Current Affairs 29th August 2015

Current Affairs 29th August 2015 - Important Points

• NTPC sets a record for - Single-day power generation

• Who has sworn in as first female Prime Minister of Greece - Vassiliki Thanou

• 11th World Championships gold with relay win was secured by - Usain Bolt

Current Affairs 29th August 2015 - Details

NTPC sets a record for - Single-day power generation

On 27th August 2015, a record of highest single-day electricity generation of over 733 million units was created by India’s largest power generator National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Limited.

The record was achieved from NTPC’s 18 coal-based power plants, and 8 solar and hydro power stations and 7 gas-based units. The Declared Cumulative Capability (DCC) of the stations on the record day was 91.10% and Plant Load Factor (PLF) was of 86.34%.

About National Thermal Power Corporation Limited

• NTPC limited is a Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU), operational under the charge of Union Ministry of Power.
• It was established in 1975 by Union Government which now holds 70% of its equity shares.
• It is headquatered in New Delhi.
• In 2014-15, NTPC had contributed 25% of total electricity generated in the country and accounted for 16% share of country’s total installed capacity of 45,548 MW.
• NTPC had recorded gross electricity generation of around 241 billion units, registering a growth of 3.42 per cent in the year 2014-15.

Who has sworn in as first female Prime Minister of Greece - Vassiliki Thanou

On 28th August 2015, Vassiliki Thanou has been appointed as the first female Prime Minister of Greeces.

Until the next snap election which is scheduled to be held in September 2015, Vassiliki will be the head of a caretaker government that will lead nation.

Background

After leaders of the three main political parties of Greek parliament failed to form a coalition government to replace outgoing Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, President Prokopis Pavlopoulos appointed Vassiliki Thanou as the caretaker.

About Vassiliki Thanou

• She was appointed as the President of the Court of Cassation in July 2015. Presently, she is the most senior judge in Greece.
• She also has served as President of the Greek Association of Judges and Prosecutors (SAD).

11th World Championships gold with relay win was secured by - Usain Bolt

On 29th August 2015, Usain Bolt secured gold at World championships for the third time when he helped Jamaica's relay team to a fourth successive 4x100 metres title.

The USA finished second but were disqualified after a faulty final changeover, meaning China were promoted to silver and Canada bronze.

It was Bolt's third gold of the championships after victories in the 100m and 200m.