30 September 2013 Current Affairs
Russia Launches Proton-M Rocket Successfully
Russia has successfully launched a Proton-M rocket with a European communications satellite onboard from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan on 30 September.The launch had originally been scheduled for July 21 but was postponed after another Proton-M carrying three satellites worth some $200 million exploded on takeoff on 2 July 2013.
China Honours Indian journalist Ravi Shankar with 'Friendship Award'
Ravi Shankar, a senior Indian journalist working with a leading state-run English newspaper, was presented with 'Friendship Award', China's highest honour for foreign experts for their contribution to the country's economic and social development.Shankar, Executive Editor of China Daily's overseas editions, was one of 50 foreign experts from 20 countries .