Quarterly Current Affairs for UPSC, SSC, IBPS VOL-1 (AUG-SEP-OCT) 2016



Quarterly Current Affairs for UPSC, SSC, IBPS VOL-1 (AUG-SEP-OCT) 2016



Issue : VOL-1 (AUG-SEP-OCT) 2016

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Publisher : IASEXAMPORTAL.COM

ISBN: 9789351721185

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National Issues

  • Amid the Spiralling prices of pulses, the Centre Decided to Sell Turvia Mobile Vans
  • Finance minister says all states Supporting the GST
  • What constitutes office of profit
  • HC of Bombay clears Udta Punjab Movie
  • A fresh transgression by Chinese troops into Indian territory
  • President refused to give assent to legislation that protects AAP MLAs
  • Pulses to be imported to keep prices in check
  • India seeking help from Rusia for NSG
  • At least people were killed by a gunman at a gay night club in Florida
  • A renewed push for GST will be seen in this session
  • Union to form committees for environmental fallout of vehicular pollution
  • Election for seats of Upper house concluded
  • Raw footage of JNU found authentic
  • High Court of Bombay to give order on Udta Punjab Movie on th
  • High court of Kerala stayed the directive of NGT
  • India hopes to get the support of China for NSG membership
  • More than one lakh people loose life in road accidents
  • Street view of Google denied permission
  • India working hard to get support for NSG
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed joint session of the U.S. Congress
  • India has further liberalised the visa regime for Chinese citizens
  • Monsoon arrives in western coast
  • Union government working on suite of Bt cotton genes
  • US handed over Chola age Ganesha idol
  • Govt wants to develop Sabarimala as international pilgrim centre
  • EC wants amendment to Representation of the people act
  • Switzerland Supports India’s bid to NSG
  • PM Modi signed seven agreements in Qatar
  • Civil services topper advices to read newspaper regularly
  • Swati Mahadik wife of Col. Yashwant Mahadik starts army training
  • PM gets highest civilian honour of Afghanistan
  • Above normal rainfall in pre-monsoon season
  • Gaumukh has retreated by over kilometres since
  • Civil aviation ministry for better costumer benefits
  • In a verdict against police excesses, SC says it is against dignity
  • Draft legislation says citizens have a right to safe water
  • ISRO looks for satellite system vendors
  • Clashes in Mathura leads to big voilence
  • MyGov.in asking peoples opinion regarding government
  • In order to contain the spread of ballistic missiles, India joined The Hague Code
  • Home Ministry signed an agreement with Terrorist Screening Center of the U.S.
  • Govt hiked MSP for pulses
  • Govt would have consultation with seed companies for new policy
  • Thai authorities found dead tiger cubs in a freezer at the Tiger Temple
  • More casualties reported in Central Ammunition Depot fire
  • Sixteen men were killed in a massive fire at the Army’s Central Ammunition Depot
  • PM increased the Retirement age for doctors of central Services to Years
  • The Indian Navy gets new chief and vice-chief
  • Around % fail in th exam in Bihar
  • Athirappally hydel
  • Power Project facing protest
  • President takes account of attack on African nationals
  • Closest images of Pluto sent by New Horizons
  • Patients going breast cancer surgery need less painkilling medication now
  • India's diplomatic situation with Africa still tensed
  • World highest Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon
  • First-of-its-kind multiple organ transplant in U.S.
  • PM points out Good
  • Work done by the Government
  • Subramanian committee came up with recommendation for new education policy
  • PM Modi tried his hand in traditional Khasi drum in Meghalaya visit
  • Indian Railways to come up with Clone trains
  • Despite difficulties Kaveri engine still on radar
  • The Indian Air Force test-fired a land-attack version of BrahMos, in the western sector
  • Defence minister says Tejas would be the mainstay of the Indian Air Force
  • T.S.R. Subramanian Committee submitted its Report to the HRD Ministry
  • Kerala exchequer to loose significant amount due to NGT orders
  • Apex court allowed salvagers Girone to go to Italy
  • PM appeal to every section for women empowerment
