Daily Current Affairs Updates

• IISER researchers use human hair to produce cheaper cathodes for solar cells
• Union Cabinet approves establishment of IIM in Jammu
• 13th October : International Day for Disaster Reduction

The first World Tsunami Awareness Day will be celebrated on November 5, 2016 at the Asian Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction (AMCDRR) 2016.

The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment and operationalisation of Indian Institute of Management (IIM) at Jammu.

The Central Government has brought final draft of the National Water Framework Bill, 2016 to provide uniform national legal framework to manage water in a better and efficient way The comprehensive draft Bill proposes model law for all states.

Researchers from Kolkata based Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) have produced cost-effective, metal-free cathodes using human hair for use in solar cells.

• NASA develops electroactive bandage to speed up wound healing
• CERC appointed committee suggests overhaul in transmission planning
• Himansh, India’s remote, high-altitude station opens in Himalayas

The Supreme Court in its landmark judgement has widened the scope of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 by making it gender-neutral.

A high altitude glaciological research station in Himalaya called Himansh (meaning a slice of ice) began functioning above 13,500 ft (4000 m) in a remote region in Spiti, Himachal Pradesh.

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) appointed committee has submitted its recommendations. It was headed by power system expert Mata Prasad.

The NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) has developed a new high-tech electroactive bandage that uses electricity to significantly promote healing of injured wounds.

• Jitu Rai wins Champion of Champions pistol award of ISSF
• India-Indonesia bilateral maritime exercise commences at Belawan, Indonesia
• Telangana Government creates 21 new districts

The 28th India and Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) and Second Bilateral Maritime Exercise have commenced at Belawan, Indonesia in the Andaman Sea.