Daily GK Updates – Current Affairs 07.12.2014 GSAT-16 satellite:India successfully launched its communication satellite GSAT-16 by Arianespace rocket from the spaceport of Kourou in French Guiana. Satellite GSAT-16 built by Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). A PJ Abdul Kalam:Former President of India Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam would inaugurate the 17th National Convention on Knowledge, Library and Information networking in Puducherry. Roger Federer:Tennis legend Roger Federer has arrived in Delhi to play his first match in Indian soil when he turns up for Indian Aces during the third leg of International Premier Tennis League (IPTL). Mohammd Hafeez:Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Hafeez was suspended by the ICC after his bowling action was found to be illegal in bio-mechanic tests. CBERS-4 satellite:China has successfully launched the CBERS-4 satellite using a Long March-4B rocket. CBERS-4 is jointly developed by China and Brazil. It is the fifth satellite of the Chinese Brazilian Earth Resource Satellite (CBERS) programme which began in 1988. Katinka Hosszu:Hungary’s swimmer Katinka Hosszu won her fourth gold medal of the event and broke the world record in the 200 metres individual medley at the world short-course swimming championships in Dhoa.
Posted on: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 03:10:29 +0000
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