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28 July: World Hepatitis Day
The World Hepatitis Day is being observed every year on July 28 around the globe to spread awareness about viral hepatitis. Significance of the Day: It seeks to encourage diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Hepatitis. Provide a single global platform ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016
India-US ink $1 billion deal to buy four Poseidon-8I aircraft
India has signed a defence deal with United States worth over $1 billion to purchase four additional Poseidon-8I (P8I) long-range maritime surveillance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft. This deal is a follow-up order to the eight P-81 aircrafts that are already ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016
Lohmann, Morris, Muralidaran and Rolton to be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has selected Muttiah Muralidaran, Karen Rolton, Arthur Morris and George Lohmann to be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. These four iconic cricketers were voted by the ICC Cricket Hall of Famers as ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016
Michel Barnier appointed as Chief Brexit Negotiator by European Union Commission
The European Union (EU’s) executive has appointed Michel Barnier, as its Chief Negotiator for the United Kingdom’s exit from the bloc. Michel Barnier is former French Financial Services Commissioner. He was appointed under Article 50 of the Treaty on European ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016
Lok Sabha passes Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Bill, 2015
The Lok Sabha has passed comprehensive Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Bill, 2015 to curb domestic black money. The comprehensive amendment bill seeks to amend and strengthen Benami Transaction (Prohibition) Act, 1988 in terms of legal and administrative procedure. Key Features ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016
Union Cabinet increases limit for foreign investment in Stock Exchanges from 5% to 15%
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for raising foreign shareholding limit from current 5% to 15% in Indian Stock Exchanges. The decision brings the investment limit of foreign entities at par with that of domestic institutions. This enhanced limit ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016