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2015
01-SEP-2015
Manish Sisodia got additional charge of Law Ministry of Delhi
Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia was on 31 August 2015 given the additional
charge of the Law Ministry of the city.
Haryana Government inaugurated Sakhi, one stop center for women in
distress
Haryana Women and Child Development Minister Kavita Jain on 31 August 2015 inaugurated
state’s first One Stop Centre, known as Sakhi, at Karnal. The center will play a role in helping the
women in distress. This is the second such centre in the country after Chhattisgarh.
Raghav Chandra took charge as the Chairman of NHAI
Senior IAS officer Raghav Chandra on 31 August 2015 took charge as the Chairman of the
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). Chandra succeeded Road Transport and Highways
Secretary Vijay Chhibber.
Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports recognised Yoga as sports
discipline
Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on 1 September 2015 recognised Yoga as a sports
discipline. It was placed under priority category.
Ratan P Watal took charge as Union Finance Secretary
Ratan P Watal on 31 August 2015 took charge as the Union Finance Secretary. Prior to the
present elevation, he was the secretary of the Department of Expenditure of the Finance Ministry
since 2013.
Union Government approved Smart National Common Mobility Card model
for seamless travel across India
The Union Ministry of Urban Development on 1 September 2015 gave approval for Smart
National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) model for seamless travel across India.
30 Women in Power: Their Voices, Their Stories by Naina Lal Kidwai
30 Women in Power: Their Voices, Their Stories: Naina Lal Kidwai (Author & Editor)
The book 30 Women in Power: Their Voices, Their Stories was in news in August 2015. It
was written and edited by Naina Lal Kidwai.
CSO released estimates of GDP for April-June quarter of 2015-16
Central Statistical Office (CSO) on 31 August 2015 released the estimates of Gross Domestic
Product (GDP) for the April-June quarter of 2015.
Master of horror cinema Wes Craven died
Wes Craven, a master of horror cinema and a proponent of the slasher genre, passed away
on 30 August 2015 following brain cancer in Los Angeles. He was 76. He is survived by his wife, a
sister, a son, a daughter, and a stepdaughter.
Tejinder Pal Singh named as Australian of the Day by Commonwealth
Bank
An Indian-origin driver in Australia Tejinder Pal Singh was on 31 August 2015 named as
Australian of the Day by Commonwealth Bank of Australia for feeding the homeless in Darwin for
the past three years.
RBI declared SBI and ICICI Bank as Domestic Systemically Important Banks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 31 August 2015 declared State Bank of India (SBI) and
ICICI Bank as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) in line with the D-SIB Framework
released by the RBI on 22 July 2014.
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Highest mountain of North America Mt McKinley renamed as Denali
The highest mountain of North America was on 28 August 2015 renamed as Denali instead
of its existing name Mt McKinley by US President Barack Obama. This designation will now recognize
the sacred status of Denali to generations of Alaska Natives.
CSIRO, Imperial College warned 99% seabirds will ingest plastic by 2050
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and Imperial College
London warned that 99 percent of the world’s seabird species will be ingesting plastic by 2050 if
current marine pollution trends continue.
Palmyra’s Temple of Bel destroyed by ISIS militants: UN
Palmyra’s Temple of Bel: The temple consecrated to the Mesopotamian god Bel
Islamic State for Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants destroyed 2000-year old Palmyra’s ancient Temple
of Bel in Syria on 30 August 2015. The United Nations in its report said that the news of destruction
was confirmed through the satellite images.
Law Commission of India submitted its report on Death Penalty
The Law Commission of India on 31 August 2015 submitted its report on the Death penalty
to the Union Government. The report was submitted by Chairman of Law commission Justice (retd)
AP Shah.
02-SEP-2015
Durban to host XXII Commonwealth Games in 2022
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) General Assembly on 2 September 2015 selected
South African city Durban as the host for the XXII Commonwealth Games.
Mumbai won Buchi Babu Memorial Trophy of Cricket
Mumbai on 1 September 2015 won the Buchi Babu Memorial Trophy in the All India invitation
cricket tournament. In the final match played in Chennai, Mumbai defeated Tamil Nadu Cricket
Association Districts (TNCA) XI by six wickets.
Union Government released 2000 crore rupees to EPS-95 as contribution
for 2015-16
The Union Government on 1 September 2015 released 2000 crore rupees to Employee Pension
Scheme, 1995 (EPS-95) as its contribution for the year 2015-16.
India won three-match test series against Sri Lanka
India on 1 September 2015 won the three-match cricket test series against Sri Lanka, 2-1.
In the third and final match of the series, India defeated the host with an emphatic 117-run.
FIIs/FPIs exempted from MAT purview for the period prior to 1 April 2015
The Union Government on 1 September 2015 decided to exempt Foreign Institutional Investors
(FIIs)/ Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) from paying Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) for the period
prior to 1 April 2015.
West Central Railway Zone became first zone to eliminate all Unmanned
Level Crossings
The West Central Railway on 31 August 2015 became the first railway zone in the country to
eliminate all Unmanned Level Crossings (ULCs). The headquarters of the zone is located in Jabalpur,
Madhya Pradesh.
RBI proposed marginal cost of funds methodology to calculate Base Rate
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 1 September 2015 proposed a new methodology to calculate
Base Rate (Base Rate). It is based on marginal cost of funds methodology.
Union Cabinet approved Policy for Marginal Fields of ONGC and OIL
The Union Cabinet on 2 September 2015 gave its nod for Policy for Marginal Fields (MFP) of
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Oil India Limted (OIL).
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The Duels of the Himalayan Eagle authored by Air Marshal Bharat Kumar
released
The Duels of the Himalayan Eagle: The first Indo-Pak Air War (1-22 September 1965): Air
Marshal (retd.) Bharat Kumar
The Indian Air Force (IAF) commissioned book, The Duels of the Himalayan Eagle: The first
Indo-Pak Air War was released on 1 September 2015. The book was released by Vice President
Mohd. Hamid Ansari at the inauguration of the Tri-Services Seminar to commemorate the Golden
Jubilee celebrations of the India-Pakistan War of 1965 in New Delhi.
Dinesh Kumar Likhi took charge as CMD of Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited
Dinesh Kumar Likhi on 1 September 2015 took charge as the Chairman-cum-Managing
Director (CMD) of Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI). Prior to this appointment, he was Director
(Production & Marketing) of MIDHANI itself.
India emerged as 8th largest tourism market for Australia
Australian trade minister Andrew Robb on 1 September 2015 said that India has emerged as
the 8th largest tourism market for Australia. In 2014, over 2 lakh Indians visited the nation in and
spent about 1 billion dollars which was an increase of 39 percent.
AK Jha appointed as Interim CMD of NTPC
A K Jha was on 1 September 2015 appointed as the Interim Chairman & Managing Director
(CMD) of National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) with effect from 1 September. However,
he will continue to hold the post of Director (Technical), NTPC.
Bihar to give 2% reservation to grand children of freedom fighters in
government jobs
The Bihar Government on 1 September 2015 decided to give two percent reservation in
government jobs to the grand children of freedom fighters.
India won UNESCO’s Award of Excellence 2015 for conserving Sree
Vadakkunnathan Temple
India on 1 September 2015 won the UNESCO prize Award of Excellence 2015 for the conserving
the Sree Vadakkunnathan Temple of Kerala. The award was given in the category of UNESCO Asia
Pacific Heritage Award for Cultural Heritage Conservation.
India partnered with UN’s Better Than Cash Alliance to speed up PMJDY
Programme
Indian Government on 1 September 2015 partnered with the United Nations’ (UN) Better
Than Cash Alliance to share success stories from the financial inclusion programme Pradhan
Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana(PMJDY).
Railway Ministry launched three IT Initiatives developed by CRIS
The Minister of Railways Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu on 1 September 2015 launched three IT
initiatives developed by Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), IT arm of Ministry of Railways.
These initiatives are:
03-SEP-2015
IGAD-PLus brokered Peace Agreement came into effect in South Sudan
IGAD-PLus brokered Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South
Sudan came into effect on 29 August 2015. South Sudan is the youngest nation and came into
existence in 2011.
Low-cost device to monitor air quality unveiled by UNEP in Nairobi
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on 31 August 2015 unveiled a low-cost
device to monitor air quality in the Kenyan capital Nairobi. It costs around 1500 US dollars per unit.
It is a low-cost device in the sense that it is expected to cost up to 100 times less than existing
solutions.
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Logo for 2020 Tokyo Olympics Games scrapped amid plagiarism accusation
Four-colour logo of Tokyo 2020 Olympics Games was scrapped by Games Organising Committee
on 1 September 2015. The logo was scrapped amid allegations by a Belgian graphic designer Olivier
Debie that it was plagiarised from his work.
4th India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks for the 11th Five Year
Plan held in New Delhi
The fourth India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks for the 11th Five Year Plan of Bhutan
was held on 2 September 2015 in New Delhi.
Bazmi Husain appointed as Chief Technology Officer of ABB India Ltd
Bazmi Husain was on 2 September 2015 appointed as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of ABB
India Ltd. Husain is a power and automation expert and has been with ABB for more than 30 years.
Currently, he is working as Managing Director of ABB in India.
PHDCCI launched Intellectual Property Rights Facilitation Centre for
MSMEs in Lucknow
PHDCCI on 2 September 2015 launched Intellectual Property Rights Facilitation Centre (IPFC)
for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
A commemorative plaque joined Tree of Peace and Unity to mark end of
WW-II
A commemorative plaque was placed by the Tree of Peace and Unity on 2 September 2015 to
mark the end of World War-II (WW-II) in Asia and the Pacific.
Forward Markets Commission to be merged with SEBI with effect from
28 Sept 2015
Union Government on 28 August 2015 notified the merger of commodities market regulator
Forward Markets Commission (FMC) with Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Its merging
will be effective from 28 September 2015.
NASA and USAID launched SERVIR-Mekong to monitor environment in
Southeast Asia
NASA and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on 31 August
2015 launched SERVIR-Mekong, to serve the countries of the Mekong River Basin: Cambodia, Laos,
Book titled Globalisation, Democratization and Distributive Justice
presented to Hamid Ansari
Globalisation, Democratization and Distributive Justice: Professor Mool Chand Sharma
Book titled Globalisation, Democratization and Distributive Justice was presented to Vice
President Hamid Ansari on 2 September 2015. The book has been authored by Mool Chand Sharma,
Professor of Law at Delhi University and presently the Member of 20th Law Commission of India.
Canada entered first technical recession in six years
Pulled by falling energy prices and economic troubles in China, Canadian economy entered
into the first technical recession in six years. This was revealed by Canada’s national statistical
agency Statistics Canada on 1 September 2015.
Russia rejected French proposal to limit veto power of UNSC’s permanent
members
Russia on 2 September 2015 dismissed a proposal of France asking United Nations Security
Council (UNSC) permanent members to limit the use of the veto power at least in cases involving
mass atrocities that demands action.
Second Australia-India Defence Minister’s dialogue concluded in New Delhi
Second Australia-India Defence Minister’s dialogue concluded in New Delhi on 2 September
2015. The meet was chaired by visiting Australian Minister of Defence Kevin Andrews and Defence
Minister Manohar Parrikar.
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Over 3 Trillion trees currently thrive on Earth: Study
As per the new study conducted by a team of researchers, there are over 3 trillion trees on
the earth. The study was published in the journal Nature on 2 September 2015 with a title Mapping
tree density at a global scale. The study was conceived by TW Crowther and HB Glick.
Union Government launched Indian Wind Resource Atlas as an online GIS
tool
Union Government on 2 September 2015 launched the Indian Wind Resource Atlas at 100
metre level. The Atlas will help policy makers at Centre and State Governments to deal with issues
related to tariff fixation, transmission, grade frequency, etc.
HIV prevention drug PrEP showed positive results
PrEP: A drug designed to help people at risk of contracting HIV
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a drug designed to help people at risk of contracting HIV,
was recently in news on 3 September 2015 as the practical tests have shown that people who took
the drug stayed HIV-free.
04-SEP-2015
InSPA, global alliance of 107 sunshine countries to be launched in New
Delhi
InSPA: International Agency for Solar Policy & Application
The term InSPA was in news in the first week of September 2015 as the Union Government
is planning to launch the global alliance on solar energy at a conclave in New Delhi.
Maharashtra government approved ordinance to amend MPDA Act, 1981
The Maharashtra Government on 1 September 2015 gave a nod to an ordinance for amending
the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities (MPDA) Act, 1981.
Llyod’s City Risk Index 2015-2025 released
Llyod’s City Risk Index 2015-2025 was released on 3 September 2015. The Index is the first
of its kind as it quantified the expected loss to cities’ Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from various
natural and manmade threats.
