Current Affairs Updates for today :-
Gurpreet Singh won Silver Medal in 10 m Air Pistol event at Asian Air Gun Championship 2015
- Gurpreet Singh, ace Shooter of India, won Silver Medal in 10 m Air Pistol event at Asian Air Gun Championship 2015 on 28th September 2015.
Taliban captured the northern city of Afghanistan ‘Kunduz’
- Taliban captured the northern city of Afghanistan ‘Kunduz’. President of Afghanistan is Mohammad Ashraf Ghani. Capital and Currency of Afghanistan is Kabul and Afghani respectively.
India launched Green Highways (Plantation, Transplantation, Beautification and Maintenance) Policy 2015
- India launched Green Highways (Plantation, Transplantation, Beautification and Maintenance) Policy 2015 on 28th September 2015 with the aim to promote greening of National Highways. Almost Rs.1000 Crore to be spent on the scheme.
M.R. Poovamma and Babita Kumari awarded with Arjuna Award 2015
- M.R. Poovamma (Athlete) and Babita Kumari (Wrestler) awarded with Arjuna Award 2015 on 28th September 2015. Arjuna Awards established in the year 1961.
RBI decreased the repo rate by 50 basis points to 6.75%
- RBI decreased the repo rate by 50 basis points to 6.75% on 29th September 2015 under Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) while Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) has remained unchanged at 4%.
INS Kochi commissioned into Indian Navy
- INS Kochi commissioned into Indian Navy on 29th September 2015 by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar at Mumbai. It is 2nd in number, the 1st was (INS Kolkata) commissioned in the year 2014 earlier by PM Narendra Modi.
Jayanta Prasad appointed as Director General of Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis
- Jayanta Prasad appointed as Director General of Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis on 29th September 2015.
‘Evidence of Liquid Water on Mars’ founded by NASA Scientists on Mars
- The ‘Evidence of Liquid Water on Mars’ founded by NASA Scientists on Mars on 28th September 2015 from Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO).
Maharashtra declared 2017 as ‘Visit Maharashtra Year’
- Maharashtra declared 2017 as ‘Visit Maharashtra Year’ on 28th September 2015 with the aim to promote tourism and also launched Maharashtra International Travel Mart 2015.
Reliance Defence Ltd. signed an agreement with Emirates Defence Industries Company (EDIC)
- Reliance Defence Ltd. signed an agreement with Emirates Defence Industries Company (EDIC) on 28th September 2015 to manufacture the defence equipment.
1st Indo-Africa ICT Expo inaugurated in Nairobi, Kenya
- 1st Indo-Africa ICT Expo inaugurated in Nairobi, Kenya on 28th September 2015 in which almost 100 companies participated.
Wipro selected as member of Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI)
- Wipro selected as member of Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) on 28th September 2015 for 6th consecutive year. DJSI launched in the year 1999.
Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) set up its 1st 10 mw solar power plant
- Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) set up its 1st 10 mw solar power plant on 28th September 2015 as installed by Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL). Headquarter of NLC is in Chennai.
Dee Patel, Indo-British van driver awarded with Pride of Britain Award
- Dee Patel, Indo-British van driver awarded with Pride of Britain Award on 28th September 2015.
World Heart Day observed on 29th September 2015
- World Heart Day observed in all over the World on 29th September 2015 under the theme ‘creating heart health environments’. The day was founded in the year 2000.
Indian Railway Knowledge Portal launched by Ministry of Railways
- Indian Railway Knowledge Portal launched by Ministry of Railways on 28th September 2015. It provides e-access to libraries of Railways.
Nepal imposed vehicle curbs due to fuel shortage
- On 27th September 2015, Nepal imposed vehicle curbs due to fuel shortage. It is important to note that Madhesi community in Nepal seeking amendments to divide the country into 7 federal provinces.
CSIR-CIMAP awarded with CSIR Award for S&T Innovations for Rural Development
- Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP) of Lucknow awarded with CSIR Award for S&T Innovations for Rural Development 2014 on 26th September 2015. Director General of CSIR is Dr.Girish Sahni while the Chairman is Prime Minister of India.