Current Affairs 20th December 2016

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Current Affairs 20th December 2016

NATIONAL:

  • Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana comes into effect
  • Union Minister Vijay Goel inaugurates conference on Youth Development
  • ‘SwasthyaRakshaProgramme’ launched by the AYUSH Ministry to promote health and health education in villages
  • Govt writes to States, UTs to implement SC’s order on national anthem

INTERNATIONAL:

  • India-Nepal Folk Crafts Festival kicks off in Kathmandu

BANKING NEWS:

  • Ukraine nationalises country’s largest bank

BUSINESS NEWS:

  • YES Bank, Ola tie up to provide cash at your doorstep

APPOINTMENTS:

  • Actor Priyanka Chopra to be brand ambassador for Assam tourism

AWARDS AND HONORS:

  • Miss World 2016: Puerto Rico’s Stephanie Del Valle takes the crown

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY:

  • Power Ministry to launch GARV-II app for tracking rural electrification
  • DoT to Launch Portal That Lets You Check Radiation Status of Mobile Towers

SPORTS NEWS:

  • India beat Belgium 2-1 to win hockey junior World Cup crown after 15 years

OBITUARY:  

  • Former Planning Commission member Saumitra Chaudhuri passes away