Page-15 of Current Affairs - September, 2016

CCEA approves enhancing the buffer stock of pulses up to 20 lakh tonnes

September 13, 2016

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved enhancing the buffer stock for pulses up to 20 lakh tonnes. The proposal in the regard was forwarded by the Department of Consumer Affairs under the Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, ..

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Union Cabinet approves MoU between India and Kenya in the field of National Housing Policy Development and Management

September 13, 2016

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Kenya on cooperation in the field of National Housing Policy Development and Management (NHPDM). The MoU was signed between both countries in July 2016 ..

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Union Cabinet approves MoU between India and South Africa in field of ICT Technologies

September 13, 2016

The Union Cabinet has apprised of the MoU between India and South Africa for promoting bilateral cooperation in the field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). The MoU was signed between both countries in July 2016 during the visit of ..

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Deepa Malik first Indian woman to win Paralympics medal

September 12, 2016

Deepa Malik has created history by winning silver medal in Women’s shotput at the 2016 Rio Paralympics. With this she becomes first Indian woman to win a medal at the Paralympics. It is India’s 3rd medal in the ongoing Paralympics ..

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Union Cabinet approves formation of GST Council

September 12, 2016

The Union Cabinet has approved the process, formation and functioning of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council as per the Article 279A of the Constitution. Decision in this regard was taken by the Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime ..

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Stan Wawrinka wins 2016 US Open Men’s Singles title

September 12, 2016

Stan Wawrinka (World no 3) from Switzerland has won the 2016 US Open men’s singles title. This is Wawrinka’s maiden US Open title and his third major title. In the final match, he defeated Novak Djokovic (World number One) from ..

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Union Government issues fresh guidelines for flexi-fund for CSS

September 12, 2016

The Union Finance Ministry has issued fresh flexi-fund guidelines for the Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS). These flexi-fund guidelines will give states more freedom in spending money under the CSS  to meet local developmental requirements. These guidelines were based on the ..

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CBDT launches e-nivaran to resolve I-T grievances

September 12, 2016

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has launched ’e-nivaran’ (electronic resolution)  facility for online redressal of taxpayers’ grievances. Its link of this facility  has been activated on the e-filing portal of the department –https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in. Key Facts The facility will ..

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2016 BRICS Wellness Workshop begin in Bengaluru

September 12, 2016

The first BRICS Wellness Workshop has begun in Bengaluru, Karnataka from September 10, 2016. Besides, National Fair on comprehensive Indian Medicine system (AROGYA) was also inaugurated. The four day event has been organized by Union Ministry of AYUSH, in collaboration ..

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World’s first daily driverless bus service launched in Lyon, France

September 10, 2016

The world’s first daily driverless bus service has started in Lyon, France which will run in the city’s Confluence area. The driverless bus service includes two electric shuttles that will transport passengers on a ten-minute route hosting five stops. Key ..

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