NATIONAL UPDATES:
1.
PSLV-C31 successfully launched IRNSS-1E satellite: The
ISRO successfully launched the Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System
(IRNSS) 1E satellite from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The satellite will
provide navigation, tracking and mapping services to the Indian sub-continent.
2.
Andhra Pradesh Government reconstituted the Commission for Backward Classes: It
has reconstituted the Commission for Backward Classes with immediate effect. AP
Commission for Backward Classes will be a two member commission with Justice K
L Manjunath (retd) as its Chairman and member secretary.
3. BSE launches algorithm trading
test: Bombay stock exchange has launched a new
service for algorithm trading test facility for investors on its derivatives
and equity platform. The new service has been launched in partnership with
Mumbai based Symphony Fintech Solutions Pvt Ltd and is free of cost for market
participant.
4. Maharashtra Government inks MoU
with Tata Trust for skill training of youth: Maharashtra
Government has signed a MoU with Tata Trust for a skill training programme for
the youth in the state.
5. Union Government sanctioned 3300
crore rupees for infrastructure projects in Tamil Nadu.
6. Light Combat Aircraft, Tejas to
fly at Bahrain Air Show.
7. Cabinet approves new power
tariff policy: The cabinet approved a new power
tariff policy that aims at promoting clean energy, better regulation of
discoms, and faster roll-out of investments.
8. MamtaBinani elected President of
Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
9. Ministry of Shipping initiated
Project Green Port to make Indian ports cleaner and greener.
10. Bihar cabinet approved 35%
reservation for women in Government jobs.
INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:
1.
UNWTO released World Tourism Barometer: The
World Tourism Organisation has released the World Tourism Barometer, which
reviewed trends in tourism at the regional and global level for 2015 and
enumerated prospects for 2016.
OTHER UPDATES:
SPORTS:
1.
Indian driver JehanDaruwala (Sahara Force India) won Lady Wigram Trophy motor
race held in New Zealand.
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