Current Affairs

Persons in News
VK Sharma was appointed as chairman of state-owned Life Insurance Corporation of India
West Indies opener Chris Gayle has launched his autobiography Six Machine.
A young Yazidi Nobel Peace Prize nominee woman Nadia Murad Basee Taha (23-year) has been appointed as
a UN Ambassador.
General Manager of Allahabad Bank Atul Kumar Goel has taken charge as Executive Director (ED) in Union
Bank of India (UBI).
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim (56-years) has won second five-year term after nominations to lead
the global development bank closed, no other candidates proposed.
Scientist Narayana Murthy appointed as the director of DRDO(Defence Research and Development
Organisation) laboratory Research Centre Imarat (RCI),Hyderabad.
Former Home Minister and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram was appointed as Chairman of
the Parliamentary Committee on Home Affairs.
Former England batsman Graeme Hick (50-year)has been appointed as Australias new full-time batting
coach until March 2020.
The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has appointed Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui as
the brand ambassador of its flagship programme Samajwadi Kisan Beema Yojana.
Priyanka Chopra has become the first Indian star to enter the Forbes list of highest paid television actresses
in the world.Topped by Colombian-American actress Sofia Vergara.
Aleksander Ceferin has been elected the new president of UEFA, beating Michael van Praag in the race to
succeed Michel Platini.
Anoop Kumar Sharma has taken the charge of the Chairman & Managing Director(CMD) of Shipping
Corporation of India (SCI) for a period of three years.
State Bank of India (SBI) chief Arundhati Bhattacharya, ICICI Bank CEO and MD Chanda Kochhar
and Axis Bank CEO Shikha Sharma entered the list of 50 most powerful women based outside the United
States by Fortune magazine.
A book titled Shanti ki Talaash mein Zindagi written by author and journalist Radhika Nagrath released by
Uttarakhand Governor K K Paul.
Nagpur Girl Shristi sharma Sets Historic Ice Limbo Skating Record.
Uttar Pradesh govt named Bollywood actress Vidya Balan as brand ambassador of the ambitious Samajwadi
Pension Yojana.
Pakistan appoints Wasim Bari as manager of national cricket team.
American swimmer Ryan Lochte has been suspended for 10 months and will miss next years world
championships for his part in a scandal involving the U.S. athlete and three other swimmers at the Rio
Olympics, the United States Olympic Committee.
Dilip Kumar Mandal appointed as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of IDBI Asset
Management Company (AMC).

Obituaries

Former Italian PM Carlo Azeglio Ciampi passes away.

US playwright Edward Albee passed away.
Tony-Winning Director Jack Hofsiss Dies.
Noted animal rights activist Claude Lila Parulekar passes away.
Veteran Journalist Ramsewak Shrivastava Passes Away.

Awards in News
Ujjivan Financial Services Ltd, a microfinance institution, has won the Platinum Award for Inclusive
Insurance at the SKOCH Insurance Awards 2016.
Indian-American physician-author Abraham Verghese (61-year) whose work has emphasised empathy in
medicine has been selected for the prestigious National Humanities Medal 2015.

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 Novel titled His Bloody Project by Graeme Macrae Burnet has been shortlisted for the 2016 Man Booker
prize.
Vijaya Bank has bagged the second prize under Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar (Region C) for the year 2015-16.
Indo-American Abraham Verghese to be honored by Barack Obama with 2015 National Humanities
Medal.
Spiritual leader and The Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will be conferred with Simon Wiesenthal
Centres highest honour the Simon Wiesenthal Humanitarian Laureate.
Indian-origin scientist bags Lemelson-MIT Prize.
Indian Writer Meghna Pant to be honored with Kumaon Literary Festivals FON Fellows of Nature
South Asia Short Story Award in Nature writing in October for her short story People of the Sun.
Subramanian Swamy awarded Tamil Ratna in US
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has honored Renowned Odia cine actressJharana Das and Odishi
dance guru Kishore Kumar Mohanty with the prestigious Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award
2016 for lifetime achievement.
A revenge drama Ang Babaeng Humayo (The Woman Who Left) on 10 September 2016 won the Golden Lion
for Best Film Award at the 73 Venice Film Festival.
Odisha bags Global Agriculture Leadership award 2016.
A Novel based on Apatani tribe of Arunachal Pradesh titled Into the Hidden Valley authored by Stuart
Blackburn has won 2016 MM Bennetts Award for Historical Fiction in the United Kingdom(UK).
T R Zeliang receives Pangkor Dialogue Award in Malaysia.
Haryana has won Best Horticulture State award of the Indian Council of Food and Agriculture (ICFA)
for the concerted efforts made by the state government to increase the income of the farmers in horticulture.

