Page-29 of Current Affairs - July, 2016

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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Argentina women’s team wins 2016 Champions Trophy title of Hockey

July 1, 2016

Argentina women’s team has won the 2016 Champions Trophy title of Hockey by defeating Netherlands. In the final match played at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre in London, UK,  Argentina women’s team defeated Netherlands by 2-1 goals. With ..

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Antarctic ozone hole is starting to heal: Scientists

July 1, 2016

Scientists for the first time have found clear evidence that the thinning in the ozone layer above Antarctica is starting to heal. Ozone layer in the atmosphere’s stratospheric layer comprises of Ozone (O3), an allotrope of oxygen. It plays important ..

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