Current Affairs for IAS Exams – 02 December 2016
:: National ::
NITI Aayog, CMs meet over digital payments
NITI Aayog held the first meeting of the Committee of Chief Ministers formed to prepare a road map to be implemented in one year for rapid expansion and adoption of the digital payments methods such as debit/credit cards, e-wallets, UPI etc.
The 13-member panel includes Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Puducherry, Odisha and Sikkim, along with the NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman and NITI Aayog CEO, besides industry experts.
During the meeting, M.P. Chief Minister Shivraj Chouhan suggested use of streetplays as well as social media to promote awareness about digital payment methods.
:: International ::
Thai Crown Prince proclaimed new King
Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn became the king of Thailand, opening a new chapter for the powerful monarchy in a country still mourning the death of his father.
The 64-year-old inherits one of the world’s richest monarchies as well as a politically febrile nation, and was proclaimed king 50 days after King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s death.
After weeks of complex palace protocols the prince was invited by the head of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) to ascend the throne in an event broadcast on all Thai television channels.
He becomes Rama X of Thailand’s Chakri dynasty, but will not formally be crowned until after his father's cremation, which is expected next year.