Current Affairs 26th and 27th June 2016

1. India became the 35th full member of Missile Technology Control Regime

i. India has joined the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) today as a full member. This entry would be mutually beneficial to enhance global non-proliferation norms.

2. PM Narendra Modi launches Smart city Mission Projects in Pune

i. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the ‘Smart City Mission’ involving 83 projects from 20 different cities in the country. The ambitious mission of Union Government was launched at a function held at Pune’s Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex one year after it was announced.
ii. The Smart City Mission’ projects launched included 14 projects of Pune (Maharashtra) and 69 projects from 20 different shortlisted cities in the country to be implemented at a cost of 1,770 crore rupees.
iii. These projects are related to water supply projects, sewage treatment plants, solid waste management under Swachh Bharat Mission and development of green and open spaces under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT). It also includes housing projects for urban poor under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) and area development and technology based pan-city solutions under Smart Cities Mission. PM Modi also inaugurated ‘Make Your City SMART' contest, aimed at involving citizens participation in designing smart cities.

3. Union HM Rajnath Singh inaugurates 22nd meeting of Eastern Zonal Council at Ranchi

i. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has inaugurated the 22nd meeting of the Eastern Zonal Council at Ranchi, Jharkhand. 

4. International Indian Film Academy Awards 2016

i. The 2016 IIFA awards which are officially known as the 17th International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA 2016) held in Madrid, Spain between 23 to 26th of June. 

5. Suresh Prabhu flags off maiden train between Sonepat-Jind 

6. AIIB approves first loans for projects in four countries

i. The China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved first set of loans totaling US 509 million dollars to finance projects in four countries namely- Bangladesh, Pakistan, Indonesia, and Tajikistan. 

7. BHEL commissions two hydel units in Afghanistan

i. State-run Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has commissioned two units of 14 Megawatts each at Salma Hydro Electric Project in Afghanistan.

8. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar awarded Honorary Fellowship in the UK

i. National Indian Students and Alumni Union (NISAU) have awarded Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar with an Honorary Fellowship in the UK for his contributions to world peace and culture. 

9. N Srinivasan re-elected as TNCA president for 15th term

i. Former BCCI President and former International Cricket Council Chairman N Srinivasan has re-elected as the president of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) for the 15th consecutive term.

10. Anju Bobby George & Pullela Gopichand taken as members of Khelo India

11. Veteran Malayalam theatre artist Kavalam Narayana Panicker has passed away

12. Chile beat Argentina to win 2016 Copa America Football tournament

13. Lionel Messi announces retirement from international football

14. Argentina women win record seventh Champions Trophy title

i. The Argentina women’s team has claimed a record seventh Champions Trophy title with a 2-1 win over reigning World and Olympic champions, the Netherlands, in the final at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre.

15. Wimbledon 2016 kick starts on 27th June

i. The 2016 Wimbledon Championships starts from today at the All England Club in London. This is the 130th edition of the third Grand Slam of the season.