Current Affairs 20th December 2016

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