  • Apex court asks centre to frame uniform policy for financial compensation of rape victims
  • One of the strongest El Niño in the history ended
  • Assocham study says India discards . lakh tones of e-waste annually
  • Govt does not agree with SC’s Estimate about Judges Vacancy
  • Modi to address joint session of congress in US
  • President gave his assent to the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test ordinance
  • st edition of the European Union Film Festival in India
  • Rain in North India will be good for crop
  • IT dept to ‘name and shame’ taxpayers who have above one crore default
  • India and Iran signed various agreements including to develop chahbahar port
  • Kochi Special Circuit Bench of NGT prohibited older diesel vehicles
  • The Centre has told States to withdraw less pictorial warning tobacco product
  • India is looking to expand cooperation with the Iran
  • Kiran Bedi to become the LG of Puduchery
  • Gaya-model lantern in Colombo
  • UP government encouraging farmers to grow oilseeds
  • Mann ki baat focuses on forest conservation and saving water
  • Apple chief executive discusses sensitive issues with PM
  • President is seeking clarifications on NEET
  • Artificial waterfall near Jog falls has raised ecological concerns
  • India may become part of Tibetan rail network
  • Union brings ordinance against SC NEET order
  • Bangalore-based Medgenome committed to sequence , Asian genomes
  • Global Environmental Outlook report shows risks due to sea rise
  • Egypt flight from Paris to Cairo crashed into the Mediterranean sea
  • India led the way for ‘Red Line Campaign’ for antibiotics packaging
  • Report shows sexual abuse is frequent in India
  • Tim Cook makes first visit to India
  • IMD Warns of Intensifying
  • Cyclonic Activity
  • Ahead of China visit President calls for all out fight against terrorism
  • Muslim women moved to court against triple talaq
  • Centre is looking to make a bank of all its land holdings
  • Geospatial Information regulation Bill turned into diplomatic war
  • PM Modi could make Afghanistan visit after Iran
  • Associate banks of SBI began merger with SBI
  • Govt wants Christian Michel extradited
  • Meeting between stakeholders involved in cleaning of Ganga called by NGT
  • Spaceplane launch by ISRO
  • Ken-betwa project poses danger to ecology according experts
  • IMD says arrival of monsoon to be delayed
  • Payment to Iran still un resolved
  • India test fired indigenous supersonic interceptor missile
  • Amended FCRA will allow foreign companies to fund NGOs and Political parties
  • India’s bid to Nuclear Security Group may be opposed by China
  • Due to malpractices in election poll dates in T. N. Deferred
  • Defence minister wants $ billion defence exports in two years
  • Space-based information system from ISRO for rural development
  • Apex court upheld pre-constitutional law criminalising defamation
  • Govt announced the new IPR policy
  • SC directed Centre and States for better implementation of MGNREGA
  • SC said free press can't cause injury to an individual’s precious reputation
  • WHO brings latest air quality report of most polluted cities
  • Govt requests Interpol for issuance of a Red Notice
  • Geospatial bill in current form is likely to be scrapped
  • Apex court passed guidelines to Union and State for tackling the drought
  • Low conviction rate under the Protection of women and domestic violence act
  • Parliamentary standing committee favours bringing national space law early
  • Fragment of world’s oldest known ground edge axe found in Australia
  • UPSC declared final result of civil services
  • Apex court relaxed the verdict on diesel cabs
  • Govt told in lower house more than . villages are affected by drought
  • India’s indigenously built light combat helicopter closer to reality
  • SC ends uncertainty says NEET is the only way for students
  • Govt may re-look at the Geospatial Billl
  • Nepal Govt started the damage control
  • CJI again reiterate need to improve Judge-population ratio
  • Nihal Bitla, the country’s first progeria patient, is no more
  • Introducing a noise net around airfields could save lives and money
  • After completing visits to Gulf regions, PM to begin outreach to Africa
  • Child rights and You survey shows child marriage is declining but not at very fast pace
