Nobel Peace Prize for Colombia’s Juan Manuel Santos
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ii. The Nobel committee in Norway praised him for his peace agreement with FARC rebels, signed last month after four years of negotiations.
Sikkim CM Pawan Chamling honoured for development leadership
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ii. Chamling has been recognised for his efforts to convert Sikkim into the first and only organic state in the country.
3 agreements between India & Switzerland on Mutual Visa Exemption Return
i. Agreements are:
1. Mutual Visa Exemption Agreement for Holders of Diplomatic Passports.
2. Technical Arrangements on Identification and Return of Illegal Migrants and Arrangement for Dependent Person of Diplomatic, Consular, Technical andIndia & Switzerland.
3. Administrative Staff of Diplomatic and Consular Mission to Perform Gainful Employment.
Government integrates 250 mandis in 10 states with e-agriculture market in 1st phase
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ii. In April, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the e-NAM on a pilot basis with 22 mandis in eight states.
Jitu Rai bags silver medal at ISSF World Cup Final in Italy
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Arjun Vajpai scales Mt. Cho Oyu
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ii. This was Vajpai’s second attempt to climb Cho Oyu after he was paralysed midway in 2012.
New frog species discovered in Australia
i. A new frog species, which closely resembles the Graceful tree frog (Litoria Gracilenta), was discovered in Australia’s largest virgin forest in Queensland.
ii. The newly discovered species closely resembles the Graceful tree frog (Litoria Gracilenta).
Freedom fighter Ramesh Kulkarni passed away
i. Freedom fighter and Congress leader Ramesh Kulkarni passed away on 6 October 2016 in Thane following a brief illness.
ii. Kulkarni was 87 years old and is survived by a son and two daughters.
New frog species discovered in Australia
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ii. The newly discovered species closely resembles the Graceful tree frog (Litoria Gracilenta).
Freedom fighter Ramesh Kulkarni passed away
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ii. Kulkarni was 87 years old and is survived by a son and two daughters.
Manipur theatre legend Kanhailal passed away
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ii. Kanhailal had contributed to the field of experimental theatre for more than 40 years.