative solutions to the daunting problems faced by our nation.
Mumbai's Western Railways wins Surjit Trophy

3 days ago
In the second half, Haryana girls scored two goals in 40th and 50th minutes of the game to
reduce the margin. Jaspreet Kaur and Neha scored goals for the team. Western Railways
Mayengbam Lily Chanu and Manjit Kaur then struck to complete the score sheet.
Anil Bokil: The real brain behind the currency withdrawal move
3 days ago
Anil Bokil, who put his take on financial reforms, is the founder of Arthkranti Pratishtan that has
been promoting the theory of ArthaKranti- revolution in economics.
Maharashtra, Canada to work on urban infra, smart cities

Nov 11, 2016
The joint action plan seeks to introduce companies, solutions and financing from Canada for
urban development and implementation of state-led infrastructure projects.
Radio Kashmir Jammu starts Morning Gojri News Bulletin

Nov 11, 2016
The J&K Government recognized Gujari language, first used as literature language in 12th
century, by including it into sixth scheduled of the constitution.
Union Government launched Healthy India Initiative magazine and No

More Tension mobile app
Nov 11, 2016
The magazine will cover different aspect of health including women and child health, elderly
health, daily nutritional needs, seasonal ailments, safe medication practices and home remedies
for healthy living.
Trump surprises with a gracious victory speech!

Nov 10, 2016
Though for the world Trumps win came as a shocker, The Simpsons predicted it years back.
One of the shows episodes titled Bart to the Future, which was aired in 2000, showed a
fictionalized Trump in a disastrous presidency that ultimately left the entire nation bankrupt.
World Science Day for Peace and Development 2016 observed across the
world
Nov 10, 2016
For 2016, the theme Celebrating Science Centres and Science Museums is chosen to highlight
the importance of science centres and museums for capacity building, for advocacy and to send
strong messages about the importance of science for sustainable development.
Union Government launches Pradhan Mantri Yuva Yojana

Nov 10, 2016
The scheme was launched for the time period of over five years (2016-17 to 2020-21) with a
project cost of 499.94 crore rupees.
1st International Agro-biodiversity Congress concluded with adoption of

Delhi Declaration
Nov 10, 2016
The congress was called to discuss the solution of problems on agricultural biodiversity, as at
present the world is facing challenges, like global malnutrition, climate change, increasing
agriculture productivity, increasing shrinking food security and many more.
Pramila Jayapal becomes first Indian-American woman to be elected to

U.S. House
Nov 10, 2016
Jayapal received 57 per cent of the votes from Washington State, leaving behind her rival Brady
Walkinshaw who secured 43 per cent votes.
Scientists detect water on metallic asteroid Psyche

Nov 10, 2016
The Study was authored by Joshua Emery, Associate Professor of Planetary Science and Driss
Takir, a US Geological Survey scientist based in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Protocol amending India-Japan tax pact released

Nov 10, 2016
The DTAC pact for avoidance of double taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to
taxes on income was signed on 11 December 2015 and entered into force on 29 October 2016
on completion of procedural requirements by both the countries.
Kamala Harris becomes first ever Indian-American to win U.S. Senator seat
Nov 10, 2016

Kamala Harris is the first black woman elected to the upper chamber in more than two decades.
She is also the sixth black individual to be elected to the U.S. Senate.
Ishaat Hussain appointed as interim Chairman of TCS

Nov 10, 2016
Hussain succeeds Cyrus Mistry, who was ousted from the position of the companys Chairman
on 23 October 2016 by the board of Tata Sons Ltd. At that time, the board appointed Ratan Tata
as the Interim Chairman of the group until another suitable candidate was chosen.
Deposits above Rs 2.5 lakh to face tax, penalty on mismatch

Nov 10, 2016
As per the decision, reports of any deposit above the threshold of 2.5 lakh rupees during the
period will be sent to the ministry. These reports may bring penalty to the account holder.
Indias first LNG-powered bus launched in Kerala

Nov 10, 2016
For an equivalent amount of heat, burning natural gas produces about 30 percent less carbon
dioxide than burning petroleum and about 45 per cent less than burning coal.
Global Rajasthan Agritech meet begins in Jaipur

Nov 10, 2016
Australia, Netherland and Israel will be international partners of the meet. The representatives of
these countries will share details about their new technology and agricultural activities with the
attending farmers.
US Presidential Elections 2016: Donald Trump declared winner

Nov 9, 2016
Trump surpassed the expectations and confounded pollsters in Florida, where Clinton was
expected to win following a surge in the Hispanic vote.
Narendra Modi to be mascot of Incredible India campaign

Nov 9, 2016
The position was lying vacant since Aamir Khans ouster as the campaigns brand ambassador in
January 2016 for his remarks on Indian intolerance. Names of Bollywood superstars, Amitabh
Bachchan and Priyanka Chopra were doing rounds as likely contenders of the role.
RBI notifies withdrawal of Legal Tender Character of existing 500 and 1000
rupees bank notes
Nov 9, 2016
However, a new series of Bank Notes called Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series having different size
and design, highlighting the cultural heritage and scientific achievements of the country, will be
issued.
Seventh edition of the Conference of the Parties begins in Noida

Nov 9, 2016
It is for the first time that India is hosting COP meeting of FCTC. It is the worlds biggest
convention on tobacco control policy in which 180 countries are participating.
Uttarakhand High Court directs declaring hill stations as eco-sensitive

Nov 9, 2016
The order came on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking the court's intervention for stopping
illegal construction and felling of trees in the vicinity of Nainital.
Withdrawal of Legal Tender Character of the existing Bank Notes and

associated FAQs
Nov 9, 2016
This measure was necessitated to tackle counterfeiting Indian banknotes, to effectively nullify
black money hoarded in cash and curb funding of terrorism with fake notes.
Amitav Ghosh to be honored with Tata Literature Live! Lifetime

Achievement Award
Nov 9, 2016
The award will be presented to Ghosh at Tata Literature Live!s annual awards ceremony to be
held on 20 November 2016 at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), Nariman
Point, Mumbai.
SC asks government to devise Common Minimum Programme to deal with

pollution
Nov 9, 2016
The court asked the centre to apprise it about its policy to tackle the pollution situation in the city
while hearing a report of EPCA.
RBI issues new series of Rs 500 & Rs 2000 notes with improved features
Nov 9, 2016
The Motif of Mangalayan on the reverse will depict the countrys first venture into the
interplanetary space. The note has other designs, geometric patterns aligning with the overall
colour scheme, both at the obverse and reverse.
Archaeologists to use airborne lasers to examine Rajgirs history

Nov 8, 2016
Rajgir Archaeological Survey Project (RASP) is a collaborative project between the society and
Nalanda University in co-ordination with Bihars Ministry of Art, Culture and Youth. It aims to
establish a better understanding of the historic citys landscape by studying the existing
archaeological remains through a comprehensive survey.
39th Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation Awards conferred

Nov 8, 2016
Well-known Gandhian and President of Tunisia's Ennahdha Party, Sheikh Rached Ghannouchi
was among the four prominent personalities conferred with the prestigious award.
NASAs MMS Mission creates Guinness World Record for highest altitude
fix of GPS signal
Nov 8, 2016
Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) mission successfully completed commissioning activities on 1

September 2015 and is now in full science mode.
Vinod Rai appointed as Chairman of Fund Trustee and Advisory

Commission of Kerala
Nov 8, 2016
He will be entrusted with the responsibility to ensure that the funds of the Kerala Infrastructure
Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) are properly utilised and the interest of investors is protected.
India and UK released Joint Statement

Nov 8, 2016
This was Mays first bilateral visit outside Europe after taking over as the Prime Minister of the
UK. The meet highlighted the need for both the sides to work together in building a forwardlooking global partnership to promote peace, security and prosperity of the two countries.
Janet Reno, first female U.S. Attorney General, dies

Nov 8, 2016
She was the first woman to serve as Attorney General and the second-longest serving Attorney
General in U.S. history, after William Wirt.
Union Government approves liberalised blacklisting norms for arms

companies
Nov 8, 2016
The armament companies will be blacklisted only for a year at a time, instead of the existing
norm of 10 years at a go, with fast-track investigations into the charges against them.
President Pranab Mukherjee presents Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam IGNITE

Awards
Nov 8, 2016
IGNITE competition was organized by the National Innovation Foundation (NIF). This year, a
total of 31 students have been awarded for their ideas/innovations.
Ratnesh Kumar appointed MD and CEO of BoB Capital Markets

Nov 8, 2016
BOB Capital Markets Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of Baroda. It is one of the
Investment Banking Companies in India and is a SEBI registered Category I Investment Banker.
Hadi Abdullah wins 2016 RSF-TV5 Monde Press Freedom Prize

Nov 8, 2016
The 29-year-old freelance reporter has braved many dangers to cover the war in Syria, entering
high-risk areas where few colleagues venture in order to film and to enable civil societys actors
to speak to the outside world.
Vice President Hamid Ansari releases book titled An Era of Darkness: The
British Empire in India
Nov 8, 2016
The book offers an insight on the ways in which the colonizers exploited India, ranging from the
drain of national resources to Britain, the destruction of the Indian textile, steel-making and
shipping industries, and the negative transformation of agriculture.
India, UK signed two pacts including cooperation in the field of intellectual

property
Nov 8, 2016
The two nations also held the annual ministerial meeting of India UK Joint Economic and Trade
Committee (JETCO).
RBI issues Clarifications on Hedging for External Commercial Borrowings

Nov 8, 2016
The Clarifications were issued under section 10(4) and 11(1) of the Foreign Exchange
Management Act, 1999.
Indian Armys Demchok mission completed

Nov 8, 2016
The Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police thwarted the Chinese attempts by fortifying the area
and preventing them from further entering into Indian Territory, leading to a three-day face-off.
RBI appoints M Rajeshwar Rao as Executive Director

Nov 8, 2016
As Executive Director, Rajeshwar Rao will look after Department of Statistics and Information
Management, Financial Markets Operation Department and International Department.
Union Government launches Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan

Nov 8, 2016
The scheme aims at providing pregnant women ante-natal services and required treatment for
free at government health centres and hospitals on 9th of every month.
Operation School Chalo launched in South Kashmir

Nov 7, 2016
Spearheaded by Major General Ashok Narula, General Officer-in-Command of Victor Force, the
Army under this operation is working out a plan for providing education to students.
Aniruddha Rajput elected as Member of International Law Commission of

UN
Nov 7, 2016
He is Indias first time candidate to the Commission and youngest among the group. He is also
the first Indian nominee chosen from outside the close circuit of lawyers of the Union Ministry of
External Affairs.
Union Environment Ministry constitutes four-member team for conservation

of Loktak Lake
Nov 7, 2016
The team will review the implementation of works carried out with financial assistance provided
by the Union and State governments so far for the conservation and management of Loktak
Lake.
HCC becomes first company to get RBI approval for debt recast under S4A
scheme
Nov 7, 2016
The RBI-mandated Overseeing Committee (OC) under the S4A approved HCCs 5107 crore
rupees debt recast passed by ICICI Bank-led joint lender forum in September 2016.
World's first zero-emissions hydrogen train, Coradia iLint, unveiled in

Germany
Nov 7, 2016
Coradia iLint is powered by a hydrogen fuel tank on its roof. The fuel cell is supplied with
hydrogen and oxygen from the air, which it converts into electric power.
Researchers discover biomarkers to identify drug-resistant TB

Nov 7, 2016
The research covered measuring of the levels of 4 miRNAs miR-16, miR-29a, miR-125b and
miR-155 in 30 newly diagnosed TB patients, 19 Multi Drug Resistant (MDR TB) patients and 10
patients who completed their therapy and were cured of the disease. 30 healthy individuals were
also recruited as controls.
New Delhi Declaration, Sendai Framework Plan adopted at AMCDRR 2016

Nov 7, 2016
This was the first Asian Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction (AMCDRR) after the
advent of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 (SFDRR).
India rises to second spot on global business optimism index: IBR Report
Nov 7, 2016
In terms of revenue expectations, India slipped to third position from top in the previous quarter.
Lost Ancient River Chandrabhaga found in Odisha

Nov 7, 2016
The ancient river is said to have flowed about 2 kilometers away from the Konark Sun Temple in
Odisha, a UNESCO world heritage site, built by King Narasimhadeva I of Eastern Ganga
Dynasty in 1255 CE.
Henri Kontinen and John Peers win 2016 BNP Paribas Masters Doubles
title
Nov 7, 2016
Kontinen and Peers defeated top-seeded Frenchmen Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut
6-4, 3-6, 10-6 to claim the title.
Petra Kvitova wins 2016 WTA Elite Singles Trophy

Nov 7, 2016
Petra Kvitova reached her career-high ranking of world no. 2 on 31 October 2011 and is ranked
world no. 13 by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) as of 31 October 2016.
Indian Women's hockey team defeated China 2-1 to lift Asian Champions
Trophy 2016
Nov 7, 2016
Earlier on 30 October 2016, the Indian mens team also conquered the Asian Champions Trophy.
In the finals, the Indian team defeated its arch rival Pakistan 3-2.
International Day for Preventing Exploitation of Environment in War and

Armed Conflict observed
Nov 6, 2016
On 5 November 2001, the UN General Assembly declared 6 November of each year as the
International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
through resolution A/RES/56/4.
Former J&K Deputy Chief Minister Mangat Ram Sharma passes away
Nov 6, 2016
He played an important role in cooperative movement in the state and successfully headed the
Kathua district cooperative society for some years before he became a member of the legislative
council.
Parminder Singh resigns as Managing Director of Twitter's MENA region

Nov 6, 2016
Singh is succeeded by Maya Hari as the Managing Director for South East Asia and India region
of Twitter. Hari will be reporting to Aliza Knox, Vice President, Asia Pacific.
6th Indo-Bangla joint military exercise SAMPRITI commences

Nov 5, 2016
Exercise SAMPRITI being conducted at Tangail, Dhaka, Bangladesh is an important bilateral

defence cooperation endeavour between India and Bangladesh.
First World Tsunami Awareness Day observed

Nov 5, 2016
In December 2015, the United Nations General Assembly designated 5 November as World
Tsunami Awareness Day.
Google ties up with ASI for virtual tour of monuments

Nov 5, 2016
Out of 280 monuments, 30 are in West Bengal. Some of the major monuments are Taj Mahal,
Victoria Memorial and the ruins of Hampi.
Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2016 observed
Nov 5, 2016
The 2016 Global MIL Week was organised under the theme Media and Information Literacy: New
Paradigms for Intercultural Dialogue.
GST Council fixes four tier tax structure under Goods and Services Tax
Nov 4, 2016
Under the tax structure of 5, 12, 18 and 28 percent, the lower rates will be applicable for
essential items and the highest for luxury and de-merits goods that will also attract an additional
cess.
Sri Lankan singer Pandit Amaradeva passes away

Nov 4, 2016
He had been the recipient of many international honours including Padma Shri for his
contribution to music.
Paris Agreement on Climate Change officially enters into force

Nov 4, 2016
As of November 2016, 192 states and the European Union have signed the Agreement; 97 of
those parties have ratified or acceded to the Agreement, most notably China, the United States
and India.
Sanjiv Arora appointed as India's Ambassador to Lebanon

Nov 4, 2016
He is an Associate of the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Bangalore and a Fellow
of the Asia-Pacific Centre for Security Studies (APCSS), Honolulu.
NDTV India ordered to be taken off air for 24 hours

Nov 4, 2016
The order by the Inter-Ministerial Committee claimed that NDTV India revealed several
confidential details like location of the ammunition depot, details of arms cache and fighter
planes, details of schools and residential areas located around the airbase, endangering lives of
both civilians and defense personnel.
India to host Seventh Session of the Conference of Parties

Nov 4, 2016
It is the first occasion that a Conference of Parties meeting is being held in India. The
Conference will lead into Delhi Declaration for supporting measures for tobacco control.
Shamik Chowdhury wins the German Green Talent award

Nov 4, 2016
Shamik Chowdhury, who is currently doing his PhD in environmental engineering from the
National University of Singapore (NUS), aims to create green technologies based on renewable
feedstocks to improve quality of urban living.
UK High Court puts brakes on BREXIT; Britain government to fight ruling

Nov 4, 2016
If governments appeal is rejected by the Supreme Court than the Prime Minister May could
trigger a snap election to seek a bigger parliamentary mandate.
Dubai International Film Festival to honour Rekha with a Lifetime

Achievement Award
Nov 4, 2016
Rekha started her career in 1966 as a child actress in the Telugu film Rangula Ratnam. However,
her film debut as a lead happened with the movie Sawan Bhadon.
Union Government to set up $2 bn clean energy equity fund for additional

renewable energy
Nov 4, 2016
The fund is being created to support government's ambitious target of adding 175 GW renewable
energy generation capacity by 2022.
Mariano Rajoy re-elected as Prime Minister of Spain

Nov 3, 2016
With the re-election of Rajoy, Spain has its first fully functioning government since December
2015, when a general election left no party with a majority.
Kristalina Georgieva appointed as CEO of IBRD & IDA of World Bank

Nov 3, 2016
Her appointment was confirmed by the World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim. IBRD and
IDA are the lending arms of the World Bank.
Sports Ministry tells NSFs to identify 2020 Olympics Medal Prospects

Nov 3, 2016
The move will help the potential medalists to get a head start in their Olympic preparations and a
chance to work with the best support staff.
PM Modi inaugurated Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk

Reduction
Nov 3, 2016
Inaugurating the Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction Modi outlined a ten-point agenda for
renewing efforts towards disaster risk reduction.
IISER researchers develop Gelator to scoop out marine oil spills

Nov 3, 2016
A team led by Dr. Kana M. Sureshan from the School of Chemistry used glucose as a starting
material and through several chemical reactions produced compounds (gelators) that selectively
congeal oil, including crude oil, from an oil-water mixture.
RBI directs banks to dispense more 100 rupees notes through ATMs
Nov 3, 2016
The decision came after a review of steps taken by banks for installing ATMs dispensing lower
denomination banknotes was conducted.
NASA completes construction of James Webb Space Telescope

Nov 3, 2016
The telescope has 18 large mirrors that will collect infrared light, sheltered behind a tennis-courtsize sun shield.
India invited to join Russias fast reactor research project

Nov 3, 2016
These fast-neutron reactors may help in solving the major ecological problem of reprocessing
and deactivation of the accumulated radioactive waste.
PM Narendra Modi presents Ramnath Goenka Awards for Excellence in

Journalism
Nov 3, 2016
The honour acknowledges exceptional work across 28 categories in print, broadcast and online
journalism in English, Hindi and regional languages.
SC grants pension to fake freedom fighters

Nov 3, 2016
In August 2005, SC appointed Justice A B Palkar Commission to examine the case of a large
number of people claiming pension as freedom fighters by allegedly forging certificates in Beed
district of Maharashtra.
Sarabjit Singh Marwah becomes Canada's first Sikh Senator

Nov 3, 2016
Toronto-based Marwah is among six people from Ontario who have been appointed to the
Senate by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Freedom of the Press 2016 report released

Nov 3, 2016
As per the annual report, press freedom declined to its lowest point in 12 years in 2015, as
political, criminal, and terrorist forces sought to co-opt or silence the media in their broader
struggle for power.
PM Narendra Modi launches Saur Sujala Yojana in Chhattisgarh

Nov 3, 2016
Around 51000 farmers will be benefitted in the state with the launch of the scheme in next two
years. The selection of the farmers will be done by the State Governments organization, which
looks after the development of renewable sources of energy.
Bindeshwar Pathak appointed as brand ambassador of Swachh Rail

Mission
Nov 3, 2016
Bindeshwar Pathak is an Indian sociologist and the founder of Sulabh International. His work is
considered pioneering in social reform, especially in the field of sanitation and hygiene.
Indian shuttler Pratul wins mens singles title at Bahrain International

Challenge
Nov 3, 2016
In the summit clash, Pratul Joshi defeated compatriot Aditya Joshi 21-17, 12-21, 21-15 to clinch
the mens singles title of Bahrain International Challenge badminton tournament.
Rishi Jaitly, Twitter's India head, resigns

Nov 2, 2016
Prior to joining Twitter, Jaitly worked at Knight Foundation as Program Director. However, he is
better known for his stint as the head of Public-Private Partnerships at Google India.
Arnab Goswami resigns as Editor-in-Chief of Times Now

Nov 2, 2016
Goswami was the anchor of Newshour, the prime time news programme which he anchored on
weekdays at 9 pm everyday.
IFFI to honour Im Kwon-taek with Lifetime Achievement Award

Nov 2, 2016
The IFFI will take place from 20 November to 28 November 2016. The festival will pay a special
tribute to late Polish filmmaker Andrzej Wajda and late Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami.
World Cup top-scorer Klose retires at 38

Nov 2, 2016
Miroslav Klose holds the record for most goals scored at the World Cup finals, hitting the back of
the net 16 times. He is also the most successful goal scorer ever for Germany.
Kerala becomes third open defecation-free state of India

Nov 2, 2016
The Kerala government had constructed about 175000 toilets in the last four months to make
Kerala the first among the big states to claim ODF status.
Vigilance Awareness Week observed across India

Nov 2, 2016
The theme of the Vigilance Awareness Week 2016 was Public participation in promoting integrity
and eradicating Corruption.
Maharashtra most farmer friendly state: NITI Aayog Index

Nov 2, 2016
Almost two third states could not reach even halfway mark of reforms score. Major states like
U.P., Punjab, West Bengal, Assam, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu and J&K are in this group.
CVC asked banks to report frauds of Rs one crore and above

Nov 2, 2016
CVC has asked the Banks to report to it any suspected fraud cases of one crore rupees and
above.
Candidate's election could be annulled for declaring false educational

qualifications: SC
Nov 2, 2016
The apex court held that the right to vote would be meaningless unless citizens were wellinformed about the antecedents of candidates, including their educational qualification.
International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists observed

globally
Nov 2, 2016
The Day is celebrated to spread awareness against the violence and crimes done to journalists
and media workers and to bring to justice perpetrators of crimes against journalists and media
workers.
State-wise Ease of Doing Business rankings released

Nov 2, 2016
Andhra Pradesh and Telengana topped the all-India ranking with 98.78 per cent each, followed
by Gujarat with 98.21 per cent, Chhattisgarh with 97.32 per cent and Madhya Pradesh with 97.01
per cent.
Benami Transactions Amendment Act to curb black money comes into

effect
Nov 2, 2016
Benami property refers to property purchased by a person in the name of some other person. As
per the Act, properties held benami are liable for confiscation by the government, without
payment of compensation.
Sushil Chandra takes over as Chairman of CBDT

Nov 2, 2016
The CBDT Chairperson is placed above the officers of the rank of Lieutenant-General, ViceAdmiral or Air Marshal, CBI Director and Deputy Comptroller and Auditor General in the Order of
Precedence.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel remembered on his 141st birth anniversary

Nov 1, 2016
Sardar Patels birth anniversary is celebrated as National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas). The
theme for the 2016 Rashtriya Ekta Diwas was Integration of India.
10th Indo-Nepal joint exercise Surya Kiran commences

Nov 1, 2016
In the series of military training exercises undertaken by India with various countries, Surya Kiran
series with Nepal is the largest in terms of troops participation.
51st Haryana Day observed

Nov 1, 2016
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the Chief Guest of the opening ceremony of the year-long
golden jubilee celebrations.
Himachal Pradesh becomes Indias second open defecation free state

Nov 1, 2016
Himachal Pradesh successfully achieved total rural sanitation coverage of 100 per cent in the
state, with all 12 districts in the state being both, declared as well as verified as ODF.
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas observed across India

Nov 1, 2016
The decision to observe 31 October as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Integration Day was
taken by the Union Government to reiterate Indias strength and buoyancy against adversaries.
Lewis Hamilton wins 2016 Mexican Grand Prix

Nov 1, 2016
The Mexican Grand Prix is an FIA-sanctioned auto race held at the Autdromo Hermanos
Rodrguez in Mexico City.
India beats Pakistan to win Asian Champions Trophy

Nov 1, 2016
Pakistan and India are the most successful teams in Asian Hockey Champions Trophy. Both the
teams have won the trophy twice.
India, Palestine sign MoU for setting up of Techno Park in Ramallah

Nov 1, 2016
India has announced grant of 12 million US dollars for setting up the Park with payment of 3
million US dollars each on half-yearly basis for 2 years.
India wins five-match ODI series against New Zealand, 3-2

Nov 1, 2016
In the final match, New Zealand was bowled out for 79 in 23.1 overs. It was New Zealands
lowest ODI total against India.
World's largest Marine Protected Area declared in Antarctica

Nov 1, 2016
The deal was reached after two weeks of discussions between delegates between 24 countries
and the European Union at the annual meeting of the Commission for the Conservation of
Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) in Hobart, Australia.
World Cities Day observed with theme Inclusive Cities, Shared

Development
Oct 31, 2016
Theme of the year highlights the important role of urbanization as a source of global
development and social inclusion.
Armed forces are answerable to government: SC

Oct 31, 2016
A bench of Justices Amitava Roy and U U Lalit made this observation while dismissing a plea
seeking action against Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar for allegedly interfering and claiming
credit for the surgical strikes conducted by the Indian Army in PoK.
Startups can raise USD 3 million via ECBs annually: RBI

Oct 30, 2016
The RBI said while issuing norms for ECB route for startups that the borrowing should be
denominated in any freely convertible currency or in Indian Rupees (INR) or a combination
thereof.
Union Cabinet approves New Productivity Linked Reward Scheme for port
and dock workers
Oct 30, 2016
This PLR scheme will benefit about 38 thousand Port and Dock workers in all the Major Port
Trusts and the yearly outgo will be over 49 crore rupees.
Union Cabinet approves agreement between India and Estonia on the

transfer of sentenced persons
Oct 29, 2016
The Agreement will facilitate the Indian prisoners imprisoned in Estonia or vice-versa to be near
to their families, for serving remaining part of their sentence and shall facilitate their social
rehabilitation.
Union Cabinet approves agreement on Trade, Commerce and Transit

between India and Bhutan
Oct 29, 2016
The agreement was renewed on 29 July 2006 for a period of ten years. The validity of this
agreement was later extended with effect from 29 July 2016.
Daughters of Mother India wins at CAM International Film Festival

Oct 29, 2016
The fest is organised annually to promote cinema as a means of combating ignorance, poverty
and terrorism. The 2016 edition featured around 92 films from 33 countries in three categories:
Short Fiction, Documentary and Animation.
Sunil Bharti Mittal appointed as Chairman of GSMA

Oct 28, 2016
On the other hand, the company re-elected Mari-Nolle Jego-Laveissiere, Executive Vice
President, Innovation, Orange Group as Deputy Chairman. It also elected the new members of
the 26-member Board of the company.
Union Cabinet approves Cadre Review of Indian Posts &

Telecommunications Accounts and Finance Service
Oct 28, 2016
The Indian Post & Telecommunication Accounts and Finance Service is a Group A Central Civil
Services of the Union of India.
Union Cabinet gives in-principle approval for strategic sale of over dozen
PSUs
Oct 28, 2016
The recommendations of the NITI Aayog on disinvestment and strategic sale came up for
consideration and the Cabinet in principle approved the recommendations with regard to some of
the units.
Nadia Murad and Lamiya Aji Bashar wins 2016 Sakharov Prize
Oct 28, 2016
Basee and Bashar were among thousands of Yazidi girls and women abducted by ISIS militants
and forced into sexual slavery in 2014. But, both survived and now campaign for the Yazidi
community.
Union Cabinet approves establishment of National Academic Depository

Oct 28, 2016
The Budget Speech of 2016-17 of the Finance Benefit, Arun Jaitley, incorporated the
commitment to establish a Digital Depository for school learning certificates, degrees and other
academic awards of Higher Education Institutions, on the pattern of a Securities Depository.
Punjab Directorate wins NCC National Games

Oct 27, 2016
The closing ceremony began with hundreds of young blossoming cadets performing a display of
a choreographed dance with the theme Vibrant India.
Union Government constitutes Munialappa Committee to monitor bird flu

situation
Oct 27, 2016
Munialappa will be the nodal officer and will be available to provide advice and help round the
clock.
India, South Korea sign revised Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement

Oct 27, 2016
The earlier Double Taxation Avoidance Convention between India and Korea was signed on 19
July 1985 and was notified on 26 September 1986.
World Day for Audiovisual Heritage 2016 observed globally

Oct 27, 2016
The World Day for Audiovisual Heritage aims to raise general awareness of the need for urgent
measures to be taken to safeguard audiovisual document. It also focuses on acknowledging the
importance of audiovisual documents as an integral part of national identity.
Borje Ekholm appointed as President and CEO of Ericsson

Oct 27, 2016
Ekholm will also remain a member of the Board of Directors of Ericsson. Presently, Ekholm is
working as CEO of Patricia Industries.
Justice Reddy committee on OROP submits report
Oct 27, 2016

The committee was appointed under the Chairmanship of Justice (Retd.) L Narasimha Reddy to
look into the anomalies, if any, arising out of implementation of OROP.
Dr Reddy's Lab announces strategic deal with Gland Pharma in US market

Oct 27, 2016
The portfolio is a mix of filed ANDAs pending approval by the US Food and Drug Administration
(USFDA) and ANDAs that will be filed imminently. The portfolio comprised of generic injectables
administered in hospitals and clinics in the US.
Karnal Singh appointed as Director of Enforcement Directorate

Oct 27, 2016
The Appointments Committee of Cabinet approved the appointment of Singh till 31 August 2017,
which is the date of his superannuation. He was already holding the post as additional charge for
over a year. His regular posting was Special Director, ED, for the northern region.
World Economic Forum released Global Gender Gap Report 2016

Oct 27, 2016
India, which is among the top-ranked countries in South Asia, was ranked at 87th position. Top
five countries with high gender equality are Iceland, Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Rwanda.
Haryana to observe 2017 as Garib Kalyan Varsh

Oct 27, 2016
During the observation period, the government would lay emphasis on welfare of poor people
and generating employment opportunities for the youth.
Legendary Kashmiri singer Raj Begum dies

Oct 27, 2016
Begum was one of the most recognized female singers in the Kashmir Valley. She had rendered
thousands of songs from Radio Kashmir in Srinagar and in live concerts at other places in India
and abroad.
India, New Zealand sign three pacts including avoidance of double taxation
Oct 27, 2016
The two nations signed an agreement on Cooperation in the field of Youth Affairs and Sports and
arrangement regarding Food Safety Cooperation.
AIR's entry on dwindling tiger habitats wins ABU award

Oct 26, 2016
Diary of a Tiger' is produced by Abhinay Srivastava, narrates the story of dwindling forests and
gradually decreasing habitat of tigers.
FIH appoints Jason McCracken as Chief Executive Officer

Oct 26, 2016
McCracken is a renowned figure in hockey family. He served as an Olympic and World Cup
umpire, FIH committee member and technical official for over 20 years.
Prime Minister inaugurates 2016 National Tribal Carnival

Oct 26, 2016
About 1600 Tribal Artists from the various States/UTs performed carnival parade in their
traditional attire during the inaugural ceremony.
New species of millipede found in Sequoia National Park, California

Oct 26, 2016
The newly found millipede is recognised as the evolutionary cousin of the leggiest animal on the
planet, Illacme plenipes.
Indo-Sri Lanka Joint Military Exercise Mitra Shakti 2016 begins

Oct 26, 2016
The Indian Contingent is represented by a platoon from the Rajputana Rifles Regiment and the
Sri Lankan Army is represented by a platoon from the Sinha Regiment.
Union Ministry of Urban Development signs MoU with NBCC (India) Ltd &
CPWD
Oct 26, 2016
The NBCC will redevelop Sarojini Nagar, Netaji Nagar, Nauroji Nagar and CPWD will redevelop
Kasturba Nagar, Thyagraj Nagar, Srinivaspuri and Mohammadpur.
World Bank releases report titled Doing Business 2017: Equal Opportunity
for All
Oct 26, 2016
The World Bank Group on 25 October 2016 released the report titled Doing Business 2017:
Equal Opportunity for All. It is the 14th report in a series of annual reports measuring the
regulations that enhance business activity and those that constrain it.
Legendary footballer Carlos Alberto Torres dies

Oct 26, 2016
He captained Brazil national team to victory in the 1970 World Cup, scoring the fourth goal in the
final, considered one of the greatest goals in the history of the tournament.
Paul Beatty wins 2016 Man Booker Prize

Oct 26, 2016
The novel tells the story of a young black man who tries to reinstate slavery and racial
segregation in a suburb of Los Angeles.
HC bans sale of whitener in Uttarakhand

Oct 26, 2016
Whitener, a cheaply available drug, affects the central nervous system and cause seizures,
memory loss, dilated heart beat and respiratory problems also.
FIFA unveils Official Mascot for 2018 World Cup

Oct 26, 2016
The Official Mascot for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia is named Zabivaka, which means the
one who scores in Russian. The mascot is the wolf developed by student designer Ekaterina
Bocharova.
Rajeev Misra appointed as Head of Softbank Vision Fund

Oct 25, 2016
The SoftBank Vision Fund intends to make investments in the technology sector globally. It is
managed in the United Kingdom by a subsidiary of the Saudi Binladin Group (SBG). It is
reportedly one of the world's largest of its kind and will be operated from London.
Anti-Vietnam War activist Tom Hayden died

Oct 25, 2016
He was a stalwart of America's New Left who served 18 years in California's State Legislature
and gained a dash of Hollywood glamour by marrying actress Jane Fonda.
G Balakrishna, Bengaluru water tanker driver, crowned Mr Asia 2016

Oct 25, 2016
Earlier, he won the Mr Universe Under-24 junior contest in Germany and the Mr Universe title in
the same category at the world championship in Athens in 2014.
Portugal's Renato Sanches wins 2016 European Golden Boy Award