China held victory day parade to commemorate WW-II victory over Japan
China on 3 September 2015 held a special military parade to commemorate the 70th
anniversary of its victory over Japan during the World War II (WW-II) in 1945.
11th Session of India-United Arab Emirates Joint Commission meet
concluded
11th session of the India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting for Technical and Economical
Cooperation was held on 2 September to 3 September 2015, in New Delhi. The UAE team had reiterated
its commitment to undertake extensive investments in India. Al-Nahyan co-chaired the meet of
the Joint Commission with External Affairs Minister.
Vinod Dasari appointed as President of Society of Indian Automobile
Manufacturers
Vinod Dasari was on 3 September 2015 appointed as President of the Society of Indian
Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), an automobile industry body. Dasari is the Managing Director of
Ashok Leyland.
R Sampanthan became first tamilian to lead opposition in Sri Lankan
parliament in 32 years
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader R Sampanthan on 3 September 2015 became the first
tamilian to lead the opposition of in the Sri Lankan parliament after a gap of 32 years.
Treat Group A officers of paramilitary forces as organised services: Delhi
HC
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The Delhi High Court (HC) on 3 September 2015 directed the Union Government to treat
Group A officers of all paramilitary forces as organised services.
Union Government cancelled FCRA registration of NGO Greenpeace
Union Government cancelled the registration of Greenpeace India under the Foreign
Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), 2010. This move of the government will make the NGO ineligible
to receive funds from abroad, which means it may force it to close down its operations in India.
Beach resort of Bodrum, Turkey; Witness to Syrian refugee crisis
Bodrum: A port city and beach resort in the southwestern Aegean Region
of Turkey.
Bodrum port city was in news on 3 September 2015 as pathetic images of a three year old boy
Aylan Kurdi’s body was seen lying on its shore.
SEBI notified SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on 2 September 2015 notified SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (Listing Regulations) after following
the consultation process.
NASA and ISRO jointly working on NISAR mission
. NISAR mission: NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar mission
NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission was in news recently as its first Joint Steering
Group (JSG) meeting was held on 21 July 2015.
Haryana bagged Skoch Order-of-Merit National award for implementing egovernance
initiatives
Haryana on 3 September 2015 bagged the Skoch Order-of-Merit national award for
implementation of six e-Governance and IT initiatives in the state.
J&K High Court ordered CBI probe into multi-crore JKCA scam
High Court of Jammu and Kashmir on 4 September 2015 ordered CBI probe into the multicrore
scam in the state’s cricket association. The scam occurred during the tenure of former Chief
Minister Farooq Abdullah as its President.
Andhra Pradesh Assembly passed Andhra Pradesh Special Courts Bill, 2015
The Andhra Pradesh Assembly on 3 September 2015 passed the Andhra Pradesh Special
Courts Bill, 2015 for the constitution of special courts to facilitate time bound disposal of corruption
cases and attachment of assets.
Marvan Atapattu resigned as Head Coach of Sri Lanka Cricket team
Marvan Atapattu on 3 September 2015 announced his resignation as head coach of Sri
Lanka cricket team. His resignation was accepted by the Sri Lanka’s Cricket Board.
07-SEP-2015
To the Brink and Back: India’s 1991 Story by Jairam Ramesh
To the Brink and Back: India’s 1991 Story: Jairam Ramesh
The book titled To the Brink and Back: India’s 1991 Story was in news in the first week of
September 2015. It was written by former Union Environment and Forest Minister (Independent
Charge) Jairam Ramesh.
Shane Watson retired from Test cricket
Australian all-rounder Shane Watson announced his retirement from Test cricket on 6
September 2015. He announced his retirement immediately after his calf injury cut short his oneday
international tour of Britain.
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain won 2015 Italian Grand Prix
of Formula 1
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Union Government announced One Rank One Pension scheme for exservicemen
The Union Government on 5 September 2015 announced One Rank One Pension (OROP)
scheme for ex-servicemen. The scheme was pending for nearly four decades.
Teacher’s Day celebrated across India on birth anniversary of Dr S
Radhakrishnan
5 September: Teacher’s Day
Teacher’s Day was celebrated on 5 September 2015.To mark the occasion, the president of
India Pranab Mukherjee presented National Awards to meritorious teachers.
G-20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meet held in Turkey
The G-20 Meeting of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors was held for two days
on 4 September and 5 September 2015 at Ankara in Turkey.
Music Composer Aadesh Shrivastava died
Bollywood singer
and music composer Aadesh
S h ri vas t av a died on 5
S e p t e m b e r 2015 at the
K o l i a b e n Dhirubhai Ambani
hospital in Mumbai. He was
u n d e r g o i n g treatment for
cancer for the last five years.
G 2 0 launched W20
to enhance role of women
in business
T h e G20 grouping on 6
S e p t e m b e r 2015 launched the
W 2 0 (Women20) in
A n k a r a , Turkey. The focus
of the W20 is to enhance the role of
women in business.
Indian boxer
Vikas won silver medal in
75 kg category at
2015 Asian B o x i n g
Championships
Indian boxer Vikas
Krishan (75kg) on 5 September
2015 won the silver medal in the
2015 Asian B o x i n g
Championships. In
the summit clash at Bangkok,
T h a i l a n d , Vikas was defeated
0-2by reigning Youth Olympic
championBektemir
Melikuziev of Uzbekistan.
Thailand’s military-appointed National Reform Council rejected the draft
of the new constitution
Thailand’s Junta-appointed reform council on 6 September 2015 shot down a controversial
new constitution drafted after 2014’s coup. This rejection could delay the return of democracy to the
country by April 2017 at the earliest.
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Puducherry government announced annual Teacher’s Day awards
Puducherry Government on 5 September 2015 announced the annual State Best Teachers’
Awards 2015. 20 teachers from four regions of the Union Territory were awarded in different
categories.
Bala Tripura Sundari Devi Temple renovated under India-Nepal Economic
programme inaugurated
Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Ranjit Rae on 5 September 2015 inaugurated the newly
renovated Bala Tripura Sundari Devi Templeat Tripurakot. It is situated on the bank of glacial
river Thuli Bheri in Dolpa district of Nepal.
Prime Minister Modi inaugurated extension of Delhi Metro Line till
Faridabad
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 6 September 2015 inaugurated the extension of Delhi
Metro connecting Badarpur to Escorts Mujesar in Faridabad.
08-SEP-2015
International Literacy Day 2015 celebrated across the world
The International Literacy Day was celebrated on 8 September 2015 across the world. The
theme of International Literacy Day 2015 is Literacy and Sustainable Societies.
Maharashtra government to abolish LBT on petrol and diesel within 15
days
Maharashtra government on 7 September 2015 decided to abolish the Local Body Tax (LBT)
within 15 days on petrol and diesel. The decision was taken to end the disparity between fuel
dealers and other traders.
North, South Korea agreed to resume family reunions
North Korea and South Korea on 7 September 2015 agreed to resume family reunions that
were halted since February 2014.
Anirban Lahiri became first Indian golfer to qualify for Presidents Cup
Anirban Lahiri on 7 September 2015 became the first Indian golfer to qualify for a Presidents
Cup. He will be part of the International Team in the 2015 championship.
Brij Raj Sharma appointed as Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir
Brij Raj Sharma was on 7 September 2015 appointed as the Chief Secretary of Jammu and
Kashmir. His appointment was approved by the state government. Sharma succeeded Muhammad
Iqbal Khandey, who chose to seek voluntary retirement (VRS) three months prior to his
superannuation.
Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit of South Africa selected for 2015 UNEP
Champions of the Earth award
Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) of South Africa was on 7 September 2015 selected
for the 2015 UNEP Champions of the Earth award in the inspiration and action category.
UNEP released Global Waste Management Outlook
The Global Waste Management Outlook was released on 7 September 2015 in the Belgium
capital Antwerp. It was a first of its kind report on waste management at the global level.
Doha Bank tied up with Reliance ADA Group to generate business
opportunities
Doha Bank on 7 September 2015 tied up with Anil Ambani-led Reliance ADA Group to
generate business opportunities in the Gulf Cooperation Council nations and India. Saudi Arabia,
Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman are part of the Gulf Cooperation Council
(GCC).
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Haryana Assembly passed Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2015
Haryana Assembly on 7 September 2015 passed the Haryana Panchayati Raj (Amendment)
Bill, 2015. The Bill seeks to amend the Haryana Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 and fixes matriculation
as minimum educational qualification for elections to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs).
BSNL to upgrade Broadband speed to minimum 2 Mbps at no additional
cost
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on 7 September 2015 decided to upgrade Broadband
speed to minimum 2 Mbps at no additional cost for all its Broadband customers. The service will be
effective from 1 October 2015.
WEF released The Inclusive Growth and Development Report 2015
The World Economic Forum on 7 September 2015 released its maiden Inclusive Growth and
Development Report.
MCX Ltd, IamSMEofIndia signed MoU to unveil benefits of Commodity
Price Risk Management
The Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX) and Integrated Association of Micro, Small
& Medium Enterprises of India (IamSMEofIndia) on 7 September 2015 signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) aimed at creating awareness among Micro, Small and Medium enterprises
(MSMEs) on the benefits of commodity price risk management.
First-ever Census on India’s Leopard presented
Lead scientist of the tiger census Yadvendradev V Jhala in first week of September 2015
presented first ever data on India’s leopard. The team shows availability of around 7910 of leopards
across India, except the northeastern region of India.
Arun Jaitley launched digital version of Mahatma Gandhi’s collected work
Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Arun Jaitley on 8 September 2015 launched
the e-version of the 100 volumes of the Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi (CWMG) in New Delhi.
The works of Mahatma Gandhi compiled by a team of Scholars includes historic speeches of
Gandhi. The collection provides varied, numerous and logical profiles of Gandhi’s life and thought,
action and engagements.
Himachal Pradesh organised organic fair and food festival to boost organic
farming
To promote organic farming in the state, the Himachal Pradesh Government on 8 September
2015 organised a three-day organic fair and food festival in the state. The organic fair and food
festival was organised in Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh.
Andhra Pradesh Government launched e-Pragati project to provide
Integrated One Governance
The Andhra Pradesh government on 5 September 2015 launched theAP State Enterprise
Architecture (APSEA) e-Pragati project to bring all the government services under one roof. The
APSEA is a comprehensive architecture to leverage the latest advances in e-governance tools.
09-SEP-2015
7th session of India-Belarus Intergovernmental Commission held in Minsk
The seventh session of India-Belarus Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic,
Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation was held on 7 September 2015 in the Belarus
capital Minsk.
Weightlifter Deepak Lather won Gold in 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games
Indian weightlifters Deepak Lather on 8 September 2015 won a gold medal in the 62 kg
category of the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG) being held in Apia, Samoa.
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Fallout of slowdown in Chinese economy
Economic reforms introducing market principles began in 1978 in China that led to
unprecedented growth of 9.5% per year. Per capita income grew 6.6% yearly. China was largely
seen as engine of world and regional growth.
Union Cabinet approved Sovereign Gold Bonds Scheme to reduce
dependence on physical gold
The Union Cabinet on 9 September 2015 gave its approval for the Sovereign Gold Bonds
Scheme.
Queen Elizabeth II became longest-reigning UK monarch
Queen Elizabeth II became longest-reigning monarch of the United Kingdom.
BSE has highest number of listed companies in the world: WFE
The World Federation of Exchanges (WEF), in the first week of September 2015, announced
that the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has the highest number of listed companies in the world.
Union Cabinet approved constitution of 21st Law Commission of India
The Union Cabinet on 9 September 2015 gave its approval for the Constitution of the 21st
Law Commission of India.
Haryana banned manufacture, storage, sale of gutka, pan masala in the
state
Haryana Government in first week of September 2015 issued a complete ban on
manufacturing, storage, distribution and sale of gutka, pan masala, flavoured or scented tobacco,
kharra and other similar products containing tobacco. The decision was taken in interest of public
health.
Tamil Nadu Government launched Amma baby care Kit Scheme
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on 7 September 2015 launched the Amma Baby
Care Kit scheme wherein the state government will provide accessories for the newborn and its
mother.
Jharkhand Government approved the formation of Anti-Terrorism Squad
in State
The Jharkhand Government on 8 September 2015 approved the formation of an AntiTerrorism
Squad (ATS) in the state. The State cabinet also gave its approval to create 243 ATS
posts.
Agriculture expert Ramesh Chand appointed as a full time member Niti
Aayog
Professor Ramesh Chand, a renowned farm expert, was on 8 September 2015 appointed as a
full-time member of NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog. His appointment was
approved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Pakistan SC ordered adoption of Urdu as official language
Supreme Court of Pakistan on 8 September 2015 ordered immediate adoption of Urdu as
official language of the country. With this order, Urdu will be used as an official language at the
government offices of Pakistan.
