Current Affairs - July, 2016
Strategic Forces Command exempted from ambit of RTI
The Strategic Forces Command (SFC) which forms part of the National Command Authority (NCA) has been added to the Second Schedule of the Right to Information Act (RTI), 2005. In this regard, Union Government has issued a notification mentioning SFC has been brought under sub-section (2) of Section 24 of the RTI. The Section 24 ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: National • Nuclear Command Authority • RTI • Strategic Forces Command
Justice Dilip Babasaheb Bhosale sworn in as Chief Justice of Allahabad HC
Justice Dilip Babasaheb Bhosale was sworn in as the new Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court. He succeeds Justice D.Y. Chandrachud who was appointed judge of Supreme Court. He was administered oath of office was administered by Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik in Allahabad as per Article 219 of Constitution. About Justice Dilip Bhosale He ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016
Category: Persons in News
Topics: Allahabad High Court • appointments • High courts • Justice Babasaheb Bhosale • Persons in News
30 July: World Day against Trafficking in Persons
The World Day against Trafficking in Persons is observed across the world on 30 July to raise awareness of the plight of victims of human trafficking and to protect their rights. Human trafficking is the trade of humans, most commonly for the purpose of forced labour, sexual slavery or commercial sexual exploitation for the trafficker ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Current Affairs - 2017 • Current Affairs 2016 • Days and Events • Human trafficking • International • National • United Nations
Syed Nayeemuddin conferred Mohun Bagan Ratna
The Mohun Bagan FC has conferred club’s highest decoration Mohun Bagan Ratna (jewel) on legendary Indian Footballer Syed Nayeemuddin. With this, he became 16th recipient of the prestigious award which is bestowed upon person for making seminal contribution to the success of the club. Abiut Syed Nayeemuddin Syed Nayeemuddin is former football player and Indian ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Topics: Awards • Football • Persons in News • Sports
Adman Srinivasan Swamy conferred with AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award
The Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) conferred its Lifetime Achievement Award on famous adman Srinivasan K.Swamy. Mr. Swamy is popularly known as Sundar. He is a veteran in the advertising industry and has almost four decades of rich experience. About Srinivasan K.Swamy Swamy is Chairman of R.K. Swamy Hansa, a diversified marketing communications group. ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016
Category: Persons in News
Topics: Awards • Business • Current Affairs 2016 • Persons in News • Srinivasan Swamy
First BRICS Employment Working Group meeting held in Hyderabad
The first-ever meeting of BRICS Employment Working Group (BEWG) was held in Hyderabad, Telangana from July 27 to 28, 2016. The agenda of the two day meeting was to shape the agenda for labour and employment track in BRICS countries. Key highlights of meeting BRICS member countries were able to reach a consensus on employment ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Topics: BRICS • Business • Economy • Events • National • Places