Current Affairs Updates for today :-
Politics
- Rajasthan became first state to start Olive Refinery, the refinery established in the district Bikaner. The oil produced under the name Raj Olive Oil which would be available in the Indian market in a short span.
- On 4th October, 2014 World Animal Day observed all over the world. Firstly, it was started in the year 1931 in Italy.
- Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi addressed the country over All India Radio for the first time after becoming Prime Minister, the name of programme is ‘Mann Ki Baat’. Franklin D. Roosevelt, former President of USA became very first politician who was addressed the country on Radio.
- Alan Henning, the British hostage being beheaded in video released recently by ISIS militants. He is the 4th person beheaded by ISIS militants. The other 3 were:
- American reporter James Foley
- American Reporter Steven Sotloff
- British Aid Worker David Haines
Sports
- India successful to bagged 57 medals including 11 Gold Medals, 10 Silver and 36 Bronze Medals and remained at 8th position.
- India won Gold Medal in 17th Asian Games in Kabaddi after defeating Iran and with this Gold Medal India successful to bagged consecutive 7 Gold Medals in the Asian games. Indian Women’s Kabaddi team also won Gold Medal.
- China remained at 1st position with 149 Gold Medals total 337 Medals in 17th Asian Games held in Incheon, South Korea followed by Korea and Japan while India remained at 8th position.
- The 17th Asian Games going to be end in Asiad Main Stadium, Incheon, South Korea. The closing ceremony was done by President of Olympic Council of Asia Sheikh Ahmad Fahad Al-Sabah.
Business and Economy
- Cipla Ltd., the pharmaceutical company signed an agreement to setup the manufacturing unit in Iran. The CEO of Cipla Ltd. is Subhanu Saxena.