ISIS advance in Syria despite airstrikes

The ISIS which has moved and acquired vast territories across Iraq and Syria and seemingly undeterred by the US-led airstrikes which have even claimed to have done major impacts on the group. The ISIS militants have already declared Syrian town ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014

Category: International / World Current Affairs

India’s neighbours support PM Modi's call for International Yoga Day

In his address to the UNGA, Prime Minister Modi called for celebration of International Yoga Day on 21 June every year. He stated by ‘changing lifestyle’ and ‘creating consciousness’, one can deal with climate change. He claimed that the ancient ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Leander Paes, Marcin Matkowski clinch Malaysian Open doubles title

Indian Tennis Player Leander Paes and Polish Marcin Matkowski defeated second seeded Jamie Murray and John Peers to win the doubles title at the Malaysian Open held in Kuala Lumpur. They beat their opponents 3-6, 7-6(5), 10-5 in 90 minutes. ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014

Category: Sports Current Affairs

Taiwan rejects Chinese merger plan

Chinese President, Xi Jinping, had called for Taiwan’s merger with mainland China and formation of a ‘one country, two systems’ government. The Taiwanese Government’s Mainland Affairs Council has, however, rejected the plan. Taiwan was a part of China till the ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014

Category: International / World Current Affairs

ISRO gets ready for the launch of IRNSS 1C

IRNSS 1C, the next satellite in India’s IRNSS (Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System) series, is set to be launched on October 9 by ISRO. IRNSS 1C will be launched on a PSLV C26 from Sriharikota. The satellite is similar to, ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Yogeshwar Dutt wins wrestling gold in Asian Games

In the the 17th Asian Games , at Incheon, South Korera, the 31 year old Yogeshwar Dutt came first place to win the gold medal in wrestling. He defeated Zalimkhan Yusupov of Tajikistan to win the gold. He is the ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014

Category: Sports Current Affairs