Page-16 of Current Affairs - December, 2016

India ranks 7th in 2016 Global Terrorism Index

According to the 2016 Global Terrorism Index (GTI) India was ranked 7th among 163 countries in the list...

📅 December 9, 2016

Tropical Cyclonic Storm Vardah to hit Andhra Pradesh

The tropical cyclonic storm Vardah over southeast Bay of Bengal is expected to hit Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore...

📅 December 9, 2016

Indian Army launches Veterans Outreach App to reach out to veterans  

The Indian Army has launched a “Veterans Outreach App” in a bid to reach out to its ex-servicemen....

📅 December 9, 2016

FSSAI bans use of newspapers for packing food

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has banned use of newspapers for wrapping and packing...

📅 December 9, 2016

December 9: International Anti-Corruption Day

The International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD) is observed annually on December 9 to raise public awareness of corruption and...

📅 December 9, 2016

India designated as major US defence partner

India has been designated as a major defence partner of the United States. It puts India on a...

📅 December 9, 2016

Union Government announces package for promotion of digital & cashless economy

The Union Government has announced package of incentives and measures for promotion of digital and cashless economy in...

📅 December 9, 2016

2016 India International Science Festival held in New Delhi  

The 2016 India International Science festival (IISF) has started at CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (NPL) Campus in New Delhi....

📅 December 9, 2016

Kerala Government launches Haritha Keralam Mission

Kerala Government has launched Haritha Keralam Mission, a comprehensive programme for creating new sustainable development perspectives in the...

📅 December 9, 2016

John Glenn, first American to Orbit Earth passes away

Former US aviator, astronaut John Glenn passed away in Columbus, Ohio, US. He was 95. He last surviving...

📅 December 9, 2016