IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF JUNE 13-14, 2016

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF JUNE 13-14, 2016

• On June 13, 2016 International Albinism Awareness Day was observed.
• Theme of the year 2016 : Celebrate Diversity, Promote Inclusiveness and Protect Rights of People with Albinism
• President Pranab Mukherjee reaches Ghana capital Accra on the first leg of his 3-Nation tour to Africa.
• Mukherjee became the first Indian President to visit Ghana.
• This tour comes as a part of India’s ‘Outreach to Africa’ initiative.
• Note : This is the first leg of his tour of three African nations which also includes first visits to Cote D'Ivoire and Namibia. 

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF JUNE 12, 2016

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF JUNE 12, 2016

• On June 12, 2016 World Day Against Child Labour was observed.
• This day was launched by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 2002.
• The main aim of this day is to raise awareness and activism to prevent child labour.
• Theme of the year 2016 : End child labour in supply chains - It's everyone's business.

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF JUNE 11, 2016

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF JUNE 11, 2016

• India, the US and Japan today started the MALABAR-16 naval exercise off the Western Pacific coast, close to the disputed South China sea. 
• Note : Japan was included in the exercise as a permanent member in 2015, making the erstwhile Indo-US exercise a trilateral one. 
• Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj and her Nepalese counterpart Kamal Thapa held bilateral talks On June 11, 2016, during which they decided to resolve the differences between the nations. 
• This was the first top political meeting after Nepal recalled its envoy and cancelled its President's visit to India. 
• Note : Relations between the countries have been strained since Nepal adopted a new Constitution last year.

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF JUNE 10, 2016

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF JUNE 10, 2016

1) Insurance regulator IRDA on 8 June 2016 proposed norms for selling and servicing of insurance policies through e-commerce platform with a view to increase insurance penetration in the country in a cost-effective manner. This would be done through own network of insurance companies. The Insurance Self-Network Platform (ISNP) has been the name given to this network as described in IRDA’s proposals.

i). According to the draft proposals of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDA), the Insurance Self-Network Platform (ISNP) will undertake Insurance e-commerce activities in India such as selling and servicing of insurance products.

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF JUNE 9, 2016

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF JUNE 9, 2016

1. Piyush Goyal Launches ‘Surya Mitra’ Mobile App

i. Minister for Power, Coal and New & Renewable Energy Piyush Goyal has launched ‘Surya Mitra’ mobile app at the national workshop on rooftop solar power in New Delhi. 

ii. The GPS-based mobile app is developed by National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) which is an autonomous institution of Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE).

iii. This app is a high-end technology platform which can handle thousands of calls simultaneously and can efficiently monitor all visits of Suryamitra’s. 

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF JUNE 8, 2016

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF JUNE 8, 2016

1) The OBC quota benefit for the post of Professor and Associate Professor has been scrapped by the University Grants Commission (UGC), as announced on 7 June 2016

i). The Other Backward Caste (OBC) quota benefit for the Professor and Associate Professor posts has been scrapped by the University Grants Commission (UGC). According to the new rule formed by the commission, as announced on 7 June 2016, 27% OBC reservation in teaching positions will be applicable for the level of Assistant Professor only.

ii). The commission has issued notices to all the central universities to implement the new policies.

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF JUNE 7, 2016

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF JUNE 7, 2016

1. Suresh Prabhu launches Tiger Express train on the World Environment Day(5 JUNE)

i. Minister of Railways Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu has flagged off the inaugural run of the Tiger Trail Circuit Train from Delhi Safdarjung Station. Shri Suresh Prabhu who was on tour to Mumbai, flagged off this train through video conferencing between Mumbai and Delhi.

ii. The launch of this Tiger Express on World Environment Day is to highlight the significance of environment in our lives. 

iii. This tourist train will be operated by Indian Railway PSU namely Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC).

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF JUNE 6, 2016

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF JUNE 6, 2016

• On June 5, 2016 World Environment Day was observed.
• This day is celebrated every year to raise global awareness to take positive environmental action to protect nature and the planet Earth. 
• It is run by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
• This day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972 on the day that United Nations Conference on the Human Environment began.
• Theme of the year 2016 : “Join the race to make the world a better place”.

