3rd October 2014 Current Affairs

3rd October 2014 - Daily Current Affairs

International Affairs

• The Australian cabinet has given its approval for fighter jets to join the US led military action against Islamic State targets in Iraq.
• Over 2 Million Muslims from around the world gathered at a desert hill near Mecca in Saudi Arabia in an act of faith and repentance during the climactic emotional and spiritual moment of the annual hajj pilgrimage.

National Affairs

• People Across the Country Celebrated Dussehra to mark the victory of good over evil.
• Seeking to reach out to more people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed the countrymen over radio for the first time, giving a pep talk about how to shed despondency and use their skills for betterment and prosperity of the country.
• In order to increase the revenues the Indian Railways has decided to sell Tatkal tickets at a higher rate. Passengers buying Tatkal tickets for the Delhi-Mumbai Rajdhani and 80 other trains will have to shell out more money from today.

Science & Technology Affairs

• ISRO will launch the third of seven series of satellites to put in place India's own navigation system on par with US Global Positioning System (GPS) from the spaceport of Sriharikota on 10th October, 2014.

People in News Affairs

• Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Uganda in a ceremony at State House Entebbe.

Sports Affairs

• Asian Games 2014 :-
• Both Men's & Women's teams bag Gold in Kabaddi.