Current Affairs Questions & Answers - Oct 25, 2015

ANSWER: National Integrated Licensing Policy and Hyper and High Potential Urban Complexes

Explanation:
HHPUC will be created in the following areas- Gurgaon-Manesar, Faridabad-Ballabhgarh, Sohna, Sonepat-Kundli, Panipat and Panchkula - Kalka-Pinjore. NILP 2015 policy will also bring acclaimed models of TDR/Transferable Development Rights along with unique provisions to the state.

ANSWER: Induct women into combat stream of IAF

Explanation:
Ministry of Defence on 24th October 2015 has given the approval for the induction of women into the IAF combat stream, clearing the way for women to fly warplanes for the first time. First batch of women pilots will be commissioned into IAF in June 2016. Earlier in the week, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha has announced a major policy shift indicating women should be allowed to become fighter pilots. Currently, there are 1500 women in IAF of which 90 are pilots and 15 are navigators.

ANSWER: Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia

Explanation:
Poland and 3 Baltic states- Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia signed a grant agreement on Gas Interconnector Poland-Lithuania in Brussels, Belgium. Agreement facilities first gas pipeline between Poland and Lithuania. Agreement was signed by reps of 3 countries at the EU headquarters.

ANSWER: Amravati

Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone of the new capital city of Amravati in AP at Uddandayauruni Palem village. This is one of the 3 villages were seed capital will be established, the other two being Lingayapalem and Thallayapalem. The need for a capital city became necessary as the AP Reorganisation Act, 2014 mandated that Hyderabad will be the common capital for AP and Telangana for just 10 years. After this, it will remain the capital of the latter state. Amravati is derived from the capital city of the Satavahana rulers.

ANSWER: 94th

Explanation:
Cartoonist R. K. Laxman’s 94th birth anniversary was celebrated on 24th October 2015 by Google which showcased his work. Laxman was born in 1921 in Mysore. He was the youngest child and his elder brother was renowned novelist R. K. Narayan. Prior to TOI, he had worked for Blitz and Free Press Journal. He was the winner of numerous awards such as Padma Bhushan and Magsaysay award.

ANSWER: 70th

Explanation:
Leading iconic landmarks in the world were lit blue to celebrate the UN 70th anniversary on 24th October 2015. These included the Edinburgh castle, Great Wall of China, Pyramid of Giza and New Delhi’s Red Fort as well as the temples of Baalbek in Lebanon.

ANSWER: Associate

Explanation:
Afghanistan created history on 24th October 2015 when they became the first Associate nation to defeat a Test playing nation in an ODIs series with massive 73 run win over Zimbabwe. This ensured that Afghanistan will secure a 3-2 series win following the first 4 games between the two sides.

ANSWER: Aruna Jayanthi

Explanation:
Arun Jayanthi has been elevated as international BPO head of 11 billion Euro global French IT company Capgemini. She will manage the business worth USD 700 million or 635 million euro in revenue. This has a massive global footprint in areas such as accounting, finance, procurement and supply chain. Former HR head of iGate Srinivas Kandula has replaced Jayanthi as India CEO. Capgemini group chairman and CEO Paul Hermelin announced their appointments. New structure follows acquisition of iGate by Capgemini for USD 4 billion. Kandula’s appointment marks a rare time when an HR head has been appointed as CEO.

ANSWER: INSA

Explanation:
Vella Krishnakumar, ex head of Mathematics department at Calicut University has been conferred with the INSA teacher award. He has been chosen for his contribution to science teaching. INSA or Indian National Science Academy is a leading recognition for science teachers and academics in the nation.

ANSWER: Arjun Vapai, Bhupesh Kumar

Explanation:
Arun Vajpai and Bhupesh Kumar created history by becoming the first to climb a 6180m peak in Spiti Valley, HP named in honour of former President of India, APJ Abdul Kalam. This peak is located close to Bara Shigri Glacier, the largest glacier in HP. This is the second longest glacier in Himalaya after Gangotri. In 2010, Vajpai became the youngest Indian to climb Mount Everest.

ANSWER: Ahmed Adeeb

Explanation:
Maldives police has arrested Vice President Ahmed Adeeb on 24th October 2015 in connection with an explosion on the presidential boat which is being investigated as an assassination attempt. Adeeb was arrested and taken to the detention centre. If the President is no more or resigns, Maldives constitution states that the Vice President will take his place. Adeeb became Vice President at the age of 33 after his predecessor Mohamed Jameel was impeached.

ANSWER: 4

Explanation:
Researchers at a Kerala University has discovered 4 new species of crab from Kerala coast, indicating crustacean diversity in the state. Discovery of three hermit crabs namely Paguristes luculentus, Diogenes canaliculatus, Pagurus spinossior, and a crab species Afropinnotheres ratnakara has been indicated. The first of the species was collected off coast of Kollam representing the ninth known genus in India. The species name luculentus is concerned with the living colour of the crustacean. The second species is light brown or tan while the third species is a right handed crab tan in colour. A new species of pinnoterid crab was found within a brown mussel. The species is called ratnakara which means Indian Ocean in Sanskrit. Close to 40 species of crabs were documented from the coast of Kerala at the time of this research project.

ANSWER: Jaguar aircraft

Explanation:
Technology for a critical component of Jaguar aircraft has been discovered by Indian defence scientists from Defence Metallurgical Research Lab, Hyderabad in association with Hindustan Aeronautical Ltd and MDNL as well as Airworthiness Agencies. DRDO has indicated that high pressure compressor disc forgings carved out of titanium alloy are important rotating parts of Adour aero engines of Jaguar which have now been developed using indigenous technology.