Latest Current Affairs of 05th December 2016

10 day Tripitak Sutrapath Mahotasava begins in Bodhgaya, Bihar

The 10-days Tripitak Sutrapath Mahotasava has begin at Bodhgaya in Bihar. It will end on December 11, 2016. Over three thousand Buddhist from many countries are participating in this festival. Lord Buddha is worshiping here for world’s peace.

Dhasai becomes first cashless village in Maharashtra

Dhasai village in Thane district has become the first “cashless village” in Maharashtra. It was announced by Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar. All payments in the village are being done through plastic money. Traders, vegetable and fruit vendors and others providing goods and services in Dhasai are using swipe machines for cashless transactions. 

F1 world champion Nico Rosberg announces retirement

Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg has announced his retirement from the sport with immediate effect. Speaking at the Friday’s FIA prize giving gala, Rosberg said, “I want to take the opportunity to announce that I have decided to end my Formula 1 career in this moment here”. He won nine of this season’s 21 grands prix, beating three-time champion Hamilton by five points.

Rakesh Asthana Appointed as CBI-Incharge

Gujarat-cadre officer of 1984-Batch, Rakesh Asthana has been appointed as (CBI) Central Bureau of Investigation Incharge.

Former Hockey Umpire Phulel Singh Sujlana Died

Former international hockey umpire and veteran administrator, Phulel Singh Sujlana, passed away due to old age. He was born in undivided Punjab, is survived by three daughters. He was the chairman of the erstwhile IHF (Indian Hockey Federation) Umpires Board from 1985 to 1993 and chairman of its Technical Committee in 1985.

Katy Perry honoured with humanitarian award at UNICEF event

Singer Katy Perry was honoured with the ‘Audrey Hepburn Humanitarian Award’ for her work as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador at a UNICEF event in New York. Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, known professionally as Katy Perry, is an American singer and songwriter.