Union Government inaugurated New production facility for producing
prosthetic systems
The Union Minister for Social justice and Empowerment Thaawar Chand Gehlot on 8
September 2015 inaugurated the new production facility for producing affordable lower limb prosthetic
systems. The facility was launched under the Make In India initiative with an estimated cost of 6
Crores rupees.
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CCI imposed penalty on Kerala Film Exhibitors Federation for Contravening
Competition Law
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on 8 September 2015 imposed penalty on Kerala
Film Exhibitors Federation (KFEF) for conducting activities in contravention of Section 3 of the
Competition Act, 2002.
10-SEP-2015
Union Cabinet gave nod to transfer regulatory authority on potable alcohol
to states
The Union Cabinet on 9 September 2015 gave nod to transfer regulatory authority on potable
alcohol to state governments.
Election Commission of India announced election dates for Bihar Assembly
polls
Election Commission of India (ECI) on 9 September 2015 announced the election dates for
Bihar Assembly polls. The election to be held in 5 phases between 12 October and 5 November 2015
and counting will take place on 8 November 2015.
President conferred Gandhi Peace Prize on ISRO
President Pranab Mukherjee on 9 September 2015 conferred Gandhi Peace Prize for the
year 2014 on Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). The award was conferred at a function at
Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Union Cabinet approved 100 percent FDI in white label ATMs through
automatic route
The Union Cabinet on 9 September 2015 approved 100 percent Foreign Direct Investment
(FDI) in white label Automated Teller Machines (WLAs). White label ATMs are those that are being
set up by non-bank entities.
Seven Indians featured in the Forbes Asia’s list of philanthropists
Forbes on 27 August 2015 released 9th edition of the Forbes Asia’s list of philanthropists.
The list includes 40 names of philanthropists from 13 countries of the Asia-Pacific region for their
noteworthy contributions.
Levels & Trends in Child Mortality Report 2015 released
The Levels & Trends in Child Mortality Report 2015 was released on 9 September 2015 by
the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation.
Union Cabinet approved National Offshore Wind Energy Policy 2015
The Union Cabinet on 9 September 2015 gave its approval for the maiden National Offshore
Wind Energy Policy.
Anupam Kher conferred with Honoured Guest of Texas award
Bollywood actor Anupam Kher was on 7 September 2015 conferred with the Honoured Guest
of Texas award for his contribution to the cinema and the world of art.
Telangana Language Day observed to commemorate birth anniversary of
Kaloji Narayana Rao
First Telangana Language Day (Telangana Bhasha Dinosthavam) was observed on 9
September 2015. The day was observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of noted poet Kaloji
Narayana Rao, who was called people’s poet.
Union Cabinet approved India’s Preferential Treatment to LDCs in Trade
in Services in the WTO
The Union Cabinet on 9 September 2015 approved India’s Preferential Treatment to Least
Developed Countries in Trade in Services in the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
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Union cabinet approved guidelines for spectrum trading between service
providers
The Union Cabinet on 9 September 2015 approved guidelines for spectrum trading between
two telecom service providers.
J Manjula appointed as Director-General of Electronics and Communication
Systems cluster of DRDO
J Manjula was on 9 September 2015 appointed as the Director-General of the Electronics
and Communication Systems cluster of Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO).
With this, Manjula became the first woman DG of DRDO.
Abitha Mary Manuel and Anamika Das bagged bronze medals in 2015
CYG
Abitha Mary Manuel and Anamika Das on 9 September 2015 won bronze medals at the 5th
Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG) in Apia in Samoa.
SunEdison Inc, Tamil Nadu Government signed MoU to develop 2-GW
projects
US-based global renewable energy company SunEdison Inc, SunEdison on 9 September 2015
signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tamil Nadu government to develop 2 gigawatts
(GW) of wind and solar power projects in the state in the next five years.
Union Government approved 6% hike in DA for Central Government
employees
Union Cabinet on 9 September 2015 approved 6 percent hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) to
Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) pensioners. The notification of DA and
DR will be effective from 1 July 2015.
DGFT launched online certificate programme Niryat Bandhu@Your Desktop
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on 9 September 2015 launched Niryat
Bandhu @ Your Desktop, an online certificate programme in export-import business under the
Niryat Bandhu Scheme of Department of Commerce.
Acclaimed writer Jhumpa Lahiri awarded with 2014 National Humanities
Medal by White House
Short story writer and novelist Jhumpa Lahiri was on 10 September 2015 awarded with the
2014 National Humanities Medal by the White House, United States. The medal was conferred onto
her by President Barack Obama at a ceremony at the White House.
India, Indonesia signed pact to cooperate on criminal matters
India and Indonesia on 9 September 2015 signed a pact for repatriation of wanted prisoners
and cooperation in all criminal matters including gathering evidence.
INS Vajrakosh commissioned by Defence Ministry at Karwar
The INS Vajrakosh was on 9 September 2015 commissioned by the Defence Minister Manohar
Parrikar at Karwar, Karnataka. INS Vajrakosh is the latest establishment of the Indian Navy.
11-SEP-2015
Former Member of Parliament Balkrishna Wasnik died
Senior Congress Leader and former Member of Parliament Balkrishna Ramchandra Wasnik
died on 10 September 2015 following cardiac arrest. He was 86.
Renowned water policy expert Ramaswamy R Iyer died
Renowned water policy expert Ramaswamy R Iyer passed away on 9 September 2015 following
a severe bout of viral fever in New Delhi. He was 86.
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Mumbai Dialogue: Towards a TB-free India launched
Mumbai Dialogue: Towards a TB-Free India: Goal to engage corporate to end TB in India
The Mumbai Dialogue: Towards a TB-Free India was launched on 10 September 2015 by the
US Ambassador to India Richard Verma along with Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan and Ratan
Tata, Chairman, Tata Trusts.
Indian-American Jagdeep Grewal Sworn-in as First Female Postmaster of
Sacramento
Indian-American Jagdeep Grewal was on 3 September 2015 sworn-in as the first woman
postmaster of Sacramento city in California. With her swearing-in, Sacramento got a female
postmaster after a span of 166 years.
Union HRD Ministry launched National Web Portal for Apprenticeship
Training
Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Smriti Irani on 10 September 2015
launched the National Web Portal for promotion of National Apprenticeship Scheme for Graduates,
Diploma holders and 10+2 pass-outs vocational certificate holders.
Global Investors Meet 2015 held in Tamil Nadu
The Global Investors Meet (GIM 2015) was on 10 September 2015 held in Tamil Nadu to woo
investors to invest in the state. The GIM 2015 was officially inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Chief
Minister J Jayalalithaa at the Chennai Trade Centre.
Virat Kohli became co-owner of IPTL’s franchise UAE Royals
Virat Kohli, the test cricket captain of India, on 10 September 2015 became the co-owner of
the UAE Royals. The team will be led by tennis ace Roger Federer.
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories signed pact with US Firm PanTheryx
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories on 9 September 2015 signed pact with US-based medical company
PanTheryx to market PanTheryx’s nutritional intervention DiaResQ for infectious diarrhea in India,
Nepal, Russia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Ukraine, Sri Lanka, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Jamaica, and select
LATAM markets.
UNGA adopted Resolution on Raising of Flags by Non-Member Observer
States
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 10 September 2015 overwhelmingly approved
the Resolution on Raising of Flags by Non-Member Observer States. The resolution was introduced
by Iraq as the President of the Arab Group for the month of September 2015.
Rajasthan first state to submit Annual Action Plan under Atal Mission
(AMRUT)
Rajasthan on 11 September 2015 became the first Indian state to submit State Annual
Action Plan under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT).
Management of minority educational institution cannot exploit its
employees: Allahabad HC
Allahabad High Court in its judgment dated 10 September 2015 ruled that management of
minority educational institution cannot exploit and harass its employees by taking provisions of
the Article 30(1) of the Fundamental Rights of Indian Constitution.
Experts discovered existence of thriving port town in Thanjavur district
in Sangam Era
Experts from the Department of Maritime History and Marine Archaeology of the Tamil
University in the second week of September 2015 discovered the existence of a flourishing port
town in Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu during the Sangam era and the Middle Chola period.
12-SEP-2015
Hollywood Actor John P Connell died
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Hollywood actor John P Connell passed away on 10 September 2015 following brief illness in
Los Angeles. He was 91. He is survived by his wife, a son, a daughter, a son-in-law and a granddaughter.
Prof Kumkum Dhar appointed as Vice Chancellor of Bhatkhande Music
Institute
Noted Kathak danseuse Professor Kumkum Dhar was on 11 September 2015 appointed as
Vice Chancellor of Bhatkhande Music Institute, a deemed university. However, she will continue
to hold the position as Head of the department and dean of the faculty of dance of Bhatkhande Music
Institute.
CarDekho acquired Auto portal Zigwheels
Jaipur-based CarDekho on 11 September 2015 acquired Zigwheels, an auto portal owned by
Times Internet. The combined entity of CarDekho, Gaadi.com and Zigwheels will compete with the
likes of Cartrade.com and Carwale.com.
Rakesh Sharma appointed as MD and CEO of Canara Bank
Rakesh Sharma was on 11 September 2015 appointed as Managing Director (MD) and Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of Bengaluru-headquartered Canara Bank.
Leander Paes, Martina Hingis won US Open Mixed Doubles Title 2015
Leander Paes and Swiss Martina Hingis on 11 September 2015 won the US Open Mixed
Doubles Title 2015. This fourth seeded Indo-Swiss pair defeated unseeded Americans Bethanie
Mattek-Sands and Sam Querrey 6-4, 3-6, 10-7 in a tricky final which lasted for one hour and seventeen
minutes.
Union Government approved the purchase of 10 Heron TP drones from
Israel
The Union Government on 11 September 2015 approved the purchase of 10 Heron TP drones
from Israel. This 400 million US dollars proposal for buying armed missile-armed drones from Israel
will enhance India’s cross-border military strike capability.
14-SEP-2015
Flavia Pennetta won 2015 US Open Women’s Singles title
Flavia Pennetta on 12 September 2015 won the US Open Women’s Singles title. She defeated
fellow Italian Roberta Vinci 7-6 (7-4) 6-2 in the summit clash held in New York.
SpiceJet became first-ever airline to make night landing at Port Blair’s
Veer Savarkar Airport
Budget carrier SpiceJet on 11 September 2015 became the first-ever civil airliner to make
night landing on Veer Savarkar International Airport at Port Blair. The successful operation of the
flight SG-251 paves the way for similar flight movements after sunset.
Dr G Satheesh Reddy conferred with Royal Aeronautical Society Silver
Medal
DRDO scientist Dr G Satheesh Reddy in the first week of September 2015 was conferred
with the Silver Medal of the prestigious Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS). DRDO stands for Defence
Research and Development Organisation.
10th World Hindi Conference held in Bhopal
The 10th World Hindi Conference was held for three days between 10 September and 12
September 2015 at the Lal Parade Ground in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
Sania Mirza-Martina Hingis won 2015 US Open Women’s Doubles title
Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis on 13 September 2015 won the US Open Women’s Doubles
title.
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DGs of BSF and Pakistan Rangers held Bi-annual talks in New Delhi
Director-Generals (DGs) of Border Security Force (BSF) and Pakistan Rangers held the Biannual
talks in New Delhi from 9 September – 12 September 2015. At the end of the meeting both
the parties released the Joint Statement.
Joint Record of Discussion
Charting a future route map of cooperation between the two Border Guarding Forces, a Joint
Record of Discussion was signed on 12 September 2015. It was mutually agreed to hold the next
talks in the first half of 2016 in Pakistan. Both sides also agreed on constant endeavor to maintain
peaceful and tranquil borders.
Germany introduced border controls along Austrian border to check
migrant influx from Syria
Germany on 13 September 2015 introduced border controls along its Austrian border to check
migrant influx from Syria.
Indian Railways partnered with Google to provide free Wi-Fi services under
Project Nilgiri
Project Nilgiri: Joint collaboration between Indian Railways and Google to provide free
Wi-Fi services in 400 railway stations.
The term Project Nilgiri was in news in the second week of September 2015 as RailTel of the
Indian Railways and Google were working on this project.
Indian-Australian Navy Bilateral Maritime Exercise AUSINDEX-15 started
Indian and Australian Navy Bilateral Maritime Exercise AUSINDEX-15kicked off the East
Coast of India on 11 September 2015. The nine-day exercise will conclude on 19 September 2015.
Hindi Divas observed on 14 September across India
Hindi Divas (Hindi Day) was observed across India on 14 September 2015. The day was observed
to promote the Matra Bhasha – the mother tongue of India and show its importance as a language in
the country and the world at large.
