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24 World Polio Day observed globally
Oct Days > World Polio Day

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

26 Indian Navy to open doors for increased role of women

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

26 Deepika Kumari bags silver in Archery World Cup Final

Oct Sports > Archery World Cup

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

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21 Yes Bank inks partnership with Snapdeal and Blue Dart to facilitate faster
Oct seller payments
Banking and Insurance > Yes Bank - Snapdeal & Blue Dart
Private sector bank Yes Bank has inked a partnership with Snapdeal, India's largest online marketplace in terms
of sellers transacting on its platform, and leading logistics and transportation company Blue Dart, which will
see the financial institution make 'strategic interventions in the financial supply chains' of the latter two
companies.
Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/yes-bank-inks-partnershipwith-snapdeal-and-blue-dart-to-facilitate-faster-seller-payments/articleshow/49482320.cms

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22 Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe awarded with 2015 Confucius Peace

Oct Prize
Awards > 2015 Confucius Peace Prize
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe was on 22 October 2015 awarded with the 2015 Confucius Peace Prize
by China for supposedly injecting fresh energy into the global quest for harmony.
He was awarded for overcoming a number of difficulties and for contributing to building the government,
economy and order in the country while continuing to work at the age of 91 actively for African peace.
Source: http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/zimbabwean-president-robert-mugabe-awarded-with2015-confucius-peace-prize-1445600309-1

24 BJP to celebrate Accession Day of J&K on Oct 26

Oct Days > Accession Day of J&K

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

24 Andhra Pradesh Congress launches campaign 'Matti Satyagraham'

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

26 AR Rahman receives Hridaynath Mangeshkar Award

Oct Awards > Hridaynath Mangeshkar Award
Renowned music composer A R Rahman was conferred with Hridaynath Mangeshkar Award in Mumbai on
26th October. Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai presented the fifth Hridaynath Mangeshkar Award to Rahman
on the 78th birthday of Pandit Hridaynath Mangeshkar, well-known composer and the younger brother of Lata
Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle.

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Source: http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-ar-rahman-receives-hridaynath-mangeshkar-award2138948

26 Government releases Hindi atlas book on indigenous 'Mars Orbiter Mission'

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

26 Hamilton takes third F1 title after US thriller

Oct Sports > Racing

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates after winning the world championship with his victory at the
Formula One US Grand Prix on 25th October in Austin, Texas. Lewis Hamilton joined the elite group of triple
Formula One world champions on Sunday after winning a thrilling US Grand Prix that kept the crowd on
tenterhooks right to the very end.
Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/racing/top-stories/Hamilton-takes-third-F1-title-after-USthriller/articleshow/49532266.cms

27 Nestle restarts Maggi noodles production in India

Oct India > Nestle Restarts Maggi Production

Nestle announced on 27th October that it had restarted production of Maggi noodles in India after a
government ban was overturned, in a major step towards getting the hugely popular brand back on shelves.
Indias food safety watchdog slapped a nationwide ban on the noodles in June, saying lead levels exceeded
statutory limits. Earlier this month Nestle said the laboratory tests had found that Maggi noodles were safe to
eat.
Source: http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/nestle-restarts-maggi-boodles-production-in-india/storysmTnnn7Go1ewkSPcDPt1ZI.html

27 Axis Bank elevates V Srinivasan to DMD

Oct Banking and Insurance > Axis Bank

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

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