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National Anti-Drug Addiction Day observed on 2 October Days > National Anti-Drug Addiction Day The National Anti-Drug Addiction Day was observed on 2 October 2015 across the country. It was observed to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi who condemned the use of drugs. The aim of the day is to make India free from drugs and to preserve young talents in the country. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/national-antidrug-addiction-day-observed-on-2-october-1444050625-1

Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2015 announced Awards > Nobel Prize 2015 The Nobel Prize 2015 in Physiology or Medicine jointly went to William C. Campbell and Satoshi Ōmura, and Youyou Tu. Mr. Campbell and Mr. Omura won it for "their discoveries concerning a novel therapy against infections caused by roundworm parasites", while Ms. Tu won it for "her discoveries concerning a novel therapy for malaria." Source: http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/nobel-prize-2015-for-physiology-or-medicine/article7726262.ece

DRDO sets up world's highest terrestrial centre in Ladakh India > World’s Highest Terrestrial Centre The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) established the world's highest terrestrial centre at 17,600 feet above sea level at Changla near Pengong Lake in Ladakh. The centre will serve as a natural cold storage for preserving rare and endangered medicinal plants for generations to come. Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/DRDO-sets-up-worlds-highest-terrestrial-centre-in-Ladakh/articleshow/49221468.cms

Shashank Manohar formally elected as BCCI president, says first priority to clean image of the Board Sports > BCCI Newly-elected BCCI president Shashank Manohar vowed to clean the image of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after being chosen to head the world’s richest cricket board for a second time. Source: http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/shashank-manohar-formally-elected-as-bcci-president/

83rd Air Force Day observed across India Days > 83rd Air Force Day The Air Force Day 2015 was on 8 October 2015 observed across India. This is the 83rd celebration of the Day that began in 1932. This prestigious occasion was marked with celebrations at the Hindon Air Force Station in

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Ghaziabad. The day was observed to increase the awareness about the importance of Indian air force in any organization of the national security by both officially and publicly. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/83rd-air-force-day-observed-across-india-1444298189-1

Fourth International Day of the Girl Child observed across the world Days > Fourth International Day of the Girl Child The Fourth International Day of the Girl Child (IDGC) was observed across the world on 11 October 2015 with the theme The Power of Adolescent Girl: Vision for 2030. To mark the occasion campaigns, meetings and workshops were held to across the world to raise awareness about importance of girl child and steps to promote gender equality. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/fourth-international-day-of-the-girl-child-observed-across-the-world-1444631930-1

KP Sharma Oli becomes Nepal's new prime minister Politics and Government > Nepal's New Prime Minister Nepal's parliament has chosen Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli as the new prime minister, sweeping him into a number of challenges from rebuilding recently earthquake-hit areas and calming street protests, to soothing tensions with neighbouring India. Source: http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2015/10/kp-sharma-oli-nepal-prime-minister-151011074949703.html

List of Nobel Prize Winners 2015 Awards > Nobel Prize Winners 2015 Nobel Prizes 2015 was announced by the Nobel Assembly from 5 October to 12 October 2015. The prizes were announced in different sections, namely Physics, Chemistry, Physiology, Literature, Peace and Economics. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/list-of-nobel-prize-winners-2015-in-pictures-1444655834-1

Al-Quds University conferred Honorary Doctorate on President Pranab Mukherjee India > Honorary Doctorate - President Pranab Mukherjee Al-Quds University on 13 October 2015 conferred Honorary Doctorate on President Pranab Mukherjee at a ceremony held in Ramallah. On the occasion, the President announced the setting up of an India-Chair in the Al Quds University. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/alquds-university-conferred-honorary-doctorate-on-president-pranab-mukherjee-1444799334-1

DRDO Missile Complex renamed as Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex Science and Technology > DRDO Missile Complex

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The country’s prestigious DRDO Missile Complex in Hyderabad was on 15 October 2015 renamed as Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar during an event at Research Centre Imarat on the occasion of the 84th Birth Anniversary of Dr Kalam, the Missile Man. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/drdo-missile-complex-renamed-as-dr-apj-abdul-kalam-missile-complex-1444909824-1

Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi conferred Harvard University’s 2015 Humanitarian of the Year Award Awards > Humanitarian of the Year Award Nobel Peace Prize winner of 2014 Kailash Satyarthi was on 16 October 2015 conferred with the 2015 Humanitarian of the Year Award. The award is given annually by the Harvard Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations of the Harvard University. He was awarded for his continuing contribution to the cause of child rights and abolition of child slavery. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/nobel-laureate-kailash-satyarthi-conferred-harvard-universitys-2015-humanitarian-of-the-year-award-1445245500-1

