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21-October-2019 Current Affairs

Andamlak Belihu wins 15th Airtel Delhi half marathon

Andamlak Belihu wins 15th Airtel Delhi half marathon

  • Ethiopian sprinter Andamlak Belihu (age 20 years) won the 15th Airtel Delhi Half Marathon Men's race, which was held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi.
  • In the same event, Tsehay Gemechu from Ethiopia won the Women's race.
  • Ethiopian Belihu clocked a timing of 59:10 to win the title. While Gemechu broke her event record by producing a personal best of 66:00.
  • Airtel Delhi Half Marathon (ADHM) is a yearly half marathon foot-race held in New Delhi, India, which was established in 2005. It includes
    i) The half marathon,
    ii) The 7 km Great Delhi Run,
    iii) The 4.3 km run for Senior Citizens, and
    iv) The 3.5 km wheelchair race.
Joko Widodo Sworn as Indonesia's President for 2nd time

Joko Widodo Sworn as Indonesia's President for 2nd time

Joko Widodo (age 58 years) pledge as President of Indonesia for his second and for a final 5-year term. Joko Widodo was sworn into office along wi....
World’s oldest Pearl discovered on Marawah Island, Abu Dhabi

World’s oldest Pearl discovered on Marawah Island, Abu Dhabi

The world’s oldest Pearl has been discovered by Abu Dhabi archaeologists working at a Neolithic site on Marawah Island. Dub....
Defence Minister unveils Colonel Chewang Rinchen Setu in Ladakh

Defence Minister unveils Colonel Chewang Rinchen Setu in Ladakh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated Colonel Chewang Rinchen Setu on Shyok River in Ladakh near Line of Actual Control with China.....
Police Commemoration Day observed on 21st October

Police Commemoration Day observed on 21st October

The Police Commemoration Day observed on 21st October around the country to remember the sacrifices of 10-policemen while defending the borders with China i....
U. S. Rawat appointed as next India's Ambassador to Nicaragua

U. S. Rawat appointed as next India's Ambassador to Nicaragua

Shri Upender Singh Rawat (IFS: 1998 batch officer) has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Nicaragua. ....
Prime Minister Releases The Book 'Bridgital Nation'

Prime Minister Releases The Book 'Bridgital Nation'

The 14th Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi released the book 'Bridgital Nation: Solving Technology’s People Problem' in New Delhi (Capital of....
Sudhaker Shukla elected as whole-time IBBI Member

Sudhaker Shukla elected as whole-time IBBI Member

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) led by Prime Minister Modi approved the appointment of Sudhaker Shukla as a whole-time member of IBBI for 5 ....
Banker Rajnish Kumar appointed as new IBA Chairman

Banker Rajnish Kumar appointed as new IBA Chairman

The 25th Chairman of State Bank of India (SBI) Mr. Rajnish Kumar (age 61 years) elected as the new Chairman of Indian Banks’ Association (IBA)....
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