Current Affairs 2016

The Union Cabinet has approved establishment of Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA) to give a major push for creation of high quality infrastructure in premier educational institutions.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the proposal for initiation of the Third Phase of Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP).

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for signing of the Bilateral Technical Arrangement (BTA) between India and Switzerland on the identification and return of Indian and Swiss Nationals and its implementation.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved enhancing the buffer stock for pulses up to 20 lakh tonnes.

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Kenya on cooperation in the field of National Housing Policy Development and Management (NHPDM).

The Union Cabinet has apprised of the MoU between India and South Africa for promoting bilateral cooperation in the field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).

• Union Cabinet approves formation of GST Council
• CBDT launches e-nivaran to resolve I-T grievances
• Deepa Malik first Indian woman to win Paralympics medal

The first BRICS Wellness Workshop has begun in Bengaluru, Karnataka from September 10, 2016.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has launched ̢۪e-nivaran̢۪ (electronic resolution) facility for online redressal of taxpayers̢۪ grievances.

The Union Finance Ministry has issued fresh flexi-fund guidelines for the Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS).

Stan Wawrinka (World no 3) from Switzerland has won the 2016 US Open men̢۪s singles title.

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.