Current Affairs 12th December 2016
NATIONAL:
- Andhra Pradesh CM launches website of state Economic Development Board (AP-EDB) in Vijayawada
- MP CM launches Narmada Seva Yatra
- Water route between Delhi-Agra to be started soon: Nitin Gadkari
- Samata Express renamed to promote brand Vizag Steel
- Govt to soon launch helpline number 14444 to promote digital payments
INTERNATIONAL:
- World Bank cancels $100 million loan for Pakistan
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY:
- Japan launches space junk collector vessel ‘Kounotori’ into orbit to clear clutter
SPORTS:
- Virat Kohli becomes first Indian captain to hit three double centuries
- India move up to 3rd in ODI rankings after NZ whitewash
- Civil Engineer IqbalSayed becomes first Indian to medal at Mr Olympia
APPOINTMENTS:
- Adwaita Gadanayak to head National Gallery of Modern Art
- Senior IRS officer Rajendra Kumar appointed new CBDT member
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY NEWS:
- NABARD to spend Rs 228 Crore to encourage digital transaction in rural area
AWARDS & HONOURS:
- President Pranab Mukherjee presents Shilp Guru Awards, National Awards to master crafts persons
- Highest French civilian distinction conferred on John Kerry
OBITUARY:
- Ex-Shiv Sena MLA Ramesh Prabhu passes away
