21 & 22 Jan 2016 : Daily News Updates

1. Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra replace Aamir Khan as 'Incredible India' brand ambassadors.
   
2. Oscar for Indian-origin actor, producer Rahul Thakkar in technical category.
   
3. PM Narendra Modi released book titled The Z Factor written by Subhash Chandra.
   
4. The Union Cabinet approved  Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and United Kingdom on cooperation in governance reforms. The MoU seeks to extend bilateral cooperation in public administration and governance reforms.
   
5. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) gave its approval for setting up over 5000 MW of Grid-Connected Solar PV Power Projects on build, own and operate basis.
   
6. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and Kuwait Institute of Scientific Research (KISR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes.
   
7. SEBI released report of Narayan Murthy-panel on Alternative Investment Policy to suggest measures for development of the alternative investment funds (AIFs) and startup eco-system in the country.
   
8. World Economic Forum meeting starts in Davos, Switzerland.
   
9. Eminent dancer Mrinalini Sarabhai, wife of the late Dr Vikram Sarabhai, father of India’s space programme, passed away.
   
10. Uttar Pradesh won its maiden Mushtaq  Ali T20 cricket  Trophy.
    
11. Atulesh Jindal appointed as Chairman of CBDT.
    
12. 19th National Conference on e-Governance begins in Nagpur Maharashtra.
    
13. Ravi Chellam took charge as Executive Director of Greenpeace India.
    
14. The Nai Manzil scheme launched  for the first time in Jammu and Kashmir. Under the scheme, girls from minority communities will be imparted three month skill development training in seven identified sectors relevant to the region.
    
15. Italian film director Ettore Scola died.
    
16. Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, won the award of the world's best hotel at the Travelers’ Choice award.
    
17. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization has won the National Award for e-Governance 2015-16 for its Universal Account Number programme.