World Polio Day observed globally Days > World Polio Day World Polio Day was observed on 24 October 2015. The day was observed to create awareness about the hazards of the crippling disease. The Day was established by Rotary International over a decade ago to commemorate the birth of Jonas Salk, who led the first team to develop a vaccine against poliomyelitis. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/world-polio-day-observed-globally-1445844348-1

Indian Navy to open doors for increased role of women India > Indian Navy The Indian Navy is set to open the doors soon for increased role of women on its rolls but has made it clear that there will be no combat positions yet. The move comes on the heels of the government announcing law week its decision to induct women as fighter pilots in the Indian Air Force. Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indian-navy-to-open-doors-for-increased-role-of-women/articleshow/49537479.cms

Deepika Kumari bags silver in Archery World Cup Final Sports > Archery World Cup Deepika Kumari bagged her fourth silver medal in five years at the 'Archery World Cup Final' after going down to Korea's Choi Misun. Eyeing her first gold medal in five attempts at the showpiece season-ending event, Deepika won her quarters and semifinals easily but lost 2-6 against the reigning world number one and top-seeded Misun. Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/Deepika-Kumari-bags-silver-in-Archery-World-Cup-Final/articleshow/49537747.cms

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Communist leader Bidhya Bhandari elected Nepal’s first woman President Politics & Government > Nepal’s first woman President Vice-chairperson of ruling Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist, Bidhya Bhandari, was elected on Wednesday as Nepal’s first woman President. Source: http://www.hindustantimes.com/world/communist-leader-bidhya-bhandari-elected-nepal-s-firstwoman-president/story-PcKehLPH3VWJgjHW14aNIL.html

Sanitation Pioneer Activist Bindeshwar Pathak to Get Top US Humanitarian Award Awards > US Humanitarian Award Social activist and founder of 'Sulabh International' Bindeshwar Pathak was selected today for a top US humanitarian award for his contribution to sanitation and enhancing the quality of life for millions of manual scavengers. Source: http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/sanitation-pioneer-activist-bindeshwar-pathak-to-get-top-ushumanitarian-award-1237859

20 commercial banks want to tie up with India Post Payments Bank Banking & Insurance > India Post Payments Bank About 20 commercial banks have initiated talks with the department of posts for a strategic tie-up with its proposed payments bank India Post Payments Bank. Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indian-navy-to-open-doors-for-increased-role-of-women/articleshow/49537479.cms

National Unity Day observed across India Days > National Unity Day The National Unity Day was observed across India on 31 October 2015 to commemorate the birthday of Sardar Vallabhai Patel. On this occasion of 140th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, PM Narendra Modi flagged off Run for Unity at Rajpath in New Delhi. Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/Deepika-Kumari-bags-silver-in-Archery-World-Cup-Final/articleshow/49537747.cms

Awards

Maruti Suzuki Chairman RC Bhargava gets Forbes lifetime achievement award Forbes Lifetime Achievement Award Maruti Suzuki Chairman RC Bhargava has been honoured with the lifetime achievement award at the Forbes India Leadership Awards (FILA), 2015. The award recognises his invaluable contribution to the Indian business community and exemplary leadership demonstrated over the years.

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Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/maruti-suzuki-chairman-rc-bhargava-gets-forbes-lifetime-achievement-award/articleshow/49181158.cms

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe awarded with 2015 Confucius Peace Prize 2015 Confucius Peace Prize Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe was on 22 October 2015 awarded with the 2015 Confucius Peace Prize by China for supposedly injecting fresh energy into the global quest for harmony. He was awarded for overcoming a number of difficulties and for contributing to building the government, economy and order in the country while continuing to work at the age of 91 actively for African peace. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/zimbabwean-president-robert-mugabe-awarded-with-2015-confucius-peace-prize-1445600309-1

AR Rahman receives Hridaynath Mangeshkar Award Hridaynath Mangeshkar Award Renowned music composer A R Rahman was conferred with Hridaynath Mangeshkar Award in Mumbai on 26th October. Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai presented the fifth Hridaynath Mangeshkar Award to Rahman on the 78th birthday of Pandit Hridaynath Mangeshkar, well-known composer and the younger brother of Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle. Source: http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-ar-rahman-receives-hridaynath-mangeshkar-award-2138948

