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India, US sign MoU for hassle-free entry of Indians into US
India and United States (US) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate hassle-free entry of Indians into America at selected airports. The hassle-free entry will provide speedy security clearances for pre-approved, low-risk travellers from the country. The MoU was ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016
Gujarat Government announces IT policy to promote IT-based start-ups
The Gujarat government has announced its first ever IT and Electronics Start-up Policy which will be applicable only to IT and electronics related start-ups. The policy has special focus on encouraging new ventures by providing them various incentives and subsidies. ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016
Delhi Government approves first Solar Policy
The Delhi government has approved the first Solar Policy which aims at making the Capital an environment-friendly solar city. It was approved by Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as it is part of one of Government’s 70-point ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016
Himachal Pradesh becomes first state to launch green-concept based State Data Centre
Himachal Pradesh became the first state in the country to have a State Data Centre (SDC), designed using green data centre concept. It was launched by Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh in Shimla. Key Facts The SDC will offer 101 people-oriented ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016
World's first 3D printed plane THOR unveiled by Airbus
The world’s first 3D-printed aircraft THOR was unveiled by European aerospace company, Airbus at the International Aerospace Exhibition held in Schoenefeld, Germany. The THOR is short for Test of High-tech Objectives in Reality. It resembles a large, white model airplane ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016
V Narayanasamy sworn in as Puducherry CM
Congress Party leader V Narayanasamy was sworn in as Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Puducherry. He was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Lt. Governor Kiran Bedi at a function held at the historic Gandhi Thidal ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016
05 June: World Environment Day
Every year World Environment Day (WED) is observed on 5 June to raise global awareness to take positive environmental action to protect nature and the planet Earth. 2016 Theme: Go Wild for Life (Zero tolerance for the illegal trade in ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016
India, Qatar sign seven agreements to boost bilateral ties
India and Qatar have signed seven bilateral agreements in various fields to boost bilateral ties. These agreements were signed in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Qatar Emir Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha. It was PM Narendra ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016