Page-8 of Current Affairs - September, 2016

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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Navtej Sarna appointed Ambassador to the US

September 23, 2016

The Union Government has appointed Navtej Sarna (59) was appointed as Ambassador to the United States. He will take over from Arun Kumar Singh, who has retired from the service. In his new role he will face the task of ..

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Union Government appoints three economists to Monetary Policy Committee

September 23, 2016

The Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) has appointed three economists as the external appointees on the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). They are Pami Dua, Chetan Ghate and Ravindra Dholakia. They will have a fixed four year term and it is ..

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2 Indians selected for 2016 Clark R. Bavin Wildlife Law Enforcement Awards

September 23, 2016

Two Indian forest officials have been selected for the 2016 Clark R. Bavin Wildlife Law Enforcement Awards. They are Assistant Conservator Ritesh Sarothiya of Madhya Pradesh State Forest Service and Range officer Sanjay Dutta of Belakoba Forest Range Jalpaiguri in ..

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Syrian aid group White Helmets wins Right Livelihood Award

September 23, 2016

Syrian aid group White Helmets has won the prestigious Right Livelihood Award which is also known as ‘alternative Nobel’ prize. The White Helmets also known as the Syria Civil Defence is a Syrian civil organisation of emergency responders in rebel-held ..

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