Latest Current Affairs 2016-2017

• In a recent survey in the Uttar Pradesh, we got to know that 1 prisoner is dying every 26 hours.
• A Vice-President of Adani Power Limited Mr. Deepakrashmi Tripathi has done a suicide in Jaipur.
• Experts of the country advise government to create National Counter-Terrorism Centre to fight against terror.
• Newly elected British Prime Minister, Theresa May will visit India in November as her first bilateral trip outside Europe.
• Kuwait’s rural has dissolved parliament on Sunday, country will see early elections due to that.
• United Nations has commissioned its most advanced and expensive stealth destroyer with all advanced technology.
• Infosys has splits its four big companies in to 15 smaller units, to give more focus to its valuable clients.
• Handicraft exports will grow by 10% in financial year 2016-17, says report.

• Few states of India have decided to ban films with Pakistan Actors; we hope all states do the same in respect of Indian Army.
• India will raise terror issues in BRICS summit in Goa, summit will held for two days 15th & 16th
• Reliance Communication will sale 51% stack in Tower Company to a Canada’s Brookfield for RS. 11000 CR.
• Arunachal Pradesh becomes number 14th state in India with BJP government.
• An Indian was appointed to manage $ 100 billion fund of Japan’s Soft Bank and Saudi.
• Air India has shown RS. 105 Cr. of operating profit for the first time in last 10 years.
• Life Insurance Company has reduced its stake in Raymond Ltd. by 2.01%, they have sold 12.34 lakhs shares in open market.
• WPI inflation was registered at 3 months low in the month of September 2016.

• Maldives has quite Common Wealth group on Thursday, as they are calling unfair bloc’s decision.
• India is hosting 2016 BRICS summit in Goa, on October 15th & 16th.
• Thailand’s Monarch Bhumibol was died at the age of 88 years; he was World’s largest reigning monarch.
• In the month of September 2016, retail inflation was at 13 month low, it was registered 4.3%.
• India has opposed Pakistan’s climate project in Gilgit Baltistan.
• 18 Agreements to be signed with Russia during Modi and Putin meet in Goa.
• India is looking forward to sign a missile defence agreement for RS. 39000 CR. with Russia.
• TRAI has asked for an explanation from Reliance JIO on a free calls.

• Indian Oil Corporation is planning to lay longest gas pipeline of the nation from Gujarat to Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh.
• India was ranked fourth in World, ahead of Germany in Auto Manufacturing.
• In last two days there was a Dusherra and Moharam, people of India has shown great sense of religious unity in celebrating festivals.
• From a recent survey we got to know that Republican is in a lead in ongoing US presidential elections.
• A Cab booking app, Ola is in talks with soft banks and other investors to raise fresh funds.
• Rosneft a Russian Energy is planning to acquire 49% stake in India’s second largest private oil refinery Essar Oil.
• From April to August, Gems and jewelry export was increased by 11% compared to last year.
• Samsung has cuts its profit of $ 2.3 billion by killing faulty Note 7 production.

• Asia’s biggest dairy plant at a single location to be constructed in Gandhinagar by GCMMF.
• India wins a test match series against New Zealand by 3-0.
• Pakistan is a greatest threat for a World Peach says India.
• Parmeshwar Godrej a businesswomen and Philanthropist died on Monday, she was 70 years old.
• Waren Buffett a businessman from the United States said Donald Trump is a bluff.
• Due to fear of Hacking, Apple watch is banned in cabinet meetings in Europe.
• Government of India was aiming to recover RS. 20500 CR. by this fiscal year from selling PSU’s strategic sales but facing some problems.
• In the month of July 2016, India’s holding of the United States government bonds crosses value of $ 123 billion, it is at all-time high.

• Finland’s Bengt Holmstrom and British Oliver Hart have won Economy Nobel Prize for research in contract theory.
• Railway Minister will introduce class roof coaches in selected trains from this December.
• China has a firm decision to support Pakistan over protecting terrorist head.
• Donald Trump’s tough talks give Hilary Clinton very tough competition in presidential election.
• Russian President Vladimir Putin says that Russia is ready to join OPEC efforts to limit supply of oil.
• Piramal’s UK critical care is all set to buy 5 brands of Janssen Pharmaceuticals for $ 175 million.
• P-Notes investment is at 5 months high in the month of August.
• Government of India will partly finance GAIL’s RS. 13000 CR. project.

• India had told to Pakistan that, they will breach LOC to kill terrorist.
• Government of India is planning to give unique ID to all judges to watch their performance.
• For the first time, Aligarh Muslim University has elected a female for a student’s body.
• Animal Squad of the ITBP will get a medal for combat operations.
• Venezuela has given Hugo Chavez prize to Russian President Vladimir Putin for peace and sovereignty.
• Indian Businessman Balwinder Sahani has paid $ 9 million for single digit car registration plate in Dubai.
• Users of Reliance Jio service in India have touched the mark of 16 million in just 26 days.
• FPI has invested more than RS. 1400 CR. in Indian share market in the month of October 2016.

• Central government has told Supreme Court to abolish triple talak and polygamy.
• Great Britain Pound was 6% down on Friday, was closed at 31-years low.
• A hurricane in Haiti has killed near about 842 people and left more than 1000 people homeless.
• On Friday hurricane named Mathew have hit the Florida at a wind speed of 120 miles per hour.
• An 11 year old dog was honored in America for saving family from fire.
• Government of India is thinking on decision to ease rules in retail FDI.
• A Japanese telecom company DoCoMo has sued Tata in the US court for $ 1.2 billion.
• Indian foreign reserve is at record high, it was amounted at $ 372 billion.

