Saturday, December 17, 2016

Current Affairs on 16th December 2016

National :

·       Majuli set to become country’s first ever carbon neutral district.
·       IAF Personnel cannot keep beard – Supreme Court.
·       Supreme Court bans Liquor Shops on national, State highways across India.
·       E-Tourist Visa extended to citizens of 161 countries – Government.
·       Rights of Persons with Disabilities passed in Loksabha.
·       ICFA presents Global Agriculture Leadership Award 2016 to Ratan Tata.
·       Government appoints Sunil Arora as IICA Director General.

International :

·       Brexit word added in Oxford English Dictionary.
·       5th India – Arab  Partnership conference held in Muscat , Oman.
·       India tops Asia’s Innovation Chart Index.


 States :
·       Andhra Pradesh records 5 % more growth than All India rate.
·       Haryana becomes first state to launch Mahila Police Volunteer Initiative.
·       Thal Favang Kut festival begins in Mizoram.

Sports :


·      Dubai World Super Series Finals : PV Sindhu avenges Olympic loss to Carolina Marin.


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