Page-17 of Current Affairs - September, 2016

Devendra Jhajharia wins gold medal in javelin throw at 2016 Rio Paralympics

India’s Devendra Jhajharia (36) has won gold medal in the men’s javelin throw, F46 event held at the 2016 Rio Paralympics. With this, he becomes only the second gold medallist at the Paralympics for the country. He won the gold ..

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Joint India-US army exercise Yudh Abhyas 2016 begins in Uttarakhand

The joint military training exercise between India and United States dubbed as “Yudh Abhyas 2016” has begun in Chaubattia in Uttarakhand. It is the 12th edition of the joint military exercise hosted alternately by the two countries. The two week ..

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3rd BRICS Urbanisation Forum Meet begins in Vishakhapatnam

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

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

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

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

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

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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