Page-13 of Current Affairs - October, 2015
16 October: World Food Day
Every year 16 October is being observed as World Food Day (WFD). Significance of Day: It aims to raise public awareness about hunger challenges and encourage people around the world to take action in the fight against hunger. It is ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
Supreme Court declares NJAC unconstitutional
Supreme Court has declared National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) Act, 2014 and 99th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2014 unconstitutional and void. Ruling in this regard was given by five-judge Constitutional Bench of SC headed by Justice J S Khehar on a petition ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
US to extend military presence in Afghanistan beyond 2016
United States has announced to extend its military presence in Afghanistan beyond 2016 as per shift in policy to further cooperate for fighting terrorists. It was confirmed by US President Barack Obama by announcing that around 5,500 troops will be ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
Myanmar Government inks peace pact with 8 ethnic rebels groups
Myanmar government has signed a peace accord with eight of the 15 ethnic armed minorities groups especially belonging to Kayin and Chin groups to end decades of civil war. The ceremony was held by President Thein Sein in Naypyidaw in ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
RBI formed Financial Inclusion Fund with Rs. 2000 crore corpus
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has established Financial Inclusion Fund (FIF) with Rs. 2000 crore corpus expanding reach of banking services. This fund will support the developmental and promotional activities covered under the financial inclusion initiatives. Key facts FIF has ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
DRDO's Missile Complex in Hyderabad renamed after Abdul Kalam
Defence Research Development Organisation’s (DRDO’s) Missile Complex in Hyderabad has been renamed as Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex. It was renamed after late President and Missile Man A P J Abdul Kalam on the occasion of his 84th birth ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
Union Government flags off Climate Special Science Express
Union Government has flagged off Science Express Climate Action Special (SECAS) with the theme of Climate Change. It was flagged off by Union Science and Technology Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan from Safdarjung railway station in New Delhi. Key facts The ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
Cricketer Zaheer Khan announces retirement from International cricket
One of India’s greatest fast bowlers Zaheer Khan has announced his retirement from international cricket with an immediate effect. He cited reason that he could no longer handle the rigours of the game and is looking forward to signing off ..