- UNESCO declares thee Indian Sites as World Heritage Site in its 40th session of World Heritage Committee in Istanbul.
- The Sites declared are : Khangchendzonga National Park (Sikkim), Capitol Compex(Chandigarh) and Nalanda Mahavihara(Bihar).
- Pema Khandu took oath as Arunchal Pradesh CM.
- Guruprasad Mohapatra appointed as Chairman of Airports Authority of India(AAI).
- 18th July 2016 observed as Nelson Mandela Day.
- Vijendra Singh defeats Kerry Hope to clinch WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight Title.
- Terrapin 3 Acquisition Corporation acquires Yatra Online for $ 218 mn.
- TRI-NETRA system developed to enhance the vision of locomotive pilots in inclement weather.
CURRENT AFFAIRS – JULY 18,2016
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