Current Affairs 18th July 2015

Current Affairs 18th July 2015

Updated : 18-Jul-2015

Current Affairs 18th July 2015 - Important Points
Current Affairs 18th July 2015 - Details
With which bank RBI signed Special Currency Swap Agreement - Central Bank of Sri Lanka
Among Important Banking Current Affairs, On 17th July 2015, A Special Currency Swap Agreement was signed between Reserve Bank of India and Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

As per this agrrement, Central Bank of Sri Lanka can draw up to 1.1 billion US dollar for a maximum period of six months. This special arrangement is in addition to the existing Framework on Currency Swap Arrangement for the SAARC Member Countries.
V Ramakrishna passed away, he was - Telugu playback Singer
On 15th July 2015, Noted Telugu playback singer V Ramakrishna died at the age of 68. He sang about 5000 songs in his four decade long carreer.
Clarity on constitutional status was sought by SC Judge on - Chief Justice of India
On 15th July 2015, Supreme Court's Justice Kurian Joseph sought a clarification from the Union Government on the constitutional status of the Chief Justice of India.
The question was raised during the hearing of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) Act, 2014.
The six-member NJAC, chaired by the Chief Justice, gives equal status to the executive and judiciary in the appointments and transfers of judges in the higher judiciary including the Chief Justice of India.
As per the clarification sought by Justice Kurian, the basis of ambiguity on the constitutional role of the Chief Justice lies in the fact that the Schedule 3 and Article 124 of the constitution address him/her with two different designations.

While in the Schedule 3, which deals with forms of oath and affirmations, the Chief Justice takes oath as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India, as per the Article 124 the President’s Warrant of Appointment identifies him/her as the Chief Justice of India.
As per Justice Kurian, the clarity on the role of the Chief Justice is of paramount importance in deciding the validity of the NJAC Act, 2014 as it relegates him/her to one among the six members of the commission since no veto powers provided to the NJAC chairperson.
Sohra Marathon was held in - Meghalaya
On 17th July 2015, Second Sohra Marathon 2015 was held in Meghalaya. Chief Minister Mukul Sangma flagged off this Marathon. The marathon, named after the Cherrapunji’s historical name Sohra, started and ended at Mawkdok crossing through 13 destinations.
Do You Know :
This marathon was named after Cherrapunji's historical name Sohra.
Delhi Police Railway Helpline Number 1512 was launched by - Union Government
On 17th July 2015, Centralized Delhi Police Railway Helpline number 1512 was launched by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Haribhai Parathibhai Chaudhary with an aim to serve as a very useful mechanism for rail passengers.
By this number passengers will be able to file complaints and make suggestions from moving trains without deboarding.
This is all India helpline number so people will able to call at this number from any where across the country.

Who was appointed as Interim Director of Film and Television Institute of India - Prashant Pathrabe
On 17th July 2015, Prashant Pathrabe appointed as Interim Director of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). Apart from this position he will also be serving as Director of Press Information Bureau (PIB) unit in Pune.
Prashant Pathrabe succeeded Director D J Narain. Prashant Pathrabe is Maharashtra-based senior Indian Information Service (IIS) officer of 1992 batch.
Alcides Edgardo Ghiggia passed away, he was a - Soccer legend of Uruguay
On 16th July 2015, Uruguayan soccer legend Alcides Edgardo Ghiggia passed away at the age of 88 after a heart attack. Even on 16th July 2015 it was 65th anniversary of the Maracanazo match in which Ghiggia won the goal in a stunning 2-1 victory over Brazil in the final game of the 1950 FIFA World Cup.
Born on 22nd December 1926 in Montevideo Ghiggia started his professional career with the famous Uruguay club Penarol. He played for both Uruguay and Italy's national teams in his career.