Page-10 of Current Affairs - January, 2016

Recommendations of RV Easwar Committee on simplification of the provisions of IT Act, 1961

January 19, 2016

Expert Committee to simplify income tax laws headed by Justice (retired) R.V. Easwar has submitted its report to Union Finance Ministry. The 10 member committee has recommended simplifying provisions related to tax deduction at source (TDS), tax refunds and claims ..

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Sikkim becomes India’s first fully organic state

January 19, 2016

Sikkim has formally become India’s first fully organic state after it successfully implemented organic farming practices on around 75,000 hectares of agricultural land. Formal declaration in this regard was made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi after inaugurating the Sikkim Organic ..

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BSE launches algorithm trading test

January 19, 2016

Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Ltd has launched a new service for algorithm trading test facility for investors on its derivatives and equity platform. The new service has been launched in partnership with Mumbai based Symphony Fintech Solutions Pvt Ltd and ..

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France declares economic emergency

January 19, 2016

French President Francois Hollande has declared a state of economic emergency to redefine France’s economic and social model. Under the ambit emergency, government has proposed series of economic measures to boost long-stagnant economic growth and reduce chronic unemployment. Proposed economic ..

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Guenter Butschek appointed as MD and CEO of Tata Motors Ltd

January 19, 2016

India’s largest automaker (by revenue) Tata Motors Ltd’s has appointed Guenter Butschek as chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director (MD) of the company. In his new role he will lead all operations of Tata Motors in India and in ..

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Eagles guitarist Glenn Frey passes away

January 19, 2016

Eagles guitarist Glenn Frey passed away in New York City from complications arising from rheumatoid arthritis, colitis and pneumonia. He was 67. He was founding member and guitarist of the American rock band Eagles along with Don Henley, Bernie Leadon ..

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SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket successfully launches Jason-3 Ocean-monitoring satellite

January 18, 2016

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has successfully launched the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Jason-3 Ocean-monitoring satellite. It was launched from California’s Vandenberg Air Force Base and the satellite has been successfully inserted it in the desired orbit. Jason-3 is ..

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Renowned Kannada filmmaker and lyricist Geethapriya passes away

January 18, 2016

Renowned Kannada filmmaker and lyricist Geethapriya passed away after a battle with throat cancer in Bengaluru, Karnataka. He was 84. He has penned lyrics for over 250 immortal songs and directed 40 films including one in Hindi. About Geethapriya Geethapriya ..

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