Page-14 of Current Affairs - September, 2016

3rd BRICS Urbanisation Forum Meet begins in Vishakhapatnam

September 14, 2016

The third edition of BRICS Urbanisation Forum Meet has started in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The three days conference was be inaugurated by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu in the presence of Union Minister of Urban Development, M. Venkaiah ..

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India takes US renewable energy dispute to WTO

September 14, 2016

India has complained to the World Trade Organization (WTO) about support given to the renewable energy industry in United States. The complaint alleges these 8 states in US have prop up their renewable sector with illegal subsidies and domestic content ..

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SAI-AIFF launch online portal for Global Scouting Programme

September 14, 2016

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) and All India Football Federation (AIFF) have jointly launched an online portal for its Global Scouting Programme (GSP). The portal was launched by Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel in New Delhi. Key Facts Under ..

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Union Government launches toll free number for postal complaints

September 14, 2016

The Union Government has launched a toll free number ‘1924’ to registered postal complaints.  The service has been launched Department of Posts (DoP). It was launched after Government had introduced Twitter Sewa for redressal of telecom and postal grievances. Key ..

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Army Green wins 2016 Durand Cup Football Title

September 14, 2016

Army Green has won the 2016 Durand Cup Football Title by defeating Neroca FC. It was the 128th edition of the Durand Cup. In the regular period of the final match played at Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi, both teams ..

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Union Government issues model guidelines for states to curb Ponzi schemes

September 13, 2016

The Union Government has issued model guidelines for states to regulate direct selling and multi-level marketing businesses to protect consumers from Ponzi frauds. These model guidelines titled the Direct Selling Guidelines 2016 framework was released by Union Food and Consumer ..

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Union Cabinet approves extension of contract with ISA for exploration of Polymetallic Nodules

September 13, 2016

The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of contract with and International Seabed Authority (ISA) for exploration of Polymetallic Nodules (PMS). The contract is between Union Ministry of Earth Sciences and ISA. It has been extended for a further period ..

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Union Cabinet approves establishment of Higher Education Financing Agency

September 13, 2016

The Union Cabinet has approved establishment of Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA) to give a major push for creation of high quality infrastructure in premier educational institutions. The HEFA will be jointly promoted by the Union Ministry of Human Resource ..

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CCEA approves proposal for initiation of 3rd phase of TEQIP

September 13, 2016

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the proposal for initiation of the Third Phase of Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP). The project will be implemented as a Central Sector Scheme with total project outlay of 3600 ..

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Union Cabinet approves Bilateral Technical Arrangement between India and Switzerland

September 13, 2016

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for signing of the Bilateral Technical Arrangement (BTA) between India and Switzerland on the identification and return of Indian and Swiss Nationals and its implementation. The conclusion of the BTA has been linked ..

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