14 February 2016 Current Affairs
Air vice marshal RD Mathur promoted to the rank of air marshal
Air Vice-Marshal Rajiv Dayal Mathur, who was Assistant Chief of Air Staff in charge of the air warfare strategy cell, has been promoted to the rank of Air Marshal. Commissioned into the fighter stream of Indian Air Force in June, 1982, the officer has over 5,000 hours of flying experience in a variety of operational and training roles. Apart from the air warfare strategy cell, Mathur also led its space and cyber wings. He had earlier served as Air Defence Commander of Eastern Air Command and commanded a front-line air force station and a fighter aircraft squadron. He had been awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal in 2003 and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2014.
West Indies won U19 World Cup
West Indies defeated three-time champions India by five wickets at Dhaka (Bangladesh) on 14 February 2016 to clinch their first ICC Under-19 World Cup. Batting first, the Indian team was bowled-out for a paltry 145 runs off 45.1 overs. West Indies successfully chased the winning target in 49.3 overs for the loss of 5 wickets. It is worth mentioning that India was the only undefeated team in the tournament.
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