  • Scientists have detected atomic oxygen in the atmosphere of Mars
  • Supreme Court ordered floor test to end controversy over President’s rule
  • PM to discuss drought situation with UP, Maharastra and Karnataka CM’s
  • Death penalty India report says percent death row inmates are first time offenders
  • Karnataka to build Asia’s first Rice Technology Park
  • IMD predicts nearly double rainfall in Maharastra this year
  • Vice-Admiral Sunil Lanba has been appointed as next Chief of Naval Staff
  • Cross-border treaties to confiscate overseas assets of wilful defaulters
  • SC refused to reduce the size of pictorial warnings on cigarette
  • Grading of higher educational institutions in the country is set to be tweaked
  • NGT quashed environmental clearances around Bellandur-Agara lakes
  • NTPC asks BSES to pay crore dues by May
  • Apex court asks Centre to look for the possibility of floor test
  • Union government approved assistance of crore for M.H. irrigation sector
  • NGT issued show-cause notices to both Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh
  • Parliamentary standing committee on defence wants DRDO change itself
  • Fire in Uttarakhand still continuing after days
  • Apex court ordered that only taxi’s running with CNG should operate in Delhi
  • Labour Minister says govt will look to increase min wages
  • Simhastha Kumbh Mela under way in Ujjain
  • Justice Chelameswar called for infrastructure to ensure effective implementation of laws
  • Economically backward class gets % reservation in Gujrat
  • Govt says conducting NEET this year is difficult
  • Govt declassifies a new batch of Netaji files
  • Odd-even shows mixed data
  • Union govt started the process of deportation of Vilay Mallya
  • Govt is looking to make driving licence and vehicle registration process online
  • Narendra Modi may address a joint meeting of Congress when he visits the U.S
  • Delhi govt. moves SC to define its powers
  • In line with U.S. And U.K. Govt to make sex offenders registry
  • Detailed survey of Patel community to be taken by Gujrat Govt
  • Government looking to become more electronic
  • SC backed the resolve of the banks to go after Vijay Mallya
  • Youths had been arrested for allegiance to IS and for planning attack
  • Advanced new ship Shoor commissioned
  • Mobile phones will have button for distress from next year
  • After recommendation from pay commission Govt looking to make allowances structured
  • Union government considering to make prescription of generic drugs mandatory
  • SC slammed M.H. Govt for delay in the grant of licences to conduct dance performances
  • MEA revoked the passport of Vijay Mallya
  • CJI broke down at the Chief Ministers and Chief Justices conference
  • Water conservation became the focus of PM’s Mann Ki Baat
  • After undertaking from Attorney-General SC kept HC’s order aside
  • Leaked chapter of draft RCEP shows reduction in access to affordable medicines
  • Nainital High court quashed Union government’s President’s rule
  • Govt imposed regulations on surcharge in a cab
  • Environmentalist R.K. Pachauri stepped down as a member of governing council of TERI
  • PM to give Awards on
  • Civil Services Day
  • Union government amended bill for fund management related to forest is the hottest year to date
  • As a sign of accelerated contact between India and China, President to visit China next
  • Regional comprehensive economic partnership wants India to cut tariffs
  • Union is against Tamil Nadu govt proposal related to Rajiv Gandhi assassination
  • A complete and unconditional roll-back of new PF norms
  • Centre said all efforts will be put together to bring Kohinoor
  • ED obtained non-bailable warrant against Mallya
  • Centre told SC that Kohinoor diamond was given voluntarily to British
  • Higher number of bore wells along with unscientific use are problems of Maharastra
  • Thrissur Pooram festival painted the city in vibrant hues
  • New inscription shedding more light on Buddhism found in Karnataka
  • Problem of Maharastra is more economic than drought
  • Talks for Rafale in critical phase
  • Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) for the cross-border broadcasting initiative
  • Air quality was logged between moderate and poor levels
  • Free WiFi at nine more stations
  • ISRO planning to put Commercial Satellites

