Ashok Chawla appointed as Chancellor of TERI University Former Finance Secretary Ashok Chawla has been appointed as the new Chancellor of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) University. Administrator Sep 01, 2016 Save for Later
Union Cabinet approves grant of Permanent Residency Status for Foreign Investors The Union Cabinet has approved the scheme for granting of Permanent Residency Status (PRS) to foreign investors. Administrator Sep 01, 2016 Save for Later
2016 BRICS Convention on Tourism begins in Madhya Pradesh The 2016 BRICS Convention on Tourism has begun at UNESCO World heritage site Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh to promote intra-regional tourism. Administrator Sep 01, 2016 Save for Later
Aishwaryaa Dhanush appointed as UN Women’s Advocate for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in India Noted filmmaker Aishwaryaa Dhanush was appointed United Nations Women’s Advocate for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in India. Administrator Sep 01, 2016 Save for Later
Bezwada Wilson, TM Krishna receive 2016 Magsaysay Award Two Indians TM Krishna and Bezwada Wilson have received the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay prize for the year 2016. Administrator Sep 01, 2016 Save for Later
Defence Ministry sanctioned construction of National War Memorial, War Museum in New Delhi The Union Defence Ministry has sanctioned the construction of a National War Memorial and National War Museum in New Delhi. Administrator Sep 01, 2016 Save for Later
Union Government and Amar Chitra Katha signs MoU to publish and distribute comic book on Swachh Bharat Mission The Union Government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Amar Chitra Katha to publish and distribute comic book on Swachh Bharat Mission. Administrator Sep 01, 2016 Save for Later
13 Indians test positive for Zika Virus in Singapore The Union External Affairs Ministry has officially confirmed that 13 Indians have been tested positive for the Zika virus in Singapore. Administrator Sep 01, 2016 Save for Later
Current affairs 31st August, 2016 Cabinet approves dissolution of Central Inland Water Transport Corporation Limited Union Cabinet approves creation of PDF to catalyse Indian economic presence in CLMV countries Madhukar Gupta Committee: Recommendations on border protection Administrator Aug 31, 2016 Save for Later
Union Cabinet approves creation of PDF to catalyse Indian economic presence in CLMV countries The Union Cabinet has given its approval to create a Project Development Fund (PDF) for catalysing Indian economic presence in the CLMV countries viz. Cambodia, Laos Myanmar and Vietnam. Administrator Aug 31, 2016 Save for Later
Cabinet approves dissolution of Central Inland Water Transport Corporation Limited The Union Cabinet has given its approval to proposal for dissolution of Central Inland Water Transport Corporation Limited (CIWTC). Administrator Aug 31, 2016 Save for Later
Union Cabinet apprises MoU between CERT-In and CERT-UK The Union Cabinet has apprised the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) and CERT-UK. Administrator Aug 31, 2016 Save for Later
