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Indian Army launches Veterans Outreach App to reach out to veterans
The Indian Army has launched a “Veterans Outreach App” in a bid to reach out to its ex-servicemen. The app was launched by the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Dalbir Singh Suhag. It is dedicated to Army Veterans ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
FSSAI bans use of newspapers for packing food
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has banned use of newspapers for wrapping and packing of food items. In this regard, FSSAI has issued an advisory all states and Union territories and asked commissioners of food safety ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
December 9: International Anti-Corruption Day
The International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD) is observed annually on December 9 to raise public awareness of corruption and what people can do to fight it. Observance of the day aims to promote and strengthen measures to prevent and combat corruption ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
India designated as major US defence partner
India has been designated as a major defence partner of the United States. It puts India on a par with the closest allies and partners of the US. The agreement in this regard was reached between Union Defence Minister Manohar ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
Union Government announces package for promotion of digital & cashless economy
The Union Government has announced package of incentives and measures for promotion of digital and cashless economy in the country. It was announced to supplement the surge in the digital transactions aftermath demonetisation of old Rs.500 and Rs.1,000 notes for ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
2016 India International Science Festival held in New Delhi
The 2016 India International Science festival (IISF) has started at CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (NPL) Campus in New Delhi. It was inaugurated by the Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh. The theme of the science festival is “Science for the masses”. Key ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
Kerala Government launches Haritha Keralam Mission
Kerala Government has launched Haritha Keralam Mission, a comprehensive programme for creating new sustainable development perspectives in the state. It was launched by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. Singer K.J. Yesudas and actor Manju Warrier are the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
John Glenn, first American to Orbit Earth passes away
Former US aviator, astronaut John Glenn passed away in Columbus, Ohio, US. He was 95. He last surviving member of the Mercury Seven Mission. He was first American to orbit Earth and had circled three times earth in 1962 aboard ..