Current Affairs 12th December 2016

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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