Oct 25, 2016
He was chosen for UEFA Euro 2016 at the age of 18, making him the youngest Portuguese to
play in an international tournament. He scored one goal throughout the competition and won the
Young Player of the Tournament.
China's space lab launches micro-satellite, Banxing-2

Oct 25, 2016
Banxing-2 will orbit closer to Tiangong-2 and Shenzhou-11 and take their photos with its 25
megapixel high-resolution full-frame visible light camera.
Hitler's Secret Nazi Base discovered in Arctic Circle

Oct 25, 2016
For decades, this location of the mysterious site known as Schatzgraber or Treasure Hunter on
Alexandra Land in the Arctic Circle had remained unknown.
Union Government amends election rules enabling armed forces to get epostal ballot
Oct 25, 2016
With this, the service voters, including personnel from armed forces, can now download the blank
post ballot sent to them electronically.
Bill Murray wins Mark Twain Prize for American Humour

Oct 25, 2016
The Mark Twain Prize for American Humour is an American award for humour awarded by the
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Bilal Nazki appointed as chairperson of J&K Human Rights Commission

Oct 25, 2016
Besides Justice Bilal Nazki, former District and Session Judge Jang Bahadur Singh Jamwal was
appointed as the member of the Commission.
Women to be granted access to the inner sanctorum of the shrine: Haji Ali
Dargah to SC
Oct 25, 2016
The Dargah Trust sought four weeks time for making changes in the infrastructure. A bench
comprising Chief Justice T S Thakur and Justices D Y Chandrachud and L Nageswara Rao
granted time to the trust.
Global CO2 concentration reaches 400 parts per million in 2015: WMO
Oct 25, 2016
Human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels has altered the natural balance and in 2015,
globally averaged levels were 144% of pre-industrial levels.
Disarmament Week observed

Oct 25, 2016
On the occasion, UN invites states to highlight the danger of the arms race, propagate the need
for its cessation and increase public understanding of the urgent tasks of disarmament.
World Development Information Day observed

Oct 25, 2016
The day is annually observed to draw attention of world public opinion to development problems
and the need to strengthen international cooperation to solve them.
Cyrus Mistry ousted as Tata Sons chief; Ratan Tata returns in interim
Oct 25, 2016
Mistry, 48, who replaced Tata, 78, as chairman in December 2012, was only the sixth group
Chairman in nearly 15 decades and the first from outside the Tata family.
North Korea wins 2016 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

Oct 25, 2016
The official emblem of the 2016 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup was unveiled on 3 May 2015,
which was designed to showcase Jordan's most iconic symbols. Visual aspects of the Jordanian
culture can be seen on the emblem that has the traditional shape of the FIFA U-17 Womens
World Cup Trophy.
Smooth-coated otter sighted for first time in Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary

Oct 24, 2016
The forest authorities with the support of a local wetland researcher, A. Venkata Appa Rao, have
documented the presence of the Smooth-coated otter in the mangrove forests and brackish
water channels in Eelachetladibba and Lankevennedibba and other areas outside the sanctuary.
54 eminent personalities selected for UP's Yash Bharti Awards 2016

Oct 24, 2016
Bollywood actor Naseeruddin Shah, PayTM CEO Vijay Shekhar, Paralympic athlete Varun
Kumar, Qawwaali singers Aftab and Hashim (Sabri Brothers), film director Saurabh Shukla and
Atul Tiwari were some of the prominent names.
AT&T Inc agrees to buy Time Warner Inc for 85.4 billion US dollars
Oct 24, 2016
AT&T agreed to pay 107.50 US dollars a share, evenly split between cash and stock. The deal is
expected to close by the end of 2017.
United Nations Day 2016 observed across the world

Oct 24, 2016
This year, Korean Traditional Music Orchestra, Lang Lang, world famous Harlem Gospel Choir,
the Hungarian State Opera with performances by soprano Andrea Rost and other notable artists
will be organised at the UN General Assembly Hall. In 2016, the theme of the concert is Freedom
First.
Indo-Italy Scientific and Technological Cooperation re-launched

Oct 24, 2016
IT, energy, environment and sustainable agriculture, health care, biotechnology, nanotechnology,
physics and cultural and natural heritage are the areas for joint projects.
Doctors from AIIMS and SGRH chosen for Dr BC Roy Award

Oct 24, 2016
Randeep Guleria, Head of Pulmonology, and CS Yadav of Department of Orthopaedics from the
All India Institute of Medical Sciences were selected for the award. Chairman of Board of
Management at the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital D S Rana and Arvind Kumar were also chosen for
the coveted award.
RBI eases norms for foreign investment in startups

Oct 24, 2016
Any FVCI, registered with market regulator SEBI, will not require any approval from Reserve
Bank of India and can invest in unlisted Indian companies.
ICGS Aryaman and Atulya commissioned into Indian Coast Guard

Oct 24, 2016
The ICGS Aryaman and Atulya are the eighteenth and nineteenth respectively in the series of
twenty Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs). They are designed and built by Cochin Shipyard Limited.
Iraqs Parliament passes law banning alcohol

Oct 24, 2016
The law imposes a fine of up to 25 million Iraqi dinars for anyone violating the ban. However, the
law can be struck down by the supreme court of Iraq.
Lewis Hamilton wins 2016 United States Grand Prix

Oct 24, 2016
With this, Hamilton has now won 50 races in his career, with only Alain Prost (51) and Michael
Schumacher (91) having won more than that number in the history of the sport.
India wins 2016 Kabaddi World Cup

Oct 24, 2016
The official emblem of the tournament was unveiled on 14 September 2016 by Minister of Youth
Affairs and Sports Vijay Goel. It incorporated a stylized lion, representing the Asiatic lions of
Girnar.
Union Government holds tripartite talks with Manipur government, KNO,

UPF
Oct 23, 2016
The Home Ministry had decided to hold tripartite talks with government of Manipur, KNO and
UPF of Manipur in June 2016.
TRAI recommends Rs 3050 crore penalty on Airtel, Vodafone & Idea

Oct 23, 2016
It also noted that denial of interconnection by these operators to Reliance Jio appears to be with
the ulterior motive to stifle competition and is anti-consumer.
Rajasthan HC dissolves states OBC Commission

Oct 23, 2016
The order was passed by the court while hearing a writ petition moved by Samata Andolan that
challenged the OBC Commission's establishment through an executive order.
Union Government launched UDAN for Regional Air Connectivity

Oct 22, 2016
The scheme UDAN envisages providing connectivity to un-served and under-served airports of
the country through revival of existing air-strips and airports.
The Adivasi Will Not Dance authored by Hansda Sowvendra Shekhar

Oct 22, 2016
Hansda Sowvendra Shekhar is also author of the critically acclaimed novel The Mysterious
Ailment of Rupi Baskey, which was shortlisted for The Hindu Prize 2014 and the Crossword Book
Award 2014.
IGKV Chhattisgarh develops protein-enriched rice variety

Oct 22, 2016
As per a survey conducted in 2015, very high rate of malnutrition was found among pre-school
children in tribal areas showing conditions like being underweight and stunted growth, which
indicates a critical situation.
India, World Bank sign $650 Million agreement for Eastern Dedicated
Freight Corridor
Oct 22, 2016
EDFC-III project will benefit industries of Northern and Eastern India, which rely on railway
network for transportation of material inputs and exports.
SC freezes BCCI's financial transactions

Oct 21, 2016
It directed the Lodha panel to ask the auditors to scrutinise the high-value contracts given by
BCCI and also fix a ceiling of high-value contracts.
Indian football team achieves highest FIFA ranking in six years

Oct 21, 2016
At present, Argentina tops the FIFA World Rankings, followed by Germany and Brazil.
Tweetcast to predict vote in upcoming US Presidential elections

Oct 21, 2016
As per the algorithm, tweet words "lying," "liberal," and "illegal" indicates a vote for Republican
candidate Trump, while words "single," "humanity," and "rights", predicts a vote for Democratic
rival Clinton.Online tool, Tweetcast, can predict vote in upcoming US Presidential elections
Union Government to establish Krishi Vigyan Kendra in each district

Oct 21, 2016
The decision was announced by Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh, while interacting with
all the Krishi Vigyan Kendra experts and others from 12 States.
Police Commemoration Day observed across India

Oct 21, 2016
Home Minister Rajnath Singh laid wreath and paid homage to the police martyrs at Police
Memorial Ground, Chanakyapuri in Delhi.
Milan confers honorary citizenship on Dalai Lama

Oct 21, 2016
Lamberto Bertole, Chairman of the Council of Milan, honoured the Dalai Lama with the Milan
Honorary Citizenship award at a ceremony held at the Arcimboldi Theatre in Milan, Italy.
Japan's Morinari Watanabe elected President of International Gymnastics

Federation
Oct 21, 2016
Watanabe, who is the secretary-general of Japan Gymnastics Association (JGA), won 100 of the
119 votes. Guelzec, the head of the European Union of Gymnastics (UEG), received a mere 19
votes.
The Sleepwalker's Dream authored by Dhrubajyoti Borah released

Oct 21, 2016
The book narrates the journey of a group of militants towards an elusive freedom and an
uncertain future.
List of Nobel Prize Winners 2016: In Pictures

Oct 21, 2016
Nobel Prizes 2016 were announced by the Nobel Assembly from 3 October to 13 October 2015.
Indian Navy commissions fast attack craft INS Tihayu

Oct 21, 2016
The vessel named after Tihayu Island in the Nicobar of Islands is capable of operating in shallow
waters at high speeds and is equipped with enhanced firepower.
Vice Admiral SV Bhokare assumes office as the Commandant of Indian

Naval Academy
Oct 21, 2016
In his career spanning 32 years, Vice Admiral Bhokare has commanded three frontline
submarines, INS Sindhughosh, INS Sindhudhvaj and INS Sindhushastra, as well as guided
missile frigate INS Beas and submarine base INS Vajrabahu.
SBI declares Silchar as its 5th zone in North East India

Oct 21, 2016
The 5th zone will cater to the banking needs of the people of Mizoram, Tripura and Manipur
along with the Barak Valley. The other four zones are located in after Guwahati, Shillong,
Dibrugarh and Jorhat.
India and China conduct Sino India Cooperation 2016 in Ladakh

Oct 20, 2016
The Exercise was held as a sequel to the first Joint Exercise held on 6 February 2016 in the area
of Border Personnel Meeting Hut at Chushul Garrison of Eastern Ladakh, along with Chinese
troops of Moldo Garrison.
Pakistan to enforce complete ban on Indian TV, radio contents from 21

October
Oct 20, 2016
PEMRA also decided to cancel the one-sided rights that were given to Indian media in 2006 by
government of former military dictator Pervez Musharraf.
Sunil Mishra appointed as Odisha's CIC

Oct 20, 2016
Former director general of income tax Mishra will succeed former chief secretary TK Mishra. The
post of CIC was vacant for the last two years.
Union Government funds Ro Pax Ferry Service in Gulf of Cambay under

Sagarmala Programme
Oct 20, 2016
The project will result in reduction in motorable distance of 231 kilometres between Gogha and
Dahej to mere 31 kilometres and reduce the travel time from 7 hours to 1 hour only by crossing
the Gulf in Cambay in 17 Nautical Miles.
Union Government directs car makers to declare emission details of every

vehicle
Oct 20, 2016
The ministry has notified the amendment of Form 22 under the Central Motor Vehicles Act. It is
used to provide the initial certification of compliance with pollution and safety standards at the
time of sale to buyers.
Maharashtra launches Kaushalya SETU initiative

Oct 20, 2016
SETU established under NITI Aayog is a Techno-Financial, Incubation and Facilitation

Programme to support all aspects of start-up businesses, and other self-employment activities.
Indian Boxing Council inducted into WBO with voting rights

Oct 20, 2016
The World Boxing Organization is a sanctioning organization that recognizes professional boxing
world champions. It is recognized by the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) as one of the
four major world championship groups.
Indian Railways wins World Railway Shooting Championship Cup

Oct 20, 2016
In Air Rifle, Ayonika Paul won Gold by defeating France and Norway while Suma Shirur won
silver and Gurjit won Bronze.
Scientists at Delhi produce electricity from water without using energy

Oct 20, 2016
Nanoparous magnesium ferrite was used to split water into hydronium (H3O) and hydroxide (OH)
ions. Silver and Zinc were used as electrodes to make a cell that produces electricity.
International Prize in Statistics awarded to Sir David Cox

Oct 20, 2016
The International Prize in Statistics Foundation is recognizing Cox specifically for his 1972 paper
in which he developed the proportional hazards model that today bears his name.
Kochi becomes first Indian city to host FIFA U-17 World Cup
Oct 20, 2016
Kochis Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium will be the first venue in India to host the 2017 FIFA U-17
World Cup.
Milk of Tasmanian devil kills several drug-resistant superbugs: Study

Oct 19, 2016
Tasmanian devils are currently under serious threat from Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD), a
highly infectious parasitic facial cancer that has wiped out more than 70 percent of the species.
Kashmir's Red Stag to get IUCN's Critically Endangered status

Oct 19, 2016
As per Bombay Natural History Society, nearly 3000 to 5000 Hanguls existed around the 1940s.
At present, only about 150 of them survive in the Greater Dachigam Landscape of 1000 square
kilometeres.
India, Myanmar signed 3 MoUs including Cooperation in the field of Power

Sector
Oct 19, 2016

Myanmar is our gateway to South East Asia and ASEAN with which India has been seeking
greater economic integration through Indias 'Look East' and Act East Policy.
Saudi Prince executed for murdering a compatriot

Oct 19, 2016
Union Government grants BP Plc licence to set up petrol pumps in India

Oct 19, 2016
The company was granted a formal licence on 14 October 2016. It was granted licence to market
Motor Spirit (petrol) and High Speed Diesel (diesel). With this, BP became the 10th company to
enter the lucrative fuel retailing sector.
Irom Sharmila announces formation of political party named Peoples

Resurgence and Justice Alliance
Oct 19, 2016
Irom Chanu Sharmila, the Iron Lady of Manipur, announced her decision to enter politics on 9
August 2016, the day when she broke her 16-year-long fast.
GST Council reached consensus on state compensation; base year to be

2015-16
Oct 19, 2016
The GST Council discussed the possible GST rates, including a four-slab structure of 6, 12, 18
and 26 with lower rates for essential items and highest band for luxury goods.
Kigeli V Ndahindurwa, last king of Rwanda, dies

Oct 19, 2016
King Kigeli V came to power in 1959 but was only king of Rwanda until 1961, when the monarchy
was abolished and he was forced into exile.
PM Modi launches National SC/ST hub and Zero Defect Zero Effect
scheme in Ludhiana
Oct 19, 2016
The National SC/ST hub was created with an aim to promote entrepreneurship among the SC/ST
population and it will provide professional support to them.
S P Yadav elected new President of North Zone of Urology Society of India

Oct 19, 2016
USIs objective is to promote research and high standards in the practice of urology, apart from
fostering high and uniform standards in post-graduate training in urology.
Maternal obesity may affect biological age of children: Study

Oct 18, 2016
The study was conducted by the researchers at Hasselt University in Belgium. The study was
published in the journal BMC Medicine.
PM Modi inaugurates 3 hydropower projects in Himachal Pradesh
Oct 18, 2016

The three hydropower projects are Parbati hydro power project, Rampur project and Kol Dam
power project.
Saina Nehwal appointed member of IOC's Athletes' Commission

Oct 18, 2016
The Athletes' Commission is chaired by Angela Ruggiero and it comprises nine vice presidents
and 10 other members. Saina's appointment to the prestigious panel has come just when she is
set to resume practice after recovering from a knee injury.
Kigali Agreement to phase out HFCs reached

Oct 18, 2016
This historic global climate agreement was reached at the 28th Meeting of the Parties to the
Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (MOP28).
Ashok Leyland unveils India's first indigenous electric bus

Oct 18, 2016
The zero-emission vehicle will be offered on multiple platforms and enjoys a subsidy under the
governments Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid) and Electric Vehicles (FAME)
scheme. It can travel 150 km on a single charge.
India completes nuclear triad with INS Arihant

Oct 18, 2016
A nuclear triad refers to the nuclear weapons delivery of a strategic nuclear arsenal which
consists of three components: strategic bombers, intercontinental ballistic missiles, and
submarine-launched ballistic missiles.
Robert De Niro to be honoured with Chaplin Award by Film Society of

Lincoln Center
Oct 18, 2016
The film society highlights American Independent cinema and World Cinema, and recognizes
and supports new filmmakers. Each year the organization presents its annual Gala Tribute,
known as Chaplin Award Gala, honouring legendary stars and industry leaders.
Amandeep Singh Gill appointed as India's Ambassador to UN Conference

on Disarmament, Geneva
Oct 18, 2016
Gills diplomatic career includes assignments in Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Iran, and the Permanent
Mission of India to the UN.
China successfully launches longest Manned Space Mission

Oct 18, 2016
Success of the project will make China the only country to have a manned space station, as the
present in-service International Space Station retires by 2024.
National Summit on Fortification of Food inaugurated in New Delhi

Oct 18, 2016
The two day summit was co-hosted by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
in partnership with related union ministries/departments and development partners.
Indian Wrestlers bagged four medals at 2016 TAFISA World Games

Oct 18, 2016
Dalmiya bagged the yellow metal in 60kg category after outplaying Muhammad Sahan of
Azerbaijan 4-1 in the summit clash. Luv lost to Muhammad Alim in the final to finish second on
the podium.
BRICS nations signed three agreements

Oct 17, 2016
The eight BRICS summit was held from 15 to 16 October under the theme Building Responsive,
Inclusive and Collective Solutions.
Bangladesh, China sign 26 agreements in various fields

Oct 17, 2016
Both the countries also announced the year 2017 as the Year of Friendship and Exchanges
between China and Bangladesh.
Russia's Rosneft Oil Company acquires Indias Essar Oil for 13 billion US
dollars
Oct 17, 2016
Rosneft Oil Company's partners include Rosneft Oil Company, Netherlands-based commodities
trader Trafigura and private investment group United Capital Partners.
C Radhakrishnan chosen for Mathrubhumi Literary Award 2016

Oct 17, 2016
Radhakrishnan was selected by a panel chaired by novelist M Mukundan with Sethu and Sarah
Joseph being the other members of the jury.
KS Valdiya led expert committee finds Saraswati River did exist

Oct 17, 2016
The 4000-kilometer long river that originated from Adibadri in Himalaya passed through Pakistan
before culminating in Arabian Sea through Rann of Kutch.
India, Hungary sign two agreements including co-operation in Water

resources
Oct 17, 2016
The two agreements include cooperation in the field of water resources and promotion of cooperation between Indian Council of World Affairs and its Hungarian counterpart.
Varanasi stampede: Around 25 people killed and several injured

Oct 17, 2016
The incident took place at around 1.30 pm at the Rajghat bridge in the Ramnagar area of
Varanasi when the followers of Jai Gurudev were taking out a huge procession at an event to
create awareness about vegetarianism and prohibition.
Boxer Neeraj Goyat retains WBC Asia Welterweight title

Oct 17, 2016
The 24-year-old prevailed via unanimous decision in the gruelling 12-round contest against his
26-year-old rival, who came in with an experience of fighting 9 bouts.
BRICS summit concluded with adoption of Goa Declaration

Oct 17, 2016
PM Modi used the forum to attack Pakistan by describing it as the mother ship of terrorism that
poses threat to prosperity and development of the region.
World Food Day 2016 observed across the world

Oct 17, 2016
World Food Day 2016 was observed with the theme Climate is changing. Food and agriculture
must too.
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty observed

Oct 17, 2016
The theme highlights how important it is to recognize and address the humiliation and exclusion
endured by many people living in poverty.
Sourabh Verma wins men's singles title at Chinese Taipei Open

Oct 17, 2016
The 23-year-old Verma from Madhya Pradesh won the first two games before Liew retired in the
third due to a shoulder injury with the score line 12-10, 12-10, 3-3.
India, Russia signs 16 MoUs including procurement of the S-400 air

defence system
Oct 16, 2016
The signed agreements included procurement of the S-400 air defence system and construction
of four Admiral Grigorovich-class (Project 11356) guided-missile stealth frigates in India.
Maldives to leave Commonwealth after Warnings over Democracy

Oct 16, 2016
Maldives decided to leave the Commonwealth saying it was treated unjustly and unfairly by the
Commonwealth. Earlier, Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group warned it of suspension if it
fails to bring in rule of law and democracy.
Brazil wins 1st BRICS U-17 football tournament

Oct 16, 2016
Ten-day BRICS tournament transcends the traditional spheres of interaction and opens new
vistas in the field of sports. A first of its kind, the Tournament will be a harbinger for further
exchanges in other sports.
Israel suspends cooperation with UNESCO after it passed resolution on

Jerusalem
Oct 16, 2016
The action came after UNESCO approved a draft resolution, sponsored by several Arab
countries, which repeatedly used only the Islamic name for a hilltop complex, which is also the
holiest site in Judaism.
India decided to eliminate potent greenhouse gas HFC-23 by 2030

Oct 15, 2016
HFC23 gas, a potent greenhouse gas, with Global Warming Potential of 14800, is produced
during the manufacture of a common refrigerant gas, HCFC-22.
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Shaurya Smarak in Bhopal

Oct 15, 2016
The Shourya Smarak is spread over an area of 12.67 acre land. It narrates the story of bravery
of the nation's valiant soldiers, who have laid down their lives fighting enemies on the borders.
Kirtiraj Kundlik Gaikwad awarded with IAFP Young scientist scholarship

award 2016
Oct 15, 2016
The award worth 2000 US dollars and an award plaque was presented to him in the annual
meeting of International Association Of Food Protection (IAFP).
International Day of Rural Women 2016 observed across the world

Oct 15, 2016
The day recognizes the critical role and contribution of rural women, including indigenous
women, in enhancing agricultural and rural development, improving food security and eradicating
rural poverty.
Safe Motherhood Week starts in Uttar Pradesh

Oct 15, 2016
The main aim of the 'Safe Motherhood Week' is to decrease the 'Mother Mortality Rate' (MMR)
and 'Infant Mortality Rate' (IMR).
Researchers at IISER used human hair to produce cathodes for solar cells
Oct 14, 2016
This is the first time where a bio-waste-derived electrode has been used as cathode in a
quantum dot sensitised solar cell device.
Draft National Water Framework Bill, 2016 brought to resolve issue of river
water sharing
Oct 14, 2016
The bill states that every person has a right to sufficient quantity of safe water for life within easy
reach of the household regardless of, among others, caste, creed, religion, community, class,
gender, age, disability, economic status, land ownership and place of residence.
World Sight Day 2016 observed with theme Stronger Together

Oct 14, 2016
WSD is co-ordinated by International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) in

cooperation with the World Health Organization under the VISION 2020 Global Initiative.
Ajay Kumar Bhalla appointed as Director General of Foreign Trade

Oct 14, 2016
Bhalla, a 1984 batch IAS officer of Assam-Meghalaya cadre, is presently an Additional Secretary
in the Commerce Ministry.
India, Russia sign agreement to set up agro irradiation centres

Oct 14, 2016
The agreement was signed between the Indian Agricultural Association, Hindustan Agro Co-Op
Ltd (HACL) and United Innovation Corporation (UIC), Russia.
WHO releases Global Tuberculosis Report 2016

Oct 14, 2016
Inaccurate estimates of the tuberculosis burden in India between 2000-2015, has led the World
Health Organisation (WHO) to underestimate the global TB epidemic.
Portugals Antonio Guterres appointed UN Secretary-General

Oct 14, 2016
The 193 member states of the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution by acclamation,
appointing Guterres as the ninth U.N. Secretary-General.
Gurumoorthy Mahalingam appointed as Whole-Time Member of SEBI

Oct 14, 2016
Mahalingam succeeds Prashant Saran as the Whole-Time Member as Saran retired from the
post in June 2016.
Author Arundahti Roy announces second novel titled The Ministry of

Utmost Happiness
Oct 14, 2016
It is after 19 years that Roy has announced the release of her next novel after her Booker prizewinning novel The God of Small Things was published.
Union Cabinet approves MoU between EXIM bank and NDB

Oct 14, 2016
The MoU aims at establishing a cooperation framework in accordance with the national laws and
regulations, besides skills transfer and knowledge sharing amongst the signatories.
Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand, passes away

Oct 14, 2016
During his reign, King Adulyadej was served by a total of 30 prime ministers beginning with Pridi
Banomyong and ending with Prayut Chan-o-cha. They are otherwise known as Bhumibol's Thirty.
CCEA approves revision of ethanol prices for supply to Public Sector Oil
Marketing Companies
Oct 14, 2016
The administered price of ethanol for the Programme will be 39 rupees per litre for the next sugar
season from 1 December 2016 to 30 November 2017.
NASA develops electroactive bandages for wound healing

Oct 13, 2016
The bandage could be used by military personnel wounded in the field, patients who have
undergone surgery or who have suffered a serious wound and astronauts in space.
Union Cabinet approves setting up of IIM at Jammu

Oct 13, 2016
The student strength intake for this year in the Post Graduate Diploma Programme (PGDP) in
Management is 54 which will progressively go up to cumulative student strength of 120 in the 4th
year.
Standard Chartered Bank ties-up with Uber to offer discounts

Oct 13, 2016
In India, the cardholders will get a 20 percent cash-back on all Uber rides, subject to a cash
back cap of 600 rupees per month.
Bob Dylan wins 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature

Oct 13, 2016
Dylan was bestowed with the precious award for having created new poetic expressions within
the great American song tradition.
Renu Pall appointed as Ambassador of India to Austria

Oct 13, 2016
She will succeed Rajiva Misra in Austria. Currently, Pall is serving as the Ambassador of India to
the Czech Republic.
Global Hunger Index 2016 released: India ranked at 97th position

Oct 13, 2016
Seven countries had alarming levels of hunger, while 43 countries including high-population
countries like India, Nigeria and Indonesia had serious hunger levels.
Virat Kohli presented with ICC Test Championship mace

Oct 13, 2016
The mace was presented by former India captain and ICC Cricket Hall of Famer Sunil Gavaskar
at a ceremony following the conclusion of the third and final Test against New Zealand in Indore
after the home team completed a 3-0 whitewash.
HIMANSH, Indias remote and high-altitude station opened in Spiti,

Himachal Pradesh
Oct 13, 2016

The researchers will use the station as a base for undertaking surveys using Terrestrial Laser
Scanners (TLS) and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV).
Dharmendra Pradhan launches National Seismic Programme in Mahanadi

Basin
Oct 13, 2016
The Programme was launched to carry out assessment of unappraised areas across the country
for potential oil and natural gas reserves.
56-hour gun battle in Pampore ends; two militants killed

Oct 13, 2016
Pampore, a town situated on the eastern side of river Jehlum on Srinagar-Jammu National
Highway in Jammu and Kashmir, is worldwide famous for its Saffron, so known as "Saffron Town
of Kashmir.
International Day for Disaster Reduction observed with theme Live to Tell:
Raising Awareness, Reducing Mortality
Oct 13, 2016
The 2016 edition marks the launch of the new "Sendai Seven" campaign by UNISDR, the first of
which is reducing disaster mortality.
First World Tsunami Awareness Day to be celebrated at AMCDRR

Oct 13, 2016
The Conference will be organised from 3 November to 5 November 2016 at Vigyan Bhawan in
New Delhi by the Government of India in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Disaster
Risk Reduction (UNISDR).
India clean-sweeps three match test series against New Zealand

Oct 12, 2016
After conclusion of the third and final match, Indian captain Virat Kohli was presented with the
ICC Test Championship mace for leading his team to the top of the Test Team Rankings.
Telangana redraws its map by adding 21 new districts

Oct 12, 2016
Telangana, which came into existence on 2 June 2014 as the 29th State of India, started out with
10 districts.
Morocco: Abdelilah Bekirane appointed for another term as PM

Oct 12, 2016
Mohammed VI, the king of Morocco, made the announcement after Benkirane's PJD party
emerged with the most number of seats in the 395-seat lower house of parliament.
Aiyoh, Aiyah words added to Oxford English Dictionary

Oct 11, 2016
Like many Indian words, Aiyoh and Aiyah can mean many things depending on context and tone
like irritation, disgust, surprise, dismay, pain, lament, disappointment.
International Day of the Girl Child 2016 observed across the world
Oct 11, 2016
The theme for the 2016 IDGC asks for a call for action for increased investment in collecting and
analyzing girl-focused, girl-relevant and sex-disaggregated data.
Oliver Hart, Bengt Holmstrom win 2016 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in

Economic Sciences
Oct 10, 2016
The new theoretical tools created by Hart and Holmstrom are valuable to the understanding of
real-life contracts and institutions, as well as potential pitfalls in contract design.
Hubble Space Telescope detects Great Balls of Fire

Oct 10, 2016
If scientists can discover where these balls come from, it could also explain other weird shapes
seen in the cloud of gas around dying stars, some of which have been difficult for scientists to
explain.
Luo Zhaohui appointed as China's Ambassador to India

Oct 10, 2016
His appointment was approved by Chinese President Xi Jinping. He succeeds former Chinese
Ambassador to India Le Yucheng, who left the position in April 2016.
New termite species named Chiraharitae discovered

Oct 10, 2016
The species has been named Chiraharitae after the tropical evergreen forests of the Western
Ghats, where it was discovered.
Sprinter Srabani Nanda wins 24th Ekalabya Award

Oct 10, 2016
With this, she will get a cash price of 5 lakh rupees along with a citation at the Ekalabya Award
function.
Fadnavis inaugurates Indias first International Arbitration Centre in Mumbai

Oct 10, 2016
In the absence of an international arbitration centre in the country, the majority of global disputes
earlier landed at the International Arbitration Centre of Singapore and London.
PV Sindhu appointed as Brand Ambassador of Vizag Steel

Oct 10, 2016
The company will have its brand logo on Sindhu's playing jersey in international and domestic
tournaments under the aegis of Badminton World Federation and Badminton Association of
India.
Andy Murray wins 2016 China Open Men's Singles

Oct 10, 2016
World Number two Andy Murray defeated Grigor Dimitrov by 64, 76 to grab the 2016 China
Open Men's Singles title.
Agnieszka Radwanska wins 2016 China Open Women's Singles

Oct 10, 2016
Agnieszka Radwanska defeated Johanna Konta 6-4, 6-2 to grab the 2016 China Open Womens
Singles.
World Mental Health Day observed with theme Psychological First Aid
Oct 10, 2016
The day gives an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about
their work, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people
worldwide.
Hindu husband can divorce wife if she tries to separate him from aged
parents: SC
Oct 10, 2016
The apex court held that a Hindu son cant separate himself from his parents on getting married
at demand of his wife, at least when he is the only earning member in the family.
Russia vetoes UN resolution to stop bombing of Aleppo

Oct 10, 2016
The resolution proposed by France and Spain failed to be adopted as it received a negative vote
by permanent member Russia. Veto by any one of the Council's five permanent members means
a resolution cannot be adopted.
World Post Day 2016 observed with theme Innovation, Integration and
Inclusion
Oct 9, 2016
World Post Day is celebrated each year on 9 October, the date of anniversary of the
establishment of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in 1874 in the Swiss Capital, Bern.
Apes can think like humans: Study

Oct 9, 2016
The findings, in chimpanzees, bonobos and orangutans, are the first to clearly demonstrate that
apes can predict anothers beliefs, even when they know that presumption is false.
Indian-origin barrister Shami Chakrabarti appointed to UK shadow cabinet

Oct 9, 2016
The Shadow Cabinet is a feature of the Westminster system of government. It consists of a

senior group of opposition spokespeople who, under the leadership of the Leader of the
Opposition, form an alternative cabinet to that of the government.
84th Air Force Day observed across India

Oct 8, 2016
On this day, the most renowned aerobatics display teams, Red Arrows of the Royal Air Force
(RAF), enthralled audience at Indian Air Force Day celebrations in New Delhi. They flew Hawk
jets, which are single-engine advanced trainer aircraft.
Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung dissolves Delhi Waqf Board

Oct 8, 2016
In view of the deliberate and persistent acts of illegality, violation of rules, allegations of
corruption, possibility of malafide, etc., the entire matter related to the Delhi Waqf Board is
referred to the CBI for investigation.
US lifts economic sanctions on Myanmar

Oct 8, 2016
The step eased restrictions on Myanmars financial institutions, allowed certain transactions
related to US individuals living in the country, and removed seven state-owned enterprises and
three state-owned banks from the US blacklist.
UNSC extends measures to curb migrant smuggling off Libyan coast

Oct 8, 2016
The resolution, adopted by a vote of 14-0 with Venezuela abstaining, stressed that the council's
aim is to disrupt the organized criminal enterprises engaged in migrant smuggling and human
trafficking and prevent loss of life.
India to host Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction

Oct 8, 2016
The Conference will focus on partnership with governments and stakeholders to imbibe the
practices in the regions development narrative.
ASI protected historical monuments and archaeological sites declared

polythene free zones
Oct 8, 2016
The ASI has ranked top 25 Adarsh Monuments on the basis of cleanliness parameters such as
amenities like toilets, green lawns, Polythene Free Zone, signage for awareness, disabilities
access, drinking water and provision for garbage bins and more.
Indo-Pak border to be completely sealed in next 2 yrs: Home Minister

Oct 7, 2016
The governments decision comes as tensions between the two nations have increased in recent
past. It was fueled more after an army strike on militant bases in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos wins 2016 Nobel Peace Prize
Oct 7, 2016
President Santos initiated the negotiations that culminated in the peace accord between the
Colombian government and the FARC guerrillas as he consistently sought to move the peace
process forward.
Theatre legend Heisnam Kanhailal passes away