Economy/Banking/Finance
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced Indias foreign exchange reserves went up to$371.27 billion as
on September 9.
Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited had joined hands with mobile payments company Paytm to
provide health insurance to cab and auto drivers.
Ashok Leyland Board has approved a proposal to merge Hinduja Foundries Ltd (HFL)with itself.
Reliance Communications (RCom) board has approved the companys merger with Aircel, in one of the
biggest deals in the telecom space in recent times.
The National Highways Authority (NHAI) reported that the government hadexpanded the number of
lenders and wallets, who could issue the electronic tags for vehicle.
Axis Bank has tied up with Faculty of Commerce at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) to offer specialised
banking courses.
Quikr acquires Stayglad, its 8th buy in a year.
HP to Acquire Samsung Printer Business for $1.05 Billion.
Digital payment platform FreeCharge in partnership with Axis Bank has launched Unified Payments Interface
(UPI) that allows instant transactions from a smartphone using a virtual payment address (VPA).
The government launched toll free number 1924 to register postal complaints, over a month after introducing
Twitter Sewa for redressal of telecom and postal grievances.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has launched e-nivaran (electronic resolution) facility for
online redressal of taxpayers grievances related to refunds, ITRs and PAN issues.
The Cabinet approved setting up of the GST Council, which would decide on the rate of tax under the new
Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime likely to start from April 1, 2017.
FreeCharge partnership with Axis Bank on September 12,2016 launched Unified Payments Interface (UPI)
that allows instant transactions from a smartphone using a virtual payment address (VPA)
The Union Finance Ministry has issued fresh flexi-fund guidelines for the Centrally Sponsored Schemes
(CSS).Under the new norms, flexi-funds in each CSS has been increased from the current 10% to 25% for
states and 30% for Union Territories.

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 BSE Ltd, Indias second-biggest stock exchange filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in order to list its
shares on larger rival National Stock Exchange (NSE).
Qatar National Bank (QNB) has received approval from India's regulatory authorities to open a branch in the
country and begin operations.
HDFC Ergo General Insurance Company (HDFC ERGO) has completed the acquisition of 100 percent shares
of L&T General Insurance Company (L&T Insurance) for Rs. 551 crore.

National Affairs
The Union Water Resources Ministry (WRD) Uma Bharti and Agriculture Ministry Radha Mohan
Singh has signed a MoU in New Delhi to encourage farmers of over 5,000 villages along the Ganga to take
up organic farming .
Indian Navys 2nd guided missile destroyer Mormugao has launched at Mumbais Mazgaon Dock by
Chief Guest Mrs. Reena Lanba, wife of Admiral Sunil Lanba (Chief of the Naval Staff).
A grand spiritual gathering that happens once in 12 years and is referred to as theKumbhMela of the
Himalayas had begun in Ladakhs biggest monastery, Hemis, to commemorate the millennial birth
anniversary of the scholar saint Naropa.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the water supply and irrigation projects worth ofRs 4800
crore under the Gujarat Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojna at Limkheda in Dahod district, Gujarat on his 66th
birthday anniversary celebrations.
The Union Ministry of Tourism has approved projects worth 500 crore rupees for integrated development of
tourism in Jammu and Kashmir under Swadesh Darshan scheme.
The Telangana govt signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Goa government to help the
latter in information technology (IT) development.
Mobile payment and commerce platform Paytm has tied up with the countrys largest rail ticketing platform
IRCTC to enable digital payments for travellers.
BRICS Environmental Ministers Meet held at Goa.
The 2016 International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer was observed across the world on 16
September 2016.The theme for the year 2016 is Ozone and climate: Restored by a world united.
International Democracy Day is being observed on September 15 to raise public awareness about the
democratic system.This years theme is Democracy and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has launched the re-designed website of Department of Defence
Production (DDP) in New Delhi.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar launched a website to provide information on the celebration of 350th
Prakash Utsav of the Sikh guru in 2017. The website has been developed by tourism department.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh inaugurated the Startup Chhattisgarh scheme, which aims to give
impetus to startup projects in the state.
An agriculture museum has been inaugurated at Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV) and it is
touted as the first of its kind in any agriculture university in the country.It has been set up at a cost of Rs 4.92
crore.
Andhra Pradesh has achieved 100% household electrification after Gujarat, as per a report published by JM
Financials based on a national level survey.
The BRICS Urbanisation Forum Meet (3rd edition) has started in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