International

  • Islamic state claims responsibility for Orlando shooting
  • US appeals court upheld Open Internet regulations
  • IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been killed in a raid in Syria says reports
  • UN expresses concern over targeted killing in Bangladesh
  • David cameron warns against Brexit
  • Bangladesh Government started Nationwide crackdown on ultra's
  • Thirteen top Britain scientists against Brexit
  • Chinese President might visit Nepal this year
  • German Chancellor wants Britain to stay in EU
  • U.S. has asked Pak to ensure that its territory is not used for planning attacks in India
  • Hillary Clinton gets Obama’s support
  • Pakistan accuses India of derailing talks
  • Chinese media downplays Beijing-Washington strategic dialogue
  • Syria’s President plans to take away every part from IS
  • Chinese media criticises India’s Chabahar deal
  • Another Communal Attack in Bangladesh
  • Hillary Clinton officially secures Democratic nominations
  • Former Maldives President jailed for years
  • International Atomic Energy Agency worried about North Korea
  • Kerry warned against provocative and destabilising act in South-China Sea
  • Coalition fighting in Yemen rejects UN report
  • The eighth edition of the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue
  • U.S. Department of State released report on terrorism
  • Nepali soldiers kicked off efforts to partially drain glacial lake
  • Committee on constitutional supports autonomousunits for Muslims and Tamils
  • The committee on constitutional reforms come up with Bill of rights in Sri Lanka
  • Shangri-La Dialogue to start
  • German passed resolution terming massacre of Armenians as genocide
  • Pak army says U.S. drone strikes in Pakistani territory are regrettable and must stop
  • The UN children’s fund issued warning to Iraqi troops and IS militants for children
  • NIIT to provide training to Chinese students
  • About $ million in bitcoins will be auctioned in Australia
  • Dalai Lama says refugees in Europe should eventually return to home countries
  • US says Euro soccer tournament will present “potential targets for terrorists”
  • Iraqi forces pressing advantage against IS
  • Britain's PM calls against Brexit
  • Former Chadian dictator Hissene Habre sentenced to life
  • UNHCR says more than people died off Syria this week
  • Breakaway Taliban faction willing to hold peace talks with the Afghan government
  • India gets big diplomatic success
  • US asked Pakistan to go after terrorists
  • US again reiterates its support for India’s bid for NSG
  • US President paid moving tribute to victims of the first atomic bomb
  • Russian President in Greece to reinforce their relationship
  • Presumptive Republican presidential nominee promises to increase oil and gas production
  • Clear discussions on boundary negotiations between India and China
  • Donald Trump gets required delegates for nominations
  • President begins his Chinese visit
  • Pakistan condemns drone attack on Pakistan’s soil
  • Indian investment in Chabahar port assessed positively
  • The political crisis in Kathmandu escalated further
  • President Maithripala Sirisena will be the first leader of Sri Lanka in the G- summit
  • US President’s Vietnam visit to give push to his Asia orientation
  • France looking to solve the Israel-Palestine issue
  • US house passed amendment to National defence authorisation act
  • Wreckage from EgyptAir plane found in Mediterranean
  • Sri Lanka facing big floodproblem
  • Moscow's Joint air strike in Syria proposal rejected by US
  • US President to visit Vietnam and Japan
  • Seventh anniversary of end of Eelam war observed
  • Syria regime takes back key town
  • Hillary Clinton closer to getting nominations
  • US senate allowed sept victims to sue Saudi Arabia
  • Maldives cuts ties with Iran
  • White House says blocking aid to Pak could complicate bilateral ties
  • A conference on typeface process between Israel and Palestine postponed
  • China says US to stay away from the continent affairs
  • World powers are ready to arm Libya
  • Obama will be the only U.S. President to serve two terms with nation at War
  • Chinese ‘Guam killer’ can attack km away
  • Deadly IS attack on Yemen
  • Sri Lankan Govt to tone down emphasis on Eelam war
  • Venezuela declares emergency
  • Belgium to take fight against IS into Syria
  • Nepal on turmoil again
  • China opens its first deep-sea research institute
  • Brazilian President suspended
  • Meeting between India and Bangladesh Foreign Secretary
  • Trail for impeachment of Dilma Rousseff began
  • Tension in Bangladesh after Jamaat leader hanging
  • Obama to become the first US president to visit atomic bomb site
  • Bangladesh is working on a strategy to fight extremism with US
  • Indian aid for Ramayana trail may be finalised soon
  • Imams and Muslim scholars are fighting IS through theology
  • Kim Jong-un said North Korea will not use nuclear weapons first
  • China digging cultural roots to revive ancient Silk Road
  • Worst flare-up of violence since war in Gaza
  • Human rights lawyer of Pakistani descent became mayor of London
  • UN concerned with Sri Lanka handling with former LTTE functionaries
  • China will take part in Rim of the Pacific exercise (RIMPAC)
  • US might block military aid to Pakistan for failing to control terrorism
  • Pope dreams of Europe where being a migrant is not a crime
  • Caves in Gobi desert shows various historical aspects
  • Democratic Tamil National Front formed with ten Tamil parties in Sri Lanka
  • A special Bangladesh’s court sentenced more for crimes during independence war
  • Copyright on Maurice Ravel’s ‘Bolero’ Expired
  • Moderate Iranian politicians make impressive comeback
  • India looking to explore Papua New Guinea’s oil and gas resources
  • India- EU could go for a deal which is lesser than BTIA
  • Former bureaucrat N. K. Singh will receive one of Japan’s highest civilian honours
  • President brushed aside India-China rivalry in Pacific
  • China asserted that it will play leading role in maintaining peace in Asia
  • U.S. lawmakers expressed concerns over the sale of F- fighter jets to Pakistan
  • Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump close to getting nominations
  • SalahAbdeslam, a key suspect in the Paris attacks appears before French judges
  • After India deny visa to Uighur leader, China says establish direct communication with Pak
  • British Court says Hillsborough tragedy was gross negligence by Police
  • United States will send special forces to help rebel fight IS
  • Hillary Clinton campaign chief says relations with India is her priority
  • Iran does not want frozen funds to be diverted to compensate victims of attacks
  • TTIP and Syria remain the focus of Obama’s visit to Germany
  • Jamaat-e-Islami activist arrested in connection with the professor murder
  • NPC says they demand federalism not separatism
  • Resolution of border dispute discussed during NSA meet between India and China
  • US President makes an impassioned appeal against Brexit
  • Islamic state killed more than girls in northern Iraq
  • Commonwealth Ministerial Action group expressed concern over misuse of anti-terror law
  • After New York win Hillary Clinton and Donald trump fortified their positions
  • US President began two-day visit to Saudi Arabia
  • Canary island will produce all electricity from renewables
  • China described ties with India will promote multi polar world
  • PetroPoroshenko and Vladimir Putin agreed to Swap Prisoners
  • Lawmakers authorised impeachment proceedings against Dilma Rousseff
  • US and Russia on Agreement for Increasing Syria Ceasefire
  • US president Obama’s visit to Saudi Arabia to ease the strained relationship
  • Tussle between US and Saudi over / Bill
  • Earthquake in Japan take many toll
  • More civilians fled Syria due to fighting
  • Minorities including from India likely to vote for UK to stay in EU