Saudi blogger Raif Badawi awarded Sakharov human rights prize Sakharov Human Rights Prize Saudi blogger Raif Badawi, whose flogging sentence caused an outcry, has been awarded the European Parliament's Sakharov human rights prize. Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/yes-bank-inks-partnership-with-snapdeal-and-blue-dart-to-facilitate-faster-seller-payments/articleshow/49482320.cms

Banking and Insurance

Bandhan Bank to add 105 branches in next five months Bandhan Bank Newly-opened private sector lender Bandhan Bank said it plans to launch 105 more branches in next five months as part of its expansion drive. The bank, which started operations on August 23, has 523 branches at present. Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/bandhan-bank-to-add-105-branches-in-next-five-months/articleshow/49274028.cms

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HDFC Bank launches nationwide campaign to go digital HDFC Bank Private sector lender HDFC Bank launched a nationwide campaign to position itself as a premier digital bank. The three-month long campaign delves into HDFC Bank's products and offerings. The theme of the campaign is that digital banking is enabling customer convenience as never before. Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/hdfc-bank-launches-nationwide-campaign-to-go-digital/articleshow/49292546.cms

Yes Bank gets RBI nod for mutual fund, AMC and trustee company Yes Bank Private sector lender Yes Bank said it has got the Reserve Bank’s approval to set up a mutual fund, asset management company (AMC) and a trustee company. Asset management companies and trustee companies will be wholly owned subsidiaries of Yes Bank. Source: http://www.financialexpress.com/article/industry/companies/yes-bank-gets-rbi-nod-for-mutual-fund-amc-and-trustee-company/149848/

RBI to fund Rs 2,000 crore to push financial inclusion RBI RBI today announced merger of two funds to create a new Financial Inclusion Fund with a corpus of Rs 2,000 crore to support 'developmental and promotional activities' for expanding reach of banking services. After completion of initial five years, RBI has now decided to merge both the Financial Inclusion Fund and Financial Inclusion Technology Fund into a single Fund -- Financial Inclusion Fund (FIF). Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/rs-2000-crore-fund-to-push-financial-inclusion-rbi/articleshow/49388643.cms

RBI, Central Bank of UAE sign pact on information sharing RBI - Central Bank of UAE Pact The Reserve Bank of India has signed an information sharing pact with the Central Bank of UAE. The Reserve Bank, signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Supervisory Cooperation and Exchange of Supervisory Information with the Central Bank of UAE, United Arab Emirates. Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/rbi-central-bank-of-uae-sign-pact-on-information-sharing/articleshow/49454969.cms

Yes Bank inks partnership with Snapdeal and Blue Dart to facilitate faster seller payments Yes Bank - Snapdeal & Blue Dart Private sector bank Yes Bank has inked a partnership with Snapdeal, India's largest online marketplace in terms of sellers transacting on its platform, and leading logistics and transportation company Blue Dart, which will

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see the financial institution make 'strategic interventions in the financial supply chains' of the latter two companies. Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/yes-bank-inks-partnership-with-snapdeal-and-blue-dart-to-facilitate-faster-seller-payments/articleshow/49482320.cms

Axis Bank elevates V Srinivasan to DMD Axis Bank Axsi Bank, India's third largest private sector lender elevated V Srinivasan as as deputy managing director of the bank with immediate effect. According to the bank Srinivasan who was already a whole time director on the bank's board has been redesignated as deputy managing director. Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/axis-bank-elevates-v-srinivasan-to-dmd/articleshow/49553225.cms

Books

Government releases Hindi atlas book on indigenous 'Mars Orbiter Mission' Mars Orbiter Mission Hindi language can help spread awareness about India's achievements in various space missions within the country, the government has released the first ever Hindi atlas book on India's indigenous "Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM)". Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/science/government-releases-hindi-atlas-book-on-indigenous-mars-orbiter-mission/articleshow/49544304.cms

Corporate

Tech Mahindra signs deal with Bombardier Commercial Aircraft to make aircraft ground system Tech Mahindra Bombardier Commercial Aircraft and Tech Mahindra announced that they have signed an agreement under which the latter will develop the Aircraft Ground Support System (AGSS) for Bombardier's Aircraft Health Management System (AHMS) for the C Series family of aircraft. Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/tech-mahindra-signs-deal-with-bombardier-commercial-aircraft-to-make-aircraft-ground-system/articleshow/49227855.cms

