Current Affairs August, 2016

The world̢۪s first self-driving taxi service was launched in Singapore. This launch is significant as it offer technology demonstration that could revolutionize the future transport industry.

• Sakshi Malik made brand ambassador for Beti Bachao, Beti Padao campaign in Haryana
• Union Cabinet approves MoU between India and Myanmar for cooperation in field of Traditional Systems of Medicine
• Union Cabinet approves introduction of Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2016

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for introduction of the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2016 to banning commercial surrogacy in country.

The Union Cabinet approved a revised Double Tax Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income between India and Cyprus.

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for signing of new Air Services Agreement (ASA) between India and Fiji.

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Myanmar in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine.

The Union Cabinet has been apprised of the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and South Africa to establish cooperation in Grassroots Innovation.

Wrestler Sakshi Malik was named as Haryana̢۪s brand ambassador for Beti Bachao, Beti Padao (save daughter, educate daughter) campaign in Haryana.

• Maharashtra becomes first state to sign MoU with Centre, AAI to develop 10 airports under RCS
• JNPT signs ECB Agreement worth $400 Million with SBI and Development Bank of Singapore
• BRICS countries adopt Udaipur Declaration on disaster

The two-day meeting of Ministers of Disaster Management (MDM) of BRICS countries concluded in Udaipur, Rajasthan with the adoption of the Udaipur Declaration.

The Union Government has launched Accessible E-Library ‘Sugamya Pustakalaya’ for Divyang under Prime Minister’s Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan.

President Pranab Mukherjee launched Akashvani Maitree (Moitree) Channel and its multimedia website in Bengali language for listeners in West Bengal, Bangladesh and the adjoining areas.