Current affairs - 29 March 2016

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Bangladesh Supreme Court upheld Islam as State religion

The original constitution of Bangladesh explicitly specified secularism as one of the four fundamental principles. However, in 1988, Islam was declared as the state religion by the 8th amendment to the constitution.

UNICEF launched animated film series ‘Unfairy Tales’ on refugee and migrant children

The series seeks to help frame positive perceptions towards the tens of millions of children and young people on the move globally.

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Current Affairs - 28 March 2016

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CAG report can’t be sole basis for any liability or prosecution: Karnataka HC

The court ruled that the action of State-owned KPCL in recovering 52.37 crore rupees from EMTA Coal Ltd. and Karnataka EMTA Coal Mines Ltd was illegal as it was solely based on a CAG report.

Gujarat government decided to set up first organic farming university of India

The university will exclusively focus on organic farming and research. Gujarat is most suited for organic farming as a significant portion of agricultural land in the state is rainfed.

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Current Affairs - 26 & 27 March 2016

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Pakistan, Iran signed 6 MoUs to strengthen bilateral relations

The MoUs were signed in Islamabad during Iranian President Dr Hassan Rouhani’s visit to Pakistan.

UNSC extended mandate of UN Assistance Mission in Somalia until March 2017

A resolution in this regard was unanimously approved by all the 15 members of the Council in order to support an inclusive, free, fair and transparent electoral process in 2016 and universal elections by 2020.

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Current Affairs - 25 March 2016

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US Navy Tug USS Conestoga wreck discovered after 95 Years

The World War I era tug was missing since 1921 and the discovery of the wreck solved a 95 year-old mystery of its disappearance.

ISRO established GIRI Radar System at Tirupati

Gadanki Ionospheric Radar Interferometer or GIRI Radar System is a 30 MHz radar system that will be engaged in meteor and space weather research in a comprehensive way.

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Current Affairs - 24 March 2016

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Justice (retd) Permod Kohli appointed Chairman of Central Administrative Tribunal

The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) was set up in November 1985 at Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta and Allahabad.

World Tuberculosis Day 2016 observed with theme Unite to End TB

The theme was selected against the backdrop of the adoption of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda by the United Nations General Assembly in September 2015.

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Current Affairs - 23 March 2016

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OECD released Standardised e-format for Exchange of Country-by-Country reports to assist Tax Administration

The move is part of larger efforts, agreed upon by G-20 countries, including India, to clamp down on activities that lead to Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS).

Nepal became Dialogue Partner of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

As a dialogue partner, Nepal will be able to participate in the multi-field cooperation of the Organisation.

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Current Affairs - 22 March 2016

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Year 2014 recorded highest anthropogenic carbon release in past 66 million years

The scientists of the University of Hawaii revealed that current carbon emissions, mainly from burning fossil fuels, are about 10 billion tonnes a year.

Ashok Lahiri Committee constituted to review excise duty imposed on different jewellery articles in Budget 2016-17

The committee will review the 1 percent (without input tax credit) and 12.5 percent (with input tax credit) excise duty imposed on jewellery items in the Budget 2016-17.

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Current Affairs - 21 March 2016

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Supreme Court modified Guidelines on Regulating Government Advertisements

As per the modified guidelines, pictures of Union Ministers, Chief Ministers, Governors and State Ministers can now appear in government advertisements.

Union Ministry of Finance notified interest rates on various Small Saving Schemes for Q1 of 2016-17

Though announcement of revised interest rates in March every year is in tune with the practice established in 2012-13, this is the first revision since the Government notified for quarterly revision in February 2016.

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Current Affairs - 19 & 20 March 2016

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Tikka Shatrujit Singh conferred France’s Knight of the Legion of Honour

Singh was chosen for the highest French civilian distinction in recognition of his extraordinary work in exchanging the French lifestyle and Indian culture with each other.

International Day of Happiness 2016 observed

Red, the leader of the Angry Birds mobile game characters, was as appointed by the United Nations an envoy to inspire climate action toward a sustainable and happier future for all.

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Current Affairs - 18 March 2016

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Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan launched FCI’s Depot Online System

The Depot Online System will be rolled out in all 554 FCI-owned godowns by July 2016.

10th Asian Film Awards announced; The Assassin won maximum awards

Hong Kong Action Choreographer-director Yuen Wo-ping and Japanese Actress Kiki Kirin received the Lifetime Achievement Award on the occasion.

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Current Affairs - 17 March 2016

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Punjab State Budget 2016-17 presented

For women empowerment, Swasth Kanya Yojna will be launched under which free school bags containing stationery items will be provided to girl students.

UNESCO released eAtlas of Gender Inequality in Education

As per the eAtlas, almost 16 million girls between the ages 6 and 11 will never get the chance to learn to read or write in primary school compared to about 8 million boys.

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Current Affairs - 16 March 2016

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Union Government imposed anti-dumping duty on plastic-processing imports

The duty will be levied on all kinds of plastic-processing machines imported from Chinese Taipei, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam.

Career Guidance Counselling Centres launched in Delhi to improve employment opportunities for women

The Counselling Centres, which is first of its kind for women, is built on the findings of a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) commissioned study.

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Current Affairs - 15 March 2016

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Mauritania ratified 2014 Protocol to the Forced Labour Convention

With this Mauritania became the second country to ratify the protocol. Prior to Mauritania, Niger (Africa), Norway (Europe) and the United Kingdom (Europe) ratified the protocol.

59th Session of Commission on Narcotic Drugs inaugurated in Vienna

Among other things, the session’s work includes preparations for the UN General Assembly Special Session on the World Drug Problem to be held in April 2016.

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Current Affairs - 14 March 2016

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Cabinet Ministers are Public Authorities under Right to Information Act, 2005: CIC

This ruling was given by Central Information Commissioner Sridhar Acharyulu while adjudicating the case filed by Hemant Dhage of Ahmednagar.

Maharashtra Cabinet approved Prohibition of Social Boycott Bill, 2016

Once the bill is approved by the State legislature, Maharashtra will become the first state in the country to enact a law against social boycott.

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Current Affairs - 12 & 13 March 2016

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India, IMF signed an agreement to set up SARTTAC

The SARTTAC will become the focal point for planning, co-ordinating and implementing IMF's capacity development activity in the region on a wide range of issues.

Union Power Minister announced name 'UJALA' for LED based Domestic Efficient Lighting Programme

UJALA, an acronym for Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All, is being implemented by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL).

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