Daily Current Affairs Updates

According to the scientists and wildlife conservationists, the National Waterways (NW) project possesses serious environmental threat to Gangetic river dolphins.

India̢۪s largest pharmaceutical company Sun Pharma has signed deal with International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) for clinical development Cissampelos pariera (Cipa), India̢۪s first vaccine (drug) for the treatment of dengue.

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.

• Union Government announces enhanced support under MEIS of Foreign Trade Policy
• Justice Mohan M Shantanagoudar sworn in as Chief Justice of Kerala HC
• India, US, Afghanistan reaffirm shared interest in combating terrorism

India, United States and Afghanistan have reaffirmed their shared interests in combating terrorism and advancing peace and security in the region.

Researchers from Pune (Maharashtra) have produced high-quality carbon from sugarcane waste within minutes by using a low power microwave system.

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).

The Union Government has appointed Navtej Sarna (59) was appointed as Ambassador to the United States.

The Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) has appointed three economists as the external appointees on the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).

Two Indian forest officials have been selected for the 2016 Clark R. Bavin Wildlife Law Enforcement Awards.

Justice Mohan M Shantanagoudar was sworn in as Chief Justice of Kerala High Court as per Article 219 of the Constitution.

• Union Cabinet approves merger of Rail budget with General budget
• Union Cabinet approves advancement of the Budget presentation
• Union Government shortlist 27 Cities for Smart Cities Mission in 3rd batch