India & The World

  • Shanghai Cooperation Agreement may provide route to NSG
  • Obama administration named Indo-US ties as “Modi Doctrine”
  • India, Japan and US started Malabar exercise
  • UNGA meet set the world on course to end HIV by
  • India gets more support for its bid to NSG
  • On defence and cooperation US and India have made great strides
  • India is likely to ask African countries to relax commitment to the Pelindaba Treaty
  • India- Japan nuclear deal facing difficulties
  • Modi, Obama discusses important Paris climate deal, missile treaty
  • India and Switzerland agreed to tackle the problem of black money
  • India and Singapore held the inaugural Singapore-India Defence Ministers’ Dialogue
  • India looking for port facility in Paira, Bangladesh
  • US to support India’s bid to NSG
  • India in favour of a fair and reasonable settlement of boundary question
  • First round of discussions under Maritime security dialogue between India and US
  • Pentagon warned India of increased Chinese military presence
  • Defence Minister to visit UAE and Oman to deepen security and defence cooperation
  • India and Sri Lanka looking for permanent solution to fishermen issue
  • Pakistan says bilateral dialogue could resume soon
  • Nepal accuses India of destabilising political situation
  • New problems in strained Indo-Nepal relationship
  • First agreement under the Indo-U.S. Civil nuclear deal could be signed during PM visit
  • Next Malabar exercise in east of Japan
  • Unfazed by China placing a technical hold India is ready with other cases
  • India and Pakistan foreign secretary meet first time after Pathankot attack
  • Foreign secretary of Pak and India to meet at the ‘Heart of Asia’ conference
  • India cancelled visa for Dolkum Isa
  • External affairs ministry exploring legal options in Mallya case
  • After J-e-M snub by China, India allows China declared terrorist
  • External affairs minister wants China to cooperate in Masood Azhar issue
  • Breakthrough in establishing a hotline between India and China military is close
  • US defence secretary visit send important message to neighbours
  • Iran Assures India that they can be Relied upon
  • India sought changes in the U.N. Procedures

