Current Affairs 2016

United States has signed a 38 billion dollars Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Israel to provide the country with military assistance over a 10-year period. The MoU will be valid from 2019 through 2028.

• Union Government launches toll free number for postal complaints
• 3rd BRICS Urbanisation Forum Meet begins in Vishakhapatnam
• Army Green wins 2016 Durand Cup Football Title

India�s Devendra Jhajharia (36) has won gold medal in the men�s javelin throw, F46 event held at the 2016 Rio Paralympics.

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).