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF JUNE 5, 2016

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF JUNE 5 , 2016

• On June 4, 2016 International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression was observed.
• This day was Originally focused on victims of the 1982 Lebanon War, its purpose expanded to "acknowledge the pain suffered by children throughout the world who are the victims of physical, mental and emotional abuse. 
• This day affirms the UN's commitment to protect the rights of children.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi On June 4, 2016 embarked on a 5-country visit, starting with Afghanistan.

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF JUNE 4, 2016

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF JUNE 4, 2016

• The 'Good Country' 2015 index has named Swedenthe best country in the world in terms of serving its citizens' interests and contributing to the 'common good of humanity'.
• Sweden has been followed by Denmark and the Netherlands, while Libya has been ranked last on the list, at the 163rd position. 
• Top 10 countries in the list
• Sweden,
• Denmark,
• Netherlands,
• United Kingdom,
• Germany,
• Finland,
• Canada,
• France,
• Austria,
• New Zealand
• Note : India has been placed at 70th position, three places after China.

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF JUNE 3, 2016

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF JUNE 3, 2016

• On June 2, 2016  International Sex Workers Day was observed.
• This day honours sex workers and recognises their often exploited working conditions.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to visit Afghanistan this Saturday.
• Important Points to Note :
• There he will inaugurate Afghan-India Friendship Dam earlier known as Salma Dam.
• This dam project is culmination of years of hard work by Indian and Afghan engineers and other professionals in very difficult conditions.
• It also highlights India's continued commitment to Afghanistan's reconstruction and development.

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF JUNE 2, 2016

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF JUNE 2, 2016

• On June 1, 2016 World Milk Day was observed
• This day was initiated on 1st June 2001 by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) ofthe United Nations to celebrate all aspects of milk as a global food.
• Important Note :Don't be confused this day with National Milk Day. National Milk Day is different. We observe National Milk Day on 26th November to celebrate the birth anniversary of Dr.Verghese Kurien.
• On June 1, 2016 Global Day of Parents was observed.

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF JUNE 1, 2016

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF JUNE 1, 2016

• On May 31,2016 World No Tobacco Day was observed.
• This day is an annual awareness day sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) since 1987 to highlight the health risks associated with tobacco use and encourage governments to adopt effective policies to reduce smoking and other tobacco use.
• This year the WHO has appealed for the use of plain packaging for tobacco products to reduce the "attractiveness" of such products.
• Themes of World No Tobacco Day :
• Theme of the year 2016 : Get ready for plain packaging

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF MAY 31, 2016

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF MAY 31, 2016

• Goa celebrated its 29th Statehood Day On May 30, 2016.
• It was on this day in 1987 that Goa became the 25th state of India.
• It was a Union Territory along with Daman and Diu from December 1961 onwards when Goa was liberated from the colonial rule.
• On May 30, 2016 Hindi Journalism Day was observed.
• On this day in the year 1826, the first Hindi newspaper of India called Udant Martand (The Rising Sun) was edited and published. 

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF MAY 30, 2016

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF MAY 30, 2016

• International Day of UN Peacekeepers – May 29
• Every year 29th May is being celebrated on the occasion of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers.
• First UN Peacekeeping mission founded: 1948
• Purpose: Honour the remembrance of the UN peacekeepers who have lost their lives in the cause of peace as a result of acts of violence, accidents and disease.
• PM Narendra Modi to flag off trains to Mizoram, Manipur including Kamakhya-Vaishno Devi Katra weekly train

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF MAY 25, 2016

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF MAY 25, 2016

• The Ministry of Urban Development announced 13 new cities to be developed under the government’s Smart-Cities project.
• These cities were shortlisted based on scores obtained in Fast Track competition conducted for 23 cities from as many States and Union Territories. 
• The cities include Lucknow, New Town in Kolkata, Bhagalpur, Dharamsala, Chandigarh, Faridabad, Raipur, Ranchi, Warangal, Agartala, Imphal, Port Blair andPanaji. 
• Further, the cities have proposed projects involving a total investment of ₹30,229 crore.
• After 17 years of construction work,Switzerland is going to open world's longest and deepest train tunnel.