Economy

  • Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella outlined his thoughts on the LinkedIn buy
  • Central Bank revised the norms for banks to undertake debt restructuring
  • Public sector banks have increased their presence across the country
  • WPI rose to . per cent in May from (-) . per cent
  • The model GST law brings all e-commerce transactions under GST
  • Govt to review prize rise
  • Consumer Price Index accelerated to . per cent in May
  • Real Estate Investment Trusts
  • Exim Bank looking to disburse $ billion to Africa in the next three years
  • Remittances take a hit due to falling oil prices
  • The government is signing long term crude deals at discounted prices
  • Among the Major Ports, Mormugao Port occupied the top slot
  • A revolutionary new way of tackling climate change developed
  • Renewable Energy Sector has for the
  • First time Surpassed Hydro Power Generation
  • Manufacturing contracted . percent
  • RBI Governor asks for better coordination among countries
  • Food Ministry proposes % duty on sugar export
  • India has surpassed Japan in oil-consumption
  • Inflation to average % in -
  • RBI keeps rates unchanged
  • India will submit proposal on Trade facilitation in services to WTO
  • Real Estate Investment Trusts to be made more attractive
  • Public sector banks will be empowered and protected from witch-hunting says FM
  • TRAI seeks views on in-building access for telecom operators
  • Foreign investment banks are fast losing turf to their Indian counterparts
  • New base year for IIP and WPI by year end
  • Study shows that India's black economy contracting
  • Institutional framework for better collection and analysis of services data
  • India Post gets the nod for starting payments bank
  • IMF clears
  • Bailout package for Sri Lanka
  • National Aviation policy to come soon
  • Govt gets in-principle approval for Farzad-B gas project of Iran
  • Govt to provide crores for grid connected solar rooftop systems
  • Central Bank focuses on cyber security policy
  • Government plans to set up small agro-processing cluster
  • OPEC did not change production after recovery
  • The Cabinet approved Amending Public Sector Recruitment Rules
  • The government is considering an ‘outcome-linked’ payment package for NIIF CEO
  • Government to come out with MSME Policy
  • India maintains its position of fastest growing major economy
  • Core sector Growth Remained Positive for the Fifth Consecutive Month
  • Credit rating agency Fitch says public sector banks credit profile worrisome
  • India’s global competitiveness rank rose three notches to from a year ago
  • With the increased vigil of SEBI, P-Notes investment at months low
  • Govt mulling over local sourcing norms for Apple
  • Start-up backs new e-learning model
  • To encourage solar power generators a policy on solar zones
  • Cloud Technology is improving the experience
  • Certain changes might be required for Bankruptcy code
  • Transition to Bharat Stage VI norms a big challenge to industries
  • Twitter considering roll out of Twitter Seva to other countries
  • FDI inflow recorded $ billion
  • The Centre is set to regulate private employment agencies
  • Tata group made foray into eco mercy throug TataCLiQ.com
  • India to WTO Dispute Settlement Body for adjudicating its dispute with the U.S.
  • Food processing sector to attract more FDI
  • RBI governor says China may face sharp slowdown
  • Cabinet approved the first-ever policy for capital goods sector
  • Govt to auction small and marginal oil fields
  • IOR nations decided to evolve mechanism on Special Economic Zones
  • Govt. aims at top slot for ease of doing business
  • India needs to tighten security norms to deal with the threats that cybercrime
  • RBI warned banks to be on guard against misuse of jan dhan account
  • Govt. relaxes licence fees for India-controlled ships
  • Benefits of lower prices will be extended to medium and long-term as well
  • RBI governor says speeding up structural reforms is politically difficult
  • RBI Governor pitches for better business environment
  • FM reiterates need for greater competition sectors such as public transport
  • Money earned through corrupt practices not with in black money scheme
  • Bank Board Bureau is working out an intermediate mechanism for NPAs
  • Apple opened its first development centre in India to work on Apple Maps
  • TRAI issued a consultation paper on free data
  • The hybrid annuity model is beginning to find some traction
  • Consolidation of associates of SBI will help in global sized institutions
  • Anti-dumping duty imposed on seamless tubes, steel pipes
  • Govt increased age for drawing pension
  • A system similar to Tatkal to expedite examination of patent
  • Govt is finding it difficult to identify members for NPA of public sector bank
  • Gross market borrowing of the state Govt to increase
  • WPI move out of deflationary territory after months