Ruling People’s Action Party won Singapore general elections for record
12th time
The Ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) on 12 September 2015 won the general elections to
the Parliament of Singapore. The party is headed by the incumbent Prime Minister Lee Hsien
Loong.
Mount Aso, the largest volcano of Japan erupted
The largest volcano of Japan Mount Aso Volcano erupted on 14 September 2015. The eruption
blasted a plume of black smoke 2-kilometer high and the ashes from the volcano fell up to 4-kilometer
away.
Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalitha announced to set up Tamil Nadu Fibernet
Corporation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalitha on 14 September 2015 announced to set up Tamil
Nadu Fibernet Corporation to implement the Union Government’s Bharatnet scheme. The
announcement was made in the state legislature.
Hormusji N Cama elected as Chairman of Press Trust of India
Hormusji N Cama was on 14 September 2015 unanimously elected as the new chairman of
the Press Trust of India (PTI). He is the Managing Director of Bombay Smachar, which is the oldest
continuously-published newspaper in India from 1855.
15-SEP-2015
Government to provide additional 50 days work to farmers under
MGNREGA in drought-hit areas
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Union Government on 14 September 2015 decided to provide additional 50 days of unskilled
manual work in the financial year 2015-16 in drought-hit areas under Mahatma Gandhi National
Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme. The additional days will be provided to bring
relief to farmers in view of deficit monsoon in various parts of the country.
Union Government formed Mihir Shah Committee on restructuring water
agencies
The Union Ministry of Water Resources on 11 September 2015 constituted a seven-member
committee to advise it on restructuring the Central Water Commission (CWC) and the Central
Ground Water Board (CGWB).
Meeting of Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDCs) on Climate Change
held in New Delhi
Meeting of Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDCs) on Climate Change was held for two
days from 14 September to 15 September 2015 in New Delhi. This was the first meeting of LMDCs
to be held in India.
Nepal Constituent Assembly rejected proposal for Hindu nation in favour
of secularism
The Constituent Assembly of Nepal on 14 September 2015 overwhelmingly rejected the
proposal to declare Nepal a Hindu state and reaffirmed to remain secular.
India-Maldives joint military training Exercise EKUVERIN 2015 held in
Kerala
India-Maldives joint military training Exercise EKUVERIN 2015 was held at the Pangode
Military Station in Trivandrum, Kerala. It was held for fifteen days between 31 Aug and 13 Sep 2015.
The exercise saw the participation of the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence
Forces.
SC sought Centre’s response on States’ petition against ban on publication
of CM photos in Govt. Ads
The Supreme Court (SC) on 14 September 2015 sought the Union Government’s response
on pleas made by several state governments for the recall of the ban on publishing photographs of
Chief Ministers and bureaucrats in government advertisements.
UNGA adopted Document on Advancing Security Council Reforms
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 14 September 2015 unanimously adopted a
document for reform of the UN Security Council (UNSC). The document was adopted without a vote.
UN adopted Resolution proclaiming 9 December as International Genocide
Commemoration Day
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 11 September 2015 adopted the resolutions
that proclaims 9 December as International Day of Commemoration & Dignity of the Victims of the
Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime.
Why 9th December adopted as International Genocide Commemoration
Day?
UNGA decided to proclaim 9 December as International Genocide Commemoration Day
because the day marks anniversary of the signing of the 1948 Genocide Convention. This convention
was one of the first United Nations conventions to address humanitarian issues.
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott Dethroned in an Internal Party
Leadership Ballot
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott was on 14 September 2015 ousted from the power as
leader of the ruling centre-right Liberal Party.
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QS World University Rankings 2015-16 released; IISc-B & IIT-D figured in
top 200
QS World University Rankings 2015-16 was released on 15 September 2015. It was the 12th
edition in the series of annual global university ranking list.
We Care Solar won $1 million ‘Powering the Future We Want’ grant of the
United Nations
We Care Solar on 14 September 2015 won 1 million US dollar‘Powering the Future We
Want’ grant given by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA).
Sports Ministry recognized the Indian Kalarippayattu Federation as
Regional Sports Federation
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on 14 September 2015 recognized the Indian
Kalarippayattu Federation as Regional Sports Federation with a view to promote and give due
acknowledgement and importance to sports having regional spread.
RBI, Nepal Rastra Bank signed MoU for Exchange of Supervisory
Information
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 14 September 2015 signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) with the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) on Supervisory Cooperation and Exchange of Supervisory
Information.
Malcolm Turnbull sworn in as 29th Prime Minister of Australia
Malcolm Turnbull was on 15 September 2015 sworn in as the 29th Prime Minister of Australia.
Turnbull was sworn in by Governor-General Peter Cosgrove.
16-SEP-2015
Jeremy Corbyn elected as leader of Labour Party in UK
Jeremy Corbyn on 12 September 2015 was elected as the leader of the Labour Party in the
United Kingdom.
Narsingh Pancham Yadav won bronze at 2015 World Wrestling
Championships
Narsingh Pancham Yadav on 13 September 2015 won bronze medal at the 2015 World Wrestling
Championships held in Las Vegas, the USA. He won the medal in the Men’s 74kg Freestyle category.
Though Narsingh lost the semi final game to Unurbat Purevjav (Mongolia), he could defeat Zelimkhan
Khadjiev (France) 12-8 in the bronze medal play-off.
Renowned Classical dancer Kalamandalam Sathyabhama died
Veteran Classical dancer Kalamandalam Sathyabhama passed away on 13 September 2015
in Palakkad district of Kerala following brief illness. She was 77. Satyabhama is credited with purifying
the Mohiniyattam dance form by weeding out external influences.
MP government constituted one-member commission to probe Petlawad
explosion incident
Madhya Pradesh government on 15 September 2015 constituted a one-member commission
to probe the Petlawad explosion incident in Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh. Retired High
Court judge Justice Aryendra Kumar Saxena is the chairman of the Commission.
Tambul Leaf Plates conferred with SEED Special Recognition Award
Tambul Leaf Plates was on 9 September 2015 conferred with the SEED Special Recognition
Award in Nairobi, Kenya.
Ashok-Alexander Sridharan became first PIO to be elected as mayor of
Bonn in Germany
Ashok-Alexander Sridharan on 14 September 2015 became the first Person of Indian Origin
(PIO) to be elected as the mayor of Bonn in Germany.
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Natura Brasil selected for 2015 UNEP Champions of the Earth award in
entrepreneurial vision category
Natura Brasil on 13 September 2015 selected for the 2015 UNEP Champions of the Earth
award in the entrepreneurial vision category.
National Geographic selected for UNEP Champions of the Earth award in
Science & Innovation category
National Geographic Society (NGS) on 14 September 2015 was selected for the UNEP
Champions of the Earth award in the Science and Innovation category.
Pentagon established first-ever country special cell IRRC to speed up
defence ties with India
IRRC: India Rapid Reaction Cell
The abbreviation IRRC was in news in September 2015. IRRC stands for India Rapid Reaction
Cell and was established in January 2015 by Pentagon to exclusively focus on advancing Defence
Trade and Technology Initiative (DTTI).
Indian-Origin Lawmakers Seema Malhotra, Lisa Nandy appointed to
Shadow Cabinet in UK
Indian-origin British Members of Parliament (MPs), Seema Malhotra and Lisa Nandy, were
appointed as to the shadow cabinet of Jeremy Corbyn, the newly-elected leader of Labour Party in
the United Kingdom (UK) in third week of September 2015.
Hungary declared emergency in areas near Serbian border to check Migrant
crisis
Hungary on 13 September 2015 declared a state of emergency in two southern counties that
shares its border with Serbia to stop migrants entering illegally.
India, Sri Lanka exchanged four agreements to ensure peace and stability
in the region
India and Sri Lanka on 15 September 2015 exchanged four agreements in various fields
including medicare facilities. The agreements were exchanged with an aim to ensure peace and
stability in the region.
Shauryanjali Exhibition on 1965 Indo-Pak War inaugurated
1965 Indo-Pak War Exhibition named Shauryanjali was inaugurated in New Delhi by Defence
Minister Manohar Parrikar on 15 September 2015. The exhibition celebrates the victory of India
over Pakistan and remembers the supreme sacrifice of Indian soldiers.
World’s longest Continental Volcanic Chain discovered in Australia
The team of scientists led by Rhodri Davies, an earth scientist at Australian National
University, have discovered the longest chain of continental volcanoes of the world in Australia,
stretching almost 2000 km along Australia’s east coast.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina won the United Nations Champions of the
Earth Award 2015
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on 14 September 2015 won the United Nations
Champions of the Earth Award for Policy Leadership to address the issue of climate change. She
was chosen by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) for this prestigious award.
Delhi government approved Victim Compensation Scheme
Delhi Government on 15 September 2015 approved Victim Compensation Scheme. It
enhanced the upper limit of compensation to rape victims to 5 lakh rupees from existing 3 lakh
rupees and to the victims of acid attack to 7 lakh rupees from 3 lakh rupees.
Union Cabinet approved Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission for
overall development of rural areas
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Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 16 September 2015 approved
the Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM).
British-Indian Sunjeev Sahota shortlisted for Man Booker Prize 2015
Sahota’s novel The Year of the Runaways, his second novel, centres around the lives of 13
Indian men who live in a house in Sheffield, each in desperate search of a new life.
21st International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer observed
across the world
16 September: International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
21st International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer was observed across the
world on 16 September 2015. The theme and the slogan for the year 2015 are 30 Years of Healing
the Ozone Togetherand Ozone: All there is between you and UV respectively.
Indian-American Swetha Prabakaran chosen for Champions of Change
Award in US
S w e t h a Prabhakaran, an
I n d i a n American teen,
was on 15 September 2015
awarded with the prestigious
Champions of Change Award of
US at the White House. She is
among eleven young women
selected by the White House as
Champions of Change.
International
Day of D e m o c r a c y
o b s e r v e d with the
theme Space for Civ il
Society
1 5 S e p t em b e r :
International
Day of Democracy
T h e International Day
of Democracy was observed on
15 September 2015 across the
world with the theme Space for
Civil Society.
R B I granted Inp
r i n c i p l e Approval to 10
Ap p l i c an t s for Sma ll
F i n a n c e Banks
Seeking to promote
f i n a n c i a l inclusion, the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 16
September 2015 granted in principle approval to 10 entities to set up small finance banks. These
small finance banks will provide basic banking services to small farmers and micro industries.
Pivot to Asia doctrine & China’s South China Sea activism shaping the
meeting between Xi and Obama
Pivot to Asia doctrine: Policy of the US administration for more enhanced and pro-active
engagement with the Asia Pacific region.
The term Pivot to Asia or alternatively called as Pivot to Pacific or Pivot to Asia-Pacific was in
news in the third week of September 2015 as the administrations of the USA and China are gearing
up for the summit level talks in the White House.
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India Cements won Moin-ud Dowlah Gold Cup Tournament 2015-16
India Cements on 16 September 2015 won the Moin-ud Dowlah Gold Cup Tournament 201516 by defeating Hyderabad XI. This was the third title for the winning team.
Afghan refugee teacher Aqeela Asifi awarded with 2015 Nansen Refugee
Award by UNHCR
Afghan refugee teacher Aqeela Asifi was on 15 September 2015 awarded with the 2015 Nansen
Refugee Award by United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Asifi dedicated her life
to bring education to refugee girls in Pakistan.
Apus Group tied-up with mobile advertising network InMobi
Apus Group, one of the world’s biggest Android application development companies, on 15
September 2015 tied-up with the Indian mobile advertising network InMobi.
5 cities officially named as candidates to host 2024 Summer Olympics
International Olympic Committee (IOC) on 16 September 2015 announced name of five cities
namely Los Angeles, Hamburg, Paris, Rome and Budapest as candidates to host the 2024 Summer
Olympics.
India, Cambodia signed two MoUs on Tourism & Mekong Ganga Cooperation
Initiative
India and Cambodia on 16 September 2015 signed two MoUs on Tourism and Mekong-Ganga
Cooperation Initiative. The MoUs were signed in the presence of Indian Vice-President Hamid
Ansari and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh.
Godavari, Krishna Rivers formally linked at Ibrahimpatnam Ferry village
in Andhra Pradesh
To manage Godavari’s flood waters which goes waste into the sea every year, two Rivers
namely Godavari and Krishna were formally linked on 16 September 2015 in Andhra Pradesh.
The two rivers were formally linked by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu who released
waters from Godavari at Ibrahimpatnam Ferry village near Vijayawada.