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India US economic summit began in New Delhi on September 14 to provide a valuable opportunity to
assess developments across India-US trade relationship, economy and society.
Gionee mobile phones signed an MoU(Memorandum Of Understanding) with the Haryana state government
to set up its phone manufacturing hub in Haryana with an initial investment ofRs 500 crore.
Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan has inaugurated the Onam (week-long) celebrations in
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala).
The All IndiaFootball Federation (AIFF) in collaboration with SportsAuthority of India(SAI) has jointly
launched an online portal for its Global Scouting Programme, which will conduct off-field trials for NRI
boy.
The Union Cabinet has approved to create the Higher Education Financing Agency(HEFA) to give a major
push for the creation of high-quality infrastructure in premier educational institutions.
The Punjab Cabinet under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal has decided to
abolish the stamp duty of two per cent levied on the immovable propertywhile awarding the power of
attorney.
The Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated Arunachal
Pradeshs first Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Store at Naharlagun, Itanagar.
Model guidelines were issued for states in order to protect consumers from Ponzi frauds, to regulate direct
selling and multi-level marketing businesses while prohibiting pyramid structures as well as money
circulation schemes.Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan released the Direct Selling
Guidelines 2016 framework and has been sent to the states and Union Territories for adoption.
Haryana government approved a Rs 143 crore project for re-construction of Jawahar Lal Nehru (JLN)
Canal system to achieve the goal of Har Khet Ko Pani (water to every field). The work would be completed
by March 2018.
Committee formed to study issues related to Seventh Central Pay Commission. The panel will be headed
by DoPT(Department of Personnel and Training) secretary B P Sharma.
Free bus rides for Haryana girl school students announced by Haryana Transport minister Krishan Lal
Panwar.
The Coast Guard was prepared an air enclave to step up aerial surveillance of Karnataka coast, Mangaluru
for helping in search and rescue operations and also to check maritime crimes.
The Union Govt has launched Urja Mitra Helpline through which customers can get information on power
outages from distribution companies by dialing 14401.
Patanjali launches mega food park at Nagpur industrial hub.
Himachal Pradesh govt signed a preliminary Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Singapore govt for
developing a smart integrated township in Jathiadevi near Shimla airport.
Mandi in Himachal Pradesh and Sindhudurg in Maharashtra have emerged the cleanest districts in India
according to a report released in New Delhi by Drinking Water and Sanitation Minister Narendra Singh
Tomar.
Union Minister of State for Ayush (Independent Charge) Shri Shripad Yesso Naik and Union minister for
Fertilisers and Chemicals and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Ananth Kumar inaugurated the National Fair on
comprehensive Indian Medicine system (AROGYA) in Bengaluru.
BRICS Wellness Workshop to held in Bengaluru.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari laid foundation
stone of Patanjali Mega food park in Mihan.
The Much Awaited Spanish made Talgo train has successfully completed its speed trial in less than 12
hours between national capital Delhi and financial capital Mumbai which is four hours less than the fastest
Rajdhani Express.
The 2-day Indo-US Economic Summit will begin in New Delhi on September 13.
Rajnath Singh (Union Home Minister) and Manohar Parrikar (Union Defence Minister) have been
commissioned the offshore patrolling (OPV) vessel, Sarathi at Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) shipyard at Vasco
in south Goa.

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 Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik has launched a new pension scheme for construction workers at a
function in Bhubaneswar(Odisha).As per the scheme, the construction workers above 60 years of age will get
pension ofRs. 300 per month while workers above 80 years of age will get the pension of Rs. 500per month.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti launched the CM Scooty Scheme for college girls.
The Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry sanctioned Rs.359.52 for the welfare ofdalits as part of its
special assistance scheme.
World Suicide Prevention Day September 10 2016.
For maintaining the records and database of Indian students studying abroad, Government of India has
launched a Student Registration module in MADAD portal ( madad.gov.in).
State-owned NHPC has entered a pact with BHEL for renovation and modernisation of 180 MW Baira Siul
power station in Himachal Pradesh.

