NPPA fixes ceiling price of 54 drug formulations

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has fixed ceiling price of 54 drug formulations used for treatment of cancer, bacterial infections, diabetes and hypertension. NPPA has revised/fixed the ceiling prices as per the Schedule-I under Drugs (Price Control) Amendment Order ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016

President presents National Florence Nightingale Awards to 35 nursing personnel

President Pranab Mukherjee has presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards to thirty-five nursing personnel from across the country. They were presented with the award at a function held in Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of International Nurses Day (12 May). ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016

Shashank Manohar elected unopposed as ICC's first independent Chairman

Veteran cricket administrator Shashank Manohar (58) was elected unopposed as ICC’s (International Cricket Council) first independent Chairman. He was the sole nominee for the position and the ICC Board has now unanimously supported his appointment. He will have tenure of ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016

Reliance Jio launches JioMoney Wallet service

Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Jio Infocomm has launched digital wallet service, named JioMoney Wallet, for Indian consumers. JioMoney is a semi-closed prepaid wallet that aims to enable mobile-based transactions. Using it customers can store money and use it for purchasing goods ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016

UP Government approves 'bicycle highway' between Taj and lion safari

Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has given its approval to develop over 197 km long ‘bicycle highway’ from Agra up to the lion safari in Etawah to encourage eco-tourism in vicinity of Taj Mahal. Decision in this regard was taken by State ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016

Parliament passes Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Bill, 2016

The Parliament has passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Bill, 2016. It was first passed in Lok Sabha and later in Rajya Sabha in the month of May, 2016. The code seeks to ensure time-bound settlement of insolvency, faster turnaround ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016

US President honours Indian-American elementary teacher Revathi Balakrishnan

US President Barack Obama has honoured an Indian-American elementary teacher Revathi Balakrishnan from Texas at the White House. She was honoured for her excellent work in the field of education as part of the ‘National Teacher of the Year Programme. ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016

President Pranab Mukherjee approves names of four new judges of Supreme Court

President Pranab Mukherjee has approved names of four new judges for Supreme Court by signing their warrants of appointment as per Article 124 of Constitution. These include 3 chief justices of high court and one senior advocate.  They will sworn-in ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016