Oct 7, 2016
He was also awarded the Padma Shri civilian award in 2004 and the Padma Bhushan civilian
award in 2016 by the Union Government.
Hurricane Matthew Death toll mounts to 300 in Haiti

Oct 7, 2016
President Barack Obama has declared a federal state of emergency in Florida as Hurricane
Matthew's powerful winds lashed the state's southeast coast.
IGIA's T3 becomes first Platinum rated green airport terminal building in

India
Oct 7, 2016
The plaque and certificate for the achievement was handed over by IGBC to Douglas Webster,
COO-DIAL and Roy Sebastian, VP- Project and Engineering, during the 14th Green Building
Congress, 2016 organized by IGBC in Mumbai.
BVR Mohan Reddy appointed as Honorary Consul of Germany in

Hyderabad
Oct 7, 2016
The office of the Honorary Consul will also provide limited consular assistance in the state of
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and support the German citizens within the two states.
IMF releases World Economic Outlook; Sees subdued Global Growth

Oct 7, 2016
IMF urged India to continue reform of its tax system and eliminate subsidies to provide more
resources for investments in infrastructure, education, and health care.
Pawan Chamling honoured with Sustainable Development Leadership

Award
Oct 7, 2016
The award was presented to Chamling in recognition of his vision and leadership in environment
and sustainable development leading to the establishment of Sikkim as the first and only organic
state in the country.
RBI releases report of IWG on Rationalisation of Branch Authorisation

Policy
Oct 7, 2016
The thrust of the recommendations is to facilitate financial inclusion by ensuring availability of

banking services in all centers through low cost delivery channels and mapping the footprints of
various banking channels.
Pakistan passes long-awaited anti-honour killing and anti-rape legislations

Oct 7, 2016
The Anti-Rape Bill passed by the parliament calls for punishing rapists by use of modern
technology of DNA testing in probes involving rape cases.
Pranab Mukherjee inaugurates first World Sustainable Development

Summit
Oct 7, 2016
It aims to provide long-term solutions for the benefit of the global community by assembling the
various stakeholders on a single platform.
Shooter Jitu Rai bags silver at World Cup in Italy

Oct 7, 2016
Jitu, 29, shot a score of 188.8 to finish behind China's Wei Pang at 190.6. Italy's Giuseppe
Giordano settled for the bronze.
New frog species named Litoria Bella discovered in Australia

Oct 6, 2016
The Cape York Graceful frogs have a near-immaculate green dorsum, bright orange digits, bluish
purple thighs and white bones.
Rafale deal: Reliance, Dassault Aviation set up joint venture

Oct 6, 2016
The Dassault Reliance Aerospace Joint Venture will be a key player in the execution of offset
obligations, as a part of the 36 Rafale fighter Jets purchase agreement at a value of about
59000 crore rupees signed between France and India on 23 September 2016.
Indian mountaineer Arjun Vajpai scales world's sixth highest mountain Cho
Oyu
Oct 6, 2016
Arjun is also the third youngest Indian to scale the Mount Everest. He scaled the highest
mountain of the world in 2010 at the age of 16 years, 11 months and 18 days.
CCEA approves acquisition of 11% stake in JSC Vankorneft by ONGC

Videsh
Oct 6, 2016
The acquisition is in line with ONGCs stated objective of adding high quality international assets
to India's exploration and production portfolio.
Union Cabinet approves setting up of India's first Medipark in Tamil Nadu

Oct 6, 2016
For this purpose, HLL Lifecare Ltd, a Mini Ratna PSU under Union Ministry of Health & Family
Welfare, will sub-lease 330.10 acres of land at Chengalpattu.
Gaganjeet Bhullar wins 2016 Shinhan Donghae Open

Oct 6, 2016
The Shinhan Donghae Open is a men's professional golf tournament that has been held annually
in South Korea since 1981.
Nearly 69 million new teachers needed to achieve global education goals:

UNESCO report
Oct 6, 2016
The report was prepared by UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). It was released on the
occasion of World Teacher's Day, held under the theme Valuing Teachers, Improving their Status.
Venkaiah Naidu releases book titled Modis Midas Touch in Foreign Policy
Oct 6, 2016
The book draws round the progress and the indelible imprint on the conduct of Indias Foreign
Policy by the Prime Minister Modi in the last two and a half years.
Union Finance Ministry sets up Public Debt Management Cell

Oct 6, 2016
PDMC will have PDMC will have only advisory functions to avoid any conflict with the statutory
functions of RBI. It will have only advisory functions to avoid any conflict with the statutory
functions of RBI.only advisory functions to avoid any conflict with the statutory functions of RBI.
Former Portuguese PM Antonio Guterres selected to be UN SecretaryGeneral

Oct 6, 2016
The 15-nation Security Council's decision will be sent, following the formal approval, to the 193member General Assembly for final formal approval.
Oil India Limited signs MoU with University of Houston

Oct 6, 2016
The MoU was signed by OIL with an intent of augmenting its reserves base and maximising
recovery from its aging oilfields.
Apes can think like humans: Study

Oct 9, 2016
The findings, in chimpanzees, bonobos and orangutans, are the first to clearly demonstrate that
apes can predict anothers beliefs, even when they know that presumption is false.
Indian-origin barrister Shami Chakrabarti appointed to UK shadow cabinet

Oct 9, 2016
The Shadow Cabinet is a feature of the Westminster system of government. It consists of a

senior group of opposition spokespeople who, under the leadership of the Leader of the
Opposition, form an alternative cabinet to that of the government.
84th Air Force Day observed across India

Oct 8, 2016
On this day, the most renowned aerobatics display teams, Red Arrows of the Royal Air Force
(RAF), enthralled audience at Indian Air Force Day celebrations in New Delhi. They flew Hawk
jets, which are single-engine advanced trainer aircraft.
Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung dissolves Delhi Waqf Board

Oct 8, 2016
In view of the deliberate and persistent acts of illegality, violation of rules, allegations of
corruption, possibility of malafide, etc., the entire matter related to the Delhi Waqf Board is
referred to the CBI for investigation.
US lifts economic sanctions on Myanmar

Oct 8, 2016
The step eased restrictions on Myanmars financial institutions, allowed certain transactions
related to US individuals living in the country, and removed seven state-owned enterprises and
three state-owned banks from the US blacklist.
UNSC extends measures to curb migrant smuggling off Libyan coast

Oct 8, 2016
The resolution, adopted by a vote of 14-0 with Venezuela abstaining, stressed that the council's
aim is to disrupt the organized criminal enterprises engaged in migrant smuggling and human
trafficking and prevent loss of life.
India to host Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction

Oct 8, 2016
The Conference will focus on partnership with governments and stakeholders to imbibe the
practices in the regions development narrative.
ASI protected historical monuments and archaeological sites declared

polythene free zones
Oct 8, 2016
The ASI has ranked top 25 Adarsh Monuments on the basis of cleanliness parameters such as
amenities like toilets, green lawns, Polythene Free Zone, signage for awareness, disabilities
access, drinking water and provision for garbage bins and more.
Indo-Pak border to be completely sealed in next 2 yrs: Home Minister

Oct 7, 2016
The governments decision comes as tensions between the two nations have increased in recent
past. It was fueled more after an army strike on militant bases in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos wins 2016 Nobel Peace Prize
Oct 7, 2016
President Santos initiated the negotiations that culminated in the peace accord between the
Colombian government and the FARC guerrillas as he consistently sought to move the peace
process forward.
Theatre legend Heisnam Kanhailal passes away

Oct 7, 2016
He was also awarded the Padma Shri civilian award in 2004 and the Padma Bhushan civilian
award in 2016 by the Union Government.
Hurricane Matthew Death toll mounts to 300 in Haiti

Oct 7, 2016
President Barack Obama has declared a federal state of emergency in Florida as Hurricane
Matthew's powerful winds lashed the state's southeast coast.
IGIA's T3 becomes first Platinum rated green airport terminal building in

India
Oct 7, 2016
The plaque and certificate for the achievement was handed over by IGBC to Douglas Webster,
COO-DIAL and Roy Sebastian, VP- Project and Engineering, during the 14th Green Building
Congress, 2016 organized by IGBC in Mumbai.
BVR Mohan Reddy appointed as Honorary Consul of Germany in

Hyderabad
Oct 7, 2016
The office of the Honorary Consul will also provide limited consular assistance in the state of
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and support the German citizens within the two states.
IMF releases World Economic Outlook; Sees subdued Global Growth

Oct 7, 2016
IMF urged India to continue reform of its tax system and eliminate subsidies to provide more
resources for investments in infrastructure, education, and health care.
Pawan Chamling honoured with Sustainable Development Leadership

Award
Oct 7, 2016
The award was presented to Chamling in recognition of his vision and leadership in environment
and sustainable development leading to the establishment of Sikkim as the first and only organic
state in the country.
RBI releases report of IWG on Rationalisation of Branch Authorisation

Policy
Oct 7, 2016
The thrust of the recommendations is to facilitate financial inclusion by ensuring availability of

banking services in all centers through low cost delivery channels and mapping the footprints of
various banking channels.
Pakistan passes long-awaited anti-honour killing and anti-rape legislations

Oct 7, 2016
The Anti-Rape Bill passed by the parliament calls for punishing rapists by use of modern
technology of DNA testing in probes involving rape cases.
Pranab Mukherjee inaugurates first World Sustainable Development

Summit
Oct 7, 2016
It aims to provide long-term solutions for the benefit of the global community by assembling the
various stakeholders on a single platform.
Shooter Jitu Rai bags silver at World Cup in Italy
Oct 7, 2016
Jitu, 29, shot a score of 188.8 to finish behind China's Wei Pang at 190.6. Italy's Giuseppe
Giordano settled for the bronze.
New frog species named Litoria Bella discovered in Australia

Oct 6, 2016
The Cape York Graceful frogs have a near-immaculate green dorsum, bright orange digits, bluish
purple thighs and white bones.
Rafale deal: Reliance, Dassault Aviation set up joint venture

Oct 6, 2016
The Dassault Reliance Aerospace Joint Venture will be a key player in the execution of offset
obligations, as a part of the 36 Rafale fighter Jets purchase agreement at a value of about
59000 crore rupees signed between France and India on 23 September 2016.
Indian mountaineer Arjun Vajpai scales world's sixth highest mountain Cho
Oyu
Oct 6, 2016
Arjun is also the third youngest Indian to scale the Mount Everest. He scaled the highest
mountain of the world in 2010 at the age of 16 years, 11 months and 18 days.
CCEA approves acquisition of 11% stake in JSC Vankorneft by ONGC

Videsh
Oct 6, 2016
The acquisition is in line with ONGCs stated objective of adding high quality international assets
to India's exploration and production portfolio.
Union Cabinet approves setting up of India's first Medipark in Tamil Nadu

Oct 6, 2016
For this purpose, HLL Lifecare Ltd, a Mini Ratna PSU under Union Ministry of Health & Family
Welfare, will sub-lease 330.10 acres of land at Chengalpattu.
Gaganjeet Bhullar wins 2016 Shinhan Donghae Open

Oct 6, 2016
The Shinhan Donghae Open is a men's professional golf tournament that has been held annually
in South Korea since 1981.
Nearly 69 million new teachers needed to achieve global education goals:

UNESCO report
Oct 6, 2016
The report was prepared by UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). It was released on the
occasion of World Teacher's Day, held under the theme Valuing Teachers, Improving their Status.
Venkaiah Naidu releases book titled Modis Midas Touch in Foreign Policy
Oct 6, 2016
The book draws round the progress and the indelible imprint on the conduct of Indias Foreign
Policy by the Prime Minister Modi in the last two and a half years.
Union Finance Ministry sets up Public Debt Management Cell

Oct 6, 2016
PDMC will have PDMC will have only advisory functions to avoid any conflict with the statutory
functions of RBI. It will have only advisory functions to avoid any conflict with the statutory
functions of RBI.only advisory functions to avoid any conflict with the statutory functions of RBI.
Former Portuguese PM Antonio Guterres selected to be UN SecretaryGeneral

Oct 6, 2016
The 15-nation Security Council's decision will be sent, following the formal approval, to the 193member General Assembly for final formal approval.
Oil India Limited signs MoU with University of Houston

Oct 6, 2016
The MoU was signed by OIL with an intent of augmenting its reserves base and maximising
recovery from its aging oilfields.
World Habitat Day 2016 observed across the world

Oct 3, 2016
The 2016 World Habitat Day campaign aims to raise awareness about the need for affordable
housing for all in urban areas, towns and cities.
Indian-origin Kiara Nirghin wins Google Science Fair prize 2016

Oct 3, 2016
She won this grand prize of 50000 US dollars scholarship for using orange peel to develop a
cheaper super-absorbent material that helps soil retain water.
New species of Pika discovered in the Sikkim Himalayas

Oct 3, 2016
The Findings were published in the journal Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution as a paper
titled Genetics, morphology and ecology reveal a cryptic Pika lineage in the Sikkim Himalaya on
15 September 2016.
S Sivakumar appointed as full-time member of 21st Law Commission of

India
Oct 3, 2016
The Law Commission of India is an executive body established by an order of the Government of
India. Its major function is to work for legal reform. Its membership primarily comprises legal
experts, who are entrusted a mandate by the Government.
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates India Sanitation Conference

Oct 3, 2016
The conference aims at bringing together all such stakeholders, will create an opportunity for
collective vision, collective understanding of the key elements of the Swachh Bharat Mission
programme.
Tamil Nadu tops list of endemic flowering plants

Oct 3, 2016
Among the most widely exploited endemic plants in country is Pterocarpus santalinus, commonly
known as red sandal wood, which is found only in the southern parts of the Eastern Ghats. This
plant is classified as critically endangered under International Union for Conservation of Nature
(IUCN) category.
SBI chief Arundhati Bhattacharya gets one year extension

Oct 3, 2016
This move of the government came at the time when the countrys largest bank is set to merge
its associate banks and Bharatiya Mahila Bank with itself.
Bihar government notified Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016

Oct 3, 2016
The notification came two days after the Patna High Court quashed its order on banning alcohol
consumption. The High Court quashed it by terming its provisions as ultra vires of the
Constitution.
Colombian voters rejected FARC peace plan in a referendum

Oct 3, 2016
The voters rejected the peace deal with 50.24% voting against it. The deal was signed last week
of August by President Juan Manuel Santos and FARC leader Timoleon Jimenez after four years
of negotiations.
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince to be chief guest on Republic Day in India

Oct 3, 2016
The Crown Prince will be the first leader from Gulf to be the Chief Guest of the Republic Day
parade since 2006. In 2006, Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al-Saud was the chief guest on
Republic Day.
Daniel Ricciardo wins 2016 Malaysian Grand Prix

Oct 3, 2016
Max Verstappen finished second while Nico Rosberg ended at the third position at the 2016
Malaysian Grand Prix held at the Sepang International Circuit in Selangor, Malaysia.
China blocks tributary of Brahmaputra in Tibet

Oct 3, 2016
The blockade of the Brahmaputra river tributary comes at a time India has decided to suspend
talks with Pakistan under Indus Water Treaty as part of its efforts to hit back at Pakistan in the
aftermath of the Uri attack.
BRICS Nations adopt New Delhi Declaration of Education

Oct 2, 2016
The nations pledged to develop an enabling framework to promote research cooperation and
knowledge transfer among these countries in collaboration with other BRICS initiatives.
International Day of Non-Violence observed across the world

Oct 2, 2016
The UN General Assembly through its resolution dated 15 June 2007 established the
International Day of Non-Violence to disseminate the message of non-violence through
education and public awareness.
Nation pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his 147th birth anniversary

Oct 2, 2016
Born on 2 October 1869 in Porbandar, Gujarat, Gandhi preached the principles of tolerance and
non-violence.
Ambati Venu appointed as Managing Director of Abbott India Ltd

Oct 1, 2016
Venu was appointed for a five-year term and will report to Bhasker Iyer, Vice President with
Abbotts Established Pharmaceuticals Division.
International Day of Older Persons 2016 observed across the world

Oct 1, 2016
The International Day of Older Persons was celebrated in New Delhi by honouring noteworthy
senior citizens and organisations doing outstanding work for the welfare of older people.
Renowned Bangla writer Syed Shamsul Haq passes away

Oct 1, 2016
He was also awarded with various awards including- Bangla Academy Literary Award (1966),
Ekushey Padak (1984) and Swadhinata Padak (2000), the highest civilian award of Bangladesh.
Arunachal Pradesh CM flags off all-women Mt Gorichen Expedition

Oct 1, 2016
This is the first all women team attempting to summit Mount Gorichen the second highest peak of
Arunachal Pradesh. Its altitude is 6488 meter (21286ft) high above sea level.
Services clinched overall title at 56th National Athletics

Oct 1, 2016
Distance runners Suriya Loganathan and G Lakshmanan claimed their second gold medals
through 10000m victory.
International Translation Day observed across the world

Sep 30, 2016
This is the annual event for the translation community and event is marked with a series of
dedicated events, seminars and symposiums across the world.
Patna High Court quashes Bihar Prohibition of Liquor Act

Sep 30, 2016
The court in its verdict said that the notification is ultra vires to the Constitution, hence it is not
enforceable.
Railways Ministry launches various Railways Services

Sep 30, 2016
These Railways services include Liberalised station to station special freight rates policy and
Policy providing sub quota of 33% to women within reserved categories for the allotment in
catering units.
Union Government launched Progress Panchayat to reach out to minority

community
Sep 30, 2016
The programme was kick started by Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi from
Mewat region of Haryana.
West Bengal government decides to install Monorail

Sep 30, 2016
Earlier in 2009, the left government led by Buddhadeb Bhattacharya signed a similar MoU with a
private firm for monorail project, which never fructified.
Tirupati Airport awarded Best Tourist Friendly Airport

Sep 30, 2016
The State Annual Tourism Excellence Awards under various segments of Travel and Tourism
Industry are awarded by Department of Tourism, Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Union Government notifies constitution of Monetary Policy Committee

Sep 30, 2016
The Members of the Monetary Policy Committee appointed by the Union Government will hold
office for a period of four years, with immediate effect or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Shakti Sinha appointed as Director of Nehru Memorial Museum and Library

Sep 30, 2016
The appointment of Shakti Sinha as Director of Nehru Memorial Museum and Library has put to
rest the controversy sparked by the inclusion of his name to the post.
Myntra appoints Dipanjan Basu as Chief Financial Officer

Sep 30, 2016
Previously, Dipanjan Basu served as the Chief Finance & Operating Officer for Wipros Digital &
Consulting Business where he was responsible in building and setting up new businesses, M&A
and investments in startups.
Union Government decides to raise EPFO Investment in ETF from 5 to 10

per cent
Sep 30, 2016
In the last one year, the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has invested 6577
crore rupees. The investment yielded a good return of 13.24 per cent.
Telugu writer Prof Kalakaluri Enoch conferred 29th Moortidevi Award

Sep 30, 2016
He was awarded for his novel Ananta Jeevanam that is thought-provoking and contemplative as
it depicts the struggle of the weak, the downtrodden and the common man of Rayalaseema.
R Subramania Kumar appointed Executive Director of Indian Overseas

Bank
Sep 30, 2016
The Union Government appointed R Subramania Kumar, Executive Director, Indian Bank as
Executive Director, Indian Overseas Bank with effect from his taking over the charge of the
Indian Overseas Bank and up to 21 January 2019 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Infosys launches e-commerce platform Skava Commerce

Sep 29, 2016
The platform can help brick-and-mortar retailers to quickly launch new offerings, improve
conversion rates of traffic coming from digital channels without making large investments upfront.
Union Cabinet approves ratification of Paris Agreement

Sep 29, 2016
With its decision to ratify the Agreement, India will be one of the key countries that will be
instrumental in bringing the Paris Agreement into force.
WHO declares Region of the Americas as Measles free

Sep 29, 2016
With this, the Americas became the first in the world to have eliminated measles, a viral disease
that can cause severe health problems, including pneumonia, blindness, brain swelling and even
death.
Indian Army conducts surgical strikes across Line of Control

Sep 29, 2016
The motive of the operation was to hit out at the terrorists who were planning to infiltrate into the
Indian Territory.
Indian women's Kabaddi team wins gold in Asian Beach Games

Sep 29, 2016
In the summit clash played at Bien Dong Park in Danang, Vietnam, the Indian team defeated
Thailand 41-31. This was fifth gold in succession for the Indian team.
Cuba and Russia sign agreement on Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation

Sep 29, 2016
The deal was signed on the sidelines of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General
Conference in Vienna.
Union Cabinet approves India-Singapore MoU in the field of Industrial

Property Cooperation
Sep 29, 2016
It includes exchange of best practices, experiences and knowledge on Intellectual Property

awareness among the public, businesses and educational institutions of both countries.
Union Government approves1269 crore rupees for drought affected

Maharashtra
Sep 29, 2016
Out of the total amount, around 589 crore rupees will be supplementary assistance for damage
to Kharif crops and over 679 crore rupees for Rabi crops.
World's first baby born from new procedure using DNA of three people
Sep 29, 2016
The baby was born using the new and controversial technology, called mitochondrial donation,
which incorporates DNA from three persons. The five-month-old boy has the usual DNA from his
parents, and a small amount of genetic code from a donor.
CCEA approves implementation of Project SAKSHAM

Sep 29, 2016
IT project Saksham will help integrate system of Central Board of Excise and Customs with the
GST network before the roll out in April 2017.
Four SAARC member countries including India decided to boycott the

Summit in Islamabad
Sep 29, 2016
India was the first nation to boycott the summit conveyed to current SAARC Chair Nepal that
increased cross-border terrorist attacks in the region is not conducive to successful holding of
Summit.
Union Cabinet approves closure of Hindustan Cables Limited

Sep 29, 2016
Total cash infusion for closure of company will be 1309.90 crore rupees and non-cash infusion of
3467.15 crore rupees in the form of conversion into equity of Government of India's loan
(including interest) outstanding as on 30 September 2016.
ISRO signs MoU with Telangana to provide digital classes

Sep 29, 2016
As per the MoU, the ISROs Development & Educational Communication Unit (DECU) will work
with the state government to disseminate educational content using satellite technology.
World Maritime Day observed with theme Shipping: Indispensable to the

World
Sep 29, 2016
According to the UNCTAD, around 80 percent of global trade by volume and over 70 percent of
global trade by value are carried by sea and are handled by ports worldwide.
Former Australian cricketer Max Walker passes away

Sep 29, 2016
Max Walker earned a place in the Australian cricket team in 1973 and represented his country in
the sport until injury ended his career in 1981.
NASA spots possible Water Plumes Erupting on Jupiter's Moon Europa

Sep 28, 2016
Using ultraviolet images taken by Hubble, a space telescope that was launched in 1990, the
potential plumes were seen around the southern edge of Europa and appear as dark fingers or
patches of possible absorption.
Shimon Peres, former Prime Minister of Israel, dies

Sep 28, 2016
In 1994, Shimon Peres won Nobel Peace Prize together with Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat for
the peace talks that he participated in as Israeli Foreign Minister, producing the Oslo Accords.
92 percent of worlds population is breathing unhealthy air: WHO

Sep 28, 2016
Maria Neira, head of the WHO's department of public health and environment, termed the report
as a public health emergency and urged governments to take up measures like cutting the
number of vehicles on the road and improving waste management.
Uttam Singh to be honoured with Lata Mangeshkar Award for Lifetime

Achievement
Sep 28, 2016
The Lata Mangeshkar Award issued by the Maharashtra Government started from 1992. This is
also officially known as Lata Mangeshkar Award for Lifetime Achievement. Krishna Kalle was the
winner of the 2014 Lata Mangeshkar Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Union Government approves name change of Gurgaon to Gurugram

Sep 28, 2016
Also known as the Millennium City, Gurgaon is recognized both nationally and globally as an
industrial, information technology, software and corporate hub.
US appoints Jeffrey DeLaurentis as first Cuban Ambassador in 55 years

Sep 28, 2016
DeLaurentis had been working at the new US embassy in Havana, which opened since 2014.
Shaheed Bhagat Singhs 109th birth anniversary observed across India

Sep 28, 2016
The revolutionary socialist freedom fighter, Bhagat Singh, was born in Banga village of
Faisalabad district previously called Lyallpur in the Punjab province (now in Pakistan) in 1907.
Indira Gandhi International Airport becomes first in Asia-Pacific region to

achieve carbon neutral status
Sep 28, 2016
The Airport Carbon Accreditation has upgraded Delhi Airport to Level 3+, Neutrality, which is the
highest level of achievement available to airports across the world.
Official Emblem launched for FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017
Sep 28, 2016
Shaped like the FIFA U-17 World Cup trophy, the emblem combines the global look of the
beautiful game with a quintessentially Indian feel.
Global Competitiveness Report 2016-2017 released by World Economic

Forum; India moves to 39th spot
Sep 28, 2016
The report assesses the competitiveness landscape of 138 economies. India jumped 16 ranks to
39th place compared to 55th rank in 2015-16 report.
World Bank reappoints Jim Yong Kim for second term as President
Sep 28, 2016
The Board noted that in the first year of Kims leadership, which began in July 2012,
shareholders endorsed two ambitious new goals for the institution. They were: Elimination of
extreme poverty by 2030, and Promotion of shared prosperity.
World Rabies Day observed with theme Rabies: Educate. Vaccinate.

Eliminate.
Sep 28, 2016
Rabies is a zoonotic disease, a disease that is transmitted from animals to humans, caused by
the rabies virus, of the Lyssavirus genus, within the family Rhabdoviridae.
New species of ground-dwelling lizard discovered in Mumbai

Sep 27, 2016
Earlier, this new species was considered as Geckoella Collegalensis. However, based on
morphological characters and DNA data, it has been described as a new species. This
uncommon species is mostly seen moving among the leaf litter on the forest floor.
Sathiyan Gnanasekaran wins Belgium Open title of Table Tennis

Sep 27, 2016
With this, Gnanasekaran became the second Indian table tennis player to win an ITTF event.
Achanta Sharath Kamal is the first Indian to win an ITTF event in 2012.
Agriculture Minister lays foundation stone of Gokul Gram at Mathura

Sep 27, 2016
Gokul Gram will work as a centre for development of native breed cattle and it will work to
supplement resources of cattle of farmers in breeding areas.
World Tourism Day 2016 observed with theme Tourism for All - promoting
universal accessibility
Sep 27, 2016
The theme for the year promotes accessible tourism for all to create environments that can cater
for the needs of all of us, whether we are travelling or staying at home.
Google launches instant messaging mobile app Allo

Sep 27, 2016
The messaging app, which is available for Android and the iPhone, has similar features to most
other messaging applications. It supports Google Assistant, a conversational virtual assistant.
World's largest solar power plant opens in Kamuthi, Tamil Nadu

Sep 27, 2016
The Kamuthi Solar Power Plant has been set up with an investment of around 4550 crore rupees
at Kamuthi in Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu.
Puducherry Government decides to waive-off all farm loans

Sep 27, 2016
About 7000 farmers will be benefitted and the additional burden to the exchequer will be 20 crore
rupees.
Union Minister Radha Mohan Singh presented Antyodaya Krishi Puruskars

Sep 27, 2016
This award was instituted for recognizing the contributions of marginal, small and landless
farmers for developing integrated and sustainable models of agricultural farming.
Navtej Sarna appointed Indian Ambassador to the US

Sep 27, 2016
On the other hand, Government of Indian has also appointed 1988-batch IFS officer Taranjit
Singh Sandhu as the next High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka. He will replace Yash Sinha.
India wins historic 500th Test by 197 runs against New Zealand
Sep 27, 2016
Earlier, India had lost their 100th and 200th Test match but was on the winning side in 300th,
400th and 500th test matches.
International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons observed

Sep 27, 2016
The Day provides an occasion for the world community to reaffirm its commitment to global
nuclear disarmament as a high priority.
China unveils Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope in search

for extraterrestrial life
Sep 26, 2016
The FAST is a radio telescope located in the Dawodang depression, a natural basin in Pingtang
County, Guizhou Province, southwest China.
First Russia-Pakistan joint military exercise Druzhba-2016 begins in Cherat

Sep 26, 2016
The drills are being conducted at the Pakistan Armys High Altitude School at Rattu in GilgitBaltistan and at a special forces training centre at Cherat in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Golf legend Arnold Palmer passes away

Sep 26, 2016
Born on 10 September 2016, Arnold Palmer was an American professional golfer. He was a part
of The Big Three in golf during the 1960s, along with Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player.
Alexander Zverev defeats Stan Wawrinka to win St Petersburg Open Mens

Singles title
Sep 26, 2016
With this, Alexander Zverev becomes the first man to beat Stan Wawrinka in a tour final since
2013. The loss also ends a 10-match unbeaten run for Wawrinka.
Dominic Inglot and Henri Kontinen win St Petersburg Open Mens Doubles
title
Sep 26, 2016
Dominic Inglot and Henri Kontinen defeated Leander Paes and his German partner Andre
Begemann to grab the St Petersburg Open Mens Doubles title.
ISRO launched 8 satellites in two different Orbits

Sep 26, 2016
The satellites that were carried into space included the primary payload SCATSAT-1 of India, and
seven other customer payloads (five foreign and two domestic).
R Ashwin becomes fastest Indian & second overall to take 200 Test wickets
Sep 26, 2016
Ashwin reached the milestone in 37 matches, just one behind Aussie Clarrie Grimmett, who
holds the record of taking 200 wickets in 36 Tests.
Arun Goyal appointed Additional Secretary of GST Council

Sep 26, 2016
Goyal, a 1985 batch IAS officer of Union Territory cadre is working as Additional Secretary,
Project Monitoring Group in Cabinet Secretariat.
Tamil Film Visaranai is Indias official entry for 2017 Oscar

Sep 26, 2016
At the 63rd National Film Awards, it had won three National awards viz. Best Supporting Actor,
Best Feature Film in Tamil and Best Editing.
Mission Parivar Vikas to be launched in seven states for improved family

planning services
Sep 26, 2016
These districts also have a substantial impact on maternal and child health indicators as about
25 to 30 percent of maternal deaths and 50 percent of infant deaths occur in these districts.
India's Velavan Senthilkumar wins U-19 Asian Junior Individual squash title
in Kuala Lumpur
Sep 26, 2016
In the final clash played in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Senthilkumar defetaed Jordan's Mohammad
Al-Sarraj 12-14, 9-11, 11-6, 11-8, 11-7.
Sania Mirza and Barbora Strycova lifts Toray Pan Pacific Open trophy in
Tokyo
Sep 26, 2016

In the final clash, the Indo-Czech pair of Mirza and Strycova defeated the unseeded Chinese pair
of Chen Liang and Zhaoxuan Yang 6-1, 6-1.
Asias oldest MTB race kicks off in Shimla

Sep 25, 2016
Nearly 67 participants from 14 countries including 11 men of SSB are taking part in the race
which would conclude on 3 October 2016 in Dharmshala, the district headquarter of Kangra.
Barack Obama vetoed a bill that would have allowed families of 9/11
victims to sue Saudi Arabia
Sep 25, 2016
Earlier, the Justice against Sponsors of Terrorism Act was passed by both the chambers of the
Republican controlled Congress.
PM approves constitution of two committees for birth centenary of Pt.

