Current Affairs 10th March 2016
Daily Current affairs Latest News Updates about the National, International and Miscellaneous events were listed here for the candidates preparing for various competitive exams.
National News:
- Widow Marriage included under Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana in Madhya Pradesh
- UP felicitated acid attack survivors on International Women’s Day
- Germany to develop Bhubaneswar, Kochi, Coimbatore as smart cities
- India, ASEAN Plus multilateral military exercise FORCE 18 concluded in Pune
- Parliament passes bill to enable govt to standardize more products, Hallmarking of precious metals to be mandatory
- Cycling event of Indian Army with theme Cycle to Recycle flagged off
- India will induct its first batch of female fighter pilots in June
- PM’s Employment Generation Programme aims to create over 4 lakh jobs in 2016-17
- Employers can file unified EPF, ESI returns from today
- Mumbai to host BRICS Friendship Cities Conclave in April
- 108—feet tall idol of Lord Rishabhdeva, the first Teerthankar of Jains, carved out of a single rock, has entered the “Guinness World Records” as the world’s tallest Jain statue.
International News:
- Iran to resume oil exports to pre-sanction level
- UNFPA, UNICEF launched Global Programme to Accelerate Action to End Child Marriage
- Iran launches ballistic missiles during military exercise
New Appointments:
- CA Media Digital (India) Pvt. Ltd. appointed Vivek Jain as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Banking & Business:
- Debit cards: RBI proposes rationalisation of charges
- Volkswagen India faces Rs 600-cr penalty for ‘undervaluing’ cars
- Yes Bank launches all women branch in Bengaluru
- Syndicate Bank: CBI registers case in 1,000-crore alleged fraud
- Gujarat tops the list of states with most investment potential
- Indian Railways Signs Agreement with Bajaj Powers
- Banks disburse over Rs 1.15 lakh cr under PM Mudra Yojana
- Freecharge partners with Mexico-based movie theatre chain Cinepoli
- Paytm gets ready for first Payment Bank
Sports:
- World Cup T20: RJio to give free WiFi at 6 stadiums
- Sun Pharma Signs MS Dhoni As Brand Ambassador For Revital H
Science & Technology:
- Microsoft opens up database software to Linux
- IAEA to transfer Sterile Insect Technique under 2.3 Million Euro Project to Combat Zika
- Iran Successfully Test-Fired Several Ballistic Missiles
Awards & Honours:
- NTPC Bags Poll Based Investor Communication Award
- President Pranab Mukherjee presented 2015 Nari Shakti awards
Obituaries:
- The legendary music producer George Henry Martin died on 8 March 2016. He was 90 years old.
