Page-6 of Current Affairs - July, 2016

Kerala Government launches first ever Water Metro project in the country

July 23, 2016

Kerala Government has launched Kochi Water Metro project, the first ever Water Metro project in the country. It was launched by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at Kochi. The project aims to provide water connectivity to people living between islands ..

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Neeraj Chopra becomes 1st Indian to set world record in Jr athletics Championship

July 23, 2016

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra (18) has created history by becoming first Indian Junior athlete to create a World Record in Junior athletics Championship. He achieved this feat, by throwing javelin at a record distance of 86.48 m in his second ..

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Singer Bapi Lahiri honoured with  Mahanayak award by West Bengal Government

July 23, 2016

Renowned Music Director and singer Bapi Lahiri was honoured with Mahanayak award by the West Bengal Government. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee conferred the Mahanayak Samman upon Bapi Lahiri on the occasion of 36th death anniversary of Uttam Kumar. In addition, ..

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Madhav Chitale committee constituted to prepare guidelines for desiltation of River Ganga

July 23, 2016

The Union Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation has constituted a committee to prepare guidelines for desiltation of Ganga River. The four member committee will be headed by Madhav Chitale (Expert Member of NGRBA). The tenure of ..

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CSIR-CMERI develops Solar Power Tree for generation of electricity from solar energy

July 23, 2016

The Union Ministry of Science and Technology has launched ‘Solar Power Tree’, an innovative way to generate electricity by harnessing maximum solar energy in a limited space. It was launched by Union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences ..

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Legendary modern artist S H Raza passes away

July 23, 2016

Legendary modern Indian artist Syed Haider Raza passed away in New Delhi following a prolonged illness. He was 94. He was best known for popularising Indian concepts of art and iconography globally and was also building a towering legacy of ..

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Ganesh Singh appointed Chariman of JPC for Land Acquisition Bill

July 23, 2016

BJP Lok Sabha member Ganesh Singh was appointed as Chairman of the Joint Committee of Parliament (JCP) to examine provisions of the Land Acquisition Amendment Bill, 2015. With this, Ganesh Singh replaces S S Ahluwalia who was appointed Minister of ..

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Kerala Tourism wins two Gold Gongs at PATA Awards

July 23, 2016

The Kerala Tourism has won two Gold Gongs at the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Awards in recognition of its trend setting marketing initiatives. Kerala Tourism won the awards in the Travel Advertisement Broadcast Media and E-Newsletter categories respectively. These ..

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Virat Kohli becomes first Indian captain to score double century outside India

July 23, 2016

Indian test team captain Virat Kohli became the first Indian captain to score a double century outside India. He achieved feat after scoring 200 runs against West Indies on second day of the first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards ..

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India ranks 110th on Sustainable Development index

July 22, 2016

India has been ranked a low 110th out of 149 countries on Sustainable Development index (SDI). The SDI assesses countries where they stand with regard to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) also their progress and ensuring accountability. Key Facts ..

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