Page-19 of Current Affairs - September, 2016

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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Union Government launches Urja Mitra Helpline for power outages

September 10, 2016

The Union Government has launched Urja Mitra Helpline through which customers can get information on power outages from distribution companies by dialing 14401. The helpline was launched by the Department of Telecom (DoT) of the Union Ministry of Communications and ..

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Indian Coast Guard commissions offshore patrolling vessel Sarathi

September 10, 2016

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has commissioned well-equipped offshore patrolling (OPV) vessel named ‘Sarathi’. It was commissioned by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar at Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) shipyard at Vasco in south Goa. ..

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