27 July 2013 Current Affairs
Four Indian Americans Won ' Simons Investigators ' Awards
On 27 July Four Indian-American Professors Kannan Soundararajan, Rajeev Alur, Salil P Vadhan and Senthil Todadri won Simons Investigators Awards 2013. Apart from these, 9 other mathematicians, theoretical physicists and theoretical computer scientists were also selected for the Simons Investigators Awards for their cutting edge research.The 2013 awards were announced by the New York-based Simons Foundation, which is a non-profit organisation. Its mission is to advance the lines of research in mathematics and basic sciences. The Simons Investigators program provides a stable base of support for outstanding scientists, enabling them to undertake long-term study of fundamental questions. The foundation was incorporated in 1994 by Jim and Marilyn Simons.
Usain Bolt Completed the Sprint Race in 9.85 seconds
On 27th July Usain Bolt completed the 100m London Diamond League Sprint race in 9.85 seconds and stood as a winner of the race.American athelete Michael Rodgers completed the race in 9.98 seconds and got a second place.Jamaica’s Nesta Carter, completed the race in 9.99seconds and got the third place.