Current Affairs 4th February 2015

Current Affairs 4th February 2015

Updated : 04-Feb-2015

Current Affairs 4th February 2015 - Important Points
Current Affairs 4th February 2015 - Details
Which State Government has announced to provide free education to SC/ST and girls till Post Graduation(PG) - Bihar
On 4th February 2015, Bihar Government has announced to provide free education to SC/ST and girls till Post Graduation(PG) level. Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi made this announcement at the state cabinet meeting. State government will compensate the financial loss to such educational institutes after admitting students as per this decision. It will cost Rs. 29 crore annually to state government and benefit over four lakh students in the State.

Who has won the 2015 King Faisal International Prize(KFIP) - Dr. Zakir A. Naik
On 4th February 2015, Dr. Zakir A. Naik of India won the 2015 King Faisal International Prize(KFIP) in category of Service to Islam. The award was announced by Makkah Governor Prince Khaled Al-Faisal and KFIP Secretary-General Abdullah Al-Othaimeen. Dr. Zakir A. Naik is the founder and President of the Islamic Research Foundation of India. He has been endowed with many awards including Islamic Personality of 2013, Malaysia’s Distinguished International Personality Award (2013), Sharjah Award for Voluntary Work (2013).
Who had been elected as the new President of Italy - Sergio Mattarella
Among the important International Current Affairs, On 3rd February 2015, Sergio Mattarella had been elected as the new President of Italy. He will serve as the 12th President of Italy after World War II. He is 73 years of age. He has been elected for seven years term, replacing Giorgio Napolitano, who resigned in mid- January. In his inaugural speech, he promised to fight against corruption and encourage economic and political reforms in the country.
About Sergio Mattarella
- Earlier, he served as Minister of Education from 1989 to 1990 and afterwards as Minister of Defence from 1999 to 2001.
- Later, he became a judge on the Constitutional Court in 2011.
- He has also served as Italy's deputy prime minister and minister of education and defense
Who is appointed as the Secretary in the Union Ministry of Urban Development(MoUD) - Madhusudhan Prasad
Among the important appointments, On 3rd February 2015, Madhusudhan Prasad was appointed as the Secretary in the Union Ministry of Urban Development(MoUD).
About Madhusudhan Prasad
- He is an IAS Officer of 1981 batch belonging to Haryana cadre.
- He had also served as Special Secretary in the Union Ministry of Commerce.
- He was the Director and Joint Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs.
- He had also served as Economic Counsellor in the Indian Embassy in Washington, USA.
Who became the youngest medal winner in 35th National Games - Saloni Dalal
Among the important Sports Current Affairs, On 3rd February 2015, Saloni Dalal became the youngest medal winner in 35th National Games. Saloni Dalal is 12-year of age. Saloni won a Bronze medal in the 200 meter breast stroke swimming event. She has also won silver in Women’s 4x100 meter Relay Medley. Kalyani Saxena from Gujarat won Gold and Rutuja Udeshi from Maharashtra won silver medals in 200 meter breast stroke swimming event.
Which State won the 10th National Award for outstanding work in MGNREGA - Madhya Pradesh
On 2nd February 2015, Madhya Pradesh won the 10th National Award for outstanding work in MGNREGA. Madhya Pradesh Panchayats and Rural Development Minister Gopal Bhargava were awarded by the Union Rural Development Minister Virendra Singh at the MGNREGA summit held in New Delhi. 74% construction of properties has been done through MGNREGA in the state. 179 crore 11 lakh days of employment have been created among which 77 crore 36 lakh days of employment have been provided to female labourers.
Which Netball Player had died recently - Mayuresh Pawar
On 2nd February 2015, Mayuresh Pawar netball player of Maharashtra team died on the 2nd day of 35th National Games due to drowning at Shanghumugham beach in Kerala. He was 21 years of age. The team was returning after the match held against Chandigarh at the Agriculture College Indoor Stadium of Vellayani, Trivandrum of Kerala.