• Finance Minister is planning to declare annual budget on February 1st.
• Ahmedabad city is going to host a kabbadi world cup 2016.
• Defence Minister Manohar Parikar has clearly stated that we are not going to declare any more proof about surgical strike; it’s all in the media.
• Paris Climate will come in to force from November 4th
• On Wednesday, United States has accused Israel of betraying trust.
• Orient Cement has bought two plants of JP cement for RS. 2000 CR.
• Most firms of Gujarat are buying new companies, recently deal worth RS. 17000 Cr. were signed.
• Finance Minister of India has announced that India is ready to take major shares in World Bank.

• It is final that government of India will not release proof of surgical strikes.
• Intas Pharma will buy generic business of the UK-based Actavis for RS. 5100 CR. in all cash deal.
• On Wednesday, International Court has dismissed a nuclear case against India, which was brought by Marshal Island.
• On Wednesday, three scientists from Europe have won Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
• Sri Lankan Prime Minister has said during his India visit that Export of terrorism will ruin functions of SAARC.
• Antonio Guterres, a former Portuguese Prime Minister will become new United Nations chief.
• World Bank has made a survey and it is said that Automation will affect 69% of jobs in India.
• On Wednesday, gold was down by RS. 730 and closes below RS. 31000.

• Urjit Ptel announces first rate cut in six months; it was first time after 2010.
• Central government of India has received RS. 61000 CR. In just three days of spectrum auction.
• Ishan Pandita a boy from Bengaluru becomes first Indian to sign a contract with Spanish football club La Liga.
• Government has made compulsory of Aadhaar card to get gas subsidies, they have given time till November 30 to enroll for it.
• Three UK- born scientists have won Nobel prize in physics on Tuesday for unusual states of matter.
• Government is planning to add more sick PSU’s to closer list.
• International Monetary Fund and World Bank have predicated 7.6% of growth rate for India for the year 2016.
• Mutual Fund assets is at record high in September quarter, is valued at RS. 16.11 lakhs CR.

• Central government has told Supreme Court on Monday that they have brought more than RS. 8000 CR. Of black money from off shore banks.
• Vikram Agnihotri, a man without arms gets a driving license in India; he is driving with his legs.
• Anil Ambani a chairman of ADAG group has formed a JV with the makers of Rafale manufacturers.
• Government will ease rules and regulations to hire foreign faculties in IIT’s and IIM’s.
• Russia too supported India in recent conflicts between two countries India and Pakistan.
• Russia has suspended plutonium treaty with United States on Monday.
• On Monday Sensex was up by 377 points due to RBI policy meet today, there is an expectation of rate reduction.
• E-trailers were expecting to gain near about RS. 12000 CR. In this festive season, it is 50 to 60% more than last year.

• Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan will be coming to India on Republic day as a chief guest.
• India became 62nd Nation to join Paris Climate change agreement by sending its ratification to the United Nations in New York.
• British Prime Minister announced that Brexit talks will resume in March 2017 and will complete all formalities by the year 2019.
• Saudi Arabia will increase visa fees for Mecca Pilgrimage.
• FPI infuses more than RS. 20000 CR. In the month of September 2016.
• Mutual fund has invested RS. 13500 in equities from January to September.
• Top 9 companies of mid cap have increased more than 57000 CR.
• A Tata motor is planning to hike passenger vehicle prices from this year.

• After 5 nations refuse to attend SAARC meet in Islamabad, Pakistan was forced to cancel the meet.
• Joblessness rate is at 5 years high in India, according to employment and unemployment survey.
• Tamilnadu chief minister J Jayalalitha is in hospital for a week, doctors from United Kingdom were called.
• Industrial gas rate was cut by 18%,it was reduced for the first time in last 18months.
• In the month of August 2016 infra sector grows by 3.2 %.
• India’s forex reserve up by $ 1.7 billion it was closed at $ 370.77 billion.
• Rupee is up by 24 paisa against US dollar on Friday, closes at RS. 66.61/ $.
• Finally government has lifted ban on Samsung’s galaxy Note 7 was lifted.

• Indian Army has done a surgical strike in POK killed near about 40 terrorist and destroyed 5 to 7 launch pads.
• Before commencing a strike India has already informed to the US and the UK, and after completing the mission India has informed 25 other cities.
• Due to surgical operations Sensed was fallen by 1.6% on Thursday.
• New ATM machines will be launched were consumer can pay bills, pay back loans, book air tickets etc.
• IMF chief Christine Lagarde had said that Indian economy will increase by more than 7% a year.
• Yes bank is planning to raise RS. 2500 CR. Through bonds.
• ICICI prudential life insurance was down by 11% on its debut day.
• After winning test series against New Zealand, Indian Cricket team was ranked at number 1 in test cricket.

• Recently done census survey says that near about 8.4 CR. Children in India don’t attend school.
• BCCI said that brand IPL is worth of $ 4.5 billion.
• India was ranked at no. 143 in health index; it is below Ghana but ahead of Pakistan.
• Iran will join China- Pakistan economic corridor.
• Oxford University has started law scholarships for Indian students.
• Apple has partnered with Flipkart to sell iphone 7.
• Gold was up by RS. 300 on Thursday at 2 weeks high.
• HDFC bank has raised RS. 6700 CR. Through bonds.