Page-8 of Current Affairs - September, 2015

China launches newly-developed smaller version Long March-6 carrier rocket

China has successfully launched a newly-developed smaller version of carrier rocket Long March-6 as part of the country’s space program. It was launched from the base in the Northern Province of Shanxi and was carrying 20 micro satellites into the ..

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Urdu scholar Shamim Hanfi awarded Jnangarima Manad Alankaran award

Eminent Urdu litterateur Shamim Hanfi was conferred with inaugural Jnangarima Manad Alankaran award of Bharatiya Jnanpith. The Urdu scholar is known for his books on criticism like Ghazal Ka Naya Manzarnama, Jadidiyat ki Falsafiyani Asas and Infiradi Shaoor aur Ijtemai ..

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Ajay Jayaram wins silver medal in 2015 Korea Open Badminton tournament

India’s Ajay Jayaram has won silver medal in 2015 Korea Open Badminton tournament in the Men’s singles category. In the final match played at Seoul, he lost to World no. one Cheng Long of China by 14-21, 12-21 score settling ..

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Sebastian Vettel wins 2015 Singapore Grand Prix of Formula One

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel from Germany has won 2015 Singapore Grand Prix of Formula One. The race was held on the Marina Bay Street Circuit, which is the first street circuit in Asia. It was overall fourth victory for Vettel ..

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BCCI President Jagmohan Dalmiya passes away

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Jagmohan Dalmiya passed away in in Kolkata, West Bengal. He was 75. As a cricket administrator, he is hailed as the architect for the rise of Cricket in India and its ..

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Celebration of weeklong Ladakh Festival begins at Leh

Celebration of the week long annual Ladakh Festival has begun at Leh town in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir. The festival has been organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism department in collaboration with the concerned stakeholders. The festival ..

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Novelist Jackie Collins passes away

British-American romance novelist Jackie Collins passed away on 19 September 2015 in California, United States. She was 77 and died due to stage 4 breast cancer. About Jackie Collins Jacqueline Jill “Jackie” Collins was born on October 4, 1937 in ..

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Marine population declined since 1970: Study

As per recently released study, populations of marine mammals, fish, birds and reptiles have declined by 49% since 1970. The study report was prepared by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Zoological Society of London (ZSL). In this study ..

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