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF MAY 24, 2016

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF MAY 24, 2016

• On 23 May, 2016 World Turtle Day was observed. 
• The central government has imposed a complete ban on Indian citizens travelling to Libya"irrespective of the purpose" in view of the security situation in the North African country.  
• India, Thailand andMyanmar are currently working on a 1,400-kilometres long highway that will link India with Southeast Asia by land for the first time in decades. 
• The planned highway will start from Moreh in Manipur to Myanmar's Tamu.

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF MAY 23,2016

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF MAY 23,2016

o    22nd May is observed as International Day for Biological Diversity.
o    Themes :
o 2016 - Mainstreaming Biodiversity; Sustaining People and their Livelihoods
o    2015 - Biodiversity for Sustainable Development
o    2014 - Island Biodiversity
o    2013 - Water and Biodiversity
o    2012 - Marine Biodiversity
o    2011 - Forest Biodiversity

o  US President Barrack Obama announced the lifting of a 50-year-old ban on the sale of military equipment to Vietnam in a joint news conference with Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang today. 

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF MAY,21 2016

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF MAY 21,2016

• HP Chief Minister launched initiative to empower women for Raising Education Standards
• Venue: Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
• Launched By: Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh
• Programme: ‘PEHAl’
• Theme: “Raising Education Standards”
• Main Focus:
• i. Qualitative change in Primary Education(Prerna)
• ii. Educating people about Forest Rights
• iii. Awareness on Health, Sanitation
• iv. Launching Anti-Drug Campaigns
• v. Generating jobs and empowering women

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF MAY 19,2016

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF MAY 19,2016

• Women and Child Development Minister framed the New policy for women
• Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi drafted the New Policy for Women to deal the issues against the Women.
• Policy: National Policy for Women 2016
• Presented by: Maneka Gandhi
• Focus: Dealing issues related to housing, single women and cyber crime against of women
• i. The Draft Policy was notified in the Ministry website to get the recommendations and Suggestions
• ii. National policy on women already framed in 2011 and noting that the policy was come into effect after 15 years.

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF MAY 18, 2016

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF MAY 18,2016

• India, US hold first Maritime Security Dialogue and made defence cooperation with one another
• In order to promote the partnership in the Maritime Field, India and US made the successful first round of discussion under the Maritime Security Dialogue
• First round of Discussion: Discover the scope of maritime cooperation under the framework of this maritime dialogue at the bilateral and multilateral level to be brought up
• Venue: New Delhi
• Issues Discussed:
• i. Asia-Pacific Maritime Challenges
• ii. Naval Cooperation
• iii. Multilateral Engagement
• Delegates: Officials of Defence and External Affairs Ministries and US Counterparts

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF MAY 16,2016

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF MAY 16,2016

• On May 15,2016 International Day of Families was observed.
• The Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1993 and reflects the importance the international community attaches to families.
• This day provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting families.
• 2016 Theme : Families, healthy lives and sustainable future

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF MAY 14,2016

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF MAY 14,2016

•  NDA framed NITI Aayog to replace 5-year plans with 15 year vision document

• NDA Government led by Prime Minister decided to liberate of the Nehruvian five year plans and replace the plans with 15 year vision credentials.
• Focus: Country’s social goal & Sustainable development agenda
• ♦ The current 12th Five-Year Plan will be concluded in the current financial year, 2016-17
• ♦ The first 15-year vision document will start from 2017-18, along with a seven-year National Development Agenda.

Important Current Affairs Of May 13,2016

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF MAY 13,2016

• Uttar Pradesh State Government approved “bicycle highway” between Taj and lion safari
• State Government has approved the 200 Km Long bicycle highway from Agra to the Lion Safar in Etawah to promote Eco-Tourism in the surroundings of the Taj Mahal
• Inauguration by: Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav
• Proposal:                   
• The Highway will not pass along the Agra-Etawah main road but it will surround the various historical and tourism spots.
• Rajya Sabha passes the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Bill 2016

Important Current Affairs Of May 12,2016

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF MAY 12,2016

• US President Barack Obama will visit Hiroshima during a trip to Japan and Vietnam later in May.
• This will be the first visit to Hiroshima by a serving US President. 
• Note : The atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945 killed 1,40,000 people 
• 9 Nepalese Sherpas on 11th May conquered Mount Everest, becoming the first climbers to scale the mountain in two years after a series of deadly disasters.
• This was the first successful expedition to Everest since the deadly avalanche in 2014 that killed 16 Sherpa mountain guides.