Deendayal Upadhyay
Sep 25, 2016
Modi will head the 149 member National Committee while Home Minister Rajnath Singh will chair
the 23 member Executive Committee.
UN Security Council adopts resolution on nuclear non-proliferation and

nuclear disarmament
Sep 24, 2016
The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty bans all nuclear explosions for both civilian and
military purposes.
India-Russia Joint Military Exercise Indra-2016 begins in Vladivostok

Sep 24, 2016
250 soldiers of the KUMAON Regiment are representing the Indian Contingent and the Russian
army is being represented by 250 soldiers from the 59th Motorized Infantry Brigade.
Delhi government raised Doctors retirement age to 65

Sep 24, 2016
Health Department had recently sent a proposal to the Lt Governor to seek his approval. The LG
has given his approval to the proposal to increase the retirement age of doctors.
Hindi and Urdu writer Reoti Saran Sharma passes away

Sep 24, 2016
He was a Pioneer in radio plays in All India Radio and was conferred with Sangeet Natak
Akademi Award for 2007 for his contribution to theatre.
IAF successfully fired long range air-to-air MICA missile from Mirage-2000
combat aircraft
Sep 24, 2016
With the success of this mission by 'Tigers', the first squadron of the force, IAF has become one
of the few air forces in the world with the capability of such beyond visual range air-to-air missile.
India, France inked deal for 36 Rafale fighter jets

Sep 23, 2016
The 7.8 billion Euro deal is crucial for the Indian Air Force and is expected to give India the
dominant status in the air.
Afghanistan signs peace deal with militant group Hezb-e-Islami

Sep 23, 2016
As per the agreement, Hekmatyar will be granted amnesty for his offences and the prisoners of
Hezb-e-Islami will be released by the government.
NITI Aayog chalks up plan to secure 50 medals in 2024 Olympics

Sep 23, 2016
The policy-making body of Union Government said that it is disappointing to know that the
worlds second-most populous country with world-class talent in various disciplines has not been
able to produce champions in sports.
Sanjay Dutta, Ritesh Sarothiya selected for Bavin Wildlife Law Enforcement
Awards
Sep 23, 2016
Cathy Liss, the president of Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) in Washington, D.C., US said that
range officer Sanjay Dutta and Assistant Conservator Ritesh Sarothiya have been selected as
winners of the Bavin Awards.
L&T bags 100 million dollar order from Vietnam Border Guard
Sep 23, 2016
The contract also provides that L&T will transfer design and technology along with supply of
equipment and material kits for construction of follow-on vessels at a Vietnam shipyard.
2016 Right Livelihood Award announced

Sep 23, 2016
The prize was established in 1980 by German-Swedish philanthropist Jakob von Uexkull after
the Nobel Foundation refused to create awards honouring efforts in the fields of the environment
and international development.
Delhi Government to have state-level bravery awards

Sep 23, 2016
As per the proposal, 10 awards will be given and will carry a cash award of 2 lakh rupees each.
The winners will be selected as per the nominations by the public.
Union Cabinet approves Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime

Claims) Bill, 2016
Sep 23, 2016
The bill consolidates the existing laws relating to admiralty jurisdiction of courts, admiralty
proceedings on maritime claims, arrest of vessels and related issues.
IWAI signs contract with DST, Germany for designing Special Vessels for
NW-1
Sep 23, 2016
Earlier in August 2016, Minister for Road Transport, Highways and Shipping Nitin Gadkari
flagged off the trial run of two cargo vessels from Varanasi on NW-1 (River Ganga).
CCEA approves 5176 crore rupees Capital Grant for GAIL pipeline project
Sep 22, 2016
This Capital Grant will encourage the supply of eco-friendly fuel at affordable tariffs to industries
and will encourage industrial development in these states.
IOCL, GAIL sign MoU for taking equity stake in Dhamra LNG terminal
Sep 22, 2016
Indian Oil and GAIL will acquire 39 percent and 11 percent equity respectively in DLTPL, with the
balance 50 percent stake being held by Adani group.
Junaid Ahmad appointed as World Bank Country Director for India

Sep 22, 2016
Hailing from Bangladesh, Ahmad was previously the Chief of Staff to World Bank Group
President Jim Yong Kim.
Adi Godrej conferred Clinton Global Citizen Award

Sep 22, 2016
The award was presented by Hikmet Ersek, CEO and President of Western Union, in the
presence of former US President Bill Clinton.
ADB approves 631 million US dollars loan for Visakhapatnam-Chennai

Industrial Corridor
Sep 22, 2016
The fund will help develop the first key 800-km section of the planned 2500-km East Coast
Economic Corridor which is expected to spur development on India's eastern coast and enable
seamless trade links with other parts of South and Southeast Asia.
Union Cabinet approves Winding up of Hindustan Diamond Company

Private Limited
Sep 22, 2016
Girish Chandra Gupta sworn in as Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court

Sep 22, 2016
It is after 30 years that a sitting judge of the Calcutta High Court has been made its Chief Justice.
On 1 November 1986, Justice Chittatosh Mookerje was elevated as the Chief Justice of the
Calcutta High Court.
BPCL lifts title of Obaidullah Khan Heritage Cup Hockey Tournament

Sep 22, 2016
Air India got the third place in the Tournament. It defeated ONGC in a match played to decide
third place.
India, Samoa tax information exchange agreement approved

Sep 22, 2016
The agreement will stimulate the flow of exchange of information between the two nations for tax
purposes which will help curb tax evasion and tax avoidance.
Democrats and Dissenters authored by Ramachandra Guha released

Sep 22, 2016
Democrats and Dissenters cover a wide range of themes: from the varying national projects of
Indias neighbours to political debates within India itself and more.
Union Cabinet approves submarine optical fibre cable connectivity with

Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Sep 22, 2016
The project to be completed by December 2018 will connect the mainland Chennai with Port
Blair & five other islands viz. Little Andaman, Car Nicobar, Havelock, Kamorta and Great Nicobar.
MS Dhoni named captain of India's all time Test XI by Wisden

Sep 22, 2016
Wisden is one of the most reputed cricket magazines in the world, announced the team to mark
India's 500th Test match starting on 22 September 2016 against New Zealand at the Green Park
Stadium in Kanpur.
Union Cabinet approves merging of Rail budget with Union Budget

Sep 21, 2016
The cabinet also decided to advance the date of presentation of the annual budget from the last
day of February to start of February.
Economic Freedom of the World 2016 Report released: India stands at

112th spot on WEF Index
Sep 21, 2016
The report is based on data from 2014 and measures the World Economic Freedom (WEF)
Index by analysing the policies and institutions of 159 countries and territories.
Aung San Suu Kyi honoured as 2016 Humanitarian of the Year by Harvard
Foundation
Sep 21, 2016
Suu Kyi, elected head of Myanmars government in April 2016, was placed under house arrest in
1989 for protesting against the countrys dictatorship and served 15 years in detention.
MIT develops a spectroscopic technique to detect Martian life

Sep 21, 2016
A novel interpretation of Raman spectra will help the 2020 Mars rover select rocks to study for
signs of life.
National Board for Wildlife approves first phase of Ken-Betwa project

Sep 21, 2016
It will irrigate the drought-prone Bundelkhand region but will also submerge about 10 percent of
the Panna Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh.
Monika Kapil Mohta appointed as India's Ambassador to Sweden

Sep 21, 2016
She is presently the Additional Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs and looks after India's
relations with a large part of the Asia-Pacific region.
Third list of Smart Cities released

Sep 21, 2016
With this, the number of cities selected under Smart City Mission for financing implementation of
smart city plans has gone up to 60.
Ola ties-up with Yatra for Cab Booking Interface Integration

Sep 21, 2016
Through this integration, users will be able to book a ride directly through Yatra.Com's app
without having the Ola application installed on their devices.
International Day of Peace observed with theme Building Blocks for Peace
Sep 21, 2016
The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by the United Nations General
Assembly. In 2001, it unanimously voted to designate the Day as a period of non-violence and
cease-fire.
Invasive Giant African Land Snails sighted at Goa University

Sep 21, 2016
Achatina fulica is a species of large land snail that belong in the Achatinidae family. This snail is
listed as one of the top 100 invasive species in the world.
India successfully test fires long range surface-to-air Barak-8 missile off
Odisha coast
Sep 20, 2016
Barak 8 is an Indian-Israeli surface-to-air missile (SAM), designed to defend against any type of
airborne threat.
Jubilant FoodWorks CEO Ajay Kaul resigns

Sep 20, 2016
Kaul's resignation came at a time when Jubilant Foodworks, which is the master franchisee of
Domino's and Dunkin' Donuts in India, reported decline of 3.2 percent in its same-store sales
growth.
Cauvery Supervisory Committee directs Karnataka to release 3000 cusecs

of water per day for 10 days
Sep 20, 2016
As per the committees direction, Karnataka will have to release 3000 cusecs water per day from
21 to 30 September 2016 to Tamil Nadu.
Indian Railways launches Yatri Mitra Sewa for elderly, differently-abled

Sep 20, 2016
It can be availed at the time of online booking of tickets by calling or messaging 139 or by simply
dialling a dedicated mobile phone number to be activated for the purpose.
World leaders adopt New York Declaration at UNGA Summit for Refugees
and Migrants
Sep 20, 2016
The adoption of the New York Declaration means that more children can attend school; more
workers can securely seek jobs abroad.
Naropa Festival: Devotees visit Indian Himalayas to celebrate Buddhist

festival
Sep 20, 2016
A 60-foot-tall silk embroidery brocade of Buddha Amitabha was unfurled on 19 September 2016.
The 12th Gyalwang Drukpa, the spiritual head of the 1000-year-old Drukpa Order based in the
Himalayas, unfurled the brocade amidst chanting of prayers.
HAL gets APAQG membership with voting rights

Sep 20, 2016
With this, India became the seventh nation to join the APAQG under TRHE International
Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG). The other nations of APAQG are China, South Korea, Taiwan,
Indonesia, Singapore and Japan.
Scientists use stem cells to successfully grow human lungs in a dish

Sep 20, 2016
The researchers used stem cells taken from actual adult human lungs to coat tiny sticky hydrogel
beads. The beads eventually grew and self-assembled to envelope the hydrogel beads, which
were all placed inside linked wells. The resulting structure produced evenly distributed threedimensional patterns consistent with actual air sacs like those in human lungs.
Russia: Ruling United Russia party wins parliamentary election

Sep 20, 2016
President Putins United Russia party secured 343 seats of the total 450 in Duma, the lower
house of Parliament.
BCCI partners Janalakshmi Financial Services for three years

Sep 20, 2016
The agreement also gives Janalakshmi benefits of prominence in stadium branding and onground advertising for 68 matches in three years across the three formats.
HRD Minister inaugurates Super Computer PARAM-ISHAN at IIT Guwahati

Sep 20, 2016
The supercomputer has a power of 250 teraflops and a 300 terabyte capacity and can be used in
areas like computational chemistry, computational fluid dynamics, civil engineering structures,
etc.
Anandi Ramalingam assumed charge as Bharat Electronics Limiteds first

woman director
Sep 20, 2016
Earlier, Ramalingam served as the General Manager heading the Military Communication
Strategic Business Unit (SBU) at BEL's Bangalore Complex.
Malayalam critic M Leelavathy chosen for N Mohanan Suvarna Mudra

Award 2016
Sep 19, 2016
An expert panel comprising journalists M G Radhakrishnan and M Saritha Varma and

Athmaraman, selected Leelavathy for the biennial award considering her contributions to
Malayalam language and literature.
Guided Missile Destroyer Ship Mormugao launched in Mumbai

Sep 19, 2016
These ships are packed with an array of state of the art weapons and sensors, including
vertically launched missile system for long distance engagement of shore, sea-based and air
targets.
Pulitzer-winning US playwright Edward Albee passes away

Sep 19, 2016
Throughout an up-and-down commercial career over several decades, Albee won three Pulitzer
Prizes for best drama. The first in 1967 was for A Delicate Balance.
Indian-origin Ravi Reddy appointed as Head of International Society for

Blood Transfusion
Sep 19, 2016
With this, Reddy became the first person from the African continent to head ISBT, a global
organisation of medicine professionals working for the safety of blood transfusion worldwide.
68th Primetime Emmy Awards announced

Sep 19, 2016
The Game of Thrones won best drama series at the 2016 Primetime Emmy Awards, while Veep
took home the top comedy award. The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story also
earned several awards, while Julia Louis-Dreyfus won her fifth consecutive Emmy in the lead
comedy actress category.
China and Russia conduct naval exercises Joint Sea-2016 to improve

security
Sep 19, 2016
Compared with previous years, the 2016 drill focused more on confrontational capacity such as
surface warships, submarines and land-based defences. Use of an advanced command system
made communication between the two navies smoother.
Virat Kohli appointed as Brand Ambassador of Punjab National Bank

Sep 19, 2016
Since its inception in 1895, PNB has been people's bank serving millions of customers
throughout India. Over the years, the Bank has established itself as a major player in Indian
banking space.
Priyesha Deshmukh wins bronze in World Deaf Shooting Championships

Sep 19, 2016
Deshmukh won the bronze in the 10m air rifle category. Ukraine's Svitlana Yatsenko won the
gold in the Championships while Serbia's Gordana Mikovic clinched the silver.
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar declares Charkhi Dadri as 22nd district

Sep 19, 2016
The state CM made the announcement at a public rally in Dadri in Bhiwani district. He also
announced that developmental projects worth 112 crore rupees had already been completed in
the Dadri assembly segment during the two year tenure of his government.
Union Government notifies new import policy for marble & travertine blocks
Sep 19, 2016
The new policy balances the interests of domestic consumers, producers and processors, and
ends the cumbersome licensing system for import of Marble & Travertine blocks.
Indian shooters clinched three gold medals at ISSF Junior World Cup
Sep 19, 2016
Subhankar Pramanick bagged India's first gold in 50-metre rifle prone event. The second gold
was bagged by Sambhaji Patil.
Alka Sirohi appointed UPSC chairman

Sep 19, 2016
Sirohi's appointment will be effective from 21 September 2016. She was sworn in as Member of
UPSC in January 2012, after a long and successful career in the Indian Administrative Service
(IAS).
Union Government approves 500 crore rupee projects for development of

tourism in J&K
Sep 18, 2016
Highlights of the project involve developing a Convention Centre in Gulmarg and Patnitop,
development of Ethnic Villages, Development of Water Sports Centre at Baghliyar Dam - Pool
Doda.
Advertisements issued by Delhi government violated Supreme Court

guidelines: Panel
Sep 18, 2016
The three-member panel headed by former Chief Election Commissioner BB Tandon has asked
the Delhi government to reimburse the money expenditure.
Track Asia Cup 2016 concluded; Indian finished second

Sep 17, 2016
Hong Kong topped the chart with 18 medals which comprise 11 Gold, four Silvers and three
bronze.
India announces major initiative for R&D into Next Generation HFC
refrigerant alternatives
Sep 17, 2016
India has a small carbon footprint at citizen level and its sustainable lifestyle results in low
contribution of the country to overall emissions of greenhouse gases and ozone depleting
substances, as compared with other developed countries.
Nadia Murad Basee Taha appointed UNODC Goodwill Ambassador

Sep 17, 2016
During her Ambassadorship, Murad will focus on advocacy initiatives and raise awareness
around the plight of the countless victims of trafficking in persons, especially refugees, women
and girls.
India, Nepal sign three agreements including improvement of road network

Sep 17, 2016
The agreements were inked during four-day-visit of Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal
Prachanda to India.
Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma conferred with Arjuna Award

Sep 17, 2016
Sharma and Rahane could not earlier receive the Arjuna Awards from the President of India, as
they were participating in international tournaments.
His Bloody Project authored by Graeme Macrae Burnet shortlisted for Man
Booker prize
Sep 16, 2016
His Bloody Project, a crime thriller, is one of the six books that was shortlisted for the 2016 Man
Booker prize.
Indian-American Dinesh Bharadia wins 2016 Marconi Society Paul Baran

Young Scholar Award
Sep 16, 2016
Bharadia was chosen for his contribution to send and receive radio (wireless) signals, including
mobile telephony and data on the same channel. His research disproved a 150-years long
assumption that it is not possible for a radio to receive and transmit on the same frequency band
because of the interference that results.
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer 2016 observed
across the world
Sep 16, 2016

The theme for the 2016 International Ozone Day recognizes the collective efforts of the parties to
the Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol towards the restoration of the ozone layer over
the past three decades and the global commitment to combat climate change.
Barack Obama designates first US Marine National Monument in Atlantic

Ocean
Sep 16, 2016
The new marine preserve will be known as the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine
National Monument. It will protect 12725 square km of ecosystems encompassing three
underwater canyons deeper than the Grand Canyon, and four underwater mountains.
UIDAI bans sharing of Aadhaar details

Sep 16, 2016
The agencies that collect the Aadhaar number will also have to specify whether submission of
the number or proof of Aadhaar is mandatory or voluntary.
Indo-US combined military exercise Yudh Abhyas 2016 begins

Sep 16, 2016
During the exercise, the experts from both sides will also hold discussions to share each others
experiences in varied topics for mutual interest.
BHVS Narayana Murthy appointed Director of Research Centre Imarat

Sep 16, 2016
Research Centre Imarat is responsible for Research and Development of Missile Systems,
Guided Weapons and advanced Avionics for Indian Armed Forces.
India, Sri Lanka sign MoU to support fishermen in Hambantota district

Sep 16, 2016
The project envisages gift of equipment and tools such as grub hoes, bicycles, life jackets and
sewing machines, to the fishing and farming communities in Hambantota district.
India declares itself free from bird flu

Sep 16, 2016
Department of Animal Husbandry had notified the same to the World Organization for Animal
Health (OIE). However, it also stressed that there is a need for continued surveillance.
East Bengal wins Calcutta Football League 2016

Sep 16, 2016
Calcutta Football League is the football league system where several football clubs of Kolkata
participate. It currently consists of seven-tier pyramid system.
Indian cyclists bag 6 medals on opening day of 2016 Track Asia Cup
Sep 15, 2016
The medal winners include Deborah Herold, Kezia Vargheese, Alena Reji, Rajkumari Devi,
Nayana Rajesh and Anu Chutia.
Indian-American Abraham Verghese selected for 2015 National Humanities

Medal
Sep 15, 2016
Mel Brooks, Morgan Freeman, Audra McDonald, Berry Gordy and Philip Glass are on the list for
the National Medal of Arts, while Terry Gross and Wynton Marsalis are among the Humanities
recipients.
2016 Kabaddi World Cup's logo unveiled

Sep 15, 2016
The logo is derived from the natural heritage of Gujarat, the Asiatic Lion, symbolising the ferocity
of a Kabaddi defender and the agility of a raider.
Hiroshi Nakagawa takes over as Chairman of Isuzu Motors India

Sep 15, 2016
Hiroyasu Miura, the erstwhile Chairman of IMI will take over as the Chairman and Managing
Director (CMD) of Isuzu Engineering Business Centre India Pvt Ltd (IEBCI) with immediate
effect.
US sign 38 billion dollars deal with Israel

Sep 15, 2016
This pact has elevated US aid to Israel from current 3.1 billion dollars a year to 3.8 billion dollars.
Subramanian Swamy honoured with Tamil Ratna in US

Sep 15, 2016
The Rajya Sabha MP was presented with the award in New York for his fight against corruption
and work for bringing more transparency in the functioning of the government.
Reliance Communications and Aircel to be merged to create 4th largest

telco
Sep 15, 2016
The merged company will be one of Indias largest private sector companies. It will have an asset
base of over 65000 crore rupees and net worth of 35000 crore rupees.
International Day of Democracy observed

Sep 15, 2016
The 2016 theme is based on the United Nations resolution that was adopted in September 2015
by all 193 Member States that is the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
India Blue wins 2016-2017 Duleep Trophy

Sep 15, 2016
In the final, India Blue defeated India Red, captained by Yuvraj Singh, by a massive 355 runs.
Ravinder Jadeja, who bagged 5 wickets in the second innings, finished the game with a 10wicket haul.
India-Afghanistan inked agreements to enhance bilateral cooperation
Sep 14, 2016

The two nations signed the extradition treaty, agreement on cooperation in civil and commercial
matters and the MoU on Cooperation in Peaceful Uses of Outer Space.
National Hindi Divas observed across India

Sep 14, 2016
As a part of Hindi Diwas Samaroh, a special function named Hindi Hain Hum was also
organised at the PHD Chamber of Commerce in Delhi.
Fortune released list of most powerful women based outside the US

Sep 14, 2016
Indias top women bankers, SBI chief Arundhati Bhattacharya, ICICI head Chanda Kochhar and
Axis Bank CEO Shikha Sharma, are among the 50 most powerful women based outside the US.
Sushmita Rai wins Bronze at World Martial Arts Masterships

Sep 14, 2016
The competition is considered an Olympics for martial arts with 2073 participants from 87
countries. It was the first comprehensive martial arts competition where national teams from
across the globe took part.
President Pranab Mukherjee presented Rajbhasha awards

Sep 14, 2016
The Rajbhasha awards were instituted by the Department of Official Language of Home Ministry
to recognize the excellent contribution of Ministries, Departments and Nationalized Banks in the
field of Hindi.
Indian Railways Men Hockey Team wins MCC Murugappa Gold Cup
Hockey Tournament
Sep 14, 2016
The Madras Cricket Club is one of the premier sports institutions in the country. It organizes
major national level tournaments in the disciplines of Tennis, Squash, Cricket, Badminton,
Billiards and Hockey.
Arvind Panagariya led task force on poverty files report, proposes new
panel on BPL
Sep 14, 2016
It asked for constitution of a new committee, which in participation with the states and other
stakeholders should work on defining the BPL population and identify them.
China, Vietnam agreed to properly manage differences over South China

Sea
Sep 14, 2016
The agreement was reached after talks between Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc
and his Chinese premier Li Keqiang in Beijing.
Indian American scientist Ramesh Raskar wins US$500000 2016

Lemelson-MIT Prize
Sep 14, 2016
Raskar is the co-inventor of radical imaging solutions including femtophotography, an ultra-fast

imaging system that can see around corners, low-cost eye-care solutions for the developing
world and a camera that allows users to read pages of a book without opening the cover.
Javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia wins gold at Rio Paralympics

Sep 14, 2016
Jhajharias previous best was 62.15 metres, which he had achieved in the 2004 Games. In the
2016 Rio Paralympics, he improved the mark with an attempt of 63.97 metres.
Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong to be appointed as

Director of the Board
Sep 13, 2016
The decision to appoint Lee Jae-yong to the board was made keeping in mind the urgent need
for strategic decision-making on aggressive investments and new growth engines from a longterm perspective.
Union Cabinet approves establishment of Higher Education Financing

Agency
Sep 13, 2016
The HEFA will be jointly promoted by the identified Promoter and the Ministry of Human
Resource Development (MHRD) with an authorised capital of 2000 crore rupees. The
Government equity will be 1000 crore rupees.
Union Government issues model guidelines for states to curb Ponzi

schemes
Sep 13, 2016
The Direct Selling Guidelines 2016 framework was released by the Food and Consumer Affairs
Minister Ram Vilas Paswan. They have been sent to the states and Union Territories for
adoption.
Tenth of world's wild areas vanished since 1990s: Research

Sep 13, 2016
The comparison showed that a total of 30.1 million km2 (around 20 percent of the world's land
area) now remains as wilderness. The majority of the areas are located in North America, North
Asia, North Africa, and the Australian continent.
Union Cabinet approves extension of contract between India and ISA for
exploration of Polymetallic Nodules
Sep 13, 2016
By extending the contract, India's exclusive rights for exploration of Polymetallic Nodules in the
allotted Area in the Central Indian Ocean Basin will continue.
First BRICS Wellness Workshop concludes in Bengaluru
Sep 13, 2016

Along with the workshop, National Fair on comprehensive Indian Medicine system (AROGYA)
was also inaugurated in the city. The four day event is organized by Union Ministry of AYUSH, in
collaboration with Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS). The fair will
conclude on 13 September 2016.
Deepa Malik becomes first Indian woman to win medal at Paralympics

Sep 13, 2016
Fatema Nedham of Bahrain won the gold medal with the best throw of 4.76m. Greeces Dimitra
Korokida bagged the bronze medal with a throw of 4.28m.
Union Cabinet approves formation of GST Council

Sep 12, 2016
The council will consist of the Finance Minister and State Finance Ministers. It will make
recommendations on important issues related to GST, including items and rates.
Stan Wawrinka defeats Novak Djokovic to win 2016 US Open Mens

Singles title
Sep 12, 2016
In the US Open men's singles final, Swiss Wawrinka defeated Serbian Djokovic 6-7, 6-4, 7-5, 6-3
to clinch the title. This is Wawrinkas maiden US Open title and his third major title.
New imaging system to read closed books: MIT Research

Sep 12, 2016
In the latest issue of Nature Communications, a group of researchers described a prototype of

the system, which they tested on a stack of papers, each with one letter printed on it.
Philippine revenge drama 'Ang Babaeng Humayo' wins Golden Lion Award
at Venice Film Festival
Sep 12, 2016
A revenge drama Ang Babaeng Humayo (The Woman Who Left) on 10 September 2016 won the
Golden Lion for Best Film Award at the 73 Venice Film Festival.
World's first driverless bus service launched in French city of Lyon

Sep 12, 2016
Two electric minibuses with a capacity of 15 passengers each are now operating a 10-minute
route with five stops in the city centre at an average speed of 10 Kilometres per hour.
HP government issues guidelines for scientific mining & transparent auction

Sep 12, 2016
In compliance of orders of National Green Tribunal (NGT), the government had banned mining in
the state but at the same time the government was concerned that the pace of development was
not hamper for want of minerals and resorted to scientific mining.
Union Government issues fresh guidelines for flexi-fund for CSS
Sep 12, 2016

Under the new norms, flexi-funds in each CSS have been increased from the current 10 per cent
to 25 percent for states and 30 percent for Union Territories.
Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares win 2016 US Open Mens Doubles title
Sep 12, 2016
With this, Murray became the first British man for 44 years to win the US Open doubles title.
Soares also became the first Brazilian to win more than one Grand Slam doubles title.
Angelique Kerber wins 2016 US Open Womens Singles title

Sep 12, 2016
The 2016 US Open was Kerber's second Grand Slam singles title. With this, she became the first
German to win the US Open since Steffi Graf in 1996.
Army Green beat Neroca FC 6-5 to lift Durand Cup

Sep 12, 2016
In the final of Asia's oldest football tournament in New Delhi, Army Green defeated Neroca FC 65 via penalty shoot outs.
India, 10 South-east Asian countries decided to set up fund for health

emergencies in region
Sep 11, 2016
The joint funding stream will be established under the South-East Asia Regional Health
Emergency Fund (SEARHEF).
CBDT launches e-nivaran to resolve Income Tax grievances

Sep 11, 2016
e-nivaran was started with an aim to reduce instances of harassment of the public when it comes
to complaints related to the Income Tax (IT) department.
Civil Aviation Ministry prohibits use of Samsungs Galaxy Note 7 phone on

board aircraft
Sep 10, 2016
The decision came in the wake of several incidents of battery of the phone getting exploded.
Haryana bagged Best Horticulture State award

Sep 10, 2016
Haryana Agriculture Minister OP Dhankar received this award during the two-day 9th Agricultural
Leadership Summit 2016 organized by ICFA.
RBI cancelled certificate of registration of five NBFCs

Sep 10, 2016
Following the cancellation of registration certificate, these companies will not be able to transact
the business of a non-banking financial institution as laid down under clause (a) of Section 45-I of
the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
Swachh Survekshan for rural areas released, Mandi and Sindhudurg

topped the charts
Sep 10, 2016
Mandi was judged as the cleanest district in Hills category and Sindhudurg as the cleanest in
the Plains category.
Mariyappan Thangavelu wins Indias first Gold medal at Rio Paralympic

Games
Sep 10, 2016
With this, Thangavelu who won the gold with a leap of 1.89 meters also became the first Indian
high-jumper to win gold at the Paralympics.
NASA launches OSIRIS-REx to collect samples from asteroid

Sep 9, 2016
OSIRIS-REx is United States first mission to collect samples from an asteroid and return to
Earth. It hopes that the collected samples would help them in learning more about the origins of
life.
Novel on Apatani tribe of Arunachal, Into the Hidden Valley, wins MM

Bennetts Award
Sep 9, 2016
The book narrates the story of the Apatani tribe of Arunachal Pradesh during British India and
also looks into a little-known episode in the colonial history of British India.
Anjum Chopra becomes first Indian woman to be honoured with MCC life
membership
Sep 9, 2016
Chopra is presented with the honour along with former mens team stalwarts Zaheer Khan and
Virender Sehwag. With this, she became the first Indian woman cricketer to get the prestigious
life membership of MCC.
ASEAN Summit 2016 concludes in Vientiane, Laos

Sep 9, 2016
The Summit was attended by the leaders of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian
Nations. They are Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei Darussalam,
Vietnam, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Cambodia.
GST Bill gets nod by President Pranab Mukherjee

Sep 9, 2016
Now, a GST Council headed by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will be formed, which will
decide the tax rate, cess and surcharges-some pending issues.
Sushil Kumar nominated for Padma Bhushan

Sep 9, 2016
WFI also recommended female wrestler Alka Tomar and Dronacharya awardee Yashvir Singh,
Sushil's coach, for the honour.
Gujarat CM dedicated 2 mbps connectivity to 6000 villages

Sep 9, 2016
Through E-gram rural people get variety of services like PDS, health, data entry, power and gas
bills, common service center services and others.
Assams Majuli becomes first island district of India

Sep 9, 2016
Recently on 1 September 2016, Majuli replaced Brazil's Marajo to become the world's largest
river island in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Union Government launches Integration of DigiLocker with Driving

Licenses and Vehicle Registration Certificates
Sep 9, 2016
The new service will end the need of people carrying around physical copies of their RCs and
DLs. They can instead access digital copies of the same on their mobile phones via the
DigiLocker mobile app.
ISRO launches advanced weather satellite INSAT-3DR

Sep 8, 2016
Satellite INSAT-3DR will have about ten years of operational life and will provide a variety of
meteorological services to the country.
First edition of IoT India Congress begins in Bengaluru

Sep 8, 2016
The Internet of Things is a system of interrelated computing devices, mechanical and digital
machines, objects, animals or people that are provided with unique identifiers.
India, Greece sign Air Services Agreement under Open Sky Policy
Sep 8, 2016
As per the policy, the government will enter into an Open Sky Air Services Agreement on a
reciprocal basis with SAARC nations as well as countries with territory located entirely beyond a
5000 kilometre radius from New Delhi.
International Literacy Day 2016 celebrated across the world

Sep 8, 2016
The theme of International Literacy Day 2016 is Reading the Past, Writing the Future. The theme
was chosen to honour the past five decades of national and international engagement, efforts
and progress made to increase literacy rates around the world.
CK Asnani assumes charge as CMD of Uranium Corporation of India

Limited
Sep 8, 2016
Asnani is a Chemical Engineer from Osmania University. He was the Director (Technical) of
Indian Rare Earths Limited, Mumbai before the present assignment.
Indian scientists solve preterm birth mystery

Sep 8, 2016
For the first time, the researchers found that gram-positive Group B Streptococcus (GBS)
bacteria produce small balloons called membrane vesicles. These vesicles contain toxins that
destroy foetal and maternal cells. They also kill the collagen that keeps the cells together.
UN Charter translated into Sanskrit Language

Sep 8, 2016
The United Nations Charter was signed on 26 June 1945 in San Francisco, at the conclusion of
the United Nations Conference on International Organisation.
Union Government approves 450 crore rupees for Swadesh Darshan

Scheme
Sep 8, 2016
In total, 13 thematic circuits have been identified for development, namely North-East India
Circuit, Buddhist Circuit, Himalayan Circuit, Coastal Circuit, Krishna Circuit, Desert Circuit, Tribal
Circuit, Eco Circuit, Wildlife Circuit, Rural Circuit, Spiritual Circuit, Ramayana Circuit and Heritage
Circuit.
Union Government launches NIDHI for nurturing ideas and innovation into
start ups
Sep 8, 2016
NIDHI strongly addresses the new national aspirations by massively scaling up DSTs
experience of three decades in promoting innovative startups.
India, Kazakhstan Joint Exercise PRABAL DOSTYK-16 begins

Sep 8, 2016
Prabal Dostyk meaning Robust Friendship is a significant step towards fostering military as well
as diplomatic ties between both countries.
2016 Paralympic Games began at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Sep 8, 2016
Devendra Jhajharia, who became Indias first Paralympic gold medallist in Athens 2004, was the
flag-bearer for the Indian contingent.
WHO certifies India free from Yaws, Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus
Sep 8, 2016
With this, India became the first country to be officially acknowledged as being yaws-free. The
elimination of tetanus as a public health problem means that the annual rate of maternal and
neonatal tetanus in India is now less than 1 per 1000 live births.
Nearly 50 million children uprooted worldwide: UNICEF

Sep 7, 2016
The report titled Uprooted: The growing crisis for refugee and migrant children states that millions
of children are still migrating in the hope of finding a better, safer life.
Worlds oldest cricketer Lindsay Tuckett passes away
Sep 7, 2016
With the death of Tuckett, the distinction of the oldest surviving cricketer in the world now passes
to all-rounder Johnny Watkins, who is 93.
GRSE hands over fast attack craft TIHAYU to Indian Navy

Sep 7, 2016
Named after an island in the Andaman, Tihayu is fitted with three water jet propulsion systems
powered by marine diesel engines generating 2720 KW of power.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited successfully tests Light Utility Helicopter

Sep 7, 2016
The HAL LUH is a 3-tonne helicopter exclusively built for the Indian Army and the Indian Air
Force to replace the aging fleet of Cheetah and Chetak helicopters.
Union Government launches dedicated pan-India helpline for power

outages
Sep 7, 2016
With this, consumers can now get an update from power distribution companies about outages in
their area by dialling 14401.
Dharmendra Pradhan launches Gas4India campaign to promote use of

natural gas
Sep 7, 2016
Dharmendra Pradhan also launched the website, Twitter handle, Facebook page and theme
song of the campaign. Public and private sector companies working in the sector have joined
hands to promote the natural gas sector.
West Odisha celebrates Nuakhai Festival

Sep 7, 2016
The celebrations began with the Nabanna in which the newly harvested rice was offered to
Goddess Samaleswari as per the stipulated Lagna, the auspicious moment.
UK and Iran appoint ambassadors for first time since 2011

Sep 7, 2016
Iran downgraded its relations with the UK in November 2011 after stronger international
sanctions were imposed on it.
Thithi wins Best Film Award at first BRICS Film Festival

Sep 7, 2016
Filmmaker Jianqi Huo from China won the Best Director Award for Xuan Zang. Russia's Yulia
Peresild received the Best Actress Award for The Battle for Sevastopol.
Union Government launches Leprosy Case Detection campaign

Sep 7, 2016
The fortnight-long campaign launched across 149 districts of 19 states/UTs will cover 1656
blocks/urban areas of these districts and screen a total of 32 crore people for leprosy.
K G George wins 2015 J C Daniel Award

Sep 7, 2016
K.G. George is an Indian film director and screenwriter. He is considered to be among one of the
directors who revolutionized Malayalam cinema in the 1970s.
Newly discovered fish of genus Tosanoides named after Barack Obama

Sep 6, 2016
The fish is found only within the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a World
Heritage site encompassing 1510000 square kilometres of ocean waters.
Ghost snake species discovered in Madagascar

Sep 6, 2016
The researchers from the Louisiana State University (LSU) Museum of Natural Science, the
American Museum of Natural History in the US and the Universite de Mahajunga in Madagascar
studied the snakes physical characteristics and genetics.
Indian conservationist Bibhuti Lahkar wins Heritage Heroes Award of IUCN

Sep 6, 2016
The Heritage Heroes Award is aimed at recognising outstanding efforts around the globe in
making a difference in the conservation of World Heritage sites in challenging situations.
Microsoft, Google and Salesforce adopt EU-US Privacy Shield framework

Sep 6, 2016
The European Commission adopted the EU-US Privacy Shield framework in July 2016 to
facilitate the transfer of personal data from the EU to the United States (US).
World Health Organisation certifies Sri Lanka malaria-free

