TNPSC Current Affairs – Oct.10, 2016 (10/10/2016)

www.tnpsc.academy – TNPSC Current Affairs – Oct.10, 2016 (10/10/2016)

WORLD POST DAY

The anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union in 1874 in the Swiss Capital, Bern celebrated every year on 9^th October as World Post Day.

The theme for this year 2016 : “Innovation, Integration and Inclusion”

WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

In order to increase awareness about mental health issues around the world and circulate efforts in support of mental health, World Mental Health Day is observed every year on 10 October

The theme of this year 2016 : “Psychological First Aid”

NOBEL PRIZE – ECONOMICS

Oliver Hart and Bengt Holmstrom awarded the 2016 Nobel prize for economics for their academics works.

Their modern ways to think about writing contracts in areas such as car insurance, bonuses for chief executives and the provision of public services to helps parties think clearly about important design issues.

LALIMA ABHIYAN IN MADHYA PRADESH

In order to make the state Madhya Pradesh free from anaemia, “LALIMA ABHIYAN” Scheme will be launched from nov 1.

About this scheme :

Under this scheme, free iron folic acid tablets will be provided in anganwadis, academic institutions and hospitals.

CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS

 The international shooting Sports Federation (ISSF), has awarded the Indian shooter Jitu Rai, the “Champion of Champions” for his pistol shooting in 2016.

About him :

He is a Nepali Bhasi Indian shooter. The Indian Government announced the “Khel Ratna 2016” award for him.

INDIA’s FIRST INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION CENTRE

India’s first International Arbitration Centre has been inaugurated in Mumbai, Maharashtra to provide an arbitration platform for Indian business houses to negotiate commercial disputes.