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Days

International Day of Non-Violence observed across the world International Day of Non-Violence The International Day of Non-Violence was observed on 2 October 2015 across the world. It was celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, a pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/international-day-of-nonviolence-observed-across-the-world-1443846958-1

World Post Day observed globally World Post Day World Post Day was observed globally on 9 October 2015 with the theme Posts claim their place in the changing communication landscape. The day marks the date of establishment of Universal Postal Union (UPU) in 1874 in Bern, Switzerland. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/world-post-day-observed-globally-1444380852-1

World Mental Health Day World Mental Health Day World Post Day was observed globally on 10 October 2015. People with anxiety disorder struggle to remember the last time they felt relaxed. It is important to address the issue early before it leads to more serious types of mental health disorders. Source: http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report-world-mental-health-day-simple-tips-to-combat-anxiety-2133330

World Food Day observed with the theme Social Protection and Agriculture World Food Day World Food Day (WFD) was observed across the world on 16 October 2015 with the theme Social Protection and Agriculture. The day is observed with an aim to raise public awareness about hunger challenges and encourage people worldwide to take action in the fight against hunger. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/world-food-day-observed-with-the-theme-social-protection-and-agriculture-1444992611-1

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty observed globally International Day for the Eradication of Poverty The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty was observed globally on 17 October 2015 with the theme Building a sustainable future: Coming together to end poverty and discrimination. The Day was designated to promote people’s awareness of the need to eradicate poverty and destitution worldwide, particularly in developing countries. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/international-day-for-the-eradication-of-poverty-observed-globally-1445072050-1

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BJP to celebrate Accession Day of J&K on Oct 26 Accession Day of J&K BJP announced that it will celebrate the Accession Day of Jammu and Kashmir with India on October 26. This Day should be celebrated like other festivals, BJP State General Secretary, Organisation, Ashok Kaul said. Accession Day carries great significance for the nationalist people as it was on this day when the then Maharaja Hari Singh signed the instrument of accession to become part of the greatest democracy of the world. Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/bjp-to-celebrate-accession-day-of-jk-on-oct-26/articleshow/49517890.cms

Economy

India aims to start Asia's biggest coal mine in five years Asia's Biggest Coal Mine Deep in the thickly forested hills in its east, India last month started production at Magadh coal mine in Jharkhand state, what it hopes will in five years be Asia's biggest coal mine. At the open-cast mine, which involves the clearing of more than 18,000 hectares (44,500 acres) of land, noisy excavators are busy digging for coal that will feed a huge power plant being built nearby to fuel India's energy-hungry economy. Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/metals-mining/india-aims-to-start-asias-biggest-coal-mine-in-five-years/articleshow/49235473.cms

India

Ashish Bahuguna given additional charge of FSSAI CEO Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Ashish Bahuguna, the Chairman of food regulator FSSAI, has been given an additional charge of its CEO, following shifting of Yudhvir Singh Malik to the NITI Aayog last month. Bhauguna, a retired IAS officer and former Agriculture Secretary, was appointed as Chairman of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in July this year. Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/ashish-bahuguna-given-additional-charge-of-fssai-ceo/articleshow/49214582.cms

India and Germany sign 18 MoUs Foreign Relations India and Germany on Monday signed a deal to fast-track business approvals, an arrangement to make it easier for German companies to operate in India, Asia's third largest economy. The announcement was made on the lines of German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s visit to New Delhi.

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Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/India-and-Germany-sign-18-MoUs/articleshow/49226811.cms

Count of poor people in India may be lower, says World Bank Poverty Suggesting that India, home to the largest number of poor in 2012, may have been overestimating the number of its poor, the World Bank has detailed how a shift in the way consumption expenditure is recorded alters the country’s poverty rate from 21.2 per cent to 12.4 per cent for 2011-12. Source: http://www.financialexpress.com/article/economy/count-of-poor-people-in-india-may-be-lower-says-world-bank/146392/

Indian fighter jets to have women pilots soon, says Air Force chief Arup Raha Indian Air Force Soon, probably within the next two to three years, Indian women pilots will be able to tear into the skies in supersonic fighter jets, breaking the sound barrier with sonic booms. Signalling a major break from the rigid combat-exclusion policy for women in the armed forces, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha announced that IAF will now allow women officers to fly fighters. Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/In-2-3-years-women-pilots-may-fly-supersonic-fighters-IAF-chief/articleshow/49268405.cms?