Nepal’s Parliament approved the New Constitution
After seven years of painstaking efforts and deliberations, Nepal’s Constituent Assembly on
16 September 2015 approved the new Constitution and endorsed the Preamble of the draft
Constitution. Article 301 of the Constitution, defines title and date of commencement of the
Constitution.
NGT passed directions to prevent pollution of Yamuna River
Seeing the festive season soon, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on 16 September 2015
passed slew of directions to prevent pollution in River Yamuna.
Hangzhou City of China chosen to host 2022 Asian Games
The capital city of Zhejiang Province Hangzhou in East China was on 15 September 2015
chosen by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) to host the 2022 Asian Games. The OCA made the
decision at its 34th Congress meeting in Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan.
Union Government banned National Socialist Council of NagalandKhaplang
for 5 years
The Union Government on 15 September 2015 banned the Naga rebel group National Socialist
Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) for five years. The organisation was banned under the
Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
Blackstone Group LP acquired UK’s Serco Group Plc
Private equity (PE) investor Blackstone Group LP repurchased the India-based Business
Processing Outsourcing (BPO) operations of the UK’s Serco Group Plc for about 2558 crore rupees.
The deal is a combination of equity and debt.
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The acquisition is the largest deal by Blackstone in India in terms of enterprise value. The
deal also marked the re-entry of the PE firm in the BPO business.
EPFO increased maximum insurance cover to 6 lakh rupees
The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on 16 September 2015 increased the
life insurance cover of its subscribers from 3.6 lakh to 6 lakh rupees.
Sun Pharma entered into an agreement to acquire InSite Vision
The largest Indian drugmaker, Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd, on 16 September 2015
entered into a deal to acquire US-based InSite Vision Inc. for about 300 crore rupees.
Union Finance Ministry launched NXT DIGITAL-Headend In The Sky
platform
The Union Minister of Finance Arun Jaitley on 15 September 2015 launched the Headend
In The Sky (HITS) digital platform initiative, under the brand name NXT DIGITAL promoted by
Hinduja Group.
18-SEP-2015
Madhya Pradesh Government launched M-Shiksha-Mitra mobile app for
teachers
To provide various services and teaching-related work to teacher in a simple and easy way,
Madhya Pradesh Government in September 2015 launched M-Shiksha-Mitra mobile app. With this,
Madhya Pradesh became the first state to develop such mobile app for teachers.
Expert Group on tackling cyber crimes submitted its report to Ministry of
Home Affairs
An Expert Group on tackling cyber crimes submitted its report to the Ministry of Home Affairs
(MHA) on 15 September 2015.
Shivnarine Chanderpaul received Icon Award by the Indo-Caribbean
Alliance
Veteran Test cricketer of West Indies Shivnarine Chanderpaul was on 12 September 2015
honoured with the Icon Award by the Indo-Caribbean Alliance.
India ranked 22nd in Asian Football Technical Ranking released by AFC
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on 6 August 2015 released a new technical ranking
system which has placed India on 22nd spot among the continent’s 46-member countries. The
position of India is the highest among the South Asian nations.
Disney Researchers invented ways to network VLC devices using IoT
technology
Disney Researchers on 7 September 2015 announced that Internet of Things (IoT) technology
can be successfully used in Visible Light Communication (VLC) devices to network them and thereby
creating smarter devices.
National Athletic Coach Nikolai Snesarev resigned
Renowned Russian middle and long distance coach Dr Nikolai Snesarev, whose contract
runs till the end of 2016 Rio Olympics, resigned from his position of athletic coach for India in the
third week of September 2015.
Report titled Achieving the malaria MDG target released by WHO & UNICEF.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on
17 September 2015 jointly released the Achieving the malaria MDG target report.
Two Years Eight Months and Twenty Eight Nights written by Salman
Rushdie released
Two Years Eight Months and Twenty Eight Nights: Salman Rushdie
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The book titled Two Years Eight Months and Twenty Eight Nights authored by the British
Indian novelist Salman Rushdie was released on 8 September 2015.
Pakistan to generate 40000 MW nuclear power as part of Nuclear Energy
Vision 2050
Pakistan set to itself a target of generating 40000 MW nuclear energy. It will be achieved as
part of the Nuclear Energy Vision 2050.
Report of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Investigation on
Sri Lanka released
The report of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Investigation on Sri Lanka
(OISL) was released on 16 September 2015 in Geneva, Switzerland.
Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) launched by
Union Government
To transform the lives of people living in the areas which are affected directly or indirectly
by mining, the Union Government on 17 September 2015 launched the Pradhan Mantri Khanij
Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY).
4th meeting of India-Kuwait Joint Working Group on Hydrocarbons held
in New Delhi
The 4th meeting of the India-Kuwait Joint Working Group on Hydrocarbons was held on 16
September 2015 in New Delhi.
Three Gulbarga varsity researchers derived soluble melanin from a micro
organism
Three scientists, principal investigator Dayanand Agsar, co-investigator M. B. Sulochana
and research scholar D. N. Madhusudhan, of Gulbarga University made a major breakthrough in
simplifying the production of the melanin.
Hero Cycles acquired Firefox Bikes in all-cash transaction
The world’s largest bicycle manufacturer by volume, Hero Cycles, on 17 September 2015
announced the acquisition of Firefox Bikes Pvt. Ltd. for an undisclosed sum in an all-cash deal.
8th Edition of Global Innovation Index 2015 released
The 8th edition Global Innovation Index (GII) 2015 was released on 17 September 2015 jointly
by Cornell University, INSEAD and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The GII
2015 was based on the theme of Effective Innovation Policies for Development.
SC stayed implementation of Haryana Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Act,
2015
The Supreme Court (SC) of India on 17 September 2015 stayed the implementation of the
Haryana Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Act, 2015. The Act prescribes for minimum educational
qualifications for contesting in local bodies’ elections.
2000-year old Nangchen Stupa with Lord Buddha’s relics sent by Emperor
Ashoka restored in China
An Indian monk Gyalwang Drukpa, in September 2015 helped restore and renovate a 2000year-old lost Nangchen Stupa with Lord Buddha relics sent by Emperor Ashoka.
Union Government presented Vishwakarma Rashtriya Puraskar and
National Safety Awards 2013
The Union Minister of Labour and Employment Bandaru Dattatreya on 17 September 2015
presented the Vishwakarma Rashtriya Puraskar (VRP) and National Safety Awards (NSA) for the
Performance Year 2013.
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Uneven Monsoon and its Effects on Indian Economy
Monsoon’ is the word derived from Arabic word ‘Mausam’ and it means the seasonal reversal
of wind direction. In India south-west monsoons arrives in early June till September. This is the
time when India receives most of the rainfall.
Mahesh Rangarajan resigned as Director of Nehru Memorial Museum and
Library
Mahesh Rangarajan on 17 September 2015 resigned as the Director of the Nehru Memorial
Museum and Library (NMML).
India, US created Joint Challenge Coin to mark partnership
India and the United States (US) on 17 September 2015 jointly created a Joint Challenge
Coin to symbolise their unique partnership in creating a next-generation aircraft carrier for the
Indian Navy.
19-SEP-2015
President & PM of Burkina Faso ousted in a military coup
Members of the Regiment of Presidential Security (RPS) on 17 September 2015 detained the
transitional President Michel Kafandoand Prime Minister Yacouba Isaac Zida in the capital
Ouagadougou.
Indian Railways developed prototype of Hybrid Vacuum Toilet
Indian Railways on 18 September 2015 announced that it has developed a prototype of Hybrid
Vacuum Toilet. It is hybrid because the design is based on both vacuum toilets and biotoilets.
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare banned sale of Diclofenac in
multidose vial for human use
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on 18 September 2015 banned the sale of
Diclofenac in multidose vial for human use. From now, it will be sold only in single-dose vial packaging.
Japan’s Diet removed restrictions on overseas deployment of Self Defense
Forces for military use
The Diet, Japan’s parliament, on 18 September 2015 passed two security bills that allow
overseas deployment of the Self Defense Forces (SDF) for military purposes.
PM Narendra Modi formally launched Integrated Power Development
Scheme from Varanasi
PM Narendra Modi on 18 September 2015 formally launched the nationwide Integrated Power
Development Scheme (IPDS) from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. Varanasi is the parliamentary
constituency of the Prime Minister.
Renowned Marathi cricket commentator and writer Bal Pandit died
Renowned Marathi cricket commentator and writer Bal Pandit died on 17 September 2015
in Pune, Maharashtra. He was 89.
21-SEP-2015
Sherif Ismail sworn in as Prime Minister of Egypt
Sherif Ismail on 19 September 2015 was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Egypt by the
President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi.
BCCI President Jagmohan Dalmiya passed away
Jagmohan Dalmiya, President of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), passed away on
20 September 2015 in Kolkata, West Bengal following a brief illness. He was 75. Dalmiya is survived
by his wife, a son and a daughter.
P Siva Kumar, CVRDE Director, elevated as Distinguished Scientist
P Sivakumar, Director of CVRDE, was on 19 September 2015 elevated as a Distinguished
Scientist or Scientist H by the Union Ministry of Defense. It is the highest honour conferred on a
scientist in India.
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Alexis Tsipras-led Syriza party won Greece elections
Alexis Tsipras-led Syriza party on 20 September 2015 emerged as the largest party in the
general elections to the Greece’s Parliament.
India, Laos signed two MoUs to strengthen bilateral ties
India and Laos on 18 September 2015 signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to
strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations. The MoUs were signed by Indian Vice President
Hamid Ansari and President of Lao Choummaly Sayasone in the Presidential Palace Ho Kham,
Vientiane.
Mariko Kipchumba of Kenya won 2015 Beijing International Marathon
Mariko Kipchumba of Kenya on 20 September 2015 won the annual Beijing International
Marathon. He finished the 42.195-km course in 2 hours 14 minutes and 25 seconds.
Sania Mirza & Ajinkya Rahane conferred with Cricket Club of India’s
honorary life membership
India’s ace tennis player Sania Mirza and cricketer Ajinkya Rahane were in the third week
of September 2015 conferred with honorary life membership of Cricket Club of India (CCI).
Nepal adopted first democratically-framed constitution
Nepal on 20 September 2015 adopted its first democratically-framed constitution with the
promulgation of the charter by the president Ram Baran Yadav.
Sebastian Vettel won 2015 Singapore Grand Prix of Formula One
Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel from Germany on 20 September 2015 won the 2015 Singapore
Grand Prix of Formula One. While, Australian Daniel Ricciardo finished second. The race was held
on the Marina Bay Street Circuit, which is the first street circuit in Asia.
Veteran Leftist Sadhan Gupta died
Veteran Communist leader MP Sadhan Gupta passed away on 19 September 2015 following
age-related illness. He was 98 years old.
National Tourism Awards 2013-14 presented
President Pranab Mukherjee on 18 September 2015 presented the National Tourism Awards
2013-14 at a function held at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi.
Malayalam playback singer Radhika Thilak died
Renowned Malayalam playback singer Radhika Thilak passed away in Kochi on 20 September
2015 due to cancer. She was 45 years old. She sung around 70 songs for Malayalam movies including
Guru, Ottayal Pattalam and Deepasthambham Mahashcharyam.
Jammu and Kashmir government banned sale of Ambuja cement in state
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on 19 September 2015 banned the sale of Ambuja
Cements in the state. There were complaints of malpractices against the company. The initial
enquiry found that the company sold cement bags at two different MRP rates in the region.
Ajay Jayaram won Silver Medal in 2015 Korea Open Badminton
tournament
India’s badminton player Ajay Jayram on 20 September 2015 won silver medal in 2015 Korea
Open Badminton tournament in Men’s singles category.
International Day of Peace observed globally
The International Day of Peace was observed on 21 September 2015 across the world to
recognise the efforts of those who have worked hard to end conflict and promote peace. The
International Day of Peace is also a day of ceasefire.
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Four new isotopes discovered by researchers at Manipal University
Researchers from the Manipal Centre of Natural Sciences at Manipal University, Karnataka
in collaboration with researchers at GSI, Germany claimed to have discovered four new atomic
nuclei to be added to the Chart of the Nuclides.
Urdu scholar Shamim Hanfi awarded with Jnangarima Manad Alankaran
award
Renowned Urdu scholar Shamim Hanfi was on 20 September 2015 honoured with the
Jnangarima Manad Alankaran by Bharatiya Jnanpith in New Delhi.
Elattuvalapil Sreedharan to join UN’s High Level Advisory Group on
Sustainable Transport
Metro Man Elattuvalapil Sreedharan was on 18 September 2015 appointed to serve the United
Nations’ High Level Advisory Group on Sustainable Transport (HLAG-ST). He was invited by UN
Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to serve on his HLAG-ST for a period of three years.
