Page-16 of Current Affairs - July, 2016

Harika Dronavalli wins Fide Women’s Grand Prix trophy of Chess

July 15, 2016

India’s Chess Grand Master Harika Dronavalli has won the Fide Women’s Grand Prix trophy in Chendu, China. It was her maiden career GP title. She won this title by defeating Russia’s Olga Girya. She finished on 7 points in the ..

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KVR Murthy appointed as CMD of Jute Corporation of India Limited

July 15, 2016

KVR Murthy was appointed as the Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of the Jute Corporation of India Limited (JCIL). He will have tenure of five years or till the date of his superannuation, whichever is earlier. Prior to this appointment he was ..

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Union Cabinet allocates Rs 12,000 crore to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana

July 14, 2016

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for allocation of Twelve thousand crore rupees to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY). The funds will be used to impart skill training to 60 lakh youths and certify skills of 40 lakh ..

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Union Government launches Operation ‘Sankat Mochan’ to evacuate Indian citizens from South Sudan

July 14, 2016

The Union Government has started the operation ‘Sankat Mochan’ to evacuate Indian citizens stranded in South Sudan’s capital Juba. Sankat Mochan in Hindi means reliever from troubles. The operation is being undertaken by Indian Air Force (IAF) and will be ..

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Senior IPS officer A K Patnaik appointed as CEO of NATGRID

July 14, 2016

The Union Government has appointed senior IPS officer Ashok Patnaik as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID). His appointment was approved by Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He ..

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Union Cabinet approves the Revised Cost Estimate of Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project in Bhutan

July 14, 2016

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for Revised Cost Estimate (RCE) of 7290.62 crore rupees for the ongoing 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project (HEP) in Bhutan. The Hydroelectric project seeks to provide surplus power to India and thus augment ..

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CCEA approves disinvestment of 15% in NBCC

July 14, 2016

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the disinvestment of 15% paid up equity of National Buildings Construction Corporation Limited (NBCC). Decision in this regard was taken by CCEA meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New ..

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Peru declares Zika emergency across northern half of the country

July 14, 2016

Peru has declared Zika outbreak as a health emergency across the northern half of the country after 102 people were infected with the virus. The 90-day health emergency was declared to prevent the spread of the disease. So far 34 ..

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