Current Affairs 9th February 2015

Current Affairs 9th February 2015 - Important Points

• Name the Yojna started by Union Government in Uttar Pradesh under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign - Sukanya Samridhi Yojna

• Name the Indian golfer who has won the Malaysian Open 2015 - Anirban Lahir

• Name the high-speed patrolling ship introduced in the fleet of Indian Coast Guard - Amogh

• Name the Programme launched by Uttarakhand Government to boost tourism in the state - Himalaya Darshan

• Name the light combat aircraft successfully tested recently - LCA Tejas

Current Affairs 9th February 2015 - Details

Name the Yojna started by Union Government in Uttar Pradesh under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign - Sukanya Samridhi Yojna

On 8th February 2015, Sukanya Samridhi Yojna had been started by Union Government in Jaunpur district of Uttar Pradesh under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign.

About Sukanya Samridhi Yojna

• The Programme is launched to enhance the strength and honour of the girl children around the country.
• This scheme comprises of all the girls of every economic status under 10 years of age to open Sukanya Samridhi Account in Post offices and in the Banks by their parents.
• A minimum of Rs.1000 and maximum of Rs.1,50,000 can be deposited annually in the account at an interest rate of 9%.
• At the age of 18 years, the account can be operated by the girl herself.

Name the Indian golfer who has won the Malaysian Open 2015 - Anirban Lahir

On 8th February 2015, Malaysian Open 2015 title was won by Anirban Lahir. He defeated Austria’s Bernd Wiesberger by one shot at the Kaula Lumpur Golf Club and Country Club in the final 4th round.

About Anirban Lahiri

• He is a professional golfer who currently plays on the Asian Tour.
• He has won five tittles in the Asian Tour.
• Currently his World Golf Ranking is 73.

Name the high-speed patrolling ship introduced in the fleet of Indian Coast Guard - Amogh

On 7th February 2015, a high-speed patrolling ship Amogh is introduced in the fleet of Indian Coast Guard. Amogh can travel at a maximum speed of 63 Kmph and has has facilities like firing gun,GPS system and upgraded radar system, rubber boats including one motor-run. Besides security purposes, it will be utilized by Indian Coast Guard during emergency situations such as accident and natural calamities.

Name the Programme launched by Uttarakhand Government to boost tourism in the state - Himalaya Darshan

On 7th February 2015, Himalaya Darshan Programme launched by Uttarakhand Government to boost tourism in Uttarakhand. A group of students carried by a chopper was flagged off by Civil Aviation Secretary Akshat Gupta for a sortie around the mountains from the Sahastradhara Helidrome of Dehradun. The objective of the programme is to enable people to fly around the beautiful mountains of Uttarakhand.

Name the light combat aircraft successfully tested recently - LCA Tejas

On 7th February 2015, Naval Prototype 2 (NP2), light combat aircraft (LCA) Tejas was successfully tested in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

About LCA Tejas

• LCA Tejas has a multiplex landing gear design, which is significantly different from the LCA version of Air Force.
• Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has developed and designed LCA Tejas.
• It has been aided with Levcon Air Data Computer, external and internal Angle of Attack lights for carrier landing and Auto-throttle.