Current Affairs - July, 2016

Strategic Forces Command exempted from ambit of RTI

July 30, 2016

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 ..

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Justice Dilip Babasaheb Bhosale sworn in as Chief Justice of Allahabad HC

July 30, 2016

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 ..

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30 July: World Day against Trafficking in Persons

July 30, 2016

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 ..

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Syed Nayeemuddin conferred Mohun Bagan Ratna

July 30, 2016

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 ..

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Adman Srinivasan Swamy conferred with AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award

July 30, 2016

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. ..

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First BRICS Employment Working Group meeting held in Hyderabad

July 29, 2016

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 ..

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