Page-5 of Current Affairs - October, 2015
China launches Tianhui-1C mapping satellite of Tianhui-1 series
China has successfully launched Tianhui-1C, a third mapping satellite of the Tianhui-1 series into its designated orbit. The mapping satellite was launched by Long March 2D carrier rocket from the Jiuquan launching base located in the country’s northwestern Gansu province. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
Tsunami early Warning system successfully tested in Mumbai
A newly-installed Tsunami Early Warning System Siren was successfully tested near INS Angre, off Reserve Bank of India (RBI) head office in south Mumbai. It was tested nearly 11 years after the Boxing Day tsunami which had hit the east ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
Deepika Kumari wins silver medal in 2015 Archery World Cup Final
India’s ace women archer Deepika Kumari has won the Silver medal in recurve event at the 2015 Archery World Cup Final held in Mexico City. In the final match, South Korea’s Choi Misun defeated Deepika Kumari and won the gold ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
Lewis Hamilton wins 2015 US Grand Prix of F1 to clinch third world title
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain has won 2015 United States Grand Prix title of Formula One for the fourth time. Earlier he had won it in 2007, 2012 and 2014. This was his overall 10th victory of the season. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
Scientists detect Ethyl Alcohol and Simple Sugar from gas emitted by Comet Lovejoy
For the first time, a team of scientists have discovered two complex organic molecules viz. Ethyl alcohol and a simple sugar known as glycolaldehyde on a comet. These molecules were discovered on Comet Lovejoy from gas emitted by a comet ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
NDRF ties up with 30 PSUs to jointly tackle emergencies
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has partnered with about 30 Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) to jointly tackle and mitigate man-made or natural disasters or emergencies. In this regard, a coordination meeting was held between NDRF and prominent PSUs like ONGC, ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
Abhishek Verma wins Silver medal at Archery World Cup Final
Ace Indian archer Abhishek Verma has won Silver medal in the 2015 Archery World Cup Final in the men’s individual compound section. In the summit clash played in Mexico City, he was defeated by Turkey’s Demir Elmaagcli by winning gold ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
Bengali actor Pijush Ganguly passes away
Bengali film, television and stage actor Pijush Ganguly passed away in Kolkata, West Bengal. He was 50. Ganguly died because of multiple organ failure after he was critically injured in a road accident on 20 October 2015 at Santragachi in ..