Page-18 of Current Affairs - July, 2016

Russian President Vladimir Putin gives assent to Big Brother law

July 8, 2016

Russian President Vladimir Putin has given his assent to the legislation consisting of a package of controversial anti-terror amendments. The legislation is dubbed as Big Brother law was adopted by the lower and upper houses of Russian parliament in June ..

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South African writer Lidudumalingani wins 2016 Caine Prize

July 8, 2016

South African writer, filmmaker and photographer Lidudumalingani has won the 17th edition of prestigious Caine Prize 2016. He was bestowed with this prestigious award for his short story “Memories We Lost”.  The winning short story explores how traditional beliefs are ..

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Noted Music director Omi passes away

July 8, 2016

Noted music director Om Prakash Sonik passed away in Mumbai, Maharashtra after a brief illness. He was 77. He was composer part of the Sonik-Omi duo consisting of Master Sonik (a blind music director) and his nephew Omi. About Omi ..

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Namami Gange projects for cleaning river Ganga launched

July 7, 2016

Union Government has launched various projects under Namami Gange programme for cleaning of river Ganga and its tributaries from Haridwar, Uttarakand. It was launched by Union Water Resources Minister Uma Bharti. Besides, simultaneous projects were also launched at over 103 ..

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World famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath begins

July 7, 2016

The annual Rath Yatra (Chariot Festival) of Lord Jagannath began different parts of the country. The festival is celebrated on second day of Sukla Paksha i.e. the day in bright fortnight of Ashadha month. It will see congregation of more ..

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Union Government constitute Shankar Acharya Committee to examine desirability and feasibility of new financial year

July 7, 2016

The Union Finance Ministry has constituted four members committee to examine the feasibility and desirability of having a new financial year. The committee has been tasked to examine the merits and demerits of various dates for the commencement of the ..

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Cabinet Reshuffle: Cabinet Ministers and MoS portfolios

July 7, 2016

Union Cabinet Ministers and Ministers of State who assumed office following expansion of Council of Ministers and changes in portfolios are Cabinet Ministers Venkaiah Naidu: Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Ananth Kumar: Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs Prakash Javdekar: Ministry of ..

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India ranks 91st in 2016 Networked Readiness Index

July 7, 2016

India was placed at 91st position in the recently released 2016 Networked Readiness Index (NRI) by the Geneva-based World Economic Forum (WEF). The index was released as the part of the WEF’s Global Information Technology Report. It measures countries’ success ..

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Union Government unveils National Mineral Exploration Policy

July 7, 2016

The Union Government has unveiled National Mineral Exploration Policy (NMEP), 2016 for adaptation of comprehensive exploration of non-fuel and non-coal mineral resources. It was unveiled by the Union Minister of Steel and Mines Narendra Singh Tomar at National conclave on ..

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China inducts largest homegrown Y-20 military transport plane

July 7, 2016

China inducted its largest indigenously-built transport aircraft named as Y-20, marking a crucial step in its Air Force history for improving its strategic power projection capability. It is also considered as a breakthrough for Chinese defence sector especially in military ..

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