British-born author Jackie Collins died
Jackie Collins, the best-selling British-born author, died on 19 September 2015 in Los Angeles
following breast cancer. She was 77.
22-SEP-2015
NASSCOM’s report on Contributions of India’s Tech Industry to the US
economy released
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 21 September 2015 released
NASSCOM’S report on Contributions of India’s Tech Industry to the US economy in Washington, the
USA.
EMI-EMC & NFTR test facilities inaugurated at BEL-Ghaziabad
Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI) – Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) test facility and
Near Field Test Range (NFTR) were on 21 September 2015 inaugurated at the Bharat Electronics
Limited (BEL)-Ghaziabad.
Rehearsal of Chang’e-5 lunar mission conducted in China
Chang’e-5: China’s maiden sample return mission to the moon that is currently under
development.
SC issued notice to Telangana Government on omission of 26 castes from
state BC list
The Supreme Court of India (SC) on 21 September 2015 issued notice to the Telangana
government to state the reasons for omission of 26 castes from the state backward classes (BC) list.
The notice was issued by a bench headed by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) H L Dattu on the basis
of a petition filed by the Setti Balija Youth Association.
Richie Richardson appointed to Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on 21 September 2015 announced that former West
Indies cricket captain Richie Richardson was appointed to the Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees.
Cow declared as National Animal of Nepal
Cow was on 20 September 2015 declared as the National Animal of Nepal as per the new
secular constitution of Nepal unveiled by Nepalese President Ram Baran Yadav at a special ceremony
held in Parliament at Kathmandu.
NASA developing space shotgun as part of its Asteroid Redirect Mission
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is developing a space shotgun
to test the strength of asteroids and other space rocks.
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Union Government released Draft National Encryption Policy
The Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY) in the fourth week of
September 2015 released the Draft National Encryption Policy.
Indian Coast Guard commissioned indigenously built vessels Apoorva &
C-421
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on 21 September 2015 commissioned two indigenously built ships
Apoorva and C-421 at the Naval Dock in Mumbai.
Rajasthan Assembly passed Rajasthan Vexation Litigation Prevention Bill
2015
Rajasthan Assembly on 21 September 2015 passed the Rajasthan Vexation Litigation
Prevention Bill, 2015 by voice vote. The objective of the bill is to prevent filing of baseless cases and
to check the misuse of law for personal benefits.
Vikram Pawah appointed as Managing Director of Harley Davidson’s India
operations
Vikram Pawah was on 21 September 2015 appointed as the Managing Director of India
operations of US cult bike maker Harley Davidson with immediate effect. Pawah succeeded Anoop
Prakash, who was appointed as the Managing Director of Harley Davidson Canada.
Aditya Birla Group announced sale of Australian copper mine for 10.75
million US dollars
Aditya Birla Minerals Limited (ABML) on 21 September 2015 announced the sale of its closed
Birla Mt Gordon (BMG) copper mine in Queensland, Australia to Lighthouse Minerals Holdings Pty
Ltd for 10.75 million US dollars.
Indian Wushu team won 12 medals at Pars International Cup in Tehran
The Indian Wushu team secured 12 medals comprising of one gold, four silver and seven
bronze medals at the Fifth International Pars Wushu Cup held in Tehran. The event was held from
19 September to 20 September 2015.
Google, Tata Trusts announced the launch of Android Developer
Nanodegrees programme
Search engine Google and Tata Trusts in collaboration with Udacity on 21 September 2015
launched a scholarship programme to educate Indian students in Android development.
MoU for Swavlamban Health Insurance Scheme for Disabled Persons Signed
The Trust Fund for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, under the Department of
Empowerment of People with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
(MOSJ&E), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the New India Assurance Company
Limited on 21 September 2015.
Odia Lyricist Nizam Died in Bhubaneswar at 62
Renowned Odia lyricist Nizam died on 22 September 2015 in Bhubaneswar following cardiac
arrest and kidney failure. He was 62 years old.
Game of Thrones won 12 awards at 67th Primetime Emmy Awards
Famous American fantasy drama television series, Game of Thrones, created for HBO won
an unprecedented 12 awards at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards held on 20 September 2015. The
ceremony was held at the Microsoft Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California.
CANBANK Venture Capital Fund Ltd appointed as implementation agency
of EDF Policy
The CANBANK Venture Capital Fund Ltd (CVCFL) was on 21 September 2015 appointed as
the implementation agency of the Electronics Development Fund (EDF) policy.
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23-SEP-2015
PV Chandran elected President of Indian Newspaper Society for 2015-16
PV Chandran was on 18 September 2015 elected as President of the Indian Newspaper Society
(INS) for the year 2015-16. His name was chosen for the post during the 76th annual general meeting
of INS in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Two Bills on Reservations to Specially & Economically Backward Classes
passed in Rajasthan Assembly
Two separate bills providing for 5 percent and 14 percent reservation for Specially Backward
Classes (SBC) and Economically Backward Classes (EBC) respectively were passed on 22 September
2015 by the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly.
Zayn Khan elected as President of Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of
India
Zayn Khan was on 22 September 2015 unanimously elected as the President of the Federation
of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI). His appointment was necessitated by the death of R Bharath
Raj, who passed away while serving as President on August 15.
Draft of Revised Centrally Sponsored Plan Scheme for Rehabilitation of
Bonded Labour released
The Union Ministry of Labour and Employment on 22 September 2015 released the draft of
Revised Centrally Sponsored Plan Scheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labour.
UN Broadband Commission released State of Broadband Report 2015
The United Nations (UN) Broadband Commission on 21 September 2015 released the State
of Broadband Report 2015. As per the report, the global broadband growth is slowing down sharply as
4 billion people are still offline.
24th Vyaas Samman conferred on eminent Hindi writer Dr Kamal Kishore
Goenka
Eminent Hindi writer Dr Kamal Kishore Goenka was conferred with 24th Vyaas Samman for
the year 2014 on 22 September 2015. He was awarded for his work ’Premchand ki Kahaniyon ka
Kaal Kramanusaar Adhyayan’.
OECD released International Migration Outlook 2015
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on 22 September 2015
released the International Migration Outlook 2015.
Korea Caravan 2015 organised by Korea-Andhra Pradesh Friendship Forum
held in Vishakhapatnam
Korea-Andhra Pradesh Friendship Forum organized the Korea Caravan 2015 in
Vishakhapatnam on 22 September 2015. This is for the first time that Caravan was held outside
New Delhi.
Cisco’s Executive Chairman John T Chambers elected Chairman of USIndia
Business Council
John T Chambers, the Executive Chairman of Cisco, was on 21 September 2015 elected as
the next Chairman of US-India Business Council’s (USIBC) by the Council’s Board of Directors.
Lalita Prasida Sripada Srisai of Odisha won Community Impact Award at
Google Science Fair
A class 9th student from Koraput district of Odisha, Lalita Prasida Sripada Srisai, bagged the
prestigious Community Impact Award at the fifth Google Science Fair held in California on 22
September 2015.
Union Cabinet approved signing of Joint Declaration of Intent between
India and Germany
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The Union Cabinet on 22 September 2015 approved the signing of Joint Declaration of Intent
(JDI) between India and Germany. It was approved with minor amendments in the earlier MoU for
facilitating implementation of the programme Indo-German Strategic Partnerships in Higher
Education.
Millennium Development Goals: Delhi State Report 2014 released
The Institute of Human Development (IHD) on 22 September 2015 released a report titled
Millennium Development Goals: Delhi State Report 2014.
CCS cleared multi-billion deals for Apache attack and Chinook heavy-lift
helicopters from US
Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on 22 September 2015 approved the deal to buy 37
military helicopters from the United States (US). The deal is worth 3.1 billion US dollars.
CCEA approved 1575 crore rupees road project in Odisha
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on 22 September 2015 gave its nod to
four-laning of the 112-km Cuttack-Angul section of the National Highway-42 in Odisha.
World Rhino Day observed across the world
22 September: World Rhino Day
The World Rhino Day was observed on 22 September 2015. The day is observed to celebrate
all five species of rhino and they are Black, White, Greater one-horned, Sumatran and Javan rhinos.
ADB lowered India’s Growth Forecast for 2016 from 7.8% to 7.4%
Asian Development Bank (ADB) on 22 September 2015 lowered India’s gross domestic (GDP)
growth projections for the fiscal year (FY) 2016 to 7.4 percent from 7.8 percent projected in its March
2015 Outlook.
Researchers developed SafePay prototype system to prevent mass credit
card fraud
A team of researchers have developed an inexpensive, secure method named SafePay
prototype system to prevent mass credit card fraud using existing magnetic card readers. The
research was led by Yinzhi Cao, assistant professor of computer science and engineering at Lehigh
University.
Haryana Government to develop Gurgaon as Smart City
Haryana government on 22 September 2015 declared that it will develop Gurgaon as a smart
city with its own resources. However, it will follow Union Government’s guidelines on Smart Cities
Mission and technical assistance.
Odisha Government decided to implement 5 sub-schemes for transgenders
The Odisha Government in the third week of September 2015 decided to implement five
sub-schemes introduced by the central government for empowerment of transgenders.
Telangana-Chhattisgarh inked Power Supply pact to buy 1000 MW power
Telangana Government on 22 September 2015 entered into a power purchase agreement
(PPA) with Chhattisgarh for purchasing 1000 mw of power. The PPA would be in force for the next 12
years.
Consultative workshop on Climate Change Mitigation in Urban Sector
held in New Delhi
Union Ministry of Urban Development on 21 September 2015 organised a consultative
workshop on ‘Climate Change Mitigation in Urban Sector’ in New Delhi.
Broad consensus that emerged on the following major provisions are:
• At least 1% of connected applied load of power shall be met from renewable energy sources
such as photovoltaic cells or wind mills or hybrid mode. All common area lighting must be of LED/
Solar lights. Energy meters must be installed to measure over all energy consumption.
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9th Regional Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (RPBD) to be held in Los Angeles
The 9th Regional Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (RPBD) will be held at Los Angeles, California,
USA from 14 November to 15 November 2015.
Union Government released National Health Profile 2015
The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda on 22 September 2015 released
the National Health Profile (NHP) 2015 prepared by the Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI).
The E-book (digital version) of NHP was also released for the first time. This is the 11th edition of
NHP.
Indian Diaspora in the US launched Mission 2022
The three million strong Indian Diaspora in the United States (US) launched Mission 2022
on 22 September 2015. It was launched in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industries
(CII) to make US-India partnership a defining partnership of the 21st century.
Indra Nooyi,
Shobhana Bhartia awarded
with 2015 Global
Leadership Award of USIBC
P e p s i C o Chairman
Indra Nooyi and Hindustan
Times Group
chairperson Shobhana B harati a
were on 22 September 2 0 1 5
awarded with the 2015 G l o b a l
Leadership Award of the US-I ndia
Business Council (USIBC).
2 4 - S E P - 2015
A l e x i s T s ip ra s
sworn in as PM of G r e e c e
for second time in 8
months
Alexis Tsipras of S y r i z a
party on 21 September 2015 was
on sworn in as the P r i m e
Minister of Greece by t h e
President of Greece Prok op is
Pavlopoulos.
First India- U S
Strateg ic and
C o m m e r c i a l Dialogue
he ld in
Washington
The first India- U S
Strategic and
Commercial Dialogue was held
on 22 September 2015 in Washington, the USA.
Baseball legend Yogi Berra died
Baseball legend Lawrence Peter “Yogi” Berra died on 22 September 2015 at his home in New
Jersey. He was 90.
Michel Kafando reinstated as president of Burkina Faso
Michel Kafando was on 23 September 2015 reinstated as the president of Burkina Faso in
the capital Ouagadougou.
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Joint Statement on the First India-US Strategic and Commercial Dialogue
released
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and US Secretary of State John Kerry on 22
September 2015 issued a joint statement on the First India-US Strategic and Commercial Dialogue.
WADA and China signed MoU on Performance Enhancing Drugs
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the General Administration of Sport of China
(GASC) on 22 September 2015 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on
PerformanceEnhancing
Drugs (PEDs).
Revered monk of the Hindu monastic order Swami Dayanand Saraswati
died
Revered monk of the Hindu monastic order, Swami Dayanand Saraswati, died on 23
September 2015 in his ashram in Rishikesh. He was 85 years old.
UNDP to provide support for Arunachal Vision 2030
The United National Development Programme (UNDP) on 23 September 2015 stated its
intention to provide support in implementation of Arunachal Vision 2030 of Arunachal Pradesh.
Census 2011 data on Households with or without Educational level of
matriculation and above released
The Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India on 24 September 2015 released the
Census 2011 data on Households with at least one member aged 15 years and above with or without
educational level of matriculation and above by Household Size.
