Page-2 of Current Affairs - October, 2016
Sunil Bharti Mittal appointed as Chairman of GSMA
The Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises Sunil Bharti Mittal was appointed as Chairman of GSM Association (GSMA). He succeeds Jon Fredrik Baksaas who will step down at the end of 2016. In his new role, Mittal will oversee the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Union Government recognizes Boxing Federation of India as National Sports Federation for Boxing
The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has recognized Boxing Federation of India (BFI) as the National Sports Federation (NSF) for Boxing. This decision will give massive fillip to the recently-formed BFI and also give a boost to the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
India, Russia agree to double the range of BrahMos Missile
India and Russia have agreed to double the range of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from 290 km to over 600 km. The decision in this regard was taken during the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Antartica’s Ross Sea declared as world’s largest Marine Protected Area
Antartica’s Ross Sea was declared as world’s largest Marine Protected Area (MPA) to protect the Earth’s most pristine marine ecosystem. It was declared after landmark international agreement among 24 countries and European Union in Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Microsoft launches India's first Cybersecurity Engagement Center in Delhi
Technology giant Microsoft has launched its first full-scale Cybersecurity Engagement Center (CSEC) in Delhi. It is first-of-its-kind Cybersecurity Centre in India and overall 7th in the world including in Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Singapore, Berlin and Washington DC. Key Facts The ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Union Government gives in-principle approval for strategic sale in some PSUs
The Union Cabinet has given its in-principle approval for strategic sale of over a dozen public sector undertakings (PSUs). This decision was taken based on the recommendation of NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog’s proposal on disinvestment and strategic ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Union Cabinet approves new Agreement on Trade, Commerce and Transit between India and Bhutan
The Union Cabinet has approved a new agreement on Trade, Commerce and Transit between India and Bhutan. The Agreement provides for a free trade regime between two countries. It also provides duty free transit of Bhutanese merchandise for trade with ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Union Cabinet approves establishment of National Academic Depository
The Union Cabinet approved establishment and operationalisation of a National Academic Depository (NAD). Under it all academic degrees, certificates and awards in the country will be made digitally available for verification on single spot. Key Facts The NAD will be ..