Daily Current Affairs Updates

The joint military training exercise between India and United States dubbed as �Yudh Abhyas 2016� has begun in Chaubattia in Uttarakhand.

The three days conference was be inaugurated by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu in the presence of Union Minister of Urban Development, M. Venkaiah Naidu.

India has complained to the World Trade Organization (WTO) about support given to the renewable energy industry in United States.

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) and All India Football Federation (AIFF) have jointly launched an online portal for its Global Scouting Programme (GSP).

The Union Government has launched a toll free number �1924� to registered postal complaints. The service has been launched Department of Posts (DoP).

Army Green has won the 2016 Durand Cup Football Title by defeating Neroca FC.

• Union Government issues model guidelines for states to curb Ponzi schemes
• Union Cabinet approves extension of contract with ISA for exploration of Polymetallic Nodules
• Union Cabinet approves MoU between India and South Africa in field of ICT Technologies

The Union Government has issued model guidelines for states to regulate direct selling and multi-level marketing businesses to protect consumers from Ponzi frauds.

The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of contract with and International Seabed Authority (ISA) for exploration of Polymetallic Nodules (PMS).

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.