  • World Bank approves $ million loan for rooftop solar power
  • FM ruled out any depletion of FDI due to imposition of capital gains tax
  • SC to decide on validity of levy on miners
  • Four-month window for declaring black money
  • India’s GDP is estimated to grow at . per cent in – and . per cent in –
  • Christine Lagarde gives gloomy economic forecast to Brexit
  • Govt puts onus of securing grid connectivity and transportation on the developers
  • Inflation higher than RBI’s liking
  • Index of Industrial production increased by . percent in March
  • Double Taxation Avoidance Treaty with Mauritius will bring clarity
  • Tax collection showing big jump
  • Govt will import more gas if long term affordable rates are secured
  • Government to bring clarity to Budget provisions
  • Industry bodies express concern over large pictorial warning
  • Centre will tax capital gains on investment from Mauritius
  • According to WB India has largest offline population
  • Process for Monetary policy committee will begin after notification of finance bill
  • Govt believes initiative taken will creat jobs
  • India runs into trade deficit with countries with high-demand commodities
  • Facebook loses first round in suit over storing biometric data
  • Direct benefit transfer reaches more than crore
  • Govt proposed a mechanism for the issue of non-payment by Venezuelan importers
  • Process of issuing unique business identification number started
  • The Agrihub, a digital platform for the farm sector, will raise $ million
  • Forgery and fraud big reason for NPA’s in State-owned banks
  • Taxpayers information can be revealed under Income declaration scheme
  • Fund under NIIF will address capital requirements of domestic steel companies
  • Lok Sabha clears bill to curb governor’s powers in monetary policy
  • Central banks wants bank licensing process to become continuous
  • In order to boost export government may come up with coastal corridors
  • India’s airline industry says caping air fares during periods of crisis impractical
  • Government is planning for independent regulators for services such as medicine, law etc
  • Civil aviation policy plans to auction international traffic rights
  • The seventh pay commission has recommended to abolish overtime allowance
  • Telecom panel for auction of all spectrum at TRAI prices
  • The Centre’s Ambitious National LED Programme will go Nationwide
  • Australian Great Barrier Reef rodent, the first mammal lost due to climate change
  • Mars Orbiters have for the first time found a seasonal dust storm pattern
  • Study suggests France flood are related to Global warning
  • Using satellite based method NASAcame up with new pollution source
  • D printing technology getting better
  • New Biochip for cancer detection
  • Actions on Air Quality reports says airr pollution is rising
  • Solar storms may have provided the crucial energy needed to warm Earth
  • India takes baby steps towards developing a reusable launch vehicle
  • CSE puts Alarming Report on Bread
  • Digitising data on ‘Stolen’ Buddhist Relics
  • Barack Obama will not apologise for the atomic bombing of Hiroshima
  • New research opens many possibilities
  • NASA led study found out contrast about Antarctica and Arctic ice cover
  • Hypersonic test flight promises to shrink world
  • Nuclear capable indigenously developed Prithvi-II missile test-fired
  • Leo Minor, can shed new light on birth of the universe
  • Scientists found out gene which gives rise to carotenoids
  • Earliest known example of a plant-eating marine reptile
  • A rare astronomical phenomenon to occur on th may
  • Antibiotics can also make body prone to infection
  • Google chrome became the most used browser
  • In a major breakthrough skin cells transformed into heart cells and brain cells
  • Smarac Citizen to grant Architects construction permits within a few minutes
  • India finishes set-up for India's own navigational system
  • NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has spotted a small, dark dwarf planet
  • Plant breeders focussing on disease-resistant fruits
  • China will launch core module in
  • Carbon sharing between trees
  • Arctic link to the monsoon
  • Greenland Loosing Ice Cover Faster than Ever

Sports

  • Anurag Thakur appointed as BCCI chairperson
  • India loses to China in Uber cup
  • Vijender Singh gets sixth straight knockout
  • Novak Djokovic completes career slam
  • Greatest boxer Muhammad Ali passes away
  • Shashank Manohar Elected as ICC Chairman
  • Paes-Hingis won French Open
  • India enters final of Asian snooker championship
  • V.R. Raghunath, Dharamvir Singh and Ritu Rani nominated for the Arjuna Award
  • The Boxing Federation of India will have current and former players
  • Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis suffered a shock defeat in the final of the Stuttgart Open
  • India reached Azlan Shah cup finals Answers

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