Current Affairs 15th October 2016

Current Affairs 15th October 2016 - Important Points

• Self-powered UV photodetector for self-charging energy storage devices developed by - IISc researchers
• Which two countries agreed to elevate their ties to strategic partnership - Bangladesh, China
• Which day is celebrated on 15th October - International Day of Rural Women
• Who has been awarded with IAFP Young scientist scholarship award 2016 - Kirtiraj Kundlik Gaikwad

Current Affairs 15th October 2016 - Details

Self-powered UV photodetector for self-charging energy storage devices developed by - IISc researchers

Among Important National Current Affairs, the researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru have developed a cost-effective, high-performance, self-powered UV photodetector. 

However, the self-powered UV photodetector can use the harvested optical energy for direct self-charging of energy storage devices such as supercapacitor. 

Here, it can also be used for operating electronic devices in the absence of external power source. 

Which two countries agreed to elevate their ties to strategic partnership - Bangladesh, China

Among Important International Current Affairs, the two countries Bangladesh and China have agreed to elevate their bilateral relations to “strategic partnership”. 

However, it was announced during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit Bangladesh. 

Please Note: This is the first official state visit by Chinese head of state to Bangladesh in three decades since President Li Xiannian’s visit in March 1986.

Which day is celebrated on 15th October - International Day of Rural Women

Among Important National Current Affairs, on 15th October 2016 The International Day of Rural Women is observed each and every year across the world. The purpose of this day to celebrate is to recognize the critical role and also contribution of rural women. 

However, the Significance of the day is - Highlights the critical role and contribution of rural women, including indigenous women in enhancing rural and agricultural development, eradicating rural poverty and improving food security. 

Theme of the year 2016 – 

“Climate is changing. Food and agriculture must too”. 

Kirtiraj Kundlik Gaikwad awarded with IAFP Young scientist scholarship award 2016

Among Important National Current Affairs, on 12th October 2016 Kirtiraj Kundlik Gaikwad, who is an Indian scientist, has been awarded with the prestigious IAFP Young scientist scholarship award 2016 for his research work on development of novel oxygen absorbing package in the field of active packaging for oxygen sensitive food products.

However, the award which is of worth 2000 US dollars and an award plaque was presented to him in the annual meeting of International Association of Food Protection (IAFP) held in St Louise, USA by The IAFP Foundation, USA.