05 JULY 2015 CURRENT AFFAIRS

UPSC Civil Services Exam results declared, 4 out of 5 toppers are women

  • The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) have announced the results of its civil services exam, top four are women
  • This year’s toppers are Ira Singhal, Renu Raj,Nidhi Gupta and vandana Rao and Suharsha Bhagat
  • A total of 1,236 candidates have been recommended for appointment
  • It is the first time that the final results have been declared within four days of the closing date for the interviews

Four Indian-Americans honoured with Great Immigrants award

  • Four Indian-Americans, including top US attorney Preet Bharara, are honoured with this year’s prestigious "Great Immigrants: The Pride of America” award
  • The other three areRakesh Khurana: Dean of Harvard College, Madhulika Sikka vice president: executive editor of Mic and Abraham Verghese: eminent physician, professor and author
  • The immigrants have been honoured for their “vital” contributions to the fabric of the nation and the strength of its democracy
  • The 38 immigrants honoured this year come from more than 30 countries around the world and represent leadership in a wide range of professions

Lewis Hamilton wins British F1 GP 

  • Lewis Hamilton wins British F1 GP from Nico Roseberg at damp silverstone
  • Lewis Hamilton, the Mercedes  driver has the fourth victory in the season
       Ranking Details
  1. Lewis Hamilton (Gbr) Mercedes GP 194 pts
  2. Nico Rosberg (Ger)Mercedes GP 177
  3. Sebastian Vettel (Ger)Ferrari 135
  4. Valtteri Bottas (Fin)Williams 77
  5. Kimi Raikkonen (Fin)Ferrari 76


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