Sep 6, 2016
Sri Lankas anti-malaria campaign adjusted its strategy to intensively target the parasite after the
malaria cases jumped in the 1970s and the 1980s and the 1990s. Sri Lanka is the second
country in the WHO South-East Asia Region to eliminate malaria after Maldives.
Jan Shikshan Sansthan conferred with 2016 UNESCO Confucius Prize for
Literacy
Sep 6, 2016
The JSS bagged the prestigious international award for its initiatives in applying new technology
in literacy. Innovations such as Braille applications and the Talking Pen used by the JSS
impressed UNESCO.
2016 G20 Summit concludes in Hangzhou, China

Sep 6, 2016
On 3 September 2016, Barack Obama and Xi Jinping announced the ratification of the Paris
Agreement of the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference by their countries. The
United States and China represent respectively 18 percent and 20 percent of global carbon
dioxide emissions.
Religare Enterprises appoints Sunil Godhwani as CEO
Sep 6, 2016
Religare Enterprises Limited (REL) is the holding company for one of India's leading diversified
financial services groups. It is headquartered in New Delhi, India.
Jackie Chan to be given honorary Oscar

Sep 6, 2016
The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science voted to present the
award to Chan, British editor Anne V Coates, casting director Lynn Stalmaster and documentary
maker Frederick Wiseman.
Sikki, Pranaav clinched Brazil Open Grand Prix title

Sep 6, 2016
The top seeded Indian pair, who are ranked World No. 65, defeated Canadian combo of Toby Ng
and Rachel Honderich 21-15, 21-16 in straight games at Costa Cavalcante.
Urjit Patel assumes charge as 24th Governor of Reserve Bank of India

Sep 6, 2016
Urjit Patel headed a panel that recommended landmark changes to monetary policy in India. The
changes included a switch to inflation-targeting and the creation of a panel to set interest rates
Noted Assamese poet Nalinidhar Bhattacharyya dies

Sep 5, 2016
His work brought him several awards including the Soviet Land Nehru Award (1983), Bharatiya
Bhasha Parishad Award (1991), Sahitya Akademi Award (2002) and the Assam Valley Literary
Award (2006).
IUCN lists Eastern Gorilla as Critically Endangered

Sep 5, 2016
Four of the six great apes, Eastern Gorilla, Western Gorilla, Bornean Orangutan and Sumatran
Orangutan, are now listed as Critically Endangered. The Chimpanzee and Bonobo are listed as
Endangered.
K K Aggarwal elected as National President of IMA

Sep 5, 2016
Moreover, the association also elected Dr Ravi Wankhedkar from Maharashtra as the National
President for the year 2017-18 and Dr R N Tandon as Honorary Secretary General.
Abhinav Bindra announces retirement from Shooting

Sep 5, 2016
He announced his retirement after playing for almost two decades. In Rio Olympics 2016, Bindra
nearly missed a second Olympic medal by a whisker and came fourth.
Odisha Government launches Biju Kanya Ratna Yojana

Sep 5, 2016
The scheme will be implemented for three years in Ganjam, Dhenkanal and Angul districts on a
pilot basis. The objective of the Biju Kanya Ratna Yojana is to improve Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB)
and Child Sex Ratio (CSR) in the three districts.
Odisha Government inks lease agreement on Jagatjore Shrimp Culture

Project
Sep 5, 2016
The Jagatjore-Banapada Shrimp Culture Project was executed at an expense of 25.23 crore
rupees by the State Fisheries Department with loan assistance from World Bank.
Gumthala Garhu becomes first Wifi hotspot village in Haryana

Sep 5, 2016
The service was inaugurated by state Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar from Chandigarh.
Gumthala Garhu is located on Ambala-Kaithal-Hisar road and has a population of 11000.
International Day of Charity observed globally

Sep 5, 2016
United Nations General Assembly in its resolution A/RES/67/105PDF designated the 5

September, the anniversary of the death of Mother Teresa, as the International Day of Charity.
Nico Rosberg wins 2016 Italian Grand Prix

Sep 5, 2016
It is Rosbergs seventh victory of the 2016 Formula One season. In this season, he has won the
2016 Australian Grand Prix, the 2016 Bahrain Grand Prix, the 2016 Chinese Grand Prix, the
2016 Russian Grand Prix, the 2016 European Grand Prix and the 2016 Belgian Grand Prix.
India A wins Quadrangular one-day cricket series

Sep 5, 2016
Batting first, India A put up 266 for 4 in their 50 over before bowling out the hosts for 209 in 44.5
overs. Mandeep Singh was the star of India's batting performance with a 108-ball 95.
India-Vietnam inked 12 agreements to bolster bilateral relation

Sep 5, 2016
PM Modi was on an official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister
of Vietnam.
Union Government approves use of chilli-based PAVA shells as alternative

to pellet guns
Sep 5, 2016
PAVA shells, a chilli-based ammunition, is less lethal and immobilises the target temporarily.
Mother Teresa canonised as Saint by Pope Francis at Vatican

Sep 5, 2016
With this, Mother Teresa became the fourth Indian to be made saint. Those who received the
honour before her include Father Kuriakose Elias Chavara, Sister Euphrasia and Sister
Alphonsa. Saint Gonsalo Garcia, though of Portuguese parentage, was born in India, and is
considered an India born saint.
Mukund Choudhari assumes charge as CMD of MOIL

Sep 4, 2016
Prior to taking over as CMD, Chaudhari served as the Director (Finance) of MOIL. He holds a
varied experience in corporate financial management and he is instrumental for introduction of
ERP system in MOIL recently.
Kiran Mazumdar Shaw appointed Knight of the National Order of the

French Legion of Honour
Sep 4, 2016
Chevalier l'Ordre National de la Lgion d'Honneur is the highest civilian award of the French
Republic for outstanding contribution in diverse fields.
3.7 Billion Years Old fossils discovered on Earth in Greenland rocks

Sep 3, 2016
Led by the Australian University of Wollongongs (UOW) Professor Allen Nutman, the team's
discovery pushes back the previous record by 220 million years and captures the earliest history
of the planet.
Chennamaneni Vidyasagar Rao sworn in as acting Governor of Tamil Nadu

Sep 3, 2016
Previously, Rao served as the Union Minister of State for internal affairs in the Vajpayee-led BJP
Government from 1999. He was elected to 12th and 13th Lok Sabha from Karimnagar in
Telangana as a Bharatiya Janata Party candidate.
President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov dies

Sep 3, 2016
Islam Karimov had dominated Uzbekistan, Central Asia's most populous nation, for more than 25
years.
First BRICS Film Festival begins in New Delhi

Sep 3, 2016
The five-day festival aims at providing a platform for people of the film industry of member
countries to explore areas of cooperation in the domain of cinema, culture and cuisine.
New species of Pterosaur from early Jurassic Era discovered in Patagonia

Sep 3, 2016
The fossil of Allkaruen koi was found in northern central Chubut Province in Argentina. The
remains included a superbly preserved and uncrushed braincase. The cranial remains were in an
excellent state of preservation.
Army Design Bureau formed to reduce dependence on imports

Sep 3, 2016
India, Egypt sign agreement in area of Maritime Transport

Sep 2, 2016
The agreement on Maritime Transport would help the two nations to step-up co-operation on the
seas not only in terms of maritime commerce but also in transit of naval vessels.
LG Electronics Inc ties up with Amazon.com on smart-home services

Sep 2, 2016
It would add Amazon.com's Dash feature on its SmartThinQ Sensors, which enabled smart
features on appliances to allow users to quickly order household items such as laundry detergent
or drinks.
Guinness World Records declare Majuli as the largest river island

Sep 2, 2016
As per the Guinness World Records, the island lost around one-third of its area in the last 30-40
years due to frequent flooding of the river.
Reliance Industries launches Reliance Jio offering Free Voice Calls, cheap
Data Plans
Sep 2, 2016
The Jio Welcome Offer will be effective from 5 September 2016 up to 31 December 2016. As part
of the Jio Welcome Offer, users will have access to unlimited LTE data and national voice, video
and messaging services.
Veteran trade union leader Sharad Rao passes away

Sep 2, 2016
Rao is acknowledged for his role in mobilising the work force in both the organised and
unorganised sectors. He also served as the leader of Mumbai Autorickshawsmens union, the
largest rickshaw union in the city.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket destroyed in explosion

Sep 2, 2016
It was the second time in just over a year that SpaceX has lost a Falcon 9 rocket, which is slated
to launch NASA astronauts for the first time in 2017.
Gujarat, AAI, Union Government sign tripartite MoU to build small airports
Sep 2, 2016
Airports of Bhavnagar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Surat, Porbandar, Mehsana, Mandvi, Amreli, Kandla,
Keshod and Deesa will be developed, which fall under un-served-underserved category.
CIL, ICFRE signs MoU to monitor Environment related issues in Coal

Mining Projects
Sep 2, 2016
The arrangement would help CIL in proper compliance and monitoring of the conditions that are
laid down by the MoEF&CC for environment and forest clearances.
Union Government notifies National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme

Sep 2, 2016
The National Policy of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, 2015 launched by Prime
Minister Narendra Modi focuses on apprenticeship as one of the key components for creating
skilled manpower in India. The policy proposes to work pro-actively with the industry including
MSME to facilitate tenfold increase opportunities in the country by 2020.
Railway launches insurance scheme for passengers travelling on e-ticket

Sep 2, 2016
The facility available only for confirmed and RAC ticket passengers will not be applicable for
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TVSN Prasad Committee submitted its report on use of Pellet Guns

Sep 2, 2016
TVSN Prasad committee was formed by the Joint Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs in July
2016 to suggest alternatives to pellet guns, which was used in Kashmir to disperse crowd.
AK Sinha committee constituted to study silt in river Ganga in Bihar

Sep 1, 2016
Union Government on 1 September 2016 constituted an expert committee to study slit in river
Ganga in Bihar.
Bezwada Wilson, Thodur Madabusi Krishna receive Ramon Magsaysay

Award 2016
Sep 1, 2016
Four others who received the award are: Conchita Carpio-Morales of the Philippines, Dompet
Dhuafa of Indonesia, Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers and Vientiane Rescue of Laos.
Dhingra Commission submits its report to Haryana Chief Minister

Sep 1, 2016
Justice SN Dhingra Commission set up on 31 August 2016 by the Haryana government

submitted its report to the Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal. It hinted at irregularities.
Sony Pictures to acquire sports channels of Zee for 385 million US dollar
Sep 1, 2016
TEN Sports holds cricket rights in South Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, West Indies and Zimbabwe.
It also holds the rights for world wrestling, some football leagues, WTA and ATP tennis events,
golf tours, Asian and Commonwealth Games athletics, motor Sports and cycling events,
including Tour de France.
Union Cabinet approves simplification of FDI Policy 2016 in various sectors

Sep 1, 2016
The FDI policy amendments are aimed at providing ease of doing business in the country
leading to larger FDI inflows contributing to growth of investment, incomes and employment.
Indian-origin Ajei Gopal named CEO of ANSYS

Sep 1, 2016
James Cashman, who has served as ANSYS CEO since 2000, will become Chairman of the
Board of Directors, effective from January 2017.
Kudankulam Plant Unit-2 synchronised with Southern Power Grid

Sep 1, 2016
The Russian-designed VVER-1000 reactor of Kudankulam is now generating 245 MWe power to
the southern grid from the second unit. Output from Kudankulam 2 is being divided between four
states: Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Puducherry.
Michel Temer sworn in as President of Brazil

Sep 1, 2016
His appointment came following the removal of Dilma Rousseff from the office through the
Senators' voting. Senators voted 61-20 to convict Rousseff for illegally using money from state
banks to boost public spending.
Brazil President Dilma Rousseff removed from office by Brazilian Senate

Sep 1, 2016
61 senators voted in favour of her dismissal and 20 against, meeting the two-thirds majority
needed to remove Rousseff from the presidency for illegally using money from state banks to
boost public spending.
Water table rises in Ganga basin but so does salinity: Study

Sep 1, 2016
The study also highlights the fact that unsustainable levels of groundwater extraction are largely
limited to urban agglomerations in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
Union Cabinet approves creation of PDF to catalyse Indian economic

presence in CLMV countries
Sep 1, 2016
CLMV countries namely Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam have a unique position in the
regional value chains and offer a gateway for market access to China/EU and other markets due
to various trade agreements.
Ashok Chawla appointed Chancellor of TERI University

Sep 1, 2016
With the appointment of Chawla, the University ended its last association with former Chancellor
and Head R.K. Pachauri, who was accused of sexually harassing a female colleague in 2015.
MoUD and Amar Chitra Katha signs MoU to publish and distribute comic
book on Swachh Bharat Mission
Aug 31, 2016
The book would comprise a series of inspirational stories from the mission, cleanliness rankings
of cities, the public figures and ambassadors, environmental impact.
Gujarat becomes first state to distribute 2 crore LED Bulbs under UJALA
Aug 31, 2016
The distribution of 2 crore LED bulbs has led to an annual energy savings of 259 crore kWh,
which is equivalent to lighting up 5 lakh Indian homes for an entire year. Besides, Gujarat has
also benefitted from daily CO2 emission reduction of 5000 tonnes.
Mukesh Mehta appointed as President of India Bullion and Jewellers

Association
Aug 31, 2016
Mehta replaces Mohit Kamboj, who resigned in the last Annual General Meeting of IBJA held on
24 August 2016.
Aishwaryaa R Dhanush appointed as UN Womens Advocate for Gender

Equality and Womens Empowerment in India
Aug 31, 2016
With this, Aishwaryaa joins the esteemed list of Farhan Akhtar, Sania Mirza, Emma Watson,
Nicole Kidman and Anne Hathaway, who have teamed up with UN Women to work for gender
equality and the empowerment of women.
Union Cabinet approved grant of Permanent Residency Status to Foreign

Investors
Aug 31, 2016
The Union Cabinet on 31 August 2016 approved the scheme for grant of Permanent Residency
Status (PRS) to foreign investors subject to the relevant conditions as specified in the FDI Policy
notified by the Government from time to time.
CRPF decides to appoint P V Sindhu as Commandant and brand

ambassador
Aug 31, 2016
The force has moved a formal proposal in this regard to the Union Home Ministry. After getting
required sanctions, Sindhu will be honoured and presented the rank badges and camouflage
combat fatigues of the CRPF at a ceremonial event.
Union Cabinet approves dissolution of Central Inland Water Transport

Corporation Limited
Aug 31, 2016
The Union Cabinet on 31 August 2016 approved the proposal for dissolution of Central Inland
Water Transport Corporation Limited (CIWTC).
West Bengal to be renamed as Bangal in Hindi and Bengal in English

Aug 31, 2016
In 2011, the State Government had sent a proposal to the Union Government for renaming West
Bengal as Paschim Bango. However, the proposal never received a green signal.
Man Kaur, 100-year-old athlete from India, wins Gold Medal at Masters
Games
Aug 31, 2016
Kaur from Chandigarh, the only female competitor in her age category at the competition for
older athletes, took a minute-and-a-half to cross the finish line in Vancouver.
Wrestler Yogeshwar Dutts London Olympics bronze medal upgraded to

silver
Aug 31, 2016
The medal was upgraded after second-place finisher late Besik Kudukhov of Russia was stripped
off his medal for failing a dope test.
PM Modi launches first phase of SAUNI project in Jamnagar, Gujarat

Aug 30, 2016
The 12000 crore rupees project will fill up nearly 115 dams of Saurashtra region which faces
shortage of water for irrigation and drinking purposes.
Nico Rosberg wins 2016 Belgian Grand Prix

Aug 30, 2016
It was Rosbergs first ever win at Spa and sixth of the 2016 season. This win has narrowed the
gap between Hamilton and him to nine points in the championship standings.
Madhukar Gupta Committee on border protection submits report to MHA

Aug 30, 2016
The committee was formed to suggest ways to strengthen the border protection along the border
with Pakistan and address the issue of gaps and vulnerability in border fencing along IndoPakistan border.
Padma Sachdev gets Saraswati Samman for year 2015

Aug 30, 2016
Sachdev, who is the first women poet in Dogri language, has been a recipient of Sahitya
Akademi Award in 1971 for her poetry book 'Meri Kavita Mere Geet.
India, US signed LEMOA

Aug 30, 2016
The agreement does not allow each nation to set up bases on the other, but to use bases and
equipment only for operating together when they choose to.
India, Myanmar signed four agreements to boost bilateral cooperation

Aug 30, 2016
Myanmar that is located south of Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh in
Northeast India acts as a bridge that connects India with South East Asia.
National Sports Day celebrated on 29 August

Aug 30, 2016
The National Sports Day in India is celebrated to mark the birthday of Dhyan Chand, the hockey
player who won gold medals in Olympics for India in the years 1928, 1932 and 1936.
Mukesh Mehta appointed as President of India Bullion and Jewellers

Association
Aug 29, 2016
Mehta succeeds Mohit Kamboj, who resigned in the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of IBJA on
24 August 2016.
International Day Against Nuclear Tests observed globally

Aug 29, 2016
The Day was first celebrated in 2010 and since then, the day has been observed by coordinating
various activities throughout the world such as symposia, conferences, exhibits, competitions
and others.
UNU-EHS releases World Risk Report 2016: India ranked 77th in World
Disaster Risk Index
Aug 29, 2016
The World Risk Index is an integral part of the report as it ranks 171 countries according to the
risk of becoming a victim of a disaster as a result of natural hazards such as floods, cyclones, or
earthquakes.
Union Finance Ministry constitutes High-level Committee to suggest steps

to promote card payments
Aug 29, 2016
The 11-member committee will be headed by former Finance Secretary Ratan P Watal. The
committee will have representatives from the RBI, UIDAI, the tax department and various
industry bodies in the payments space.
Maharashtra Government unveiled Mumbai-Nagpur Super Communication

Expressway project
Aug 29, 2016
The project to be implemented by Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation will create
state-of-the art road connectivity within a period of three years and give a fillip to investment.
US President Obama expands world's largest protected marine area off

Hawaii
Aug 29, 2016
Now, the existing Marine National Monument will expand by 442781 square miles, bringing the
total protected area of the expanded monument to 582578 square miles.
Unified Payments Interface introduced by banks

Aug 29, 2016
UPI, a product of NPCI, will help move India towards a cashless economy and will allow account
holders across banks to send and receive money from their smartphones using virtual payments
address without entering bank account details.
Sania Mirza, Monica Niculescu won Connecticut Open doubles title
Aug 29, 2016

In the final clash, the Indo-Romanian team defeated the Ukrainian-Taiwanese pair of Kateryna
Bondarenko and Chuang Chia-Jung, 7-5, 6-4. It was Mirza's 39th title of her illustrious career and
seventh in 2016.
ISRO successfully test-fires Scramjet Rocket Engine

Aug 29, 2016
With this, India has joined the select league of four space faring nations that have demonstrated
flight testing of Scramjet engines.
Philippine government, communist rebels sign ceasefire deal

Aug 28, 2016
Norwegian government, which is facilitating the talks, said both sides agreed to implement
unilateral ceasefires which are unlimited in time.
Bombay High Court allows entry of women inside Haji Ali Dargah
Aug 28, 2016
The court said that the ban on entry of women inside Haji Ali Dargah violates their fundamental
right to practice any religion.
PM announces Task Force to prepare action Plan for next three Olympics
Games
Aug 27, 2016
The Task Force will prepare overall strategy for sports facility, training, selection procedure and
other related matters.
Sri Lankan cricketer Tillakaratne Dilshan announced retirement from

International Cricket
Aug 27, 2016
Regarded as one of the most innovative batsmen of the modern game, Dilshan invented the
scoop, which has come to be known as a dilscoop, in which a batsman hits the ball behind the
keeper.
Union Minister Maneka Gandhi launches POCSO e-box

Aug 27, 2016
POCSO e-box is an initiative of National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, is a platform
where a child victim of sexual abuse can report their cases online.
Humans have been causing global warming for almost two centuries: Study
Aug 27, 2016
The results of the study suggest that global warming began during the early stages of the
Industrial Revolution. The warming was first detectable in the Arctic and tropical oceans around
the 1830s.
RBI announced interest subvention scheme for Women Self-Help Groups

Aug 27, 2016
All women SHGs will be eligible for interest subvention on credit up to 3 lakh rupees at 7 percent
per annum under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission in 250
districts.
South India's first Children's Court inaugurated in Hyderabad

Aug 26, 2016
Features like separate waiting rooms for children and a video camera trial for the accused will be
available. The child (witness/victim) will be allowed direct interaction with the judge.
G Satheesh Reddy conferred first IEI-IEEE Award

Aug 26, 2016
The award was presented by the Institution of Engineers (India) and the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers, Asia Pacific region. The award is in recognition of Reddys significant
national contributions towards missiles and aerospace technologies.
Worlds first self-driving taxis launched in Singapore

Aug 26, 2016
With this, Singapore became the first country in the world to launch such service, beating Uber
Technologies Inc by mere days to public road tests of a technology that could revolutionize the
transport industry.
Nine breeds of livestock and poultry registered with NBAGR

Aug 26, 2016
The cataloguing of India's animal genetic resources by the ICAR and registration of breeds is
aimed at creating a sense of ownership among local communities responsible for development of
breeds.
Forbes releases Sixth Annual List of The World's Most Innovative

Companies 2016
Aug 26, 2016
The list is topped by Tesla Motors for the second consecutive year. Moreover, five major Indian
companies including Asian Paints, Hindustan Unilever, Tata Consultancy Services, Sun Pharma
and Larsen & Toubro have been ranked in the list.
Thongchai Jaidee becomes Asian Tour Golfer for July 2016

Aug 26, 2016
Thongchai won the award ahead of Chinese Taipei's Chan Shih-chang and Carlos Pigem of
Spain. They were nominated by a selection panel before going into a voting process.
Abhinav Bindra to Head NRAI Review Committee on Rio Debacle

Aug 26, 2016
The committee will examine the causes behind shooting not securing any medals at the Rio
Olympics and recommend concrete steps to ensure that this is not repeated in future Olympics.
Cristiano Ronaldo wins UEFA Best Player in Europe award

Aug 26, 2016
Messi won the award for his strike against Roma. During the match, he dinked the ball over
goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny in a 6-1 win over Roma in the Champions League in November
2015.
US Postal Service honors Diwali Festival with a Forever Stamp

Aug 25, 2016
The first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony of the Forever Stamp will take place at the Consulate
General of India, New York on 5 October 2016.
Former Governor Akhlaqur Rahman Kidwai passes away

Aug 25, 2016
He served as Governor of several States for a record period of 17 years- in Bihar (twice from
1979 to 1985 and 1993 to 1998), West Bengal (1998 to 1999) and Haryana (2004 to 2009).
Forbes releases list of The World's Highest-Paid Actresses 2016

Aug 25, 2016
Indias Deepika Padukone is the only newcomer to the ranking and the only Indian in the list. She
joined the list with Bollywood hits such as Bajirao Mastani.
Union Government, US sign MoU for cooperation in the field of traditional

medicines
Aug 25, 2016
It aims at collaborating, identifying, and development and dissemination of science-based

standards in medicines field. It will promote the safety, quality and integrity of traditional
medicines and botanical dietary supplements.
Union Cabinet approves introduction of Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2016

Aug 25, 2016
The Bill will ensure effective regulation of surrogacy, prohibit commercial surrogacy and allow
ethical surrogacy to the needy infertile couples.
Colombian government & rebel group FARC sign historic peace accord
Aug 25, 2016
The peace accord that was reached after nearly four years of negotiations will be put to
referendum for final approval by Colombians.
BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction meet adopts Udaipur Declaration

Aug 25, 2016
The aim behind the adoption of the Udaipur Declaration is to set up a Joint Task Force for
disaster risk management for regular dialogue, exchange, mutual support and collaboration
among BRICS Countries.
Union Cabinet approves revised Indo-Cyprus DTAA

Aug 25, 2016
With the revision of the treaty now approved by the Cabinet, capital gains will be taxed in India
for entities resident in Cyprus, subject to double tax relief.
Union Government launches 'Sugamya Pustakalaya' an e-Library for

Persons with print Disabilities
Aug 25, 2016
Sugamya Pustakalaya is an online library for Divyang and houses publications across diverse
subjects and languages and multiple accessible formats.
Sakshi Malik named brand ambassador for Beti Bachao, Beti Padao
campaign in Haryana
Aug 25, 2016
Sakshi Malik was given 2.5 crore rupees as reward money and also offered a class two level job
in the state government.
New World Wealth Report 2016 released: India stood at 7th position among
10 wealthiest countries
Aug 24, 2016
As per the rankings in the report, India is the seventh richest country in the world with a total
individual wealth of 5.6 trillion US dollars. The United States topped the list with total individual
wealth held at 48900 billion US dollars.
Andhra Pradesh launches DNA Index System to tackle crime

Aug 24, 2016
The system uses the latest DNA technology tool, known as RapidHIT DNA System, developed by
IntegenX of United States. With this, Andhra Pradesh became the first state in the country to do
so.
Union Government formed Task Force to study structure of organised

Group A Central Services
Aug 24, 2016
The task force was constituted in accordance with the direction of the Appointments Committee
of the Cabinet headed by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It will be headed by T Jacob who is
an Additional Secretary in the Department of Personnel Training (DoPT).
Reliance Cement becomes subsidiary of Birla Corporation Limited

Aug 24, 2016
Reliance Cement Company Private Limited (RCCPL) was acquired by the Birla Corporation
Limited for 4800 crore rupees. RCCPL is a subsidiary of the Reliance Infrastructure Ltd (RInfra).
Sania Mirza becomes World No 1 in ATP Womens Doubles Tennis

rankings
Aug 24, 2016
She topped list after teaming up with new partner Barbora Strycova of Czech Republic. Sania
recently ended her partnership with Martina Hingis after three Grand Slam victories and 11 WTA
doubles titles together.
Union Government, Maharashtra Government and AAI sign MoU on

Regional Connectivity Scheme
Aug 24, 2016
With this MoU, the Maharashtra Government formally agreed to provide the concessions
required from the State Governments in the Regional Connectivity Scheme, thereby becoming
the first state in the country to do so.
Telangana Government proposed to create 17 new districts

Aug 24, 2016
Creation of new districts was proposed by the State Government in order to minimise the hassle
for people in commuting to the district headquarters and to enhance the efficiency of the
administration.
Singapores longest serving president Sellapan Ramanathan died

Aug 24, 2016
S R Nathan was of Indian-origin and the sixth and longest-serving President of Singapore. For
his contribution towards strengthening bilateral relations with India, he was conferred with the
Pravasi Bharatiya Samman in 2012 by the Indian Government.
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition
observed globally
Aug 24, 2016
The aim of the day is to pay tribute to the people who, on 22 to 23 August 1791, revolted against
the system of slavery and started the Haitian Revolution.
Rio Olympic: Empowering Women in Sports

Aug 24, 2016
A total of 117 athletes participated from India. India bagged a total of two medals, one silver and
one bronze; both the medals won by women in their respective games.
Maharashtra, Telangana sign pact to resolve long standing river water

dispute
Aug 24, 2016
The pact to build irrigation projects will help in ending a long-standing dispute between
Telangana and Maharashtra on utilization of Godavari water.
The Ocean of Churn: How the Indian Ocean Shaped Human History
authored by Sanjeev Sanyal
Aug 23, 2016
In the book, Sanyal narrates a fascinating tale about the earliest human migrations out of Africa
and the great cities of Angkor and Vijayanagar, medieval Arab empires and Chinese treasure
fleets, the rivalries of European colonial powers and a new dawn.
Gujarat to host 2016 Kabaddi World Cup

Aug 23, 2016
The Kabaddi World Cup matches will be held in The Arena by TransStadia, upcoming state-ofthe-art stadium in Ahmedabad. The tournament will take place from 7 October 2016 and will
conclude on 22 October 2016.
India, Germany sign agreement on vocational training

Aug 23, 2016
The agreement was signed between the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
(MSDE) and German International Cooperation (GIZ).
Jagdish Mukhi sworn in as Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar

Islands
Aug 23, 2016
He was administered the oath of office and oath of secrecy by Justice Girish Chandra Gupta,
acting chief justice of Calcutta High Court.
Legendary journalist George E. Curry passes away

Aug 23, 2016
Curry mainly reported on racism, poverty and national politics for newspapers. He most recently
wrote a syndicated column that ran in more than 200 black-owned newspapers.
India wins four-match Test Series against West Indies, 2-0

Aug 23, 2016
The draw in the fourth test helped Pakistan to replace India to be number one position in ICC
Test ranking.
Banwarilal Purohit sworn in as Governor of Assam

Aug 23, 2016
Banwarilal Purohit succeeded Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya, Governor of Nagaland who

was Governor in-charge of Assam.
National Sports Awards 2016 announced

Aug 23, 2016
The awardees will receive their awards from President Pranab Mukherjee at a function at the
Rashtrapati Bhawan on 29 August 2016, which is celebrated as the National Sports Day.
V P Singh Badnore sworn in as Governor of Punjab

Aug 23, 2016
Badnore replaced Kaptan Singh Solanki, who is the Governor of Haryana. Solanki had been
holding additional charge of Punjab Governor and Administrator of Chandigarh Administration
since January 2015.
Hindi author Sunita Jain conferred with Vyas Samman award 2015
Aug 22, 2016
She received the award by West Bengal Governor K N Tripathi. Jain, through her poetry, portrays
the fine emotions between poet Tulsidas and his wife Ratnavalli in Kshama.
Noted Odia actor Gobind Tej passes away

Aug 22, 2016
He started his acting career with the movie Kedar Gouri in 1954 and as a director, he directed
first movie in 1979 titled Ramayana.
Gymnothorax indicus, new species of eel found in Bay of Bengal

Aug 22, 2016
The eel was studied by the scientists at Sankarpur fishing harbour in West Bengals Purba
Medinipur district. It was collected in a trawl net by fishermen in northern Bay of Bengal, about 70
km off the coast.
Intel unveils Project Alloy device to create merged reality

Aug 22, 2016
Alloy is a headset that uses the RealSense technology enabling people to use their hands to
interact with elements of the virtual world. There is no need for cables to connect to the
computer.
Summer Olympics 2016 concluded at Rio de Janeiro

Aug 22, 2016
The United States topped the medal table for the fifth time in the past six Summer Olympics,
winning 46 gold medals and 121 medals overall. Great Britain and China finished in second and
third respectively.
Former international umpire Subrata Banerjee dies

Aug 22, 2016
He made his international debut in November 1983 in an ODI between India and West Indies in
Baroda. His last international appearance came in May 1998 in a match between India and
Kenya in Gwalior.
Kamal Haasan chosen for Frances Chevalier de LOrdre Arts et Lettres

Aug 22, 2016
The Ordre des Arts et des Lettres is an Order of France, established on 2 May 1957 by the
Minister of Culture. Its purpose is the recognition of significant contributions to the arts, literature,
or the propagation of these fields.
BRICS women parliamentarians forum passes Jaipur Declaration

Aug 22, 2016
The Declaration mentions the need to address climate change and protection of ecological
system and forest as well as food security, expeditious parliamentary approval of SDG related
legislation and adequate budgetary resources.
Urjit R Patel appointed as 24th Governor of Reserve Bank of India

Aug 22, 2016
Dr. Urjit Patel will succeed the present RBI Governor Dr. Raghuram Rajan, the former
International Monetary Fund chief economist.
IOA Chief N Ramachandran bestowed with the Olympic Order award
Aug 22, 2016

The Olympic Order is the highest award of the Olympic Movement which is awarded in
recognition of efforts worthy of merit in the cause of sport.
Germany wins gold in womens football event at Rio Olympics

Aug 21, 2016
Germany is now one of only three women's teams to win both the Olympics and World Cup.
Germany failed to qualify for the Olympics in 2012 but won the bronze the last three times they
played, in 2000, 2004 and 2008.
Kimia Alizadeh Zenoorin becomes the first Iranian woman to win an

Olympic medal
Aug 21, 2016
Kimia Alizadeh Zenoorin claimed the bronze in the taekwondo event in the 57kg category. She is
already the first Iranian woman to ever win a bronze medal at the 2015 Taekwondo World
Championship in May 2015.
Usain Bolt wins ninth Olympic gold as Jamaica wins 4x100m relay
Aug 20, 2016
Earlier on 14 August 2016, Bolt clinched gold in the 100-metre final at the Olympics to become
the first man to win the event three times at consecutive Olympic Games. He followed the win
with a gold medal in the 200 m, which also makes him the first athlete to win the 200 m three
times at the Olympic Games.
Union Government launches web portal for star rating of major mineral
mines
Aug 20, 2016
A web enabled online system for evaluation of measures has been developed with the help of
National Institute of Smart Governance (NISG), Hyderabad.
9th edition of Global Innovation Index 2016 released

Aug 20, 2016
India has ranked 66th in the 2016 Global Innovation Index. In this edition, India has jumped up
by 15 spots from 81st position in 2015 GII.
Indian badminton player P V Sindhu wins silver in women's singles

badminton event at Rio Olympics
Aug 20, 2016
Sindhu also became the second Indian female shuttler to win an Olympic medal after Saina
Nehwal's Bronze medal at 2012 Summer Olympics at London.
World Humanitarian Day observed with theme One Humanity

Aug 20, 2016
The day is dedicated to recognize humanitarian personnel and those who have lost their lives
working for humanitarian causes. It is also an opportunity to celebrate the spirit that inspires
humanitarian work around the globe.
Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma to be conferred with Sangeet Martand Ustad