Important current affairs of May 9, 2016

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF MAY 9, 2016

•  World Red Cross Day was observed on My 8, 2016.
• This day is observed on 8th may, as this date is the anniversary of the birth of Jean Henry Dunant (born 8 May 1828), the founder of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
• He was the the recipient of 1st Nobel Peace Prize.
• Theme of World Red Cross Day 2016 : Everywhere for everyone
• On May 8, 2016 (2nd Sunday of May) Mother's Day was observed.
• This day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society.

Important Current Affairs of May 4, 2016

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF MAY 4, 2016

• World Press Freedom Day was observed on May 3, 2016(i)  World Press Freedom Day is celebrated every year on May 3 to mark the international community that freedom of the press and freedom of expression are fundamental human rights.
  (ii)  This year Theme is:Access to Information and Fundamental Freedoms – This Is Your Right.
  (iii) The Day was established by the General Assembly of the UN Nations in 1993 as an outgrowth of the Seminar on Promoting an Independent and Pluralistic African Press.
  Press Freedom Index:
•  The 2016 ‘World Press Freedom Index’ released by Reporters without Borders (RSF) is topped by Finland followed by the Netherlands and Norway.

Important Current Affairs of May 3, 2016

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF MAY 3, 2016

• The ADMM-Plus (ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus) Exercise on Maritime Security and Counter Terrorism (Ex MS & CT) has started at Brunei On May 1, 2016. 
• The aim of this nine day exercise (till May 9, 2016) is to strengthen the strong bilateral ties and extensive maritime interactions between India and ASEAN countries.
• Parliament has passed Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2016. 
• The Bill amends the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. 
• The amendment Bill was first passed in the Lok Sabha in March 2016 and later in the Rajya Sabha in May 2016.

Important Current Affairs of May 2, 2016

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF MAY 2, 2016

• Prime Minister launches Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana at Ballia to provide 5 crore Cooking gas connections to beneficiaries in three years
• Aim: To provide cooking gas connections to 5 crore below-poverty-line beneficiaries over the next three years.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi also  launched Rs. 8,000 crore scheme to provide 5 crore free LPG connections to Below Poverty Line (BPL) using the money saved from 1.13 crore cooking gas users pledge on “Give it Up” compaign.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched solar powered boats and distributing 1,000 e-rickshaws to people in Varanasi

Important Current Affairs of April 30, 2016

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF APRIL 30, 2016

• On April 30, 2016 International Dance Day / World Dance Day was observed.
• The day was introduced in 1982 by the International Dance Committee of the UNESCO International Theatre Institute.
• The date was chosen to commemorate the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre, who was born in 1727, a French dancer and ballet master and a great reformer of dance. 
• On April 29, 2016 the "Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare" was observed.

Important Current Affairs of April 28 & 29, 2016

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF APRIL 28 & 29, 2016

• On April 28, 2016 Workers' Memorial Day / World Day for Safety and Health at Work.
• This is an international day of remembrance and action for workers killed, disabled, injured or made unwell by their work.
• Theme of 2016 : Workplace Stress: a collective challenge
• The United States has announced more than $86 million in additional aid to South Sudan. 
• The new funding is to provide safe drinking water, emergency healthcare, food, shelter and training to the most vulnerable families and communities. 
• Note : The US also warned that South Sudan's failure to implement a peace deal could result in sanctions or an arms embargo.

Important Current Affairs of April 27, 2016

IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS OF APRIL 27, 2016

• On April 26, 2016 World Intellectual Property Day was observed.
• The event was established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2000 to "raise awareness of how patents, copyright, trademarks and designs impact on daily life" and "to celebrate creativity, and the contribution made by creators and innovators to the development of societies across the globe".
• 26 April was chosen as the date to celebrate this day because it coincides with the date on which the Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization entered into force in 1970.