Current Affairs 12th July 2016

National News:

• India and Kenya sign number of agreements
• India, Tanzania signed five agreements
• Maharashtra Police launches four apps to strengthen public security system
• Meghalaya Governor launched the PradhanMantriSurakshitMatritvaAbhiyan (PMSMA)
• Auto Ingress sets up first assembly unit in Tamil Nadu
• JK’s first Seed Processing Unit to come up in Kathua

International News:

• Shinzo Abe’s party attains majority in Upper House of National Diet
• 6.4 magnitude earthquake hits Ecuador’s northwest coast
• Australia’s PM declares victory in election
• Harry Potter exhibition being held in Belgium
• England to host Farnborough Airshow from July 11

New Appointments:

• Nepal’s Parliamentary Hearing Special Committee (PHSC) unanimously endorsed Sushila Karki as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
• The Delhi government appointed Ramesh Negi as the acting Chief Secretary in the absence of K. K. Sharma, who will remain on leave till July 25
• Sanjay Gupta has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director of Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL). He is the youngest ever CMD of KRCL

Business and Economy:

• The Telecom Ministry has reportedly cleared the 3,500-crore 4G spectrum trading deal between BhartiAirtel and Aircel

Awards and Honours:

• France’s Antoine Griezmann won the Golden Boot at EURO 2016 after scoring six goals in the tournament

Sports:

• Lewis Hamilton wins 2016 British Grand Prix
• Portugal wins Euro 2016 football championship; defeated France 1-0
• Andy Murray won men’s singles title of 2016 Wimbledon
• SandeepTomar Wins Silver, NarsinghYadav Bags Bronze in Spanish GP
• Reid wins 1st ever Wimbledon wheelchair singles

Obituary:

• Legendary football coach Amal Dutta passes away