Chand Khan Lifetime Achievement Award
Aug 20, 2016
In 1967, Pandit Shiv kumar Sharma teamed up with flautist Hariprasad Chaurasia and Brij
Bhushan Kabra to produce a concept album, Call of the Valley, which turned out to be one of the
greatest hits in Indian Classical Music.
SBI board approved merger of 5 associate banks, BMB with itself

Aug 19, 2016
The board also finalised the share swap ratio for three of the listed subsidiaries and Bharatiya
Mahila Bank. The listed subsidiaries of the SBI are - State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur, State
Bank of Mysore, State Bank of Travancore.
Union Government launched TARANG, e-Trans & DEEP to enhance

transparency in power sector
Aug 19, 2016
They were developed by Rural Electrification Corporation Transmission Projects Company

Limited (RECTPCL), a subsidiary of Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd., under the Digital India
initiative.
Worlds biggest aircraft Airlander 10 makes maiden voyage in Britain

Aug 19, 2016
This flight of the 92-metre ship, nicknamed the Flying Bum for its shape, lasted for about half an
hour. The aircraft completed a series of flight manoeuvres and landed safely.
India Post Payments Bank incorporated

Aug 19, 2016
With this incorporation, the bank has become the first Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the
Department of Posts (DoP). Further, the DoP is expected to complete the roll out of its branches
all over the country by September 2017.
Sakshi Malik becomes Indias first female wrestler to win an Olympic medal
Aug 19, 2016
With this, Malik brought home Indias first medal of the competition. With the win, she also
became India's first female wrestler and the fourth female athlete ever to win an Olympic medal.
Court of Arbitration for Sport suspends wrestler Narsingh Yadav for four
years
Aug 19, 2016
Yadav, whose suspension begins immediately, will not be able to participate at the Rio 2016
Olympics. He was scheduled to commence his campaign on 19 August 2016 against Zelimkhan
Khadjiev of France in the 74 category.
Assam Assembly passes Assam Amusements and Betting Tax

(Amendment) Bill, 2016
Aug 18, 2016
This bill will reduce the service charge of cinema tickets with an aim to boost to the local film
industry. The government, however, raised the entertainment tax on cinema tickets by up to ten
percentile points.
Purav Raja and Divij Sharan win Los Cabos Open Mens Doubles title
Aug 18, 2016
Individually, Raja was appearing in his third career ATP World Tour final, while Sharan was
contesting his second. They earn 250 Emirates ATP Doubles Rankings points and split 38940 US
dollar in prize money.
Simone Biles wins gold in Floor Exercise event at Rio Olympics

Aug 18, 2016
On 9 August 2016, Biles won her first Olympic gold medal in the gymnastics team event. On 11
August 2016, she won the gold medal individual all-around. In the women's vault, she won her
second individual gold medal with a score of 15.966. In the women's balance beam final, she
grabbed bronze.
Najma Heptullah appointed as Governor of Manipur

Aug 17, 2016
Heptullah will be the 18th Governor of the state. Before her appointment, V Shamuganathan, the
Governor of Meghalaya, was looking after the state of Manipur since September 2015.
CLRI scientist P Shanmugam awarded with APJ Abdul Kalam award

Aug 17, 2016
He was awarded for his meritorious services in the Higher Education Department of Tamil Nadu.
The award consists of a certificate, 5 lakh rupees cheque and a 8 gram gold medal.
Shashi Shekhar Committee on World Culture Festival of AOL submitted

report to NGT
Aug 17, 2016
The 5-member committee was formed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in the wake of
allegations that the festival caused extensive damage to the biodiversity and aquatic life of
Yamuna in March 2016.
Indias first bio-CNG plant inaugurated in Pune

Aug 17, 2016
The technology involves treating the waste with a special bacterial solution, after which the gas
so generated is cleaned and compressed for use in vehicles. It was set up as a Proof of Concept
(PoC) which can be replicated elsewhere.
Unilever Plc acquires Swedish firm Blueair

Aug 17, 2016
However, Blueair will continue to operate under its existing brand name in all its markets in
Sweden, China, the U.S., Japan, South Korea and India.
Union Government launched Smart Ganga City Scheme in 10 cities

Aug 17, 2016
The cities were chosen as part of the Phase-I of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)
for infrastructure development for sewage treatment. The projects in these selected cities will be
executed on hybrid annuity mode based on PPP model.
A R Rahman honoured with Tamil Ratna Award

Aug 17, 2016
The previous recipients of Tamil Ratna Award include Tamil movie director Bharathi Raja,
Bharatha Natyam exponent Kamala Lakshman and Srinivasa Varadhan, the winner of the Abel
Prize for mathematics.
Former FIFA President Joao Havelange passes away

Aug 17, 2016
The tenure of Joao Havelange as President of FIFAwas the second longest in its history, behind
only that of Jules Rimet.
Prominent Malayalam script writer TA Rasaq passes away

Aug 17, 2016
He won state film awards for best stories in 2002 and 2004 for the films Ayirathil Oruvan and
Perumazhakkalam respectively. Rappakal, Bus Conductor , Vesham Nadodi, Gazal, Thalolam,
Sneham Saphalayam, etc are other writings by Rasaq.
Renowned Punjabi writer Gurdial Singh passes away

Aug 17, 2016
Gurdial Singhs novels Marhi Da Deeva and Addh Chanani Raat have been translated into
English as The Last Flicker and Night of the Half Moon respectively. After Amrita Pritam, he is the
second Punjabi writer to receive the Jnanpith Award.
Ruth Jebet wins gold in 3000m steeplechase at Rio Olympics

Aug 16, 2016
Jebet won the race in the second-quickest time in history. She clocked a time of eight minutes
59.75 seconds, narrowly outside of Russian Gulnara Samitova-Galkina's world record of
08:58.16.
Italys Elia Viviani wins gold in Men's Omnium at Rio Olympics

Aug 16, 2016
Great Britains Mark Cavendish won the silver and Lasse Norman Hansen of Denmark took the
bronze in the event.
China launches World's first Quantum Communication Satellite

Aug 16, 2016
It is nicknamed Micius, after a 5th century BC Chinese philosopher and scientist who has been
credited as the first one in human history conducting optical experiments.
Indias first Nuclear Suppliers Insurance Policy unveiled by INIP

Aug 16, 2016
The India Nuclear Insurance Pool (INIP) has become the 27th such insurance pool in the world
as countries such as France, Russia, South Africa and the U.S. have put in place such similar
risk transfer mechanisms.
Hindustan Copper Limited inaugurated nickel production facility in Ghatsila

Aug 16, 2016
This is the first facility in India to produce Nickel metal of LME grade from primary resource.
Currently, Copper is recovered from bleed electrolyte as liberator cathode having only 50-90
percent Copper content, and liberator sludge with 50-60 percent Copper content.
UBI launched USSD based *99# Mobile Application for basic banking
needs
Aug 16, 2016
It was launched in partnership with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the umbrella
organisation for all retail payments system in the country.
Andy Murray of Great Britain won gold in Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Aug 16, 2016
To win the title, he defeated Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro in the final match held at the
Olympic Tennis Centre in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. With the win, he retained the medal and became
the first player to win two men's singles tennis gold medals in Olympics.
Union Government constituted National Committee on Trade Facilitation

Aug 16, 2016
The committee seeks to develop the pan-India road map for trade facilitation as per the Trade
Facilitation Agreement of the WTO. The TFA is an outcome of the Bali Package 2013 or Ninth
Ministerial Conference of the WTO.
Anita Wlodarczyk breaks world record to win gold in Hammer Throw

Aug 16, 2016
Wlodarczyks winning mark was 82.29m. Chinas Wenxiu Zhang won the silver medal with a
mark of 76.75m. Sophie Hitchon of Great Britain earned the bronze medal.
Manjula Chellur appointed as Chief Justice of Bombay High Court

Aug 16, 2016
Chellur will be only second woman Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court after Sujata Manohar
who served the office in 1994. She is scheduled to retire in 2017.
Usain Bolt wins gold in men's 100 meters in Rio Olympics

Aug 16, 2016
Bolt won the race in 9.81 seconds, followed by USAs Justin Gatlin at 9.89 seconds and
Canadas Andre De Grasse at a personal-best 9.91 seconds.
Eminent Tamil Lyricist Na Muthukumar passes away

Aug 16, 2016
He had won two national awards for his lyrics for Anandha Yazhai Meetukirazh in Thanga
Meenkazh and for Azhagae Azhagae in Saivam.
Spiritual guru Pramukh Swami Maharaj passes away

Aug 16, 2016
BAPS regards Pramukh Swami Maharaj as the fifth spiritual successor of Swaminarayan,
following Gunatitanand Swami, Bhagatji Maharaj, Shastriji Maharaj and Yogiji Maharaj.
NASA selects six companies to develop prototypes and concepts for Deep
Space Habitats
Aug 16, 2016
NASA and industry partners will expand commercial development of space in low-Earth orbit. In
addition, they will also work towards improving deep space exploration capabilities to support
more extensive human spaceflight missions.
Dipika Pallikal wins Australian Open Squash 2016 title

Aug 15, 2016
To win the title, the top seed Dipika defeated eighth seed Mayar Hany of Egypt 10-12, 11-5, 11-6,
11-4 in the 40-minute final. For Dipika, this was the first title win in 2016.
International Youth Day celebrated on 12 August

Aug 15, 2016
The theme of the 2016 International Youth Day is - The Road to 2030: Eradicating Poverty and
Achieving Sustainable Consumption and Production.
World Bio-Fuel Day observed on 10 August

Aug 13, 2016
The day is celebrated annually to mark the extraordinary achievement of Sir Rudalph Diesel
(inventor of the diesel engine) who successfully ran mechanical engine with Peanut Oil for the
first time.
Odisha government to make Aadhar Card mandatory for procurement of

paddy
Aug 13, 2016
This apart, the government has also decided to link Aadhaar numbers of beneficiaries for availing
ration under National Food Security Scheme and work under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural
Employment Guarantee Programme.
Nagaland government to grant 33% reservation to women in Urban Local

Bodies
Aug 13, 2016
The decision was announced by the State Chief Minister T R Zeliang during the State Level
Watershed Conference in Kohima. Further, he also informed that the dates for conducting the
ULB elections would be announced soon.
Chinas Ma Long becomes fifth male Grand Slam winner at Rio Olympics
Aug 13, 2016
With his victory in the Men's Singles event at the 2016 Rio Olympics, Long became the 5th
player to win the three most important events in table tennis, i.e. the Olympics, World
Championships and World Cup.
Assam becomes first state to ratify The Constitution (122nd Amendment)

(GST) Bill, 2014
Aug 12, 2016
The Constitution (122nd Amendment) (GST) Bill, 2014 was passed by the Lok Sabha on 8
August 2016 and by the Rajya Sabha on 3 August 2016.
Microsoft appoints Sriram Rajamani as MD of India Research Lab

Aug 12, 2016
Microsoft Research Lab India was founded in January 2005. It is located in Bangalore. The lab
conducts long-term basic and applied research in different areas, such as cryptography, security,
and algorithms etc.
CCEA approves proposal of R&D project for development of AUSC

Technology for Thermal Power Plants
Aug 12, 2016
It will enable domestic industries to design, manufacture and commission higher efficiency coal
fired power plants with indigenously developed technology and manufacturing processes.
Michael Phelps becomes first swimmer to win four consecutive golds in

same event
Aug 12, 2016
With his 13th individual gold medal, Phelps broke a 2168 year old Olympic Record, set by
Leonidas of Rhodes, who had held the most Olympic Individual titles of all time, with twelve.
HUPA approves construction of over 37000 houses for urban poor

Aug 12, 2016
Over 36000 houses for the economically weaker sections would be constructed in Karnataka
with an investment of 1468 crore rupees & 759 houses would be built in Haryana at a cost of 23
crore rupees.
Rajya Sabha passed Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill, 2016

Aug 12, 2016
The amendments made to the Maternity Benefits Act aims to raise maternity leave for women
from 12 weeks to 26 weeks. It is applicable to all establishments employing 10 or more persons.
Legendary Pakistani cricketer Hanif Mohammad passes away

Aug 12, 2016
The highest of Hanif's Test centuries was a famous 337 made against West Indies in a six-day
test at Bridgetown in 1957/58. It remains the longest innings in Test history.
Lok Sabha passes Employees Compensation (Amendment) Bill 2016

Aug 11, 2016
This law provides payment of compensation to employees and their dependents in the case of
injury by industrial accidents, including occupational diseases.
Kazakhstan's Nijat Rahimov wins men's 77kg weightlifting gold at Rio

Olympics
Aug 11, 2016
Rahimov had to lift 214kg to win, 4kg more than Chinas Lu Xiaojun clean and jerk world record,
which he set at the 2013 World Weightlifting Championships. Lu took the silver at 379kg and
Mohamed Ihab of Egypt claimed the bronze.
China launches Gaofen-3 Satellite to get accurate images of earth

Aug 11, 2016
With 12 imaging modes, the high-definition observation satellite is capable of taking wide pictures
of the Earth and photographing detailed scenarios of specific areas.
Rhino horn verification process begins in Assam

Aug 11, 2016
For this purpose, the state government has instituted a Rhino Horn Verification Committee
headed by former forest officer Mohan Chandra Malakar.
M S Subbulakshmi to be honoured by A R Rahman at UN on Independence

Day
Aug 11, 2016
With this, Rahman will become the second Indian artist after Subbulakshmi to perform at the
UN. She was invited by the then UN Secretary General U Thant to perform at the UN
headquarters in 1966.
Kazakhstans Dmitriy Balandin wins men's 200m breaststroke at Rio

Olympics
Aug 11, 2016
United States Joshua Prenot won the silver in the 200-meter breaststroke and Anton Chupkov of
Russia finished third, securing the bronze.
NITI Aayog ties up with US EIA to set up portal on energy data

Aug 11, 2016
Niti Aayog also signed Statement Of Principle (SOP) with US Agency for International
Development (USAID) and Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC) of United Kingdom
(UK).
Lok Sabha passes Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2016

Aug 11, 2016
The bill will pave the way for employers in the textile sector to avail of the income tax benefit on
additional employment provided the employee has worked for 150 days and not 240 days as
mandated earlier.
Unit 1 of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant dedicated to nation

Aug 11, 2016
The reactors are being built jointly by Nuclear Power Corporation of India and Atomstroyexport
company, a subsidiary of Rosatom (the regulatory body of the Russian nuclear complex).
Yesteryear Tamil actress Jyothilakshmi passes away

Aug 10, 2016
Some of her Telugu movies include Gandharva Kanya (1979), Sitaramulu' (1980) and the hugelysuccessful film Prem Nagar starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao.
Veteran writer-producer Panchu Arunachalam passes away

Aug 10, 2016
He is popular for writing over 100 Tamil films, including hits like Murattu Kaalai, Sakalakala
Vallavan and Apoorva Sagodhargal. While late filmmaker K. He worked with Rajinikanth in 23
films.
K M Hanumantharayappa assumes charge as Chairman of Central Silk

Board
Aug 10, 2016
Hanumantharayappa is a sericulturist and a weaver. He is a senior political leader from Bharatiya

Janata Party and hails from Doddaballapura, a traditional silk weaving cluster in Karnataka.
Judoka Silva wins first gold for host country Brazil: Rio Olympics
Aug 10, 2016
Japan's Shohei Ono restored the pride of Judo's birth country by winning first Gold in 73kg
category. Japanese men's team had not claimed Olympic gold since 2008 in Beijing.
Rajeev Krishnan appointed as Managing Director of Max Hypermarkets

India
Aug 10, 2016
As managing director, Krishnan will guide and direct the strategy and execution of the
Hypermarket & Supermarket business of the SPAR brand in India, and will report to the board of
Max Hypermarket, a franchisee of SPAR India.
Rajya Sabha passes Enforcement of Security Interest and Recovery of

Debts Laws Amendment Bill, 2016
Aug 10, 2016
The Bill seeks to amend the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and
Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002, the Recovery of Debts due to Banks and Financial
Institutions Act, 1993, the Indian Stamps Act, 1899 and the Depositories Act, 1996.
Pawan Munjal reappointed CMD and CEO of Hero MotoCorp

Aug 10, 2016
On the other hand, Hero MotoCorp appointed Vikram Kasbekar - Head of Operations & Supply
Chain - to the Board of Directors of the company.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches 70 Saal Azaadi Yaad Karo Kurbani
celebrations
Aug 10, 2016
The 70 Saal Azaadi, Yaad karo Qurbani campaign is aimed at developing a feeling in every
person that nation is first and individual is secondary. It seeks to provide an opportunity for the
people to recall the supreme sacrifices made by freedom fighters during freedom struggle.
RBI releases Third Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2016-17

Aug 10, 2016
One of the key announcements under the policy was that the RBI Governor Raghuram G Rajan
kept the Repo Rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) unchanged at 6.5 percent.
Irom Sharmila ends 16-year-long fast

Aug 10, 2016
Sharmila went on a hunger-strike at the age of 28 with a primary demand of repealing the Armed
Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) of 1958 from Manipur.
Russia, Turkey agrees to restore ties after diplomatic rift

Aug 10, 2016
The two nations agreed to patch the restrained relations and pledged to restore close economic
relations. Russian trade sanctions on Turkey would be phased out step by step.
American swimmer Michael Phelps wins his 21st Olympic Gold Medal
Aug 10, 2016
On 9 August 2016, Phelps won his 21st gold medal in the 4 200 m freestyle relay together with
Conor Dwyer, Townley Haas and Ryan Lochte.
Odisha Crime Branch rescues 1051 children in first phase of Operation

Muskan-2
Aug 10, 2016
The southern Odisha district Ganjam topped the list with the rescue of 93 children followed by
Jajpur (87), Dhenkanal (79), Kendrapara (69) and Nayagarh (65).
Dinesh Kumar Khara appointed Managing Director of State Bank of India

Aug 10, 2016
On the other hand, Ashok Kumar Garg and Raj Kamal Verma have been appointed as Executive
Director (ED) of Bank of Baroda and Union Bank of India respectively. Gopal Murli Bhagat and
Himanshu Joshi have been appointed as ED of Corporation Bank and Oriental Bank of
Commerce respectively.
Yoga guru TKV Desikachar passes away

Aug 9, 2016
He was known for transforming the way yoga was practised and turned it into both a wellness
concept and a therapy.
Sandeep Kumar appointed as Transport Commissioner of Delhi

Aug 9, 2016
Sandeep will take on the role of the Commissioner as an additional charge. He is also the
Managing Director of Delhi Khadi and Village Industries Board.
Former RBI Deputy Governor Anand Sinha appointed to the IDFC Bank
board
Aug 9, 2016
Sinha will join Bank as an Additional Director in the category of Independent Director on the
board with effect from 1 August 2016.
Smiles originated 30 million years ago: Study

Aug 9, 2016
The study was conducted by team of researchers including Fumito Kawakami, Masaki Tomonaga
and Juri Suzuki of Kyoto University in Japan and was published on 3 August 2016.
Endosulfan causes DNA damage in animals: Study by Indian researchers

Aug 9, 2016
A team of researchers led by Professor Sathees Raghavan from the Department of Biochemistry,
IISc, Bengaluru revealed that endosulfan breaks in DNA strands and disturbs the damage
response mechanism found in cells, which leads to compromised DNA strand repair.
Kalikho Pul, former Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, dies

Aug 9, 2016
Pul allegedly committed suicide. He was found hanged from the ceiling fan in his bedroom at the
Chief Ministers official residence. However, the circumstances behind the death are still not
clear.
Rajya Sabha passes Mental Health Care Bill, 2013

Aug 9, 2016
The Bill that repeals the Mental Health Act, 1987 states that every person shall have the right to
access mental health care and treatment from services run or funded by the government.
Swimmer Katie Ledecky sets world record to win gold in 400m freestyle
Aug 9, 2016
Ledecky clocked 3 minutes 56.46 seconds to beat Britain's Jazmin Carlin who clocked 4 minutes
01.23 seconds at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Rio de Janeiro. America's Leah Smith clocked 4
minutes 01.92 seconds to grab the bronze.
Wildlife Institute of India to house Indias first tiger repository

Aug 9, 2016
The Tiger Cell will assist in population assessment of tigers, law enforcement, wildlife forensics,
infrastructural development and mitigation, smart patrolling and advisory role in policy
formulation.
Lok Sabha passes The Constitution (122nd Amendment) (GST) Bill, 2014
Aug 9, 2016
The bill was passed by two-third majority, with 443 members voting in its favour and none against
in the final vote. Introduced in Lok Sabha in May 2015, the Bill was passed by Rajya Sabha on 3
August 2016.
Australia wins gold in first-ever Olympic Women's Rugby Sevens

Championship
Aug 9, 2016
In October 2009, the IOC voted at its session in Copenhagen to include the sevens version of the
sport in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. The 2016 Summer Olympics marks the
debut for rugby sevens at the Summer Olympics, though rugby union was last played at the 1924
Summer Olympics.
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples observed with theme

Right to Education
Aug 9, 2016
As per the available data, there are an estimated 370 million indigenous people in the world,
living across 90 countries and make up less than 5 percent of the world's population, but account
for 15 percent of the poorest.
Manish Tandon appointed as CEO of CSS Corp.

Aug 8, 2016
He will be inducted as a whole time Director of the board and as CEO. He will succeed TG
Ramesh, the current CEO who now moves onto the role of a strategic advisor role as a nonexecutive director on the board.
Eminent Assamese litterateur Mahim Bora passes away

Aug 8, 2016
Bora's literary works include Kathanibari Ghat, Bohubhuji Tribhuj, Rati Phula Phul, Barayatri,
Chakravat, Tinir Tini Gol, Putala Ghaiz, and so on.
Union Government launches Swachh Survekshan-2017 to assess 500

cities
Aug 8, 2016
Cities will be ranked based on the reports by urban local bodies on the progress made towards
construction of toilets, feedback of citizens and independent observation of sanitation levels.
Odisha government launches Baristha Bunakar Sahayata Yojana

Aug 8, 2016
Under the scheme all weavers above the age of 60 years would get a monthly pension of 500
rupees, and those above 80 years would get 700 rupees.
Lodha Committee recommendation on BCCI reforms are unconstitutional

and illegal: Justice Katju
Aug 8, 2016
Four member panel headed by Justice (retd) Markandey Katju was by BCCI to advice on SC
verdict on implementation of Justice Lodha committee recommendations.
PM Narendra Modi launches Mission Bhagiratha in Telangana

Aug 8, 2016
Mission Bhagiratha is Telangana Water Grid Project intended to provide a sustainable and
permanent solution to the drinking water woes. It is a pet project taken up at an outlay of 42000
crore rupees.
Australian surfing champion Bernard Farrelly died

Aug 8, 2016
Inducted into the Australia Sports Hall of Fame in 1985, he was crowned world champion in 1963
after winning the very first official championship in Manly.
Gymnast Dipa Karmakar becomes first Indian to qualify for Vault Finals
Aug 8, 2016
The 22-year-old Tripura-girl qualified for the final round in the Individual vault final of artistic
gymnastics after finishing eighth on the standings.
Vijay Rupani takes oath as Chief Minister of Gujarat

Aug 8, 2016
In total 25 ministers took oath, out of which 9 Ministers took oath as the cabinet Ministers, while
16 ministers took oath as Minister of state (MoS).
Telangana launches Water Resources Information System

Aug 7, 2016
Telangana Irrigation Department signed a MoU with Indian Space Research Organisation for
setting up Telangana Water Resources Information System (TWRIS).
China launches Tiantong-01; its first satellite for mobile telecommunication

Aug 7, 2016
Tiantong-01 is the first satellite of China's home-made satellite mobile telecom system, and a key
part of the country's space information infrastructure.
2nd National Handloom Day observed across the country

Aug 7, 2016
The date August 7 was chosen as on this day in 1905 the Swadeshi Movement was formally
launched, at a massive meeting in the Calcutta Town hall. The movement involved revival of
domestic products and production processes.
Union Government launches nation-wide programme MAA for promoting

breastfeeding
Aug 6, 2016
The practice of breastfeeding enhances immunity level in the child which will help reduce child
mortality rate. Around 20 percent newborn deaths and 13 percent under-five deaths can be
prevented by breastfeeding.
2016 Rio Olympics begins with grand ceremony
Aug 6, 2016
Indian contingent (95th country to enter the stadium) was led by its only individual gold medallist
Abhinav Bindra as the flag bearer.
CSIR-CFTRI develops Nutrice Cream

Aug 6, 2016
Nutrice cream is an Omega-3 and Vitamin-E enriched frozen nutritional dessert from vegetarian
source. This product will provide the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of omega-3 for
children in one serving.
World Breastfeeding Week 2016 observed

Aug 6, 2016
The theme for the 2016 World Breastfeeding Week is Breastfeeding: A key to Sustainable
Development. The theme aims at raising awareness of the links between breastfeeding and the
Sustainable Development Goals.
Gujarat HC quashes state government notification for EBC quota

Aug 6, 2016
High Court has termed the Notification as unconstitutional as the total reservation exceeds 50
percent. Moreover, there was no survey conducted to grant this ECB quota.
RBI constitutes Tarun Ramadorai Committee on Household Finance

Aug 5, 2016
It will have representation from financial sector regulators namely, Securities and Exchange
Board of India (SEBI), Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI),
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).
Youssef Chahed appointed as Prime Minister of Tunisia

Aug 5, 2016
Prior to this, Chahed was Minister for Local Affairs of Tunisia. He is an agricultural sciences
specialist and academic who has taught in France and Tunisia.
D K Gayen assumes charge as General Manager of East Central Railway

Aug 5, 2016
Gayen is a 1979 batch officer of Indian Railway Service for Mechanical Engineers (IRSME).
Gayen was earlier working as Chief Mechanical Engineer of South Eastern Railway at Kolkata.
IOC agrees to add five sports in 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Aug 5, 2016
The Organising Committee for the Tokyo 2020 Games proposed the five new sports in response
to the new flexibility provided by Olympic Agenda 2020.
Vinod Rai steps down from IDFC Banks board

Aug 5, 2016
Rai was on IDFC Bank board since its inception in October 2015. He was appointed as the
Chairman of Bank Board Bureau on 28 February 2016.
Nita Ambani becomes first Indian woman IOC member
Aug 5, 2016
52-year-old Nita is the only current active individual member of the IOC from India and she will
serve at the high-profile world body until she attains the age of 70.
RBI launches Sachet portal to check illegal money collection

Aug 5, 2016
The portal will help anyone can obtain information regarding entities that are allowed to accept
deposits, lodge complaints and share information regarding illegal acceptance of deposits by
unscrupulous entities.
Difference in Goods & Services Tax Bill, 2014 and Proposed 2016
Amendments
Aug 4, 2016
This article seeks to highlight the difference between GST Bill, 2014 and the amendments
proposed to the bill in 2016 that was passed by the Rajya Sabha.
Understanding GST & Its Implications

Aug 4, 2016
GST (Goods and Services Tax) will convert the country into unified common market, replacing
most indirect taxes with one tax. GST is an indirect tax levied when a consumer buys a good or
service.
Nimesh Kampani resigns as Managing Director of JM Financial Ltd

Aug 4, 2016
However, Kampani will continue to be the Non-Executive Chairman of the group and a director
on the board of a few group companies at JM Financial. He will be succeeded by his son Vishal
Kampani.
LG is the administrative head of National Capital Territory: Delhi HC

Aug 4, 2016
Ruling that the Service matters were outside the jurisdiction of Delhi Legislative Assembly, the
court said that LG exercising the powers is not unconstitutional.
Shubha Mudgal to be awarded Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award

Aug 4, 2016
Mudgal will be honoured for her outstanding contribution towards the promotion of communal
harmony, peace and goodwill. She will be presented with the Award on 20 August 2016 at
Jawahar Bhawan Auditorium.
Aadhaar-linked e-Signature facility launched to digitise documents

Aug 4, 2016
With over a billion Aadhaar cardholders and about 25 million transactions taking place every
quarter, digital signatures are expected to save time, money and paper.
SAARC Immigration Authorities meeting held in Islamabad

Aug 4, 2016
Usman A. Bajwa, Pakistans Director General Immigration and Passports, chaired the meeting,
which aimed at formulating recommendations to be presented in the meetings of Home
Secretaries and Interior Ministers meetings.
United World Wrestling clears name of Narsingh Yadav for Rio Olympics
Aug 4, 2016
Reports say fate of the 26-year-old grappler still lies in the hands of the World Anti-Doping
Agency (WADA), which will take decision whether he is eligible to take part in the Olympic.
CCEA approves upgradation of 13 existing Government Medical Colleges

Aug 4, 2016
The upgradation of medical colleges under PMSSY broadly involves strengthening of the existing
departments as well as building Super Speciality Blocks / Trauma Centres as Centres of
Excellence etc.
Rajya Sabha passes The Constitution (122nd Amendment) (GST) Bill,

2014
Aug 4, 2016
It will enable both the Centre and the States to simultaneously levy the GST, which will subsume
all indirect taxes currently levied, including excise duties and service tax.
Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' elected 39th Prime Minister of Nepal

Aug 4, 2016
Dahal was elected Prime Minister with 363 votes in favour and 210 against him. Out of the total
595 members, 22 did not vote. He was backed by the largest party in the House, Nepali
Congress, constituents of the United Democratic Madhesi Front and the Federal Alliance.
Union Cabinet approved Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill, 2016

Aug 4, 2016
It also has stricter provisions for offences like juvenile driving, drunken driving and driving without
licence.
Nobel Prize-winning Egyptian chemist Ahmed Zewail passes away

Aug 4, 2016
He won the Noble Prize in Chemistry for his pioneering work in femtochemistry, study of
chemical reactions in ultra-short time scales approximately 1015 seconds.
Sudhanshu Mani appointed as General Manager of Integral Coach Factory

Aug 4, 2016
Integral Coach Factory is the only manufacturer of rail coaches located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
It was established in 1952. It started production on 2 October 1955.
Scientists developed mechanism to recycle CO2 into usable fuel

Aug 3, 2016
The researchers used a metal compound called tungsten diselenide, which was fashioned into
nanosized flakes to maximize the surface area and to expose its reactive edges.
China to carry out first human gene editing trial for lung cancer
Aug 3, 2016
A team led by Dr Lu You at Sichuan Universitys West China Hospital in Chengdu received
approval to carry out the trial from the hospitals review board on 6 July 2016. The worlds first
genetic editing trial on humans will be based on CRISPRCas9 technique.
Angela Ruggiero appointed Head of IOC Athletes Commission

Aug 3, 2016
Angela Ruggiero is a former ice hockey player who has played more games for Team USA than
any other man or woman. She is the current Vice-Chair of the IOC Athletes Commission.
West Bengal Cabinet cleared proposal to rename the state as Bengal

Aug 3, 2016
One of the reasons for changing the name of the state is that whenever there is any meeting of
all states, West Bengal comes at the bottom of the list alphabetically.
Dentists (Amendment) Bill, 2016 passed in Rajya Sabha

Aug 3, 2016
The Bill seeks to amend the Dentists Act, 1948 as well as the Dentists (Amendment) Ordinance,
2016. It seeks to introduce a uniform entrance examination for all dental educational institutions.
BJP Parliamentary Board accepts resignation of Gujarat CM Anandiben

Patel
Aug 3, 2016
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and BJP General Secretary Saroj Pandey have been appointed as
the observers to oversee the election of new legislature party leader in the State.
National Tourism Awards for 2014-15 presented

Aug 3, 2016
The Best State/UT for Comprehensive Development of Tourism was presented to Madhya
Pradesh followed by Gujarat and Karnataka. On the other hand, American journalist Stephanie
Pearson won the Best Foreign Journalist for India Award. She won the honour for her feature on
Kerala The Great Heaven.
Wall of Wishes inaugurated to celebrate Olympic mood

Aug 3, 2016
Goel also launched Digital Campaign for general public to wish Indian Olympic Contingent for the
Rio Games. He also urged the people to visit India Gate to sign their wishes at the Wall to cheer
the Indian players.
Indian-American Professor Emeritus Braj B Kachru passes away

Aug 3, 2016
Born on 15 May 1931 in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, Braj Bihari Kachru initiated, shaped and
defined the field of World Englishes. He authored the prize-winning The Alchemy of English: The
Spread, Functions and Models of Non-Native Englishes.
Anant Maheshwari named as President of Microsoft India
Aug 2, 2016
Maheshwari will succeed Bhaskar Pramanik, who retires in March 2017. Maheshwari, who will
join Microsoft India on 1 September 2016, will take over operations of the company on 1 January
2017.
R D Burmania: Panchamemoirs authored by Chaitanya Padukone released

Aug 2, 2016
The book throws light on the legendary musician Rahul Dev Burman, whose cabaret tunes still
reverberate at pubs and discotheques. It also claims that Burman hated composing such songs.
Anita Gopalan wins 2016 PEN/Heim Translation Fund Grants

Aug 2, 2016
Simsim, the lyrical, award-winning novella was first published in 2008. It is recognized for its
groundbreaking contribution to contemporary Hindi fiction.
Parliament passes Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill, 2016

Aug 2, 2016
The Bill provide for conduct of uniform entrance examination for admission to all medical
educational institutions at the undergraduate and post-graduate courses from next year.
Parliament passes National Institutes of Technology, Science Education

and Research (Amendment) Bill, 2016
Aug 2, 2016
The Bill seeks to establish the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Andhra Pradesh as an
institute of national importance under the National Institutes of Technology, Science Education
and Research (NITSER) Act, 2007.
Lok Sabha passes Bill on Reconstruction of Financial Assets

Aug 2, 2016
It will empower the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to examine the statements and any information
of Asset Reconstruction Companies related to their business.
Malaysian security law comes into force

Aug 2, 2016
Among those powers conferred to the council is the ability to take charge of security forces and
declare security areas for up to six months within which authorities can arrest, search or seize
without warrants.
Typhoon Nida makes landfall in Chinas Dapeng Peninsula; lashes Hong

