Page-23 of Current Affairs - December, 2016
Banks to bear liability in case of online security breach: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has clarified that banks will have to bear the full liability in the event of any security breach or compromise in the authorised card network. Banks issuing the cards will offer the ‘payment authentication ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
MoES launches Winter Fog Experiment 2016-17
The Union Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) has launched Winter Fog Experiment (WIFEX 2016-17) to study presence of extended periods of fog in northern parts of the country. It is an intensive ground-based measurement to understand different physical and chemical features ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
Justice JS Khehar appointed as 44th Chief Justice of India
Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar (64) will be the next Chief Justice of India (CJI). He will be the 44th CJI and shall succeed Chief Justice TS Thakur who retires on January 3, 2017. Justice Khehar will be sworn in as ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
DTAB suggests one-time licensing for drugs
The Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) recently recommended one-time licensing for manufacture and sales of drugs. If the recommendation is approved it will change present of the renewal of licences for each formulation which rests with state regulators and takes ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
Joint maritime exercise ‘Konkan 16’ between India and UK begins
The annual bilateral maritime exercise Konkan 16 between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy (British Navy) started in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The 2016 edition of the exercise (from 05 to 16 December 2016) will play an important chapter in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
Researchers found novel route to discover new drug targets
Researchers from the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), Delhi have found a novel route to discover new drug targets and potential drugs. These new drug targets route and potential drugs are mainly for parasites such as Loa ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
India to train Vietnam’s Sukhoi-30 fighter pilots
India has agreed to train Vietnam’s Sukhoi-30 fighter pilots, boosting growing defence ties between both countries. In this regard agreement was signed during bilateral discussions between Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and his Vietnamese counterpart, General Ngo Xuan Lich in New ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
O Panneerselvam sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
AIADMK leader O. Panneerselvam (65) was sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu following death of Chief Minister Jayalalithaa. He was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Ch. Vidyasagar Rao at a solemn ceremony held in ..