Sekhar Basu to be the next chairman of Atomic Energy Commission Atomic Energy Commission Renowned scientist Sekhar Basu was on Friday appointed as chairman of Atomic Energy Commission. Basu, who is presently director of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and chief executive of the Nuclear Recycle Board (NRB), will replace RK Sinha who superannuates on October 23 and he will have a tenure till September 19, 2016. Basu has also been appointed Secretary, department of atomic energy. Source: http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/sekhar-basu-to-be-the-next-chairman-aec/story-Wvtk745BbWors7DtCbpv5M.html

Maggi ban lifted in Karnataka, Gujarat Maggi Ban Lifted Two days after Maggi samples passed all the tests in three laboratories designated by Bombay high court, Karnataka and Gujarat governments said they would lift the ban on the Nestle product. According to Karnataka minister UT Khader the lack of clarity upon the permissible limits of monosodium glutamate (MSG) and lead "forced" the government to withdraw the ban on Maggi. Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Maggi-ban-lifted-in-Karnataka-Gujarat/articleshow/49454086.cms

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Nestle restarts Maggi noodles production in India Nestle Restarts Maggi Production Nestle announced on 27th October that it had restarted production of Maggi noodles in India after a government ban was overturned, in a major step towards getting the hugely popular brand back on shelves. India’s food safety watchdog slapped a nationwide ban on the noodles in June, saying lead levels exceeded statutory limits. Earlier this month Nestle said the laboratory tests had found that Maggi noodles were safe to eat. Source: http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/nestle-restarts-maggi-boodles-production-in-india/story-smTnnn7Go1ewkSPcDPt1ZI.html

Najib Shah appointed CBEC chairman Najib Shah Senior IRS officer Najib Shah was today appointed as Chairman of Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC), apex body on Indirect Taxes. Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/yes-bank-inks-partnership-with-snapdeal-and-blue-dart-to-facilitate-faster-seller-payments/articleshow/49482320.cms

India announces $10 bn concessional credit to Africa Concessional Credit India today announced a concessional credit of $10 billion to Africa in the next five years and a grant assistance of $600 million as Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly asked the continent to speak in "one voice" with it in pushing for UN Security Council reform and combating climate change and threat of terrorism. Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/bjp-to-celebrate-accession-day-of-jk-on-oct-26/articleshow/49517890.cms

Politics and Government

Arun Jaitley chosen 'Finance Minister of the Year, Asia' by Emerging Markets Finance Minister of the Year Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley was chosen as 'Finance Minister of the Year, Asia' by London-based publication Emerging Markets in October 2015. The magazine in an article said that Jaitley too deserves some recognition for India’s relative economic success over the last 18 months. It says that without his decisions and stewardship of India’s financial direction, India would not have achieved what it has. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/arun-jaitley-chosen-finance-minister-of-the-year-asia-by-emerging-markets-1444809073-1

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Andhra Pradesh Congress launches campaign 'Matti Satyagraham' Matti Satyagraham Campaign Launched Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) today launched 'Matti Satyagraham' programme to protest against the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government for its alleged failure to fulfill the promises made to the state during bifurcation. As part of the programme, a fistful of soil (matti) would be gathered from each of the 16,000 villages and 3,000 municipal wards of the state, sacred temples, mosques and churches and would be sent by post to the Prime Minister. Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/andhra-pradesh-congress-launches-campaign-matti-satyagraham/articleshow/49517597.cms

Ministry of defence clears military projects worth over Rs 12,000 crore Military Projects The defence ministry on Thursday cleared new military modernisation proposals worth over Rs 12,000 crore, ranging from the acquisition of two additional regiments of the indigenous Pinaka multiple-launch rocket systems to the upgrade of 26 Ilyushin transport aircraft by Russia. Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/zimbabwean-president-robert-mugabe-awarded-with-2015-confucius-peace-prize-1445600309-1

Government to announce new civil aviation policy today; aims to facilitate flying for middle-class Civil Aviation Policy The civil aviation ministry on Friday will announce India's new civil aviation policy, which has been under discussion for over a year and aims to provide wings to the country's 300 million-strong middle-class, officials said. Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/andhra-pradesh-congress-launches-campaign-matti-satyagraham/articleshow/49517597.cms

Science & Technology

Facebook to launch satellite to expand Internet access in Africa Facebook Satellite Facebook Inc said it would launch a satellite in partnership with France’s Eutelsat Communications to bring Internet access to large parts of sub-Saharan Africa. The satellite, called AMOS-6, will cover large parts of West, East and Southern Africa. Source: http://www.financialexpress.com/article/industry/tech/facebook-to-launch-satellite-to-expand-internet-access-in-africa/146415/

