Current Affairs September 2015

Syed Akbaruddin made Indias permanent representative at the UN[24/09/2015]

The Govt. of India has appointed Syed Akbaruddin as India's permanent representative in the UN in New York. Akbar, as he is known, was a familiar face as MEA's spokesperson. Akbaruddin will replace Asoke Mukerji who will be retiring.

 

Nepal adopts first democratic Constitution[21/09/2015]

Nepal adopted its first democratic Constitution, a historic step for a nation that has seen war, a palace massacre and devastating earthquakes since a campaign to create a modern state began more than 65 years ago.

 

RBI allows 10 companies to set up small finance banks[18/09/2015]

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted ‘in-principle’ approval for 10 companies to set up small finance banks. The approval will be valid for 18 months to enable the applicants to comply with the requirements. The firms include Au Financiers (India) Ltd., Jaipur, Capital Local Area Bank Ltd., Jalandhar, Disha Microfin Pvt., Ahmedabad and Utkarsh Micro Finance Pvt. Varanasi, Equitas Holdings Pvt., Chennai, ESAF Microfinance and Investments Pvt., Chennai, Janalakshmi Financial Services Pvt., Bengaluru and Ujjivan Financial Services Pvt., Bengaluru.The RBI also granted permission for RGVN (North East) and Microfinance Ltd., Guwahati, and the Navi Mumbai-based Suryoday Micro Finance Pvt.

 

Lin Dan wins Japan Open[15/09/2015]

 Chinese badminton legend Lin Dan won the men’s singles title at the Japan Open final with a victory over Viktor Axelsen of Denmark.

 

Martina Hingis and Sania Mirza won the US Open womens doubles title[14/09/2015]

India’s tennis star Sania Mirza bagged her second consecutive Grand Slam title of the season, and fifth overall, as she won the US Open women’s doubles with Swiss partner Martina Hingis.

 

Leander Paes and Martina Hingis win the U.S. Open mixed doubles title[12/09/2015]

Leander Paes created history by winning the U.S. Open mixed doubles title with Swiss partner Martina Hingis and surpassed compatriot and former partner Mahesh Bhupathi’s record. The 42-year-old Paes now has won nineGrand Slam mixed doubles titles, against Bhupathi’s eight. Paes is now only behind legendary Martina Navratilova, who won 10 mixed doubles trophies.

 

J Manjula becomes DRDOs first woman Director General[09/09/2015]

J. Manjula has been named DRDO's first woman Director General and has taken charge of the Electronics & Communication Systems cluster, an official announcement. Before her elevation, Ms. Manjula, who is a DRDO Outstanding Scientist, was Director of the Defence Avionics Research Establishment, Bengaluru, since July 2014.

 

President of India to present Gandhi Peace Prize 2014 to ISRO[09/09/2015]

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee present the Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2014 to Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) at a function at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Gandhi Peace Prize was instituted by the Government of India in 1995 on the occasion of the 125th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. This annual award is given to individuals and institutions for their contributions towards social, economic and political transformation through non-violence and other Gandhian methods.

 

Smt Justice Vijaya Kamlesh Tahilramani is appointed as the Chief Justice of Bombay High Court [08/09/2015]

In exercise of the powers conferred by article 223 of the Constitution of India, the President has appointed Smt. Justice Vijaya Kamlesh Tahilramani, senior-most Judge of Bombay High Court, to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of that High Court with effect from 09th September, 2015 consequent upon the retirement of Shri Mohit Shantilal Shah, Chief Justice of Bombay High Court.

 

Dr. Hasmukh Adhia takes over as Revenue Secretary[01/09/2015]

Dr. Hasmukh Adhia took over as the Revenue Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Goverrnment of India. Earlier Dr. Adhia was holding the charge of Secretary, Department of Financial Services (DFS) in the same Ministry. Dr. Adhia had also earlier worked as the Finance Secretary in his cadre i.e. in the State of Gujarat.

 

Shaktikanta Das Takes over as Secretary Department of Economic Affairs [01/09/2015]

Shri Shaktikanta Das has taken over the charge as Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance. Shri Das was earlier holding the assignment of Secretary, Department of Revenue in the same Ministry. Earlier Shri Das has worked in the Department of Economic Affairs as Additional Secretary as well as Joint Secretary (Budget).

 

No death except for terror crimes[01/09/2015]

The Law Commission of India has recommended abolition of the death penalty for all crimes except terrorism-related offences and waging war against the state. Noting that the ultimate goal is absolute abolition which could be brought about through a moratorium or law, the commission has suggested that a debate on death for terror be left to Parliament.