Current Affairs - 23 & 24 January 2016

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AP Government launched Giriputrika Kalyana Pathakam Scheme for tribal people

The scheme seeks to reduce rampant infant mortality and child marriages among tribal people.

India Submitted first Biennial Update Report to UNFCCC

BUR contains national GHG inventory of India for the year 2010, prepared in accordance with the guidelines of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

UNESCAP released World Economic Situation and Prospects 2016 report

The report highlights that the world economy stumbled in 2015 and only a modest improvement is projected for 2016/17.

Eminent Tabla player Shankar Ghosh passed away

He was awarded the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in the year 2000.

Former Deputy Speaker of Gujarat Assembly Nirmala Gajwani died

Gajwani was a reputed social worker and one of the leading lights of the Sindhi community in the state.

MSDE, DoT signed MoU to develop National Action Plan for Skill Development in Telecom Sector

MSDE and DoT together have agreed to make concerted joint efforts towards skill development by facilitating mobilization of financial support under the National Ecosystem for Development of Telecom Skills.

Japan lifted nuclear sanctions on Iran

The move will allow Japanese companies to pursue investment in Iran's oil and gas industry.

Union Government notified stricter standards for Sugar Industry to minimise water pollution

The standards were recommended by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) after consultations with industries and other stakeholders, as well as seeking comments from general public.

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