CURRENT AFFAIRS - INDIA 2016

General Framework Agreement on Renewable Energy Cooperation

• The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of a General Framework Agreement (GFA) on Renewable Energy Cooperation between India and United Arab Emirates (UAE). 

• The GFA was signed, in New Delhi on 11th February this year during the state visit of Crown Prince of UAE.

 Presidential Proclamation in Relation to Uttarakhand Revoked 

• The President of India on 11th May, 2016 revoked the Proclamation issued under the Article 356 of the Constitution on 27th March, 2016 in relation to the State of Uttarakhand. 

UP Government Approves Bicycle Highway between Taj and Lion Safari

• The Uttar Pradesh government has given its nod to develop nearly 200-km long bicycle highway from Agra to the lion safari in Etawah to encourage eco-tourism in the vicinity of the Taj Mahal. 

• Starting from eastern gate of the Taj Mahal, it will cover areas such as Raja Bhoj ki Haveli, Bateshwarnath Temple, Mela Kothi Jarar, Naugava ka Quila and other rural areas to reach lion safari in Etawah.