Current Affairs - 8 & 9 May 2016

Asia's first Rice Technology Park to be established in Gangavati, Karnataka

The establishment of the Rice Technology Park will help paddy cultivators in the Tungabhadra Command Area in Ballari, Raichur and Koppal districts.

China bug Chan's Megastick declared world's longest insect

The insect, named Phobaeticus chani or Chan's megastick was discovered two years ago in the southern province of Guangxi.

Flying Observatory SOFIA detects Atomic Oxygen in Martian Atmosphere

The last measurement of the atomic oxygen in Martian atmosphere was diagnosed by Viking and Mariner missions of the 1970s.

Dial 112 for any Emergency throughout India from 1 January 2017

The service will also be accessible even through those SIMs and landlines whose outgoing call facility has been stopped or temporarily suspended.

Vultures Decline to impact Ecosystem and Human: Utah University

It says that loss of Vulture would have serious consequences for ecosystem and human populations.

Sadiq Khan becomes first Muslim mayor of London

Khan emerged victorious in the 2016 mayoral elections after defeating Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) Zac Goldsmith by 1310143 votes to 994614.

Romanian Simona Halep wins women singles of Madrid Open of tennis

This was the third Madrid title for World No. 6 Halep and her first title of 2016. Overall this was her 12th career title.

100% FDI through Automatic Route permitted in Asset Reconstruction Companies

Person resident outside India can invest in the capital of ARCs registered with Reserve bank of India, up to 100 per cent on the automatic route. Earlier, it was 49 per cent through automatic route and beyond 49 percent through government route.

Shashi Kapoor - the Householder, the Star authored by Aseem Chhabra released

Shashi Kapoor - the Householder, the Star is the first biography of the veteran actor.

India ranks Ninth in Crony-Capitalism Index

The index aims to indicate whether the livelihood of the people from certain country or city with capitalist economy is easily affected by crony capitalism.

Novak Djokovic wins 2016 Mutua Madrid Open

Mutua Madrid Open was Djokovic’s fifth win in the last 6 ATP 1000 competitions. With the win, he also reached a record 29 Masters 1000 titles.

UN launches Multi-Partner Trust Fund for Zika virus response

The Fund aims to provide a rapid, flexible and accountable platform to support a coordinated response from the UN system and partners.

Gujarat government accords minority status to Jain community

Now, Jain institutions will get special status like the one given to Christian and Muslim institutions in the state.

SpaceX successfully launches Japanese JCSAT-14 Satellite

The satellite was place into its intended preliminary geostationary transfer orbit by SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket which was launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, US.

Switzerland honours Yash Chopra with Bronze statue

He was honoured as he shot most of his romantic films in the lush mountains of Switzerland, which opened a legacy of South Asian tourists flocking to that country.

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