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India to Launch Six Singapore Satellites in December Launch of Six Singapore Satellites India would launch six satellites from Singapore, including a dedicated 500 kg earth observation spacecraft, in mid-December. The 500 kg dedicated satellite (TeLOS-1)will be a commercial launch for Singapore Technologies Electronics Ltd while five other smaller satellites are from Singapore universities. Source: http://newsworldindia.in/tech-gadgets/india-to-launch-six-singapore-satellites-in-december/138882/

Sports

Heena Sidhu wins 10m air pistol gold at Asian Air Gun Championship Asian Air Gun Championship Former world number one shooter Heena Sidhu clinched gold in the women’s 10m air pistol event to conclude India’s campaign at the 8th Asian Air Gun Championship on a winning note in New Delhi. Source: http://www.hindustantimes.com/other-sports/heena-sidhu-shweta-singh-win-10m-air-pistol-gold-silver-in-asian-air-gun-championship/story-sv5wIN6Z8wrpS7eZN9HeKK.html

Sania Mirza-Martina Hingis clinch seventh WTA title of the season at Wuhan Open Tennis Ace Indian tennis star Sania Mirza continued her superb run with Swiss partner Martina Hingis as the duo clinched its seventh title together by winning the Wuhan Open women’s doubles trophy. The top-seeded pair eased past the Romanian team of Irina-Camelia Begu and Monica Niculescu 6-2, 6-3 in the title clash. Source: http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/tennis/sania-mirza-martina-hingis-clinch-wuhan-open/

Zaheer Khan calls it quits Cricket Zaheer Khan retires from international cricket after 92 Tests, 200 ODIs and 17 T20Is. He spoke to a long list of teammates and coaches before firming up his decision to retire. He had a word with Ashish Nehra, Ajit Agarkar, Javagal Srinath, all new-ball partners, Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh, both spinners, Sudhir Naik and T.A. Sekhar among coaches, his parents, and Sachin Tendulkar. Source: http://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/zaheer-khan-retires-from-international-cricket/article7764960.ece

Hamilton takes third F1 title after US thriller Racing Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates after winning the world championship with his victory at the Formula One US Grand Prix on 25th October in Austin, Texas. Lewis Hamilton joined the elite group of triple Formula One world champions on Sunday after winning a thrilling US Grand Prix that kept the crowd on tenterhooks right to the very end.

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Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/racing/top-stories/Hamilton-takes-third-F1-title-after-US-thriller/articleshow/49532266.cms

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Islamic State 'blows up Palmyra arch' Islamic State Islamic State militants in northern Syria have blown up another monument in the ancient city of Palmyra. The Arch of Triumph was "pulverised" by the militants who control the city. It is thought to have been built about 2,000 years ago. Source: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-34440759

Death toll of Indians reaches 74 at Haj stampede Haj Disaster The death toll of Indian pilgrims killed in the Haj stampede in Mecca rose to 74, according to the latest list released by the Saudi Arabia government. Saudi authorities have put the total death toll from the stampede at 769 and the injury toll at 934. Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Haj-stampede-Death-toll-of-Indians-reaches-74/articleshow/49238017.cms

China and India Hold Joint Military Exercise China - India Joint Military Exercise On October 12, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and Indian Army (IA) began a joint counter-terrorism exercise, codenamed Hand-in-Hand 2015, at Kunming Military Academy in Yunnan province located in south-western China. The aim of the exercise is to develop joint operating capability, share useful experience in counter-terrorism operations and to promote friendly exchanges between the armies of India and China. Source: http://thediplomat.com/2015/10/china-and-india-hold-joint-military-exercise/

Myanmar signs ceasefire with eight armed groups Myanmar Signs Ceasefire Agreement Myanmar's government and eight armed ethnic groups signed a ceasefire agreement, the culmination of more than two years of negotiations aimed at bringing an end to the majority of the country's long-running conflicts. Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/Myanmar-signs-ceasefire-with-eight-armed-groups/articleshow/49387615.cms

Justin Trudeau to become Canada's next Prime Minister Canada's Next Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has fulfilled the great expectations he was born into, following in the footsteps of his storied father to become Canada's next prime minister. Now, he has the chance to restore the late Pierre Trudeau's

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Liberal legacy. Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party won a resounding victory in election, gaining an outright parliamentary majority. Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/justin-trudeau-to-become-canadas-next-prime-minister/articleshow/49462362.cms