Page-6 of Current Affairs - September, 2016

Union Government to launch Mission Parivar Vikas for improved family planning services

September 24, 2016

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is going to launch Mission Parivar Vikas for improved family planning services in 145 High Focus districts in seven states. The objective of mission is to accelerate access to high quality family ..

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India and Russia joint military exercise Indra 2016 begins

September 24, 2016

The eighth edition of joint military exercise ‘Indra-2016’ between India and Russia has begun in Russian city of Vladivostok. The main focus of this edition of bilateral military exercise is on Counter-Terrorism Operations in semi mountainous and jungle terrain under ..

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Indian Air Force successfully test fires long range air-to-air MICA missile

September 24, 2016

Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully fired recently acquired long range air-to-air MICA missile from Mirage-2000 Upgrade combat aircraft on a manoeuvring target. During the test, the missile achieved a direct hit on a target which was much smaller than ..

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Tamil film Visaranai selected as India’s official entry to Oscars 2017

September 24, 2016

The Tamil film “Visaranai” has been selected as the India’s official entry to Oscars 2017 (89th Academy Awards) in the Foreign Language Film category. The film has been directed by Vetrimaran and is produced by actor Dhanush’s Wunderbar Films. It ..

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Hindi and Urdu writer Reoti Saran Sharma passes away

September 24, 2016

Renowned Hindi and Urdu writer, playwright and television personality Reoti Saran Sharma passed away in New Delhi. He was 92. He was pioneer in radio plays in All India Radio (AIR). For his contribution to theatre (dramatic literature and performance) ..

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World’s largest solar power plant commissioned at Kamudhi, Tamil Nadu

September 24, 2016

The world’s largest solar power plant with an installed capacity of 648MW was commissioned at Kamudhi in Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu. The plant was set up on an area of around 5,000 acres by Adani Group at a total ..

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NITI Aayog chalks up plan to secure 50 medals in 2024 Olympics

September 23, 2016

Union Government’s think-tank NITI Aayog has devised a short-term and medium-to-long term action plan to help India achieve 50 medals in 2024 summer Olympics. The action plans were devised after disappointing performance in 2016 Rio Olympics by India which is ..

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India, US, Afghanistan reaffirm shared interest in combating terrorism

September 23, 2016

India, United States and Afghanistan have reaffirmed their shared interests in combating terrorism and advancing peace and security in the region. In this regard, a trilateral statement was issued after meeting of their delegates in New York on the sidelines ..

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Researchers produce carbon from sugarcane waste for use in batteries

September 23, 2016

Researchers from Pune (Maharashtra) have produced high-quality carbon from sugarcane waste within minutes by using a low power microwave system. They had used a simple, cost-effective and quick process to convert sugarcane bagasse into anode-grade porous, conducting, activated carbon material ..

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Union Government announces enhanced support under MEIS of Foreign Trade Policy

September 23, 2016

The Union Government has extended support to certain new products and the rate of incentives for certain other specified products under the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS). Decision in this regard was taken by Department of Commerce (DoC) under ..

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