NITI Aayog constituted T Haque Expert Group on Land Leasing
Agriculture Division of National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog in the fourth
week of September 2015 constituted an Expert Group on Land Leasing. The expert group will be
headed by former Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) chairman T Haque.
Haryana Government increased the pension given to World War Soldiers
Haryana Government on 23 September 2015 increased the pension given to the exservicemen
or widows of soldiers who took part in World War I and World War II. The pension has
been increased by 1500 rupees.
India-US Ministerial Energy Dialogue 2015 held
The India-US Ministerial Energy Dialogue was held on 21 September 2015 at the US
Department of Energy, Washington. Indian delegation was led by Piyush Goyal, Minister of State for
Power, New and Renewable Energy and US delegation was led by Dr Ernest Moniz, the US Secretary
of Energy.
Ex-Penguin India publisher Chiki Sarkar launched publishing company
Juggernaut
The former publisher of Penguin India and editor-in-chief of Random House India, Chiki
Sarkar, on 23 September 2015 launched her own publishing company, Juggernaut.
NSSO released 68th Round data on Status of Education and Vocational
Training in India
National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) on 22 September 2015 released the data of 68th Round
on Status of Education and Vocational Training in India.
Uninor re-branded as Telenor India
Telenor Group on 23 September 2015 announced that it had changed its brand identity
along with legal company name from Uninor, its subsidiary in India, as Telenor India
Communications Pvt. Ltd.
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Martin Winterkorn resigned as Chief Executive Officer of Volkswagen
Martin Winterkorn on 23 September 2015 resigned as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of
Volkswagen. Winterkorn’s resignation came following the revelation that the carmaker manipulated
US diesel car emissions tests.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Ireland
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Ireland on 23 September 2015. He is the first Prime
Minister of India to visit Ireland in 59 years. Last Prime Minister to visit Ireland was Jawahar Lal
Nehru in 1956.
Delhi Government approved Slum Policy for in situ rehabilitation of slum
dwellers
The Delhi Government on 22 September 2015 approved a slum policy for in situ rehabilitation
of slum dwellers. The decision on the new policy was taken at a meeting of the Delhi Urban Shelter
Improvement Board (DUSIB).
CCS cleared 8000 crore rupees Integrated Air Command & Control System
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on 23 September 2015 approved the proposal for
Indian Air Force’s Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) worth around 8000 crore
rupees. The system aims at integrating all air and ground sensors.
Stuti Narain Kacker appointed Chairperson of National Commission for
Protection of Child Rights
A 1978 batch IAS officer, Stuti Narain Kacker, on 23 September 2015 was appointed as the
head of National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR). She was appointed by the
Union Women and Child Development Ministry.
Heritage Flying Expedition held to commemorate 1965 Indo-Pak war
Heritage Flying Expedition: Expedition conducted by South Western Command to
commemorate 50 years of 1965 Indo-Pak war
The Heritage Flying Expedition was in news on 22 September 2015 as the Pushpak aircraft,
which formed a part of the Heritage Flying Expedition, touched down at Sanganer airport in a
ceremony attended by Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje.
Abdul Bari Siddiqui elected Bihar Cricket Association President
Abdul Bari Siddiqui, a senior leader of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) was on 23 September
2015 elected as President of Bihar Cricket Association (BCA). He was chosen as the President after
an election, which was held in accordance to direction of the Supreme Court of India.
Filmmaker Rahul Rawail resigned from Oscar Selection Jury
Filmmaker Rahul Rawail on 23 September 2015 resigned from the Oscar Selection Jury. He
resigned from his post citing differences with chairperson of the Jury Amol Palekar.
MoEF Committee gave environmental clearance for Ramagundam Urea
plant
A committee under the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) on 24 September
2015 gave environmental clearance for the proposed 5465 crore fertiliser plant in Ramagundam,
Telangana.
25-SEP-2015
Government Chawngfiang Middle School won U-14 sub-junior Subroto
Cup Football Tournament
Government Chawngfiang Middle School of Mizoram on 24 September 2015 won the subJunior
(Under-14) title of the 56th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament. In the final held
at the Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi, it defeated Esteqalal School of Afghanistan 3-2.
Former Indian Cricket Captain Sourav Ganguly appointed President of
Cricket Association of Bengal
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Former Indian Cricket captain Sourav Ganguly was on 24 September 2015 appointed as the
President of Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). The announcement regarding this was made by
the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the state secretariat building in Kolkata.
Marathi-film Court picked as India’s Official entry to 88th Oscar Awards
by Oscar Selection Jury
Amol Palekar headed 15-member Oscar Selection Jury on 21 September 2015 selected
Marathi-film Court as India’s official entry to 88th Oscar Awards.
West Bengal Governor KN Tripathi got additional charge of Governor of
Tripura
West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi was appointed as Governor of Tripura by the
President Pranab Mukherjee on 24 September 2015.
Union Home Minister released a Graphic booklet on Sardar Post
Sardar Post, Rann of Kutch: Known for the epic battle of 1965 lndo-Pak War fought by
CRPF
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on 24 September 2015 released a graphic depicting the
valour and sacrifice of the CRPF personnel during the battle of Sardar Post, Rann of Kutch in the
1965 lndo-Pak War.
Bombay High Court stayed the implementation of Circular on Sedition
Bombay High Court on 22 September 2015 stayed the implementation of the circular on
sedition that was issued in August 2015 in Marathi.
Indian film Angry Indian Goddesses voted first runner-up at the 40th
Toronto Film Festival
Indian film Angry Indian Goddesses, a story about a group of Indian girls in Goa gone wild,
was voted as the first runner-up at the 40th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) which
concluded on 20 September 2015.
Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission issued Notification for
Solar PV Net Metering
In a bid to promote green power in the state, Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission
(MERC) on 22 September 2015 issued gazette notification on installation of net metering system of
rooftop photo voltaic (PV) solar power units.
Ministry of External Affairs appointed envoys for Pakistan, China, UK
and other countries
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on 24 September 2015 appointed new Indian envoys to
Pakistan, China, the United Kingdom (UK) and the United Nations (UN) in a major reshuffle.
EPFO won Skoch Award for Smart Governance Initiatives
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on 23 September 2015 won the Skoch Award
for Smart Governance. It was awarded at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi for its initiatives on
UAN Programme and Transformation of Social Security Agenda in India.
SEBI fined PACL Limited 7260 crore rupees for illegal raising of funds
In its biggest ever fine, market regulator SEBI on 22 September 2015 imposed a penalty of
7269.5 crore rupees on Delhi-based property developer PACL Ltd and its four directors. PACL and its
directors have been told pay the amount to SEBI within 45 days.
Forbes released list of India’s 100 Richest People
Forbes on 23 September 2015 released the Forbes list of richest Indians. The list contains
names of 100 wealthiest people of India with a collective wealth amounting to 345 billion dollars.
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Union Environment Ministry notified Guidelines on Sustainable Sand and
Minor Mineral Mining
Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar on 24
September 2015 released Notification for sustainable sand and minor mineral mining.
Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull announced 70 million US dollar package
to fight domestic violence
The Prime Minister of Australia Malcolm Turnbull on 24 September 2015 announced a package
of 70 million US dollar to tackle rising domestic violence in the country and declared violence
against women as a national disgrace.
Reserve Bank of India relaxed Change in Ownership Norms of Borrowing
Entities
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 24 September 2015 announced relaxation in norms that
allow banks to upgrade credit facilities extended to borrowing entities upon a change in ownership,
only if the ownership has been changed outside Strategic Debt Restructuring Scheme (SDR).
Hajj Stampede killed more than 700 people in Mecca
A stampede at Hajj pilgrimage on 24 September 2015 resulted in the deaths of at least 719
pilgrims and injured around 863 people during the annual Hajj in Mecca. Among those 717 dead
pilgrims, two were Indians.
Arvind Panagariya appointed as Sherpa for G-20 Summit
The Union Government on 24 September 2015 decided to appoint Arvind Panagariya, Vice
President of NITI Aayog, as the Sherpa for the 2015 G-20 Summit. The Summit will take place in
Antalya, Turkey in November 2015.
Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM): India’s Pride
The Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) on 24 September 2015 successfully completed one year of
the mission life around Mars with a large data set acquired by all five payloads of MOM. On the
occasion, Space Applications Centre of (ISRO), Ahmedabad launched a Mar Atlas.
CCI cleared Heidelberg-Italcementi Deal
Competition Commission of India (CCI) on 24 September 2015 approved German firm
Heidelberg Cement’s proposed acquisition of Italcementi SpA.
EU imposed anti-dumping duty on Indian water and sewage pipes for six
months
The European Union (EU) on 21 September 2015 imposed a provisional anti-dumping duty of
up to 31.2 percent on imports of water and sewage pipes made of ductile cast iron (also known as
spheroidal graphite cast iron) from India for six months to protect its industry.
Indian tribal woman Permila Tirkey won first discrimination-based Case
in United Kingdom
Permila Tirkey, a tribal woman from India working as a maid in the United Kingdom, on 24
September 2015 won the country’s first caste discrimination case.
26-SEP-2015
Rear Admiral Sanjay Mahindru took charge as Flag Officer Submarines
Rear Admiral Sanjay Mahindru on 25 September 2015 took charge as Flag Officer Submarines.
He succeeded Rear Admiral SV Bokhare.
UNGA adopted Transforming Our World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development
The 193-Member United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 25 September 2015 formally
adopted the Transforming Our World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development along with a
set of bold new Global Goals, that are a universal, integrated and transformative vision for a better
world.
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UNICEF unveiled Assembly of Youth digital installation at the UN
headquarters in New York
A digital installation named as Assembly of Youth was unveiled on 24 September 2015 at
the United Nations headquarters in New York, the USA. It was developed for UNICEF by Google.
Shivinder Mohan Singh resigned as executive vice-chairman of Fortis
Healthcare Limited
Shivinder Mohan Singh on 23 September 2015 resigned as the executive vice-chairman of
Fortis Healthcare Limited. Fortis is a New Delhi based hospital chain.
Matthias Muller appointed as CEO of Volkswagen Group
Matthias Muller was on 25 September 2015 appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Volkswagen
Group.
CSI released survey report on prevalence of cardiovascular disease in India
The Cardiology Society of India (CSI) on 25 September 2015 released a survey report on
prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in India. CVD is a class of diseases that involve the
heart or blood vessels.
Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 to apply on Muslims also: Gujarat
High court
The Gujarat High Court on 25 September 2015 ruled that theProhibition of Child Marriage
Act (PCMA), 2006 will also apply to a Muslim person and the act will prevail over personal laws. The
ruling was made by Justice JB Pardiwala.
China successfully launched carrier rocket Long March-11
China on 25 September 2015 successfully launched a new model of carrier rocket the Long
March-11 from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in the north-western province of Gansu. The
rocket carried four micro-satellites into space, which will be used mainly for testing.
S K Sharma appointed as Chairman of Bhakra Beas Management Board
S K Sharma was on 25 September 2015 appointed as the Chairman of Bhakra Beas
Management Board (BBMB) with effect from 25 September 2015. Sharma succeeded A B Agrawal,
who was Chairman for a period of about five years.
Conference on contemporary relevance of Bhagvad Gita held in United
Kingdom
The first conference on the contemporary relevance of the Bhagvad Gita was held on 25
September 2015 in London, United Kingdom. The conference was organised by Indian Council of
Cultural Relations (ICCR) and High Commission of India.
28-SEP-2015
Sania Mirza-Martina Hingis won Ghangzhou Open Women’s Doubles title
Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis on 26 September 2015 won the Guangzhou Open title of
tennis. The top-seeded Indo-Swiss pair defeated the Chinese pair of Xu Shilin and You Xiaodi 6-3, 61 in the summit clash held at Guangzhou of China.
Union Government formed B S Baswan committee to revisit civil services
examination pattern
Union Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions in the fourth week of September
revealed that an expert committee was constituted to revisit the civil services examination pattern.
The seven member committee was constituted on 12 August 2015 and is headed by B S
Baswan. Also, the committee was mandated to submit report within six months from the date of its
constitution.
Terms of reference of the expert committee
• To evaluate the effectiveness of the existing scheme of the civil services examination in
selecting suitable candidates keeping in view various factors such as inclusiveness, fair mix of
candidates from different disciplines, etc.
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Grant citizenship to Chakma-Hajong Refugees within 3 months: Supreme
Court
The Supreme Court (SC) of India on 17 September 2015 directed the Union and Arunachal
Pradesh Governments to grant citizenship to Chakma-Hajong refugees within three months. The
two refugees migrated to India from Bangladesh in 1964-69 and settled in the state.
