Daily Current Affairs Updates

• Haryana becomes first to launch injectable contraceptive
• CBDT sings 11 unilateral Advance Pricing Agreements
• Union Government unveils Defence Procurement Procedure 2016
• ISRO set to launch record 22 satellites in single mission

Haryana became the first state in the country to implement the use of injectable contraceptives as a family planning measure.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has signed 11 unilateral Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs).

Renowned playback singer P. Susheela Mohan created a new world record for singing highest number of songs.

The Union Government has unveiled Defence Procurement Procedure 2016 (DPP 2016).

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to script history by launching a record number of 22 satellites in a single mission in May 2016.

Public Sector Power equipment manufacturer Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has commissioned the second 40 MW hydropower generating unit at the Teesta low dam hydroelectric project (HEP) stage IV in West Bengal.

The Haryana Legislative Assembly has unanimously passed the Haryana Backward Classes (Reservation in services and admission in educational institutions) Bill, 2016.

Russian grandmaster Sergey Karjakin has won the prestigious FIDE World Chess Candidates Tournament held in Moscow.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Unites States Agency for International Development (USAID) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for development of solar parks in India.

The Telecom Commission has approved the number 112 as the single emergency number for India, similar to 911 of United States (US) and 999 of United Kingdom (UK)

• India’s biggest Defence Expo 2016 begins in Goa
• Union Government notifies Aadhaar Act, 2016
• 63rd National Film Awards 2015