Current Affairs for 22 October 2015

Alok Rawat appointed as first ever male member of National Commission of Women

• Alok Rawat appointed as first ever male member of National Commission of Women (NCW) on 21st October 2015. Lalitha Kumaramangalam is the Chairperson of NCW.

‘The World’s Women 2015’ released by United Nations


• According to the report ‘The World’s Women 2015’ released by United Nations, mortality rate among Indian girls below the five years of age higher than the boys. Moreover, Global Materal Newborn Health Conference held in Mexico.

Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) signed between India and Maldives


• Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) signed between India and Maldives on Criminal matters on 20th October 2015 as approved by Union Cabinet of India. The President of Maldives is Abdulla Yameen. Capital and Currency is Male and Rufiyaa respectively.

MCOCA passed in Maharashtra


• Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA) passed in Maharashtra against the hoarders and black marketers as approved on 20th October 2015. Earlier, the law was enacted in 1999.

K. Chockalingam won Paul H. Appleby Award


• K. Chockalingam, famous criminologist, won Paul H. Appleby Award on 20th October 2015 as presented by Indian Institute of Public Administration. He is the founder of Indian Society of Victimology (ISV).

Seong-Jin Cho of South Korea won International Frederic Chopin Piano Competition


• Seong-Jin Cho of South Korea won International Frederic Chopin Piano Competition on 20th October 2015 held in Poland. The event was started in 1927 held every 5 years.

‘Dreaming Big: My Journey to Connect India’ written by Sam Pitroda released


• The book titled as ‘Dreaming Big: My Journey to Connect India’ written by Sam Pitroda released on 19th October 2015. The book depicts the journey of Satanarayan Gangaram Pitroda who also called as ‘Father of Indian Telecom Revolution’.

Anil Kumble appointed as Brand Ambassador of ‘Raipur Rangers’


• Anil Kumble appointed as Brand Ambassador of Champions Tennis League team ‘Raipur Rangers’ as announced on 20th October 2015. The team owned by Abhishek Mishra and Chinmay Tiwari.