Page-22 of Current Affairs - September, 2016

India’s first international conference on cooking gas begins in Odisha

September 2, 2016

India’s first international conference on cooking gas has started in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The 2-day conference was inaugurated by Jharkhand Governor Droupadi Murmu. It was also attended by Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Key Facts The conference has ..

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CCI fines 10 cement companies and CMA for cartelisation

September 1, 2016

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed penalties on 10 cement companies and their umbrella association – Cement Manufacturers Association (CMA) for cartelisation. The CCI has levied penalties on 10 cement companies viz. ACC, ACL,  Binani, Century, India Cements, ..

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Union Government constitutes AK Sinha Committee to study silt in river Ganga in Bihar

September 1, 2016

The Union Government has constituted four member expert committee to study silt in river Ganga in Bihar. The team will be headed by member of Ganga Flood Control commission A .K. Sinha. The committee will submit its report within 10 ..

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 TVSN Prasad Committee recommendations on use of Pallet Guns

September 1, 2016

TVSN Prasad committee has submitted its report to Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi. The committee was constituted to look into the alternatives to pellet guns. In its reports, the committee does not agree complete removal of the pellet guns in the ..

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Union Cabinet approves simplification and liberalisation of FDI Policy, 2016

September 1, 2016

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for simplification and liberalisation of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Policy, 2016 in various sectors announced in June, 2016. The radical amendments to FDI policy are meant to liberalise and simplify the FDI ..

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Indian Army launches Army Design Bureau to reduce dependence on imports

September 1, 2016

The Indian Army has set up Army Design Bureau (ADB) in an attempt to indigenise procurements and reduce import dependence. It has been established as part of the government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative and will integrate various stake holders in ..

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2016 BRICS Convention on Tourism begins in Madhya Pradesh

September 1, 2016

The 2016 BRICS Convention on Tourism has begun at UNESCO World heritage site Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh to promote intra-regional tourism. The two day convention was inaugurated by Union Minister of State (MoS) for Tourism and Culture. The convention has ..

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Union Cabinet approves grant of Permanent Residency Status for Foreign Investors

September 1, 2016

The Union Cabinet has approved the scheme for granting of Permanent Residency Status (PRS) to foreign investors. However, this status will be subject to the relevant conditions in the FDI Policy notified by the Central Government from time to time. ..

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Ashok Chawla appointed as Chancellor of TERI University

September 1, 2016

Former Finance Secretary Ashok Chawla has been appointed as the new Chancellor of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) University. The decision of his appointment was taken in the governing council meeting of TERI. He is currently serving as the ..

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Bezwada Wilson, TM Krishna receive 2016 Magsaysay Award

September 1, 2016

Two Indians TM Krishna and Bezwada Wilson have received the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay prize for the year 2016. They were among six persons/organisations who received the prestigious award, often regarded as Asia’s Nobel Prize. The award ceremony was held at ..

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