7.5 magnitude earthquake hits Hindu Kush Region of North-Eastern Afghanistan and Pakistan
- 7.5 magnitude earthquake hits Hindu Kush Region of North-Eastern Afghanistan and Pakistan on 26th October 2015. The earthquake also felt in Northern India and Tajikistan. It is important to noting that earthquake measured by Seisometer.
3rd India-Africa forum summit began in New Delhi
- 3rd India-Africa forum summit began in New Delhi on 26th October 2015 held every 3 years. Earlier, the summit was postponed due to fatal Ebola Virus spread in Western African countries.
Tsunami Early Warning System Siren successfully tested in Mumbai
- Tsunami Early Warning System Siren successfully tested in Mumbai on 25th October 2015 installed at Meteorology office of Western Naval Command as installed by Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services.
Deepika Kumari won Silver Medal in Archery World Cup
- Deepika Kumari won Silver Medal in Archery World Cup on 25th October 2015 held in Mexico while Choi Misun of South Korea won Gold Medal. Earlier, Abhishek Verma won Silver Medal in the event and became 1st Indian.
Lewis Hamilton won US Grand Prix of Formula 1
- Lewis Hamilton won US Grand Prix of Formula 1 on 25th October 2015. It is his 3rd World title. Earlier, he won the title in 2007, 2012 and 2014 while it is his 10th win in 2015. The list is: Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, China, Japanese, Italy, Russia, UK and US. He also won World Drivers Championship. He also equaled the record Jackie Stewart.
Emily Pedersen of Denmark won Hero Women’s Indian Open 2015
- Emily Pedersen of Denmark won Hero Women’s Indian Open 2015 held at DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurgaon, Haryana on 25th October 2015.
Doordarshan emerged as most watched Hindi channel
- Doordarshan emerged as most watched Hindi channel during 10th October to 16th October 2015 as announced on 24th October 2015 by Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC).
India’s first AC double-decker Shatabdi train ready to run on Mumbai-Goa route
- India’s first AC double-decker Shatabdi train ready to run on Mumbai-Goa route as announced on 23rd October 2015 by the concerned authority. 1st double-decker train without AC is run between Howrah and Dhanbad.
Andhra Pradesh signed an agreement with Japan
- Andhra Pradesh signed an agreement with Japan on 22nd October 2015 with the aim to development of infrastructure in the State.
Chinese students trying to copying in examinations, will face a jail term of up to 7 years
- According to 9th amendment of Criminal Law of China, students trying to copy in examinations, will face a jail term of up to 7 years as effected by 1st November 2015 as the information revealed by China Radio International on 25th October 2015.
Haryana announced to open Sanskrit University for SCs in Mundri, Kaithal
- Haryana announced to open Sanskrit University for Scheduled Castes category in Village Mundri, Kaithal as announced on 24th October 2015 on the name of ‘Maharishi Valmiki’.
Dr.M.N. Nandakumara and Sivasakthi Sivanesan awarded with Lifetime Achievement Award and Sangeet Acharya Ratna in UK
- Dr.M.N. Nandakumara and Sivasakthi Sivanesan awarded with Lifetime Achievement Award and Sangeet Acharya Ratna in UK on 26th October 2015.
Vigithon: A marathon organized by Union Bank of India to fight against corruption started in Mumbai
- Vigithon: A marathon organized by Union Bank of India to fight against corruption started on 25th October 2015 as inaugurated by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu. Vigilance Awareness Week will be observed during 26th to 31st October 2015.
Suresh Arora appointed as DGP of Punjab
- Suresh Arora appointed as Director General of Police (DGP) of Punjab on 25th October 2015 after the removal of Sumedh Singh Saini. He was awarded with President’s Meritorious Medal, Distinguished Service Medal and Prakram Medal.
Sekhar Basu appointed as Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission
- Sekhar Basu appointed as Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary of Department of Atomic Energy, Mumbai on 23rd October 2015. He was awarded with Padma Shri in 2014 in Science and Technology.
Geeta returned to India
- Geeta returned to India on 26th October 2015 who accidentally crossed over to Pakistan border and adopted by Bilquis Bano Edhi in Karachi.
No interview for Group B, C and D posts from 01st January 2016
- According to the announcement made by PM Modi in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on 25th October 2015, there will be no requirement of interview of Group B, C and D non-gazetted posts in Central Govt. as effected by 01st January 2016.
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