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  • Current Affairs 28th April 2015

    Updated : 28-Apr-2015

    Current Affairs 28th April 2015 - Important Points

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    India won a Gold and a Bronze at - Asian Indoor Rowing Championship 2015

    Among the important Sports Current Affairs, On 26th April 2015, India won a Gold and a Bronze at the 2015 Asian Indoor Rowing Championship. Succha Singh Tomar and Dushyant Singh won the gold in the 2000m men’s light weight pair category. Om Prakash and Rajesh Verma settled for a bronze in the 2000m men’s open-pair event.

    Who has won the 22nd President's Cup Boxing Tournament - India

    Among the important Sports Current Affairs, On 27th April 2015, 22nd President’s Cup Open International Boxing Tournament was won by India. India has been crowned champions at the President’s Cup which was held at Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia for the first time.

    With 1 Bronze and 4 Gold, India championed the tournament on top with 33 points whereas Mongolia concluded second in the tournament. In women's, Shamjetsabam Sarjubala won the gold in 48 kg category and Pinki Jangra won the gold in 51 kg category.

    In men’s category, Rakesh Kumar won gold in 69 Kg and Harpal Singh won gold in 75 Kg. Harpal defeated Jee Deok-Seong of Korea while Rakesh defeated Hiroaki Kinjo of Japan to win the Gold.

    Manish Kumar won Bronze in the 60kg category in the semifinals after he lost against Mongolia's Dorjnyambuu Otgondalai.

    Men`s title of Badminton Asia Championships 2015 was won by - Lin Dan of China

    Among the important Sports Current Affairs, On 26th April 2015, Lin Dan of China won the men`s title at Badminton Asia Championships 2015 for the 4th time after this achievement. Lin Dan is a five-time world champion and twice Olympic gold medallist.

    In the women`s singles, Ratchanok Intanon of Thailand defeated Li Xuerui of China in a match that lasted 76 minutes.

    In the men`s doubles, Yoo Yeon-Seong and Lee Yong-Dae of South Korea defeated Indonesia`s Hendra Setiawan and Mohammad Ahsan.

    In China women`s doubles final, Tang Yuanting and Ma Jin won against Yu Yang and Wang Xiaoli.

    Liliyana Natsir and Tontowi Ahmad of Indonesia beat defending champions Lee Chun Hei and Chau Hoi Wah of Hong Kong in the mixed doubles.

    Name the first black female Attorney General of United States - Loretta Lynch

    Among the important International Current Affairs, On 27th April 2015, the first African-American woman to serve as the nation’s top law enforcement official, Loretta Lynch was sworn-in as the United States' 83rd Attorney General.

    On 24th April 2015, former attorney general Eric Holder left the position after serving six years as Attorney General. Prior to this, she has served as the US Attorney for the eastern district of New York.

    She is also the second female to serve as Attorney General of the US after Janet Wood Reno. She has a history of successfully prosecuting terrorists who plotted to bomb the New York subway and the Federal Reserve Bankher and is known for her work on high-profile anti-terror cases.

    Who is appointed as Chairman of TTD by AP Government - Chadalavada Krishnamurthy

    Among the important appointments, On 27th April 2015, Chadalavada Krishnamurthy has been appointed as the Chairman of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) Board of Trustees, a body which administers Tirupati's Lord Venkateswara temple by Andhra Pradesh Government.

    Moreover, Executive Officer of TTD, Commissioner of Endowments Department and Principal Secretary of the Revenue (Endowments) Department would also be ex-officio members of the Board.

    About Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD)

    In 1932, as a result of the TTD Act of 1932, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Board was configured. It is an unconventional trust which manages the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple.

    Who is conferred with Officier de la Légion d’Honneur by French Government - Yashwant Sinha

    Among the important International Current Affairs, On 25th April 2015, Former Union Finance Minister and veteran BJP leader Yashwant Sinha for his valuable contribution to thought on international issues was conferred with the Officier de la Légion d’Honneur (Officer of the Legion of Honour). French Ambassador François Richier on behalf of the President of the French Republic presented this highest French civilian honour.

    Yashwant Sinha bestowed to the deepening of the Indo-French strategic partnership launched as a Minister of External Affairs and Chairman of the Indo-French Parliamentary Friendship Group.

    About Officier de la Légion d’Honneur

    In 1802, Napoleon Bonaparte initiated the Legion of Honour which is the highest civilian award given by the French Republic for outstanding service to France, nevertheless of the nationality of the recipients.

    Presidential election of Sudan has won by - Omar Hassan al-Bashir

    Among the important International Current Affairs, On 27th April 2015, President of Sudan Omar Hassan al-Bashir won the Presidential election of the country with 94% of votes.

    Election office announced the election results after four days of voting. A tenure for another five-year term has extended for Bashir as President of the country. Since 1989, he had been in power in Sudan.