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton won 2015 Formula 1 Japanese Grand
Prix title
Lewis Hamilton of Britain and Mercedes racing driver on 27 September 2015 won the 2015
Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix title. The final race was held at the suzuka circuit in Mie Prefecture,
Japan.
World Tourism Day observed with theme One Billion Tourists, One Billion
Opportunities
27 September: World Tourism Day
World Tourism Day was observed across the world on 27 September 2015. The theme of the
World Tourism Day 2015 is One Billion Tourists, One Billion Opportunities.
World Bank released report entitled Leveraging Urbanisation in South Asia
World Bank on 24 September 2015 released a report entitled Leveraging Urbanisation in
South Asia: Managing Spatial Transformation for Prosperity and Livability.
Hoping Stone Lyngdoh, Meghalaya’s oldest & longest serving legislator,
passed away
Hoping Stone Lyngdoh, Meghalaya’s oldest and longest serving legislator, passed away on 26
September 2015 in Shillong. He was 86.
Manipur Governor Syed Ahmed died
The 16th Governor of Manipur, Syed Ahmed, on 27 September 2015 passed away in Mumbai
due to cancer. He was 70.
Former England Fast Bowler Frank Tyson Died
One of the fastest bowlers of all time, former England cricketer Frank Tyson died on 27
September 2015 in Australia. He was 85 years old. Nicknamed Typhoon, Tyson emigrated to Australia
in 1960.
India’s 1st dedicated satellite for astronomy research ASTROSAT launched
Indian Space Research Orgnaisation (ISRO) on 28 September 2015 launched India’s first
dedicated satellite for astronomy research, named ASTROSAT.
Qualcomm Announced Investment of 150 Million US Dollars for Indian
Start-Ups
Silicon Valley based chip-maker Qualcomm on 27 September 2015 announced that it will
invest 150 million US dollars for Indian start-ups. The investment will come through a venture
fund.
Mathematician Jacob Tsimerman won 2015 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize
Mathematician Jacob Tsimerman of the University of Toronto, Canada on 28 September
2015 was chosen for the prestigious 2015 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize.
Lucknow-based CSIR-CIMAP won CSIR Award for S&T Innovations for
Rural Development, 2014
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic
Plants (CSIR-CIMAP), Lucknow on 26 September 2015 won the CSIR Award for S&T Innovations for
Rural Development (CAIRD) 2014.
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Nepal imposed vehicle curbs due to fuel shortage
Nepal on 27 September 2015 enforced an odd-even licence plate system for plying of vehicles
on alternate days.
Google teamed up with Indian Railways to provide free Wi-Fi at 400
Stations
Internet search engine giant Google on 27 September 2015 announced its tie-up with Indian
Railways that will provide free Wi-Fi facilities to 400 stations. The Wi-Fi facilities will be provided
underProject Nilgiri .
29-SEP-2015
Meghalaya Governor Shanmuganathan got additional charge of Governor
of Manipur
Governor of Meghalaya V. Shanmuganathan was appointed as the Governor of Manipur by
the President Pranab Mukherjee on 28 September 2015. He was given the additional duties of
Manipur after the demise of incumbent Dr. Syed Ahmed Khan.
Union Ministry of Tourism launched new initiatives on World Tourism
Day
The Union Ministry of Tourism on 27 September 2015 launched several new initiatives to
augment tourism related infrastructure and manpower in the country.
Ministry of Railways launched Indian Railway Knowledge Portal
Minister of Railways Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu on 28 September 2015 launched Indian
Railway Knowledge Portal for dissemination of detailed information on Indian Railways.
Boat with 200 onboard capsized in River Koholi in Kamrup district of
Assam
River Koholi: Situated in Kamrup district of Assam
A mechanised boat capsized in River Koholi in Assam’s Kamrup district on 28 September
2015. The overcrowded boat that was carrying nearly 200 people capsized after its engine failed from
functioning in the middle of the river and hit against the post of a bridge.
World Heart Day 2015 celebrated with theme creating heart-healthy
environments
29 September: World Heart Day
The World Heart Day was celebrated on 29 September 2015 across the world with creating
heart-healthy environments.
India signed 123.51 Million US dollar Loan Agreement with Asian
Development Bank
India on 28 September 2015 signed a 123.51 million US dollar loan agreement with Asian
Development Bank (ADB) to upgrade tourism infrastructure and services in Punjab, Uttarakhand
and Himachal Pradesh.
Indo-British van driver Dee Patel honoured with Pride of Britain Award
Prince Charles of Britain on 28 September 2015 awarded Indo-British van driver Dee Patel
with the Pride of Britain Award. Patel had risked his life to save others.
NLC set up its first 10 MW solar power plant
Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) on 28 September 2015 set up its first 10 MW solar power
plant at Neyveli. It is the first renewable energy project of the corporation.
Union Ministry of Road Transport launched Green Highways Policy, 2015
Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways and Shipping Nitin Gadkari on 29 September
2015 launched Green Highways (Plantation, Transplantation, Beautification and Maintenance) Policy,
2015.
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Wipro selected as member of Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
A leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company,
Wipro Limited on 28 September 2015 was selected as member of the global Dow Jones Sustainability
Index (DJSI) - 2015 for the sixth consecutive year.
1st Indo-Africa ICT Expo launched in Nairobi
Indian Government in conjunction with ICT Authority of Kenya, India’s Telecom Export Promotion
Council (TEPC) and National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) on 28
September 2015 launched the 1st Indo-Africa ICT Expo in KICC, Nairobi.
China’s Didi Kuaidi joined hands with Ola to compete Uber in India
China’s largest taxi-hailing company, Didi Kuaidi Joint Co. on 28 September 2015 announced
that it has invested in Ola to fight their common competitor, Uber Technologies Inc. However, the
amount of investment was not disclosed by either of the companies.
Reliance signed strategic pact with EDIC to manufacture defence
equipment
Reliance Defence Limited (RDL) on 28 September 2015 signed a strategic pact with UAE’s
Emirates Defence Industries Company (EDIC) for collaboration in Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul
(MRO) category.
Delhi HC admitted plea challenging validity of Article 370 of Constitution
of India
The High Court of Delhi on 28 September 2015 agreed to hear a PIL that challenges the
constitutional validity of Article 370 of the Constitution of India that deals with the special status of
Jammu & Kashmir (J&K).
Maharashtra Government declared 2017 as Visit Maharashtra Year
The Maharashtra government on 28 September 2015 declared the year 2017 as the Visit
Maharashtra Year to promote tourism in the state and thus to attract more tourists. The government
also launched international tourism promotion project Maharashtra International Travel Mart 2015
(MITM).
NGT issued notice to Union Government on plea seeking stay on Lakhwar
HEP
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on 28 September 2015 sought response from the Union
Government on a plea that challenged the construction of the 300 MW Lakhwar multi-purpose
project being built by Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (UJVNL).
Strong Evidence of Liquid Water on Mars: NASA
New findings from NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO)provide a strong evidence
that liquid water flows intermittently on the present-day Mars. The findings were published in the
journal Nature Geoscience on 28 September 2015.
30-SEP-2015
Jayant Prasad appointed as Director General of Institute for Defence Studies
and Analyses
Former Indian ambassador to Nepal Jayant Prasad was on 29 September 2015 appointed as
the Director General of Institute of Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), the prestigious New Delhibased
think tank on strategic affairs.
Union Government appointed four Brand Ambassadors for Digital India
Programme
Union Government on 29 September 2015 announced that four brand ambassadors for Digital
India programme were appointed.
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Leaders’ Summit on Peacekeeping held at the UN headquarters in New
York
Leaders’ Summit on Peacekeeping was held on 28 September 2015 at the UN headquarters
in New York, the USA. It was held on the margins of the annual high-level debate of the General
Assembly.
Fourth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2015-16 announced; Repo
rate cut by 0.50 percent
Fourth bi-monthly monetary policy statement 2015-16 was announced on 29 September
2015 by Raghuram Rajan, the Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Piyush Goyal launched Access to Clean Cooking Energy and Electricity Survey of States Report
Piyush Goyal Union Minister of State (IC) for Coal, Power and New and Renewable Energy, on
29 September 2015 launched ‘Access to Clean Cooking Energy and Electricity - Survey of States
Report’.
INS Kochi, indigenously built largest warship, dedicated to the nation
Union Defence Minister Manohar Parikkar on 30 September 2015 dedicated the INS Kochi
at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.
CCMB scientists developed nano-particle-based drug delivery method to
fight fungal keratitis
Scientists of Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB)-Hyderabad on 26 September
2015 announced that they have developed a nano-particle-based drug delivery method to fight fungal
keratitis.
Can’t force political parties to keep poll promises: SC
The Supreme Court (SC) of India on 28 September 2015 refused to entertain a PIL by advocate
Mithilesh Kumar Pandey asking political parties to fulfill their pre-election promises or stay away
from post-poll alliances.
NOC Online Application Portal and Processing System for the National
Monument Authority launched
Union Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma on 29 September 2015 launched the NOC Online
Application Portal and Processing System (NOAPS) for the National Monument Authority (NMA),
Ministry of Culture in New Delhi.
International Translation Day observed across the world
30 September: International Translation Day
The International Translation Day was observed across the world on 30 September 2015
with the theme The Changing Face of Translation and Interpreting.
Hungry Bengal: War, Famine, Riots and the End of Empire authored by
Janam Mukherjee
Hungry Bengal: War, Famine, Riots and the End of Empire: Janam
Mukherjee
The book titled Hungry Bengal. War, Famine, Riots and the End of Empire authored by Janam
Mukherjee was in news in fourth week of September 2015.
Understanding European Refugee Crisis
In recent months, Europe has been facing the most severe refugee crisis since the World
War-II. In early 2015, around 3 lakh people knocked its doors seeking asylum. It is in addition to the
6.25 lakh applications received in 2014.
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21st meeting of the Western Zonal Council held in Panaji
The 21st meeting of the Western Zonal Council was held at Panaji on 29 September 2015.
The council was chaired by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh. The meeting planned upon
developmental issues which have mostly social and economic bearing. Issues related to internal
security were also discussed in the meeting.
Union Government launched National Institutional Ranking Framework
along with its Web portal
Union Minister for Human Resource Development Smriti Zubin Irani on 29 September 2015
launched the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) document for educational institutions
along with its web portal.
First-ever US-India-Japan Trilateral Ministerial dialogue held
The first-ever US-India-Japan Trilateral Ministerial dialogue was held on 29 September
2015. It was held on the sidelines
of the 70th UN G e n e r a l
Assembly session in New York.
NDTVsigned
100 crore rupees deal with
Taboola
NDTV
Convergence, the digital wing
of NDTV group, on 30 September
2015 signed a s t r a t e g i c
deal with the US- b a s e d
content
recommendations e n g i n e
Taboola worth around 100 crore
rupees for 3 years. The deal is
signed to boost the e n t i r e
network of desktop and mobile
sites of NDTV.
DNA
sequencing-based
blood test to d iagnose
Ebola and other pathogens
developed
A team of researchers
completed a proof-of- p r i n c i p l e
study on a DNA sequencingbased
real-time blood test that can
be used to rapidly d i a g n o s e
Ebola and other pathogens.
T h e M in i s t e r
of Social Justice a n d
Empowerment launched Accessible India campaign
Social justice and empowerment minister Thaawar Chand Gehlot on 24 September 2015
launched the Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan) that focuses on building
accessible government buildings for persons with disabilities (PwDs).
17th All-India Govt Whips Conference held in Visakhapatnam
17th All-India Government Whips Conference was held in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
from 29 September to 30 September 2015. The conference was inaugurated by Andhra Pradesh
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, while the Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs M.
Venkaiah Naidu presided over it.
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Tamil Nadu Government increased MSP for paddy crops
The Tamil Nadu government on 30 September 2015 increased the Minimum Support Price
(MSP) for the paddy crops for the kharif season. The decision to increase the price was taken by
Chief Minister J Jayalalitha.
Indian-American environmental engineer Kartik Chandran named
MacArthur Fellow
Kartik Chandran, an Indian-American associate professor of earth and environmental
engineering at Columbia Engineering, on 29 September 2015 was named a 2015 MacArthur Fellow.
He was also given a genius grant of 625000 US dollars for working on a novel solution to the world’s
need for food, clean water and energy.
Praveen Dixit appointed as Maharashtra DGP
Maharashtra Anti-Corruption Bureau chief Praveen Dixit was on 29 September 2015 appointed
as the state’s Director General of Police (DGP).
Financial Times released data on FDI in H1 2015; India emerged mostfavoured
destination
London-based business daily Financial Times (FT) on 29 September 2015 released Foreign
Direct Investment (FDI) data for the period January – June (H1) of 2015. As per the data, India in the
first half of 2015 surpassed China to emerge as the most-favoured destination for FDI.
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