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  • Current Affairs 3rd April 2015

    Updated : 03-Apr-2015

    Current Affairs 3rd April 2015 - Important Points

    Current Affairs 3rd April 2015 - Details

    Who has taken over as CEO of Essar Shipping - Captain Anoop Kumar Sharma

    Among the important appointments, On 3rd April 2015, Captain Anoop Kumar Sharma has taken over as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and whole-time director of Essar Shipping Ltd (ESL). He succeeded Ramakrishnan A. R. who had retired from service on 31st March 2015. Sharma has been a part of ESL since August 2008.

    Earlier, he was associated with Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) for 16 years. In SCI he had served as the Senior Vice President of the Chartering division and was responsible for exploring global business opportunities for SCI.

    Sharma was a fellow of Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, London and is an Alumni of Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai. Captain Anoop Kumar Sharma is also a member of the Governing council of Narottam Morarjee Institute of Maritime studies and Services export promotion council.

    Essar Shipping Ltd operates a diversified fleet of 15 vessels. It includes very large crude carriers (VLCCs), Capesize, mini-bulk carriers, Supramaxes, tugs and Mini-capesize.

    What is the rank of India according to 2015 FM Global Resilience Index - 119th

    Among the important National Current Affairs, On 3rd April 2015, In recently released 2015 FM Global Resilience Index, India has been ranked 119 out of 130 countries. India despite having scope and global potential was ranked 119 compared to 112th rank in 2014 Global Resilience Index.

    Top 10 Countries in 2015 FM Global Resilience Index are Norway, Switzerland, Netherlands, Ireland, Luxembourg, Germany, Qatar, Canada, Finland and United States.

    Facts about India’s ranking

    • India is ranked 115 on the economic parameter that takes into account oil intensity, political risk and GDP and is same as in 2014.
    • India is ranked 109 in the risk quality factor, for its quality of fire risk management and natural hazard. A slight improvement has been shown by India in this parameter as India was ranked 113th in 2014.
    • India is ranked 89th position in the supply chain category that looks at local supplier quality, infrastructure and corruption control. India has fallen 11 steps in ranking from the previous year 2014.

    Amaravathi has been approved as capital of which state - Andhra Pradesh

     Among the Important Current Affairs, On 1st April 2015, Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approved Amaravathi as new capital of the state. This Cabinet was chaired by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. This new capital will come up at Tullur in Vijayawada-Guntur region of the Andhra Pradesh.

    Amaravathi is located on the banks of river Krishna and this place have its historical, spiritual and mythological significance. 

    Do You Know : 

    It was the ancient seat of power of the Satavahanas for 400 years who ruled the country way back in 230 BCE.

    Sunita Tomar passed away, she was face of which campaign - Anti-tobacco campaign

    On 1st April 2015, Famous face of  India's anti-tobacco campaign Sunita Tomar passed away at the age of 28 only. She passed away at her native village in Bhind district of Madhya Pradesh.

    She shot a video to tell devastating effect of smokeless tobacco by sharing her experience. She teamed up with Voice of Tobacco Victims (VoTV) to produce the video which tells about her struggle with oral cancer.

    Please Be Aware :

    About one million people die due to tobacco consumption in India every year. 

    Name of the Indian Origin nurse who was named for 2015 International Achievement Award - Subadhra Devi

    On 2nd April 2015, an Indian-origin Singaporean nurse Dr Subadhra Devi Rai was in news after she was named for the 2015 International Achievement Award by the Florence Nightingale International Foundation (FNIF) of the International Council of Nurses.

    She was named for this prestigious award for her work in the healthcare sector of women and refugees.  

    Who has been appointed as Chief Justice of the Sikkim High Court - Justice Sunil Kumar Sinha

    Among the Important Appointments, On 30th March 2015, Justice Sunil Kumar Sinha was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Sikkim High Court. In accordance with the Article 217 (1) of the Constitution of India, President Pranab Mukherjee appointed him. He was serving as as the acting Chief Justice of the Sikkim HC since October 2014.

    Do You Know : 

    As per Article 217 (1) of the constitution of India, the president of India appoints chief justice of a high court after consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the State.