Page-23 of Current Affairs - July, 2016

FSSAI inks MoU with ASCI to check misleading advertisements in food and beverages sector

July 2, 2016

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has inked a MoU with Advertising Standard Council of India (ASCI) to check misleading advertisements in the food and beverages sector. This partnership between FSSAI and ASCI will put in place ..

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Amul to officially sponsor Indian contingent at Rio Olympics 2016

July 2, 2016

India’s largest food products marketing organization Amul has become the official sponsor of Indian contingent to the 2016 Rio Olympics. In this regard, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which sells its product under the brand Amul has inked an ..

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1 July: National Doctors’ Day

July 1, 2016

The National Doctors’ Day is observed on 1 July every year across to raise the awareness about the doctor’s role in daily life. Significance of the day: The observance of the day seeks to honour legendary physician, Dr Bidhan Chandra ..

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First squadron of LCA Tejas inducted into Indian Air Force

July 1, 2016

The first squadron of indigenously designed and manufactured Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas was inducted into Indian Air Force (IAF). State-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) handed over the first two Tejas aircrafts to IAF as part squadron at the Aircraft ..

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India's first integrated Defence Communication Network launched

July 1, 2016

India’s first integrated Defence Communication Network (DCN) was launched by Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar in South Block, Delhi The network will enable India Army, Air force, Navy and the Special Forces Command to share situational awareness for a faster ..

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Eminent Marathi literary scholar RC Dhere passes away

July 1, 2016

Renowned Marathi literary scholar Dr. Ramchandra Chintaman Dhere passed away after prolonged illness in Pune, Maharashtra. He was 86. He was an Insightful scholar who had unraveled the Cultural linkage between the past and the present through his path-breaking literally ..

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Union HRD Ministry launches Prashikshak, an online teacher education portal

July 1, 2016

The Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry has launched ‘Prashikshak’- an online teacher education portal for District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs). The Prashikshak portal was launched by the Union HRD minister Smriti Irani in New Delhi.  It seeks ..

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Union Railway Ministry launches Nivaran portal, an online grievance redressal system

July 1, 2016

The Union Railway Ministry has launched Nivaran portal, an online system for redressal of service related grievance of serving and former Railway employees. It was launched by Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu at function held in Rail Bhawan, New Delhi. ..

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World Bank, ISA sign agreement for India’s solar-energy program

July 1, 2016

The World Bank (WB) Group has signed an agreement with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) to provide more than 1 billion dollars to support India’s solar initiatives. The agreement was signed in the presence of World Bank Group President Jim ..

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Union Government enhances Financial Powers of Ministries, Departments

July 1, 2016

The Union Government has decided to enhance financial powers of its Ministries, Departments for appraisal and approval of Non-Plan Schemes or Projects. In this regard, Union Finance Ministry has issued a notification in order to expedite appraisal and approval process ..

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