Current Affairs 17th July 2016

Current Affairs 17th July 2016 - Important Points

• Who sworned in as new Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh - Pema Khandu
• Yatra Online acquired by Terrapin 3 Acquisition Corporation for - $218 mn

Current Affairs 17th July 2016 - Details

Who sworned in as new Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh - Pema Khandu

 Mr. Pema Khandu sworned in as new Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh. He is 9th CM of the state. Mr. Chowna Mein was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh. Mr. Pema Khandu is son of late Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu. At the age of 37 he also became youngest Chief Minister in India.
Mr. Pema Khandu replaced Mr. Khaliko Pul as CM of state, Both belongs to Indian National Congress.
In total there are total 60 members in the house from which 47 are from Indian National Congress.

Yatra Online acquired by Terrapin 3 Acquisition Corporation for - $218 mn

Among Important Business Current Affairs, Yatra Online Inc was acquired by Terrapin 3 Acquisition Corporation for 218 million dollars (1458 crore rupees).
Yatra is a online travel platform and was founded in 2006 and has more than 4 million customers.