International Affairs
A recent survey among the travelers revealed that Five Indian museums featured among the best 25 in
Asia while Lehs Hall of Fame has topped the India list as a must-visit place. The Museum of Qin
Terracotta Warriors and Horse in China topped the Asia list.
Government of India and the AfDB signed MoU to host the next annual meetings of the African
Development Bank (AfDB) Group at Mahatma Gandhi Convention Centre, Ahmedabad from May 22 to May
26, 2017.
To enable people of Balochistan settled across the world listen to Balochi content from India, All India Radio
launched a multimedia website and app of its Balochi radio service.

European Union (EU) leaders will meet in Bratislava, Slovakia to chart their post-Brexit future.
India offers additional developmental assistance of one billion dollars to Afghanistan.
Worlds first self-driving cars launched byUbers on the road in the Steel City, Pittsburgh, USA.
Typhoon Meranti was the worlds strongest typhoon made landfall in east Chinas Fujian Province ,
causing widespread destruction.
India is free from Avian influenza (H5N1), popularly known as bird flu, from September 5, the department of
animal husbandry, dairying and fisheries in the ministry of agriculture and farmers welfare has declared.
Chinas high-speed railway has completed over 20,000 kms of track network in the country, becoming the
worlds longest bullet train network.
Godrej Properties Ltd has opened an international representative office in Singapore.
China completes the worlds highest bridge Bipan River standing 1,850 feet above the ground.
Worlds longest bullet train network length of 2000kms established by China Railway.
The worlds first daily driverless bus service has started in Lyon, France which will run in the citys
Confluence area.
British surgeons have successfully performed the worlds first robotic operation inside the eye, potentially
revolutionising the way such conditions are treated.
Bakytzhan Sagintaev appointed as Prime minister of Kazakhstan by Kazakhstan President Nursultan
Nazarbayev on September 9,2016.
Five-day Haj pilgrimage begins today in Saudi Arabia.
Honoulu hosted IUCN World Conservation Congress 2016.
The 28th and 29th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit was held in Vientiane, Laos
from 6th to 8th September 2016.

Sports News
India has ended their campaign in the Track Asia Cup at 2nd position at the Cycling Velodrome in IG
Stadium in New Delhi.
Indian football giants East Bengal on 16 September 2016 won the Calcutta Football League (CFL) for
the seventh consecutive time.

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 Indian football team jumps four places in latest FIFA rankings.

Gautam Gambhir-led India Blue has won the day/night Duleep Trophy Cricket tournament (55th season)
played with a pink ball (5-day)in Greater Noida.
Indian Railways Men Hockey Team won MCC Murugappa Gold Cup Hockey Tournament.
Indian kickboxer Sushmita Rai (Mazitar, East Sikkim) has won the Bronze medal at the World Martial Arts
Masterships 2016, at Cheongju in South Korea.
Army Green defeated newcomers Neroca Football Club 6-5 on penalties to win the 128th edition of
the Durand Cup at Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi.
Real Madrid registered a 5-2 win over Osasuna in the La Liga, marking a 15th straight league win.
Swiss professional tennis player Stan Wawrinka (31-year) has defeated world no 1 and defending
champion Novak Djokovic (Serbia) to claim a third Grand Slam title at the US Open tennis tournament
2016.
Germanys Angelique Kerber has defeated Karolina Pliskova (Czech Republic) by 63, 46, 64 to win
2016 US Open Womens Singles title.
India has won four golds, one silver and five bronze medals in the International Table Tennis Federation
Junior and Cadet Open Championships (ITTF)-2016 at Indore(Madhya Pradesh).
Pankaj Advani wins historic bronze at 6 Red Snooker World Championship.

Science & Technology

Disaster Relief Exercise Ex SAHAYATA was inaugurated by Air Marshal RK Dhir AVSM VM ADC Air
Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Air Command at IAF headquarters in Gandhinagar, Gujarat
on September 14, 2016.
The Yudh Abhyas 2016 joint miliary drill between the Indian and US got underway at Chaubattia in
Uttarakhand on Sept 15.

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