Current Affairs - 20 & 21 September 2015

Elattuvalapil Sreedharan to join UN's High Level Advisory Group on Sustainable Transport

The formation of group was announced by the UN Secretary General on 8 August 2014 to formulate recommendations on sustainable transport actionable at global, national, local, and sector levels.

International Day of Peace observed globally

The theme of International Day of Peace for the year 2015 is Partnerships for Peace- Dignity for All.

Ajay Jayaram won Silver Medal in 2015 Korea Open Badminton tournament

Jayram is currently ranked 32 in the Men's Singles world ranking.

Jammu and Kashmir government banned sale of Ambuja cementin state

The initial enquiry found that Ambuja Cements sold cement bags at two different MRP rates in the Jammu and Kashmir region.

Malayalam playback singer Radhika Thilak died

Radhika Thilak sung around 70 songs for Malayalam films including Guru, Ottayal Pattalam and Deepasthambham Mahashcharyam.

National Tourism Awards 2013-14 presented

The state of Gujarat was awarded for the Best State/UT for Comprehensive Tourism Development.

Veteran Leftist Sadhan Gupta died

Gupta was an eminent barrister and Independent India’s first visually challenged person to be elected as an MP.

Sebastian Vettel won 2015 Singapore Grand Prix of Formula One

For Vettel, it was overall fourth victory in Singapore Grand Prix as he had earlier won in 2011, 2012 and 2013.

Nepal adopted first democratically-framed constitution

The adoption is considered as historic as it puts an end to the 7-year long altercations among political parties about the nature of the Constitution.

Sania Mirza & Ajinkya Rahane conferred with Cricket Club of India’s honorary life membership

The membership of CCI is a prestigious ownership which is awarded regularly to sportsmen and eminent persons as recognition of their contribution to their respective fields.

Mariko Kipchumba of Kenya won 2015 Beijing International Marathon

With the present win, forty-one-year-old Kipchumba became the first non-Ethiopian athlete to win the event since 2011.

India, Laos signed two MoUs to strengthen bilateral ties

The MoUs cover Air Services Agreement to start direct flights between two countries and another agreement for three Quick Impact Projects.

Alexis Tsipras-led Syriza party won Greece elections

The present victory for Syriza is expected to give another opportunity for Greece to effectively deal with its long standing financial crisis and emigrants influx from Syria.

P Siva Kumar, CVRDE Director, elevated as Distinguished Scientist

Sivakumar’s elevation was in recognition of his dedication and diligence in self-reliance effort for defence combat vehicle systems including Arjun MBT tanks.

BCCI President Jagmohan Dalmiya passed away

Dalmiya was involved with the BCCI for more than three decades and had started his journey as its treasurer in 1983 before becoming its secretary.

Sherif Ismail sworn in as Prime Minister of Egypt

Ismail is expected to be in office till the new government will take charge after the December 2015 elections to the Parliament.

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