Current Affairs Updates - 18 August 2015
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award and Arjuna Awards 2015 announced
- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award 2015 given to Sania Mirza on 14th August 2015 while 17 other sports persons awarded with Arjuna Awards 2015.
Ajit Kumar Seth appointed as Chairman of PESB
- Ajit Kumar Seth appointed as Chairman of Public Enterprises Selection Board on 14th August 2015.
Andy Murray won Rogers Cup
- Andy Murray of Scotland won Rogers Cup Masters Tournament on 16th August 2015 played in Montreal, Canada. It is his 11th Masters title.
Abhishek Verma won Gold
- Abhishek Verma won Gold for India in Archery World Cup on 15th August 2015 played in Wroclaw, Poland after defeating Esmaeil Ebadi of Iran.
India signed an agreement with Bangladesh
- India signed an agreement with Bangladesh on 13th August 2015 with the aim to tackle menace of fake Indian currency.
PM Modi visited Masdar, UAE
- On 17th August 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the city Masdar, UAE. The city is world’s first zero carbon and car free smart city which is situated around 17 km from Abu Dhabi.
A huge explosion struck in Bangkok, Thailand
- A huge explosion struck in Bangkok, Thailand on 17th August 2015 in which almost 20 people found dead and 100 injured.
IndiGo signed an agreement with Europe’s Airbus company
- IndiGo signed an agreement with Europe’s Airbus company on 15th August 2015. Under the agreement, IndiGo purchased about 250 aircrafts.
Anirban Lahiri ranked at No.5
- Anirban Lahiri, Golfer of India, became 1st in India to finish inside the top five of any Major Golf Tournament. He ranked at 5th place.
ASSOCHAM released the report
- According to the report of Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASSOCHAM), the State of Tamil Nadu became 1st in generation of employment and manufacturing sector in the country.
