Current Affairs 16th January 2017
NATIONAL:
- Digital Dakiya scheme inaugurated in MP to encourage cashless transactions
- The two-day annual camel festival has began with much fanfare in the presence of foreigners and domestic tourists
- At the glittering Filmfare awards , “Dangal” swept away three of four major awards
NEW APPOINTMENT:
- Rajeev Singh, Member (Finance) in Prasar Bharati Board, will take charge as interim CEO of the public broadcaster after S C Panda retires in February
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY NEWS:
- SEBI cuts broker fees by 25 pc to Rs 15 per transaction
- NPCI declares Rs. 54.90 cr prize money for NITI Aayog’s lucky draw schemes
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY:
- SpaceX resumes flights; launches Falcon 9 vehicle on California coast
SPORTS:
- Gujarat wins First Ranji Trophy title beating Mumbai by five wickets
- Glam, glitter and glory mark 14th Mumbai Marathon
OBITUARY:
- Former Punjab Chief Minister Surjit Singh Barnala passes away, aged 91