Kong
Aug 2, 2016
The Hong Kong Observatory reported that Nida had generated winds up to 145 kilometers per
hour as it moved toward Hong Kong but showed signs of weakening after it struck land.
Rani Singh Nair takes over as Chairperson of CBDT

Aug 2, 2016
Rani Singh Nair has been instrumental in framing the procedures and protocols that led to the
roll-out of the Income Declaration Scheme (IDS) on June 1 2016. The scheme aims at bringing
undisclosed income and assets into the tax net.
Deepak Iyer appointed as Managing Director of Mondelez India

Aug 2, 2016
Iyer, as Managing Director of Mondelez India Foods, will be part of the Asia Pacific Leadership
Team and report into Maurizio Brusadelli, President of Asia Pacific, Mondelez International.
Narsingh Yadav gets NADA's clean chit; may participate in Rio Olympics
Aug 2, 2016
NADA found that the wrestler is a victim of sabotage done by a competitor and thus deserves the
benefit of article 10.4 of the NADAs anti-doping code.
Eminent writer, social activist Mahasweta Devi passes away

Jul 29, 2016
In her 90-year-long life, Devi won the Sahitya Akademi award (1979), the Padma Shree (1986),
the Jnanpith (1997), the Magsaysay award (1997) and the Deshikottam award in 1999.
James Alan McPherson, first black writer to win Pulitzer Prize in fiction, dies
Jul 29, 2016
In 1978, James Alan McPherson won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction for his short story collection
Elbow Room, becoming the first African-American to win the Pulitzer for fiction.
International Tiger Day observed

Jul 29, 2016
The goal of the day is to promote a global system for protecting the natural habitats of tigers and
to raise public awareness and support for tiger conservation issues.
Veteran tabla maestro Pandit Lacchu Maharaj dies

Jul 29, 2016
Lacchu Maharaj has been described as one of the frontline tabla players in the world. Other than
his professional performances all over the world, he played the tabla in many Bollywood films.
India, US discover major Natural Gas Reserve in Indian Ocean

Jul 28, 2016
The international team of scientists was led by the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited of
India in cooperation with the US Geological Survey (USGS), the Japanese Drilling Company.
Union Cabinet clears changes to GST Bill, drops 1% additional tax on interstate sales
Jul 28, 2016
It decided that any dispute between states and the Centre will be adjudicated by the GST
Council, which will have representation from both the Centre and states.
Lok Sabha passes Lokpal and Lokayukta (Amendment) Bill, 2016
Jul 28, 2016

The bill amends section 44 of the 2013 Act and says that every public servant shall make a
declaration of his assets and liabilities in such form and manner as may be prescribed.
Union Cabinet approves setting up of AIIMS in Bhatinda

Jul 28, 2016
The cost of the project for establishment of the AIIMS in Bhatinda shall be 925 crore rupees. This
cost estimate does not include recurring costs (wages & salaries and operation & maintenance
expenses).
World Hepatitis Day 2016 observed with theme Elimination

Jul 28, 2016
The theme for the 2016 focuses on elimination of hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030. The
theme can be easily adapted for local use to achieve elimination, greater awareness, increased
diagnosis and key interventions including universal vaccination, blood and injection safety etc.
India signs $1 billion deal with US for procuring four Poseidon-8I aircraft
Jul 28, 2016
The contract is a follow-on order to eight P-81 planes worth 2.1 billion dollars deal inked in 2009,
already bought by India in a direct deal with the firm. These aircrafts were inducted by the Navy
between May 2013 and October 2015.
Policy for awarding Waterfront and associated lands in major ports

approved
Jul 28, 2016
Under the Policy, concession will be granted to Port Dependent Industries (PDI) for setting up
dedicated facilities in Major Ports for import and export of cargo for maximum 30 years.
Muralitharan, Lohmann, Morris and Rolton to be inducted into Cricket Hall

of Fame
Jul 28, 2016
With the announcement, off-spinner Muralitharan becomes the first Sri Lankan player to be
inducted into the Hall of Fame. The four iconic cricketers were voted by the ICC Cricket Hall of
Famers as well as members of the media.
Lok Sabha passes Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Bill,

2015
Jul 28, 2016
The bill provides for rrigorous imprisonment of one year up to seven years, and a fine which may
extend to 25% of the fair market value of the benami property.
Father of Hybrid Sorghum Neelamraju Ganga Prasada Rao passes away

Jul 28, 2016
Due to his efforts, sorghum hybrids CSH1 CSH5 and CSH9 became popular and were cultivated
in over 8 to 10 million hectares
IOC to launch Olympic Channel on August 21
Jul 28, 2016

The channels original programming will include short-form and long-form content, focusing on
elite athletes, their quest for success and sport around the world.
European Commission appoints Michel Barnier as Chief Brexit Negotiator

Jul 28, 2016
Barnier was appointed under Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. He will be a prominent
figure in the negotiations over Britains exit from the union.
India's first Humboldt Penguins reach Mumbais Byculla Zoo

Jul 27, 2016
The newly arrived penguins are about one to three years old and weigh around 1 to 2.5 kgs. The
weight is expected to reach 4-6 kgs after they are fully-grown. Their height, which is 12.15 cms
now, will also increase to 65-70 cm.
Bezwada Wilson, Thodur Madabusi Krishna win Ramon Magsaysay Award

2016
Jul 27, 2016
Bezwada Wilson was recognized for asserting the inalienable right to a life of human dignity.
While, TM Krishna was recognized for ensuring social inclusiveness in culture.
East Bengal to honour Milkha Singh with Bharat Gaurav Award

Jul 27, 2016
Singh will be honoured with the prestigious award on the East Bengal Foundation Day (1 August
2016). Along with the award, a cheque of 2 lakh rupees will also be presented to him.
India's CSIR ranked World's 12th Best Government Institute

Jul 27, 2016
In 2016, the ranking of the CSIR jumped to 12th spot after being at 14th spot for three
consecutive years. The overall global ranking of CSIR also improved from 110 to 99th position.
Lok Sabha passes Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment

Bill, 2016
Jul 27, 2016
The official amendment seeks to amend the Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) (CLPR) Act,
1986 and allows children below the age of 14 years to work in select non-hazardous family
enterprises.
Odisha announces Rs 60 lakh special incentive for Rio Olympic qualifiers

Jul 27, 2016
The six sportspersons are sprinters Dutee Chand and Srabani Nanda and four hockey players
are Deep Grace Ekka, Namita Toppo, Lilima Minz and Sunita Lakra.
Parveen Rana to replace Narsingh Yadav for Rio Olympics

Jul 27, 2016
United World Wrestling earlier asked Indian Olympic Association that since the positive test
occurred outside of the qualification event they would be allowed to replace Yadav with another
wrestler, or else vacate the qualification spot.
World Health Organisation declares Brazil free of measles

Jul 27, 2016
From 1985 to 2000, Brazil saw no domestic cases of measles, although it broke out in 2013 in
the northeastern states of Pernambuco and Ceara.
Union Government approves 1601 crore rupees for Himayat programme in

J&K
Jul 27, 2016
Himayat is a training-cum-placement programme for unemployed youth in Jammu and Kashmir

under they are provided short-term training, in a range of skills for which there is good market
demand.
Former diplomat Arundhati Ghose passes away

Jul 27, 2016
Arundhati Ghose is remembered for her services to the nation, including her role as head of the
Indian delegation at the CTBT negotiations.
Flipkart acquires online fashion portal Jabong

Jul 26, 2016
Global Fashion Group has been on the lookout for a buyer of Jabong for the last few months.
The company was in touch with Snapdeal as well as Future Group and Amazon, but a deal failed
to pass through.
Second phase of the Feed the Future-India Triangular Training Programme

launched
Jul 26, 2016
Under this 32 Training programme of 15 day-duration will be conducted in India and 12 Training
programs of 10 days duration will be conducted in selected African and Asian Countries during
2016-20.
Brazilian scientists discover another type of Zika-transmitting mosquito

Jul 26, 2016
The scientists found the presence of the Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito infected by the Zika
virus in three out of 80 groups of mosquitoes analysed up until now.
Union Government plans to redraw Red Corridor

Jul 26, 2016
Dropping of these districts from the list will result in drying of the financial aid given to the districts
that is provided for various developmental works.
Tetsuya Takano resigns as Chairman of Ricoh India Ltd

Jul 26, 2016
Takano's resignation came following the disclosure of Ricoh India that found its accounts falsified
and estimated to incur a loss of 1123 crore rupees for the fiscal year that ended 31 March 2016.
Sanjiv Puri appointed as Chief Operating Officer of ITC Ltd

Jul 26, 2016
With this appointment, Puri has emerged the front-runner to succeed ITC Chairman YC
Deveshwar, who will step down as Executive Chairman of ITC in February 2017.
India's first green rail corridor launched between Rameswaram and

Manamadurai stretch
Jul 26, 2016
Trains on the stretch have been equipped with bio-toilets ensuring zero discharge of human
waste on the rail tracks, which will help in ensuring zero toilet discharge on rail tracks.
India becomes first contributor to UN Trust Fund for sexual abuse victims
Jul 26, 2016
The UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women awards grants to initiatives that demonstrate
that violence against women and girls can be systematically addressed, reduced and eliminated.
Solar Impulse 2 completes first round-the-world journey

Jul 26, 2016
The Solar Impulse 2 has travelled 26744 miles since setting off from Abu Dhabi. The aircraft has
racked up 558 hours of flight time.
Buddha Rashmi Mani appointed as Director General of National Museum

Jul 26, 2016
Earlier, he had supervised the excavation work in the disputed Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid
site in Ayodhya in 2003.
Haryana notifies Freight Assistance Scheme for exporting MSMEs

Jul 26, 2016
The decision was taken to enhance competitiveness of exporting units by defraying the
transportation cost of the MSMEs exporting units that borne additional cost in transportation of
their products.
Lok Sabha passes Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Bill, 2016

Jul 26, 2016
The Bill seeks to add six new Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) in Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh,
Palakkad in Kerala, Goa, Dharwar in Karnataka, Bhilai in Chhattisgarh, and Jammu.
Indias first Water Metro launched in Kochi

Jul 25, 2016
German Development Bank, Kreditanstalt fr Wiederaufbau (KfW) is funding 85 million euro for
the project. The German bank has inked an agreement with the Kochi Metro Rail Limited for the
project worth 747 crore rupees.
CSIR-CMERI develops Solar Power Tree for generation of electricity

Jul 25, 2016
The Solar Power Tree harnesses solar energy for producing electricity with an innovative vertical
arrangement of solar cells. Therefore, it reduces the requirement of land as compared to
conventional Solar Photovoltaic layout.
Wrestler Narsingh Yadav fails Dope Test

Jul 25, 2016
A former Commonwealth Games gold-medallist was selected for the games ahead of the
celebrated Sushil Kumar after a lengthy legal battle.
Scientists decide to launch field trials of oil-degrading bacteria in Kochi

Jul 25, 2016
The oil-degrading properties of these bacteria will pave the way for the development of
bioremediation agents to clean up petroleum pollutants from the environment.
Nepal Prime Minister KP Oli resigns ahead of a no-confidence vote

Jul 25, 2016
Oli, 64, who became prime minister of Nepal in October 2015, has been facing a no-trust motion
after the Maoists withdrew support from the coalition government.
A Kanyakumari becomes first woman violinist to receive Sangita Kalanidhi

Award
Jul 25, 2016
Sangita Kalanidhi is the first woman violinist to get the award in the history of the Music
Academy. She will preside over the 90th annual conference of the Academy to be held between
15 December 2016 and 1 January 2017.
Bappi Lahiri conferred Mahanayak Samman of West Bengal

Jul 25, 2016
Goutam Ghose, a critically-acclaimed filmmaker, was honoured with the award for best director,
while Paran Bandyopadhyay and Jishu Sengupta received Best actor (male) awards.
Feliciano Lopez wins 2016 Swiss Open Gstaad

Jul 25, 2016
The 2016 Swiss Open Gstaad was the 49th edition of the Swiss Open, and a part of the ATP
World Tour 250 Series of the 2016 ATP World Tour.
Neeraj Chopra becomes first Indian to win gold in World Athletics

championships
Jul 25, 2016
His 86.48m effort helped India in bringing its first world record as well as the countrys first-ever
gold in any World athletics championships.
Madhav Chitale committee constituted to prepare Guidelines for Desiltation

of River Ganga
Jul 25, 2016
The committee has been asked to establish difference between desilting and sand mining and
also to establish need for desilting for ecology and e-flow of the river Ganga.
Modern Indian artist Syed Haider Raza dies

Jul 25, 2016
Raza became one of India's priciest modern artist on 10 June 2010 when a seminal work,
Saurashtra, was sold for 16.42 crore rupees at a Christie's auction.
Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival 2016 begins in Guwahati

Jul 24, 2016
The aim of the Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival is to bridge the gap by bringing engaging
storytellers from within and outside the region under one roof.
Annual electronic music festival Tomorrowland begins in Belgium

Jul 24, 2016
The year 2016 also marks Tomorrowland 10th edition. More than 350000 tickets for the festival
were sold out in an hour of their opening in February 2016.
Facebook's Aquila Internet drone completes first test flight

Jul 23, 2016
Facebook hopes to have a fleet of Aquilas that can fly for at least three months at a time at
60000 feet and communicate with each other to deliver internet access.
Kerala Tourism wins Gold at PATA Awards

Jul 23, 2016
The awards were in the categories of Travel Advertisement Broadcast Media and E-Newsletter,
which were grabbed by the successful Visit Kerala television commercial campaign and the
popular Kerala Tourism E-Newsletter, respectively.
Virat Kohli becomes first Indian captain to score double century outside
India
Jul 23, 2016
Virat Kohli is the fifth Indian captain to score a double century in a Test match after Mansur Ali
Khan Pataudi (2013 vs England), Sunil Gavaskar (205 vs West Indies), Sachin Tendulkar (217 vs
New Zealand) and MS Dhoni (224 vs Australia).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveils foundation stone for revival of

fertilizer unit at Gorakhpur
Jul 23, 2016
The plant is implemented by Hindustan Urvarak Rasayan Limited, which is a joint venture
between the Coal India Limited (CIL) and the NTPC Limited. The revival of the plant will help the
farming community getting urea timely.
Ganesh Singh appointed Head of Joint Parliamentary Committee for Land

Acquisition Bill
Jul 23, 2016
Singh replaced S S Ahluwalia, who became Minister of the State for Parliamentary Affairs in
reshuffle of the council of ministers on 5 July 2016. After the appointment, Singh will have to
move a resolution in the Lok Sabha seeking the seventh extension of the term of the panel.
Lok Sabha passes Bill to establish new NIT in Andhra Pradesh

Jul 23, 2016
The bill seeks to establish a new National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Andhra Pradesh as an
institute of national importance under the NITSER Act, 2007 with an effect from August 2015.
Sustainable Development Goal Index released; India ranked 110th

Jul 22, 2016
The index that measures performance against set 17 SDGs has been topped by Sweden and
India is followed by Lesotho on 113th position, Pakistan (115), Myanmar (117), Bangladesh (118)
and Afghanistan (139).
Narendra Modi and Sheikh Hasina inaugurate Petrapole Integrated Check

Post
Jul 22, 2016
Petrapole-Benapole is an important land border crossing for India-Bangladesh trade as more

than 50% of the India-Bangladesh trade passes through Petrapole.
Kerala Government constitutes State Technical Advisory Group on

Immunisation
Jul 22, 2016
It will be responsible for timely recommendations on the choice of vaccines to be included and
modifications on current guidelines based on surveillance data available in the state.
NDMC signs MoU with NEERI to develop sewage treatment plants

Jul 22, 2016
In the first phase, 12 STPs will be installed across the NDMC area. Each plant will have a
capacity of treating sewage water ranging from 50000-1 lakh litres.
2016 set to be world's hottest year on record: WMO

Jul 22, 2016
The WMO stated that Arctic Sea ice melted early and fast, which is another indicator of climate
change. In addition, Carbon dioxide levels have also reached new highs.
Fox News CEO Roger Ailes resigns

Jul 22, 2016
However, Ailes will continue to serve as an informal adviser to Rupert Murdoch and will receive a
severance package of about 40 million US dollars.
Ajay Bhushan Pandey appointed as CEO of UIDAI

Jul 22, 2016
UIDAI was founded in 2009 under the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) regime with former
Infosys CEO Nandan Nilekani as its chairman. It is the organisation behind the Aadhaar.
2016 Fortune Global 500 list released: Indian Oil Corporation ranked at
161st Place
Jul 22, 2016
Seven Indian companies figure in the Fortune Global 500 list with state-run Indian Oil Corp (IOC)
ranked highest at 161st with revenues of 54.7 billion US dollars.
Former French cyclist Dominique Arnaud passes away

Jul 22, 2016
He rode in eleven editions of the Tour de France, which is an annual multiple stage bicycle race
primarily held in France. He won three stages in the Vuelta and a stage in the Midi Libr.
Union Cabinet approves Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill,

2016
Jul 21, 2016
The Bill will benefit a large number of transgender persons, mitigate the stigma, discrimination
and abuse against this marginalized section and bring them into the mainstream of society.
Union Cabinet approves signing of Air Services Agreement between India

and Mozambique
Jul 21, 2016
Till now, there was no Air Services Agreement between India and Mozambique. In order to
promote the air connectivity between the two countries, the two sides initiated the process of
consultation in 2011 to finalize the text of Air Services Agreement.
ECI launched National Electoral Roll Purification 2016

Jul 21, 2016
The programme was launched to improve health of Electoral Rolls (ERs) and to optimize the
Polling Station (PS) location and area across the country. The motto of ECI for the year 2016 is
No voter to be left behind.
Union Cabinet approves incorporation of Sagarmala Development

Company
Jul 21, 2016
Sagarmala Development Company will provide equity support to the project Special Purpose
Vehicles (SPVs) and funding support to the residual projects under the Sagarmala Programme.
Genes of 6000-year-old barley grains sequenced for first time

Jul 21, 2016
With this, the ancient barley has become the oldest plant genome to be reconstructed to date.
Before this, only prehistoric corn was genetically reconstructed.
Oldest and last Babri litigant Hashim Ansari passes away

Jul 21, 2016
Ansari, born in Ayodhya, was one of the seven main litigants from Muslim side in the 1949 Babri
Masjid case regarding placing of Lord Rama idols in the premises.
Turkey declares three-month state of emergency after a failed military coup

Jul 21, 2016
A coup was attempted by a faction within the Turkish Armed Forces under a council calling itself
the Peace at Home Council against the incumbent Justice and Development Party in Turkey.
CCEA approves Ghatampur Thermal Power Project in Uttar Pradesh

Jul 21, 2016
The project will be installed through a Joint Venture Company named Neyveli Uttar Pradesh
Power Limited, which is formed jointly by Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited and Uttar Pradesh
Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited.
Union Cabinet approves amendment in the Benami Transactions

Prohibition amendment Bill, 2015
Jul 21, 2016
The legislation is intended to effectively prohibit benami transactions and consequently prevent
circumvention of law through unfair practices.
CCEA approves construction of new Dry Dock within Cochin Shipyard

Limited
Jul 21, 2016
The project will augment the shipbuilding/ship repair capacity essentially required for tapping the
market potential of building specialized and technologically advanced large vessels.
Union Cabinet approves establishment of All India Institutes of Medical

Sciences at Gorakhpur
Jul 21, 2016
The cost of the project for establishment of the new AIIMS in Gorakhpur will be 1011 crore
rupees. The institution will have a hospital with capacity of 750 beds, which will include
Emergency/Trauma Beds, AYUSH Beds, Private Beds and ICU Speciality and Super Speciality
beds.
Chennai's Advay Ramesh wins Google Community Impact Award from Asia
Jul 20, 2016
Ramesh's device named FishErmen Lifeline Terminal (FELT) hand-held terminal uses the
Standard Position Services (SPS), an open service without encryption provided by the Indian
Regional Navigation Satellite System, to enhance fishermen's safety and productivity at the sea.
Odisha government to celebrate bicentenary of 1817 Paika revolt

Jul 20, 2016
Paikas (a martial race) had first raised the banner of revolt against the British Raj in 1817 at
Barunei near Khurda. The revolt is termed as the first war of Indias Independence by many
historians.
Hockey legend Mohammed Shahid dies
Jul 20, 2016

Mohammed Shahid made his first appearance for India in the junior team in 1979 at the Junior
World Cup in France. He made his first appearance in the senior team in 1979 in a four-nation
tournament in Kuala Lumpur.
NITI Aayog, Intel India sign SoI to start Atal Tinkering Lab Initiative for
Young Innovators
Jul 20, 2016
The aim of setting up Atal Tinkering Laboratories is to build relevant skill sets among youngsters
and to provide access to technology that will enable solutions.
Nigeria's Didi Akinyelure wins BBC World News Komla Dumor Award
Jul 20, 2016
The BBC World News Komla Dumor Award aims to celebrate African journalism and reward
exceptional talent. Ugandan news anchor Nancy Kacungira was the winner of the first BBC
World News Komla Dumor Award.
The Great Derangement: Climate Change and the Unthinkable authored by

Amitav Ghosh
Jul 20, 2016
The book addresses the challenges of representing the complexity of climate change in literature
and the responsibility of writers to document the extreme reality humans are now facing.
Rajya Sabha passes Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment

Bill, 2012
Jul 20, 2016
The Bill prohibits employment of children below 14 years in all occupation or processes except
where the child helps his family after school.
Russian PM suspends Deputy Sports Minister Yury Nagornykh named in

doping report
Jul 20, 2016
WADA report said Nagornykh was told about every positive drug test across all sports from 2011
onwards, and he decided "who would benefit from a cover-up and who would not be protected.
Rohit Khandelwal becomes first Indian to win Mister World title

Jul 20, 2016
Puerto Ricos Fernando Alberto Alvarez Soto was named the first runner-up and Aldo Esparza
Ramirez of Mexico was named the second runner-up.
Canada to conduct world's first Zika vaccine test on humans

Jul 20, 2016
Development of the Zika vaccine has been authorized by the US Food and Drug Administration
and Health Canada. Until now, vaccines have been tested on mice.
Steve Elworthy appointed Managing Director of 2019 World Cup

Jul 20, 2016
In his new role, Elworthy will oversee the lead-up and running of the 2019 World Cup as well as
the Champions Trophy and Women's World Cup. The Champions Trophy and Women's World
Cup will be hosted by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in 2017.
Kerala Assembly passes Legislative Assembly (Removal of

Disqualifications) Amendment Bill 2016
Jul 20, 2016
The bill will pave way for CPM veteran VS Achutanandan's appointment as the Administrative
Reforms Committee Chairman with Cabinet rank.
Coca-Cola appoints Sarvita Sethi as VP (Finance) for India and South West
Asia
Jul 20, 2016
Sethi took the charge from Sanjeev Kumar, who is moving to Lagos as Director-Finance for
Coca-Cola West Africa. He will also be heading companys finance operations for 31 countries.
India's first e-court opened at Hyderabad High Court

Jul 19, 2016
Besides the launch of e-court, SC judge Justice Madan B Lokur also announced that Indias first
Integrated Criminal Justice System (ICJS) will be launched in High Court of Judicature at
Hyderabad.
Malcolm Turnbull sworn in as Australias PM for another term

Jul 19, 2016
The Liberal/National Coalition won a one-seat majority of 76 seats, Labor Party won 69 seats,
while on the crossbench the Australian Greens, Nick Xenophon Team, Katter's Australian Party,
and independents Andrew Wilkie and Cathy McGowan won one seat each.
WHO releases report of 2015 Non-communicable Diseases Global Survey

Jul 19, 2016
Globally, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases represent
the largest cause of death in people aged under 70 years.
Quarter of a million children severely malnourished in Borno state, Nigeria:

UNICEF
Jul 19, 2016
Out of the 244000 children suffering from severe acute malnutrition in Borno in 2016, an
estimated 49000 children almost one in five will die if they are not reached with treatment.
Parliament passes Regional Centre for Biotechnology Bill, 2016

Jul 19, 2016
The Regional centre will provide masters and doctoral degrees, and post-graduate diplomas in
biotechnology and related subjects.
SC accepts Lodha panel recommendations on structural reforms in BCCI

Jul 19, 2016
The court also agreed on the committees proposal of having a CAG in the governing council of
the board of BCCI.
Abdul Wahid Tanveer wins 2W MRF Rally of Coimbatore

Jul 19, 2016
R Nataraj of Team TVS, astride a TVS RTR 450, came overall second with a time of 1 hour 04
minutes and 21 seconds. S D Viswas, a privateer, grabbed third position overall on a Yamaha
250F motorcycle, clocking 1 hour 12 minutes and 01 seconds.
CBDT signs seven Unilateral Advance Pricing Agreements with Indian

taxpayers
Jul 19, 2016
The international transactions covered in these agreements include software development

Services, IT enabled Services, Engineering Design Services & Business Support Services.
Legendary singer Mubarak Begum passes away in Mumbai

Jul 19, 2016
Her career as a playback singer began in 1949 with the Indian, Hindi-language film Aaiye for
which she recorded Mohe Aane Lagi Angrayi, Aja Aja Balam.
World Bank Group appoints Paul Romer as Chief Economist

Jul 19, 2016
As Chief Economist, Romer will support the President and the senior management in leading the
institution and inspiring the development profession during this time of transformative change.
Softbank to acquire ARM Holdings for $32 billion

Jul 19, 2016
As part of its bid to bolster its presence in the growing internet of things (IoT) sector, Softbank will
pay about 22.50 US dollar per share for ARM. The deal is the first major cross-border transaction
in Britain since it voted to exit the European Union in June 2016.
Netherlands-UP signs agreement for setting up skill development centre for

farmers
Jul 19, 2016
The Dutch government would help the state in cleaning the Yamuna in Agra. It would also help
them in land reclamation of 1500 acres in the Ganga basin in Kanpur and development of
cultural heritage.
Dabur signs MoU with DRDO to promote cultivation of rare medicinal plants
Jul 19, 2016
Dabur and DIHAR will educate farmers in the Leh-Ladakh about high altitude medicinal plant
species and will also enhance the livelihood of villagers in the cold desert area by involving them
in cultivation of medicinal plants.
Guruprasad Mohapatra appointed as Chairman of Airports Authority of

India
Jul 18, 2016
Prior to this appointment, he was posted as Joint Secretary in Union Ministry of Commerce.
TRI-NETRA System developed for enhancing the vision of Locomotive

Pilots in inclement weather
Jul 18, 2016
TRI-NETRA system is be made up of high-resolution optical video camera, high sensitivity infrared video camera and additionally a radar-based terrain mapping system.
SpaceX launched unmanned Dragon cargo capsule to International space

station
Jul 18, 2016
Dragon spaceship was packed with nearly 23000 kilograms of gear, including science
experiments and equipment for the astronauts living in space.
Nelson Mandela International Day 2016 observed

Jul 18, 2016
In November 2009, the United Nations General Assembly declared 18 July as Nelson Mandela
International Day in recognition of the former South African Presidents contribution to the culture
of peace and freedom.
Dipika Pallikal Karthik, Saurav Ghosal clinches 73rd Senior National

Squash Championship
Jul 18, 2016
In the finals, Dipika dethroned defending champion Joshna Chinappa to win the womens title,
while, Saurav Ghosal defeated Harinderpal Singh Sandhu to claim the mens title.
Union Government launches Transforming India Website

Jul 18, 2016
It provides information in a user-friendly format enabling citizens to view the content in the form
of Infographics, e-books, performance dashboard, videos, daily news corner, etc.
Turkish musician Kudsi Erguner named UNESCO Artist for Peace

Jul 18, 2016
UNESCO Artists for Peace are internationally renowned personalities who use their influence,
charisma and prestige to promote the message and UNESCO programs.
11th AsiaEurope Meeting Summit issues Ulaanbaatar Declaration

Jul 18, 2016
The Ulaanbaatar Declaration focuses on fight against terrorism and greater connectivity among
the Asia and Europe. It has reaffirmed ASEMs commitment for greater partnership through
informal political dialogue and initiatives in economic and socio-cultural fields.
Three Indian sites listed among UNESCOs World Heritage Sites

Jul 18, 2016
It is the first time that any country got three sites inscribed in the Word Heritage List at a single
session of the committee meeting.
Vijender Singh defeats Kerry Hope to clinch WBO Asia Pacific Super
Middleweight title
Jul 18, 2016
Singh also became the countrys first-ever professional boxing title holder. The win also helped
him to climb to 15th in the world in his category.
Pema Khandu sworn-in as Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister

Jul 18, 2016
With this, Khandu who succeeds Nabam Tuki also became the youngest chief minister of India.
He is the son of former Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh late Dorjee Khandu.
Terrapin 3 Acquisition Corporation acquires Yatra Online for $218 mn

Jul 17, 2016
Yatra in its statement said that it intends to be listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the
symbol "YTRA" following completion of the transaction.
Nalanda Mahavihara inscribed as 33rd World Heritage Site in India

Jul 17, 2016
The ruins comprise the archaeological remains of monastic and scholastic institutions dating
from the 3rd century BC to the 13th century AD.
Tata Advanced Systems signs deal with Bell Helicopter

Jul 16, 2016
TASL and Bell Helicopters will join to develop both commercial and government (including
military) rotary wing markets in India in the light utility and reconnaissance segments.
Ramayana month begins in Kerala

Jul 16, 2016
Ramayana month, Karkkidakam, is the last month of the Malayalam Calendar is observed as
Ramayana month.
Courage & Commitment authored by Margaret Alva

Jul 16, 2016
The book presents the detail of Alvas forty-year career under four Prime Ministers, namely Indira
Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, PV Narasimha Rao and Manmohan Singh.
Madhya Pradesh becomes first state to approve setting up of Happiness

Department
Jul 16, 2016
The department will work as knowledge resource centre on the subject of happiness. At present,
Bhutan is the only country to have Happiness Index to measure happiness of its people.
India, ADB sign 100 Million US dollar loan agreement for Cauvery Delta
project in Tamil Nadu
Jul 15, 2016

The financing will be used to strengthen embankments of six major irrigation water channels in
the Vennar system and rehabilitate 13 irrigation pumping schemes.
RBI sets up Sudarshan Sen-headed Inter-regulatory Working Group on Fin

Tech and Digital Banking
Jul 15, 2016
It will view the growing significance of Fin Tech innovations and their interactions with the
financial sector as well as the financial sector entities.
World Youth Skills Day 2016 observed globally

Jul 15, 2016
On the occasion, United Nations organised the event facilitated by the UN Envoy on Youth
Ahmad Alhendawi based on the theme Skills Development to Improve Youth Employment.
Rare Marbled Map butterfly sighted in Eastern Ghats

Jul 15, 2016
The butterfly was found by a group of green enthusiasts including N. Chandramohan Reddy,
while they were exploring the thick forest of the Eastern Ghats of the region.
WHO declares India as Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus free

Jul 15, 2016
Previously in May 2016, WHO certified India yaws-free after a team of experts verified
interruption of disease transmission in the country.
Misbah-ul-Haq becomes oldest captain to score Test hundred

Jul 15, 2016
The previous oldest was Somachandra de Silva of Sri Lanka, who was 42 years & 73 days old
when he played against England at Lord's in 1984.
Who Moved My Interest Rate? authored by Duvvuri Subbarao

Jul 15, 2016
The book gives an account of the dilemmas Subbarao confronted while leading the Reserve
Bank through the extraordinary economic and political challenges India and world faced from
2008 to 2013.
Justice Shah headed SIT on black money recommends ban on cash

transactions above 3 lakh rupees
Jul 15, 2016
The Justice MB Shah led SIT was constituted in 2014 to look into the ways to curb generation of
black money, unaccounted, untaxed wealth, and bring back funds stashed away overseas.
Time schedule for making payments under Income Declaration Scheme

2016 revised
Jul 15, 2016
As per the revised schedule, a minimum amount of 25% of the tax, surcharge & penalty can be
paid by 30 November 2016 and further amount of 25 % by 31 March 2017. The balance amount
can be paid on or before 30 September 2017.
Rajesh Kumar Chaturvedi appointed as Chairman of CBSE

Jul 15, 2016
Chaturvedi was appointed after the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) decided that
CBSE Chairperson will be appointed through Central Staffing Scheme and not through SearchCum-Selection Committee method.
K V R Murthy appointed as CMD of Jute Corp of India

Jul 15, 2016
The Jute Corporation of India Ltd. (JCI) is an agency of the Government of India that assists jute
cultivators in states where this crop is grown, providing minimum price support.
Harika Dronavalli wins Fide Womens Grand Prix trophy in China

Jul 15, 2016
Indian Grand Master Koneru Humpy too rounded off her campaign with a victory to finish on 7/11
points. But Harika was declared winner for finishing with a better tie-break record in the
tournament.
India-born Kinshuk appointed as Dean of University of North Texas College

of Information
Jul 14, 2016
He received his doctoral degree from De Montfort University in England and a bachelors degree
in mechanical engineering from University of Rajasthan in India.
Arvind Subramanian panel constituted to tackle pulses shortage

Jul 14, 2016
The panel will look into various options to frame a long-term policy on pulses to tackle shortage
and will also suggest an appropriate policy to promote cultivation of lentils in India.
India's Olympic Silver Medalist Joe Antic passed away

Jul 14, 2016
Antic represented the country in the Rome Games where Pakistan won the final between the
arch-foes 1-0 and was also a part of the hockey squad that finished runner-up, again to Pakistan,
in the Asian Games at Jakarta.
Peru declares Zika emergency in 11 states

Jul 14, 2016
The Zika emergency in Peru was declared after 102 people have been confirmed to be infected
with the virus, 34 of which are pregnant women.
Supreme Court ordered restoration of Nabam Tuki government in

