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WHO declares Sri Lanka malaria-free
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has officially declared Sri Lanka a malaria-free, after certifying that the life-threatening disease had been completely eliminated in the island. With this, Sri Lanka became second country in the South-East Asia Region declared as malaria ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016
N Sikki Reddy, Pranaav Chopra wins Brazil Open Grand Prix mixed doubles title
Indian pair of Pranaav Jerry Chopra and N Sikki Reddy have won the 2016 Brazil Open Grand Prix title of Badminton in the mixed doubles category. It was their maiden Grand Prix title. In the final match, Indian pair (World ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016
Urjit Patel assumes charge as 24th RBI Governor
Eminent economist, consultant and banker Dr. Urjit Patel has assumed charge as the 24th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Dr. Patel succeeds Raghuram Rajan who completed his tenure after serving a three-year term. He will have tenure ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016
5 September: National Teachers Day
Every year 5th September is being observed as National Teachers Day in India. Significance of Day: Observance of this day commemorates the birthday of India’s first Vice President and second President Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan since 1962. This year’s celebration: Various ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016
Odisha Government launches Biju Kanya Ratna Yojana
The Odisha Government has launched the Biju Kanya Ratna Yojana (BKRY) for the development of girls in three districts of the state. The scheme was launched by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and will be implemented in Ganjam, Dhenkanal and Angul ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016
Mother Teresa canonised as Saint
Mother Teresa, a Roman Catholic religious sister and missionary was proclaimed a Saint by Pope Francis in a ceremony at the Vatican. She was canonised at the ceremony held in St Peter’s Square in Vatican. Indian delegation was represented by ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016
Nico Rosberg wins 2016 Italian Grand Prix
Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg from Germany has won the 2016 Italian Grand Prix of Formula one. It was Rosberg’s overall eleventh championship title of F1 in his career and the seventh win in the 2016 season. Earlier, he had won ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016
Noted Assamese poet Nalinidhar Bhattacharyya passes away
Noted Assamese poet, author and literary critic Nalinidhar Bhattacharyya passed away in Guwahati, Assam due to age-old ailments. He was 95. He was a former principal of Arya Vidyapeeth College, Guwahati and was elder brother of well-known Assamese litterateur Birendra ..