Current Affairs 29th May 2016

Current Affairs 29th May 2016

National News:

• V Narayanasamy to be new Puducherry Chief Minister
• USAID and ministry of power launch portal to promote net zero energy buildings
• FDI equity inflow in 2015-16 at $40 billion
• 25 Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose files declassified
• Lakshadweep inks pact for energy efficiency measures
• Government formulates guidelines for website ads
• The Income Tax Department said the provisions of the General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR) will be effective from the financial year 2017-18.

International News:

• G7 nations to end fossil fuel subsidies by 2025
• India 2nd in initiating anti-dumping probes: WTO
• Sadhguru to lead yoga session at UN on 2nd International Yoga Day
• Australia removed from UN climate change report

New Appointments:

• Infosys has appointed Anantha Radhakrishnan as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of its backoffice arm.

Banking & Business:

• Merger of SBI associate banks to cost Rs 3000 cr: Bhattacharya
• Wipro CEO Neemuchwala earns ₹12 cr in first year
• RBL Bank to launch scheme for fintech entrepreneurs
• Ola launches luxury cars category in Mumbai
• Tata Group launches e-commerce platform
• Google wins $9bn Java copyright case with Oracle

Awards & Honours:

• Pakke Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh wins 2016 India Biodiversity Award
• Amateur Indian author’s manuscript wins $10,000 book award
• Telangana govt enters Limca Book of Records

Science & Technology:

• Indian Air Force successfully test fires Brahmos missile at Pokaran
• SpaceX completes 3rd successful landing at sea
• Microsoft, FB to build submarine cable system

Sports:

• Rafael Nadal pulls out of French Open with wrist injury
• SRH beat Gujarat Lions to reach IPL final
• Sonia Lather wins silver at World Boxing C’ships
• Indian wins gold at French Open Athletics Championship
• BCCI to donate ₹5 cr to disabled cricketers

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