02 November 2015 Current Affairs
Fast patrol vessel ICGS Arinjay commissions in Kochi
The fast patrol vessel (FPV) of Aadesh-Class of Indian Coast Guard, ICGS Arinjay was commissioned in Kochi, Kerala. ICGS Arinjay is the 15th of the 20 vessels being constructed by Kochi Ship Yard under the of Aadesh-Class . Anti-smuggling and anti-piracy activities and also for search and rescue operation.
India, Indonesia ink pacts on energy, culture exchange
India has signed two keys Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with Indonesia to strengthen it ties with its maritime neighbour. MoUs signed are New and Renewable Energy sector: It would serve the commitments both nations made to reduce carbon emissions by 2030 by 35 (India) and 29 (Indonesia) per cent respectively. Cultural Exchange programme for three years from 2015 to 2018.
Russia, India sign military-technical cooperation agreement
The Russian and Indian defence ministers signed a military-technical cooperation agreement in follow up to the India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission for Military-Technical Cooperation. India signed to agree an S-400 Triumf air defence system contract with Moscow. Russia is among India’s foremost weapons suppliers. Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu signed the agreement.
Nico Rosberg won the Mexican Grand Prix
Mercedes driver Nico Roseberg won the Mexican Grand Prix on 2 November, 2015 held at Mexico. After 23 years, Formula One race held in Mexico. This is the fourth title of this season for Roseberg and 12th of his career. In this race Lewis Hamilton is at second position and Valtteri Bottas of Williams is at third position.
Suresh N Patel appointed as MD and CEO of Andhra Bank
Suresh N Patel on 2 November, 2015 has been appointed as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Andhra Bank. Prior to this appointment, he has worked as Executive Director of Oriental Bank of Commerce. This is the first time that a person from North India is appointed as MD of Andhra Bank.