Arunachal Pradesh
Jul 14, 2016
For this purpose, it also quashed the Kalikho Pul government that came into power on 19
February 2016 after Governor J P Rajkhowa ordered dismissal of Nabam Tuki led government of
the state.
Union Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana

Jul 14, 2016
PMKVY will impart fresh training to 60 lakh youths and certify skills of 40 lakh persons acquired
non-formally under the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Union Government notifies Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and

Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016
Jul 14, 2016
The Union Government has also separately notified the UIDAI (Terms and Conditions of Service
of Chairperson and Members) Rules, 2016. The Act will pave the way for appointment of its
chairperson and members.
Union Cabinet approves disinvestment of 15% in NBCC

Jul 14, 2016
NBCC, a Navratna company, was incorporated with an objective of becoming a leading company
in the field of construction, engineering and project management consultancy services.
Theresa May appointed Prime Minister of United Kingdom

Jul 14, 2016
With this appointment, she became the second women to assume the office of Prime Minister of
the UK. The first women prime minister was Margaret Thatcher.
Union Cabinet approves revival of defunct Fertilizer Units in Gorakhpur,

Sindri and Barauni
Jul 14, 2016
The setting up of new units at Sindri, Gorakhpur and Barauni will help in meeting the growing
demand of urea of Bihar, West Bengal and Jharkhand.
Ashok Patnaik appointed as CEO of NATGRID

Jul 14, 2016
Patnaik is currently serving as Additional Director in the Intelligence Bureau and he will continue
to hold this post till his superannuation in 2018.
IDFC Bank acquires micro lender Grama Vidiyal

Jul 14, 2016
The acquisition of Grama Vidiyal is a first-of-its-kind transaction, where a bank has taken over a
microfinance institution and made it a subsidiary.
Operation Sankat Mochan launched to evacuate Indian citizens from

South Sudan
Jul 14, 2016
The operation being undertaken by Indian Air Force (IAF) will be headed by Minister of State for
External Affairs General (Retd.) VK Singh.
Historian William H McNeill passed away

Jul 14, 2016
McNeills most popular work is The Rise of the West: A History of the Human Community. The
book explored world history in terms of the effect of different old world civilizations on one
another. The book had a major impact on historical theory.
Kendrapara sheep gets registered breed status

Jul 13, 2016
The Kendrapara breed was identified as the second in India and sixth in the world to carry FecB
mutation gene responsible for multiple births such as twins and triplets.
ICC releases Test, ODI, and T20I Rankings

Jul 13, 2016
India held the second position in the latest ICC Test rankings with 112 rating points followed by
Pakistan and England. Australia leads the Test rankings with 118 rating.
Forbes released the list of World's Highest-Paid Celebrities of 2016

Jul 13, 2016
Forbes Celeb 100 list also included the name of two Bollywood actors. They are Shahrukh Khan
and Akshay Kumar. Shahrukh Khan was ranked 86th in the list while Akshay Kumar was placed
at the 94th position.
Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled in favor of The Philippines on South

China Sea
Jul 13, 2016
The tribunal gave a ruling that China does not has the right to resources within its nine-dash
line which extends hundreds of miles to the south and east of its island province of Hainan and
covers some 90 percent of the disputed waters.
Ringside With Vijender authored by Rudraneil Sengupta released

Jul 13, 2016
Ringside With Vijender, published by Juggernaut Books, throws light on the Beijing Olympics
bronze medallist boxer Vijender Singh's life post his transition to the world of pro boxing.
SBI inks MoU with IIT Bombay to promote fintech start-ups

Jul 13, 2016
The deal aims to help evaluate start-ups operating out of SINE, which is IIT Bombays technology
business incubator, or those being promoted by SINE for early stage funding within SBIs norms.
India and Bangladesh sign deal for construction of coal fired power plant
Jul 13, 2016
The Bangladesh-India Friendship Power Company Limited (BIFPCL), the joint venture
enterprise, signed the deal with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, which was chosen under an
open international tender for constructing the super thermal plant.
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba commissions Marine Commandos

base INS Karna
Jul 13, 2016
INS Karma is a dedicated base for Marine Commandos (MARCOS), which is a Special
Operation Forces of Indian Navy. Captain Varun Singh will be the Commanding Officer of INS
Karna.
PM Modis four nation tour to Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa and

Mozambique concluded
Jul 12, 2016
During the five-day tour between 7 July and 11 July 2016, Modi met with President of South
Africa Jacob Zuma, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, President of Tanzania John Magufuli and
President of Mozambique Filipe Nyusi.
Union Ministry of Health launches Nationwide Intensified Diarrhoea Control

Fortnight
Jul 12, 2016
The programme aims at covering over 80% of children (of the 10 crore children below five years
of age) affected by diarrhoea across India. Intensified community awareness campaigns on
hygiene and promotion of ORS and Zinc therapy will be conducted at the state, district and
village levels.
Six more Indians qualify for Rio Olympics

Jul 12, 2016
Anirban Lahiri, Shiv Shankar Prasad Chawrasia and Aditi Ashok qualified for Rio after the
crossing the mark of rank 60 in world rankings. Golf as game returned to the Olympics for the
first time since 1904 St. Louis Games.
Pre-historic Megaliths study indicate Khasis lived Meghalaya since 1200

BCE
Jul 12, 2016
The study was performed at an excavated site near Lummawbuh village in the northern slopes of
Sohpetbneng (Heavens Naval) peak near the NH-40.
Utpal Bora appointed as Chairman of Oil India

Jul 12, 2016
Bora's appointment was recommended by a three-member search-cum-selection committee

headed by Cabinet Secretary P K Sinha. The committee was formed after Public Enterprises
Selection Board failed to come up with a suitable name.
India, Kenya signed seven agreements to deepen cooperation

Jul 12, 2016
The two nations inked MoU on Cooperation in the field of standardisation, expertise sharing and
mutual trade between Bureau of Indian Standards and Bureau of Kenya Standards.
Sanjay Gupta appointed as CMD of Konkan Railway Corporation Limited
Jul 12, 2016

Prior to Guptas elevation, he had been working as Director (Operating & Commercial) of Konkan
Railway since 30 September 2013. He had also been officiating as the CMD since 24 November
2015 after the retirement of B P Tayal.
President confers 51st Jnanpith Award on Dr. Raghuveer Chaudhari

Jul 12, 2016
He also became the fourth Gujarati literary artist to receive the prestigious award. Other Gujarati
recipients of the award are poet Umashankar Joshi (1967), novelist Pannalal Patel (1985) and
poet Rajendra Shah (2001).
World Population Day 2016 observed with theme Investing in teenage girls
Jul 11, 2016
The World Population Day aims at increasing people's awareness on various population issues
such as the importance of family planning, gender equality, poverty, maternal health and human
rights.
IUCN declares Bornean Orangutan as critically endangered

Jul 11, 2016
As per the IUCNs findings, the combined impacts of habitat loss, habitat degradation and illegal
hunting equate to an 86% population reduction between 1973 and 2025. This finding qualifies the
Bornean orangutan for listing as Critically Endangered.
Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant attains criticality

Jul 11, 2016
Once the reactor starts generating 400 MWe of power, it is likely to be connected to the grid
possibly within 45 days from the date of criticality. Generation of power will be raised to 500
MWe, 750 MWe, 900 MWe and 1000 MWe in stages.
Sushila Karki confirmed as Nepal's first woman Chief Justice

Jul 11, 2016
The Judicial Council on 10 April 2016 had recommended her for the top judicial post. However,
her appointment was pending owing to delay in formation of the PHSC. She has been taking
charge of the Supreme Court as the Acting Chief Justice since 14 April 2016.
Shinzo Abe's party attains majority in Upper House of National Diet

Jul 11, 2016
This win in the upper house will allow Abe to revise Japans pacifist constitution that bars its
military from participating in joint military endeavors abroad.
India, Tanzania signed five agreements

Jul 11, 2016
MoU on Cooperation in the field of water resource management and development was inked
between the two countries.
India, South Africa signed four agreements

Jul 11, 2016
The agreements were inked during the official tour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to South
Africa. Modi was on a four nations namely Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania and Kenya.
Tathagata Roy sworn-in as Governor of Arunachal Pradesh

Jul 11, 2016
His oath of office and secrecy was administered by the Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court Ajit
Singh. He is the 18th Governor to be sworn in as Governor of this Himalayan State.
Radhika Menon becomes first woman to bag IMO Award for Exceptional
Bravery at Sea
Jul 11, 2016
Radhika Menon has been selected for the prestigious award for her role in the rescue of seven
fishermen from a sinking fishing boat in the Bay of Bengal in June 2015. The award will be
presented to Menon on 21 November 2016 at IMO Headquarters in London, United Kingdom.
2016 Wimbledon concluded

Jul 11, 2016
Mens singles title was won by Andy Murray and the womens title went to Serena Williams. The
womens doubles went to Timea Babos and Yaroslava Shvedova.
Portugal wins Euro 2016 football championship; defeated France 1-0

Jul 11, 2016
Substitute Eder scored in extra-time to give Portugal a win at their first major international title
despite losing captain and talisman Cristiano Ronaldo to injury.
Lewis Hamilton wins 2016 British Grand Prix

Jul 11, 2016
The 2016 British Grand Prix is Hamiltons overall fourth British Grand Prix title after winning it in
2008, 2014 and 2015. He also became the first driver to win the British Grand Prix three times in
a row.
Andy Murray won mens singles title of 2016 Wimbledon

Jul 11, 2016
Murray, 29, also became the first British man to win multiple Wimbledon singles titles since Fred
Perry in 1935.
Legendary football coach Amal Dutta passes away

Jul 11, 2016
As a coach, Amal Dutta had introduced new formations including the exciting diamond system
the 1990s. In his long coaching career, he was associated with premier football clubs of India,
and also became coach of India.
NATO Summit 2016 concluded in Warsaw

Jul 10, 2016
The summit was attended by Heads of State and Heads of Government of NATO members
including the USA President Barack Obama, Polish president Andrzej Duda and NATO Secretary
General Jens Stoltenberg.
2nd Anti-Drug Working Group meeting of Heads of Drug Control Agencies

of BRICS concluded
Jul 10, 2016
The meeting was the second such meeting of the Heads of Drug Control Agencies. The first such
meeting was held in Moscow, Russia in 2015 in keeping with the spirit of the eThekwani
Declaration.
Kerala Government proposed 14.5 per cent fat tax on junk food
Jul 9, 2016
The proposed 14.5 percent tax will be imposed on pizzas, burgers, sandwiches and tacos sold
through branded outlets. The tax is primarily aimed at dissuading children from eating a lot of
energy dense foods.
India, South Africa announced MoUs/Programme in four areas of

cooperation
Jul 9, 2016
The MoUs and the Programme were announced after summit level talks between the Prime
Minister Narendra Modi and South African President Jacob Zuma in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Kevin Turner resigns as Chief Operating Officer of Microsoft

Jul 9, 2016
Being the COO, Turner was handling Microsoft's enormous sales operations. He had been at
Microsoft for 11 years. He would now be joining Citadel Securities as Chief Executive Officer.
Eminent Pakistani philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi died

Jul 9, 2016
Abdul Sattar Edhi was the founder and head of the Edhi Foundation. He was known as Angel of
Mercy, Pakistans Father Teresa and was considered countrys most respected figure.
Andhra Pradesh decided to conduct 'Smart Pulse Survey' of 1.48 crore

households
Jul 9, 2016
Since the Aadhaar database does not reflect the socio-economic data such as caste, community
education, income and livelihood details of a citizen, the smart pulse survey is planned to fill in
the gaps related to socio-economic details.
India, Mozambique sign MoUs on drug trafficking, pulse trading and sports
Jul 8, 2016
These MoUs were signed between two countries at Maputo, Mozambique during the visit of
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Mozambique.
South African writer Lidudumalingani Mqombothi wins 2016 Caine Prize

Jul 8, 2016
The winning story 'Memories We Lost' explores a difficult subject of tackling schizophrenia. This
is a troubling piece, depicting the great love between two young siblings in a beautifully drawn
Eastern Cape.
Russian leader Putin signs Big Brother law

Jul 8, 2016
It boosts the surveillance powers for the security services by requiring communication providers
to store users calls, messages, photographs and videos for six months, and the Metadata for up
to three years.
Zydus, Medicines Patent Pool inks agreement for Bristol-Myers Squibb's

daclatasvir tablets
Jul 8, 2016
Under the pact they will be manufacturing global pharma major Bristol-Myers Squibbs
daclatasvir tablets used for the treatment of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV).
Second phase of Haritha Haram programme launched in Telangana

Jul 8, 2016
The two-week long Haritha Haram programme aims at planting 46 crore plants, including 25 lakh
in Hyderabad, to improve green belt in the state.
Google acquires Paris-based startup Moodstocks

Jul 8, 2016
Moodstocks' application programming interface (API) for developers are described as the
Shazam for images. With this acquisition, Moodstocks API and SDK will be discontinued soon.
NASSCOM unveils Indias first Centre of Excellence on Internet of Things

Jul 8, 2016
The centre is a joint initiative between the Department of Electronics and Information Technology
(DeITY), Education and Research Network (ERNET) and NASSCOM.
Noted music director Omi passes away

Jul 8, 2016
The duo was known for their work on Hindi film soundtracks. Some of their best-known works are
Bhakti Mein Shakti, Dharma, Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya, Sawan Bhadon, Aabroo, and Raftaar.
Dipa Karmakar named World Class Gymnast by International Gymnastics

Federation
Jul 7, 2016
In April 2016, Karmakar became the first female Indian gymnast ever to secure an Olympic berth
by garnering a total score of 52.698 points. She received the Arjuna Award in August 2015.
Union Government launched National Green Highways Mission

Jul 7, 2016
Besides, the Government also launched Knowledge Reports of the mission, Adopt a Green
Highway Program, Kisan Harit Rajmarg Yojana and National Green Highways Mission Mobile
App on this occasion.
Deepak Singhal appointed as the Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh

Jul 7, 2016
He will also hold additional charge of Principal Resident Commissioner of UP in New Delhi, and
chairman of the Pradeshiya Industrial & Investment Corporation of UP (PICUP).
New Tarantula species named after Nobel laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Jul 7, 2016
The species was discovered in large number in an isolated mountain range in Caribbean
Colombia. It was named after him as homage to the country where it was found.
231 Projects under Namami Gange launched all over country

Jul 7, 2016
These projects involve modernization and redevelopment of Ghats and crematoriums,

development of sewage infrastructure and treatment, afforestation, tree plantation, pilot drain
project, interceptor drain project, trash skimmers and conservation of biodiversity.
India ranks 91 in Networked Readiness Index 2016

Jul 7, 2016
Finland, Switzerland, Sweden, Israel, Singapore, the Netherlands and the US are leading the
world when it comes to generating economic impact from investments in information and
technology.
Jagannath Rath Yatra begins in Puri, Odisha

Jul 7, 2016
During the journey, the chariots on which the deities are carried will be pulled by thousands of
devotees. The three deities will stay in the Gundicha temple for a week and then return. The
return journey of Puri Jagannath Ratha Jatra is known as Bahuda Jatra.
US sanctions North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un for human rights abuses
Jul 7, 2016
This is the first time that US has sanctioned North Korean leader over human rights abuses. The
designated ones include ten other individuals, and five entities.
SBI launches social media banking platform SBI Mingle

Jul 7, 2016
The platform was launched by SBI Chairman Arundhati Bhattacharya, on the occasion of 61st
State Bank Day that is observed on 1 July every year.
TRAI launches Myspeed App to measure real time mobile internet speed
Jul 7, 2016
The idea behind the app is that customers should know about the experience of their as well as
other networks in order to select the best mobile operator in their locality.
Zee Learn appoints Debshankar Mukhopadhyay as CEO

Jul 7, 2016
Prior to joining Zee Learn, Debshankar Mukhopadhyay was the Head of Educational Sales,
Financial Services and Insurance at Manipal Global Education Services.
Rajasthan becomes first state to introduce minimum wages for part-time

workers
Jul 7, 2016
As per the notification, it becomes mandatory to pay 50% of the prescribed a day minimum wage
to a person who works for less than four hours in a day. With the notification, part time workers
now come under the Minimum Wages Act 1948.
R Thiruppathi Venkatasamy appointed as Accountant General of Tamil

Nadu
Jul 6, 2016
Prior to this appointment, he was serving as the Senior Deputy Accountant General in the
organisation of Comptroller and Auditor General Agartala, Tripura.
Union Cabinet approves Interest Subvention Scheme for farmers

Jul 6, 2016
The Government has assigned a sum of 18276 crore rupees for the purpose. This scheme will
help farmers getting short term crop loan payable within one year up to 3 lakhs rupees at only
4% per annum.
Aditya Birla Fashion acquires global clothing brand Forever 21

Jul 6, 2016
Aditya Birla Fashion executed a business transfer agreement with Diana Retail, Franchise of
Forever 21, and DLF Brands for acquisition of the business undertaking of Diana Retail under the
Forever 21 brand.
Union Cabinet approves National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme

Jul 6, 2016
The Scheme involving an outlay of 10000 crore rupees will catalyze the entire apprenticeship
ecosystem in the country. It would be implemented by DGT under Ministry of Skill Development
and Entrepreneurship.
SC-appointed Green Panel recommends high pollution cess of 20-22% on

diesel vehicles
Jul 6, 2016
An Environment Compensation Charge (ECC) of 10 percent of the vehicle's cost be imposed on

diesel cars with engines up to 1200cc.
NASA's Juno Spacecraft successfully enters Jupiters orbit

Jul 6, 2016
Juno's main aim is to understand the origin and evolution of Jupiter. The spacecraft will also
investigate the existence of a solid planetary core, map Jupiter's intense magnetic field, measure
the amount of water and ammonia in the deep atmosphere and observe the planet's auroras.
MP Cabinet approved Madhya Pradesh Tax on Entry of Goods in Local

Areas Amendment Bill, 2016
Jul 6, 2016
The Bill seeks to levy 6 percent entry tax on goods brought to local areas for consumption after
purchase under e-commerce as online purchases leads to loss in the state exchequer.
Union Cabinet approves redevelopment of seven GPRA colonies in Delhi

Jul 6, 2016
Sarojini Nagar, Netaji Nagar and Nauroji Nagar will be redeveloped NBCC, while Kasturba
Nagar, Thyagraj Nagar, Srinivaspuri and Mohammadpur will be developed through CPWD.
Union Cabinet approves The High Courts (Alteration of Names) Bill, 2016
Jul 6, 2016
The High Courts (Alteration of Names) Bill, 2016 will facilitate the changing of the names of
Bombay High Court as Mumbai High Court and Madras High Court as Chennai High Court
respectively.
Know Your Union Ministers: Who's Who

Jul 6, 2016
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 5 July 2016 expanded his Council of Ministers which included
inducting of some new Ministers of State, changes in portfolio of some ministers and dropped 5
Ministers from CoM.
Union Cabinet approves setting up of Major port at Enayam in Tamil Nadu

Jul 6, 2016
In this regard, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) will be formed for development of Port with initial
equity investment from three Major Ports in Tamil Nadu- VO Chidambaranar Port Trust, Chennai
Port Trust and Kamarajar Port Limited.
Acclaimed Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami dies

Jul 6, 2016
Kiarostami's Taste of Cherry won the Best Picture Award at the Cannes Film Festival in 1997. His
other famous films are Close-Up (1990), 1987 film Where is the Friend's Home?, 2000 film The
Wind Will Carry Us.
MoU between India & Mauritius in the field of Rural Development & Poverty
Alleviation approved
Jul 6, 2016
The MoU will help to establish a framework for cooperation between the National Development
Unit, Prime Minister's Office of Mauritius and the Union Ministry of Rural Development in the
sphere of rural development.
World's largest charkha unveiled at IGI airport, Delhi

Jul 6, 2016
The 4-tonnes Charkha made from high-quality Burma teak wood is 9 ft wide, 17 ft tall and 30 ft
long. It was built in 55 days by a team of 42 highly skilled carpenters hailing from Ahmedabad.
1mg Technologies acquires diagnostic labs aggregator Medd
Jul 6, 2016
1mg Technologies operates an online marketplace for medicines and facilitates medical
appointments and diagnostic test bookings. It claims to have over 6 million app downloads and
80 million annual visits on its platform.
Para swimmer Niranjan Mukundan wins eight medals in IWAS World

Games
Jul 5, 2016
Mukundan bagged gold medals in 200m freestyle, 50m butterfly and 50m breaststroke, silver in
100m fly and 50m freestyle, and bronze in 100m freestyle, 100m breaststroke and 100m
backstroke events.
Noel Neill, first actor to play Lois Lane in Superman, dies

Jul 5, 2016
Noel Neill played the role in the film serials Superman (1948) and Atom Man vs. Superman
(1950) with Kirk Alyn playing Superman/Clark Kent. She often played the parent or other relative
of one of the main characters, including the 1978 Superman feature film and the 2006 film
Superman Returns.
NASA extends New Horizons mission to Kuiper Belt

Jul 5, 2016
The New Horizons will explore 2014 MU69, which is an ancient object considered one of the
early building blocks of the solar system. 2014 MU69 was discovered on 26 June 2014 using the
Hubble Space Telescope.
Logistic Performance Index 2016 released by World Bank

Jul 5, 2016
2016 LPI is an interactive benchmarking tool created to help countries identify the challenges
and opportunities they face in their performance on trade logistics and what they can do to
improve their performance.
Cabinet Reshuffle: 19 New Ministers included

Jul 5, 2016
Of the nineteen new ministers, 17 are from the BJP, one each from Apna Dal and RPI. There are
two minority leaders - MJ Akbar and SS Ahluwalia and two women Anupriya Singh Patel and
Krishna Raj.
Javeline thrower Annu Rani sets national record at National Inter-state

Athletics Championships
Jul 5, 2016
Suman Devi could log only 55.88m to bag the second place. Haryanas Sharmila Kumari finished
on third with 53.80m throw at the 56th National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships in
Hyderabad.
Madhav Dhekane took over as Director of ISRO Inertial Systems Unit

Jul 5, 2016
The ISRO Inertial Systems Unit is a research and development unit of the Indian Space
Research Organisation (ISRO), and is located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. IISU specialises
in inertial sensors and systems in satellite technology.
Hero MotoCorp inked 3-year wage agreement with Gurgaon workers

Jul 5, 2016
The three-year agreement will be implemented with retrospective effect starting from 1 August
2015 till 31 July 2018.
National Mineral Exploration Policy unveiled by Narendra singh Tomar

Jul 5, 2016
The policy aims to bring together best of knowledge and experience, modern technology, trained
manpower and financial resources on a collaborative platform.
Jawaharlal Nehru Port becomes Indias first port to implement Logistics

Data Tagging of Containers
Jul 5, 2016
The implementation of the logistics data bank tagging of containers at Jawaharlal Nehru Port will
help importers/exporters track their goods in transit through logistics data bank service.
Indias first Commercial Court & Disputes Resolution Centre inaugurated in

Chattisgarh
Jul 5, 2016
The establishment of the nations first Commercial Court and Commercial Disputes Resolution
Centre will help the investors and business world.
B Sai Praneeth wins 2016 Canada Open Grand Prix Badminton Mens
Singles title
Jul 4, 2016
On the other hand, men's doubles pair of Manu Attri and B Sumeeth Reddy also grabbed Mens
doubles title at the tournament. Top seed doubles pair Attri and Reddy defeated Adrian Liu and
Toby Ng 21-8 21-14 in a lop-sided final.
2016 BRICS Youth Summit held with theme Youth as bridge for IntraBRICS Exchanges
Jul 4, 2016
The three day summit ended with certain recommendations on Skills Development &
Entrepreneurship, Social Inclusion, Youth Volunteerism and youth participation in Governance.
Former French Prime Minister Michel Rocard dies

Jul 4, 2016
Under Francois Mitterrand's first presidency, Rocard served as the Minister of Territorial
Development and Minister of Planning from 1981 to 1983 and Minister of Agriculture from 1983
to 1985.
Linda Burney becomes first Indigenous woman elected to Australia's lower

house
Jul 4, 2016
With this, she joins first Aboriginal MP Ken Wyatt of the conservative Liberal Party who was
elected in 2010 and Olympian Nova Peris was the first indigenous woman in the Australian
Senate of the Parliament.
Haryana to develop new Industrial Township at an expense of $5 billion

Jul 4, 2016
An MoU for a joint venture to this effect was signed between Haryana government and China
Fortune Land Development Company.
Michael Cimino, director of film The Deer Hunter, died

Jul 4, 2016
Cimino was best known for directing, producing and co-writing the 1978 Academy Award-winning
film The Deer Hunter, which won five Oscars, including Best Director and Best Picture for
Cimino.
BRICS Working Group Meeting on Energy Saving and Energy Efficiency

begins in Visakhapatnam
Jul 4, 2016
The two-day BRICS Working Group meeting will be attended by all 5 members of BRICS (Brazil,
Russia, India, China and South Africa) countries. The Union Power Ministry is hosting the
meeting of the Working Group.
ICC relaxes Decision Review System for LBWs

Jul 4, 2016
ICC also agreed to support the inclusion of a womens cricket event in the 2022 Commonwealth
Games in Durban for which it will work closely with the Commonwealth Games Federation.
Lewis Hamilton wins 2016 Austrian Grand Prix

Jul 4, 2016
Hamilton started the race from pole and went on to win the race after colliding with Nico Rosberg
on the final lap. As a result, Rosberg finished fourth behind Red Bull Racing-TAG Heuers Max
Verstappen and Ferraris Kimi Raikkonen.
Holocaust survivor and Nobel Peace Prize winner Elie Wiesel dies
Jul 4, 2016
Elie Wiesel was only 15 years old when he was sent to the Auschwitz concentration camp in
Poland with his family in 1944. In his book Night, Wiesel recalled the shame he felt when he
heard his father being beaten and was unable to help.
Kerala government decided to ban 'electronic cigarettes'

Jul 4, 2016
After Punjab, Maharashtra and Karnataka, Kerala became the fourth state in India to ban ecigarettes. Punjab was the first state to ban the e-cigarettes in the state.
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu becomes first Indian to play in Europa League

Jul 4, 2016
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu was named in Norwegian club Stabaek FC's squad for their Europa
League qualifying match against Welsh Premier League side Connah's Quay Nomads FC.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports grants recognition to Paralympic

Committee of India
Jul 4, 2016
The Ministry granted recognition to PCI after having conducted free and fair elections with a
former Justice of Allahabad High Court as Returning Officer, and after recognition by
International Paralympic Committee.
International Day of Cooperatives 2016 observed

Jul 2, 2016
On 16 December 1992, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed in resolution
47/90 the first Saturday of July 1995 to be International Day of Cooperatives.
India's first Integrated Defence Communication Network launched

Jul 2, 2016
The network enables the Army, the Air Force, the Navy and the Special Forces Command to
share situational awareness for a faster decision-making process. It is the first tri-service
communication and IT network of the Armed Forces.
National Doctors Day 2016 observed across India

Jul 2, 2016
The day is observed to honour legendary physician, Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy whose birth and
death anniversary falls on the same day. The day gives an opportunity to raise the awareness
about the doctors role in daily life.
Exercise RIPMAC 2016 begins

Jul 2, 2016
Twenty-six nations, 45 ships, five submarines, more than 200 aircraft, and 25000 personnel will
participate in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise that is scheduled from 30 June to
4 August 2016.
INS Tarasa, Follow-on Water Jet Fast Attack Craft, launched by Indian
Navy
Jul 2, 2016
The name of the ship, like the previously launched FO-WJFACs, is based on the picturesque
island in the Andaman and Nicobar islands in the Bay of Bengal.
President Pranab Mukherjee presents B C Roy National Awards for 2008,

2009 and 2010
Jul 2, 2016
The B.C. Roy Awards were instituted by the Medical Council of India in 1976 in memory of
renowned physician and former West Bengal Chief Minister Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy.
Eminent Marathi literary scholar Ramchandra Chintaman Dhere dies

Jul 2, 2016
R C Dhere wrote over 100 scholarly books on Marathi folk literature and culture, Marathi
literature, religious sects in Maharashtra and lives of saint poets. He won Sahitya Akademi
Award in 1987 for his work Shri Vitthal: Ek MahaSamanvay.
Rapid Rural Police Response System launched in Punjab

Jul 2, 2016
The system was launched to ensure prompt and effective police response in over 12000 villages
in Punjab. Under the system, the police will respond to any crime or law and order situation
within 20 minutes of it being reported.
Railways Ministry launches NIVARAN portal for employees' grievances

redressal
Jul 1, 2016
The Portal is developed by CRIS, the IT arm of Indian Railways, on the basis of process
designed by Establishment directorate of Railway Board which deals with staff matters.
Ozone layer in Antarctic is healing: Study

Jul 1, 2016
The gains in the protective layer can be credited to the long term phasing out of ozonedestroying chemicals which was adopted in the 1989 Montreal Protocol.
Ministry of Tourism releases data on domestic and foreign tourist visits to

states and UTs
Jul 1, 2016
The number of Foreign Tourist Visits (FTVs) to the States and UTs in 2015 registered a growth of
4.4% over 2014. India garnered 23.3 million visits in 2015 as compared to 22.3 million in 2014.
Union HRD Ministry launches teacher education portal Prashikshak

Jul 1, 2016
For now, Prashiskshak Portal works only for DIETs, however it will cover block level institutes in
the future and identify gaps at the bottom of the pyramid.
Indigenously built LCA Tejas inducted in IAF

Jul 1, 2016
The LCA Tejas is a supersonic, single-seat, single-engine multirole light fighter aircraft that uses
fourth generation technologies and was do developed by ADA and HAL.
Lesbians, gays and bisexuals are not third gender: Supreme Court
Jul 1, 2016
A bench comprising Justices A.K. Sikri and N.V. Ramana refused to modify the 2014 ruling on
transgender rights. The apex court also clarified that its 2014 judgment clearly mentioned that
lesbians, gays and bisexuals were not transgender.
International Solar Alliance Cell and World Bank sign Declaration for
promoting Solar Energy
Jul 1, 2016
The declaration was signed by Upendra Tripathy, Secretary of Union Ministry of New and
Renewable Energy and Chairperson, ISA cell and Onno Ruhl, India Country Director of the World
Bank.
Rodrigo Duterte sworn in as Philippines president

Jul 1, 2016
CBDT notifies Rules for calculating Fair market value of Assets

Jul 1, 2016
The Fair Market Value of listed companies will be computed on the basis of a formula taking into
account its market capitalisation, book value of liabilities and total number of shares.
Sameer emerges fastest athlete of 56th National Inter-state Athletics

Jul 1, 2016
Karnataka athlete Reena George's switch-over from 400 metre to 100 metre proved successful
as she won the women's 100 metre dash in 11.99 seconds.
Writer and futurist Alvin Toffler dies

Jul 1, 2016
Famous works of Alvin Toffler are The Third Wave, Powershift: Knowledge, Wealth and Violence
at the Edge of the 21st Century, Future Shock, and Revolutionary Wealth.
Argentina Women won 2016 Champions Trophy Hockey title

Jun 30, 2016
To win the title, Argentina defeated the reigning World and Olympic champions the Netherlands
2-1. For Argentina, it was the 3rd consecutive title and the 7th title overall.
India-Israel co-developed Barak-8 missile successfully test-fired

Jun 30, 2016
The medium range surface-to-air missile (MR-SAM) was successfully test-fired from a mobile
launcher in the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur off the Odisha coast. It was codeveloped by the DRDL in partnership with the IAI.
Union Government enhances Financial Powers of Ministries, Departments

Jun 30, 2016
The financial power of the Minister-in-charge of the administrative Ministry can now approve
Non-Plan schemes costing less than 500 crore rupees. The earlier limit for this was 150 crore
rupees.
RBI to study Blockchain technology to curtail paper currency

Jun 30, 2016
The distributed nature of a blockchain database makes it harder for hackers to attack it. The
linked blocks make hacking tricky as the hackers would have to get access to every copy of the
database simultaneously.
Italian film actor Bud Spencer dies

Jun 30, 2016
Born in Naples as Carlo Pedersoli, he adopted the stage name Bud Spencer- the first name
inspired by a Budweiser beer and the last to honour his favourite star Spencer Tracy.
Researcher develops non-invasive method to kill cancer cells in two hours

Jun 30, 2016
The research involved injecting a chemical compound, nitrobenzaldehyde, into the tumour and
allowing it to diffuse into the tissue. A beam of light was aimed at the tissue, which caused the
cells to become very acidic inside. It forced the cells to commit suicide.
India Post opens My Stamp' scheme for individuals and corporate

Jun 30, 2016
The plan to go ahead with the scheme of My Stamp was reached on specific demands of
several like Western Union, SNDT Women's University, Allahabad High Court and others.
Renowned painter KG Subramanyan passes away

Jun 30, 2016
Born in 1924 in Kerala, he was a professor at various times at the Faculty of Fine Arts at MS
University in Baroda and his alma mater, Kala Bhavan (Santiniketan) from where he finally retired
in 1989.
China launches second Shijian-16 series satellite

Jun 30, 2016
The Shijian-16 satellite will be used for space environment measurements, radiation and its
effect as well as technology testing.
Climate change impact on animals in Himalayas to be recorded by ZSI

Jun 30, 2016
Under the project, ZSI will monitor indicators in species like fish, butterflies, bees and other
insects to find how their distribution has been affected by climate change.
Navy inducts Indigenous Heavyweight Torpedo 'Varunastra'

Jun 30, 2016
Torpedo 'Varunastra' helped India to join a select group of eight countries that have capabilities to
design and develop heavyweight torpedoes

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