1. Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed passed away
of multiple organ failure in New Delhi on Thursday morning after nearly a week
long hospitalisation.
2. The World Health Organization says close to one in seven people in India
are at risk of contracting malaria.
3. Hashim Amla has resigned as South Africa Test skipper on Wednesday
(January 6) with immediate effect, after the second Test against England in
Cape Town ended in a draw. AB de Villiers takes over as captain for the
remainder of the series.
4. California Governor Jerry Brown on Wednesday declared a Los Angeles-
area gas leak an emergency and vowed to protect public health and safety.
5. Internet and Mobile association of India appointed free charge’s Founder and CEO Kunal Shah as its
new Chairman.
6. A Giant golden statue of Chairman "Mao" has been built in the remote Chinese countryside.
7. Temba Bavuma created history on day four of the 2nd test between South Africa- England in Cape Town
by becoming the First black African to score a century for the Proteas.
8. BCCI has recommended to its technical committee the idea of organizing Duleep Trophy matches as
Day-Night Fixtures using the Pink Ball.
9. After conquering Mount Everest, Amputee Mountaineer Arunima Sinha has
added another feather to her cap by conquering Mount Aconcagua, Argentina .
10. Tata Trusts and global food major Mars, Incorporated, signed an
agreement to work for advanced agriculture development in India. Its aim is to
address malnutrition and improve food safety in India.
11. The Union Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval for signing a
Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) between India and Singapore on cooperation in the field of civil aviation.
Understanding (MoU) between India and Singapore on cooperation in the field of civil aviation.
12. India ranks third in the World for issuing the most number of passports
in the year . China at top followed by US .
13. The Union government and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
have decided not to upgrade the existing Bharat Stage IV norms to the Bharat
Stage V ones, but take a leap and implement the stricter norms of Bharat Stage
VI from April 1, 2020.
14. Indian actress, Priyanka Chopra has become the first South Asian to win
the People's Choice Award. Chopra was awarded the People's Choice Award in the
category of 'Favorite Actress in a New TV Series' for her role in Quantico.
15. Noted Gujarati writer and poet Labhshankar Thakar passed away after prolonged illness in Ahmedabad.
16. Vedanta Limited appointed Samir Cairae as Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
of Diversified Metals (India).
17. Dr Achyuta Samanta was elected as the General President of the 105th
Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) that is scheduled for 2017-18.
18. The Union Cabinet approved the closure of the iconic HMT Watches and
offered a voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) to its employees as per the 2007
pay scales.
19. Amidst massive protests and detentions, actor Gajendra Chauhan took
charge as the Chairman of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)
20. Sam Pitroda was appointed Technology Advisor to the Odisha Government.
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