Daily Current Affairs 1 October 2017

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This post contains important current affairs of 1 October 2017. It includes all Major National, International, Business and Sports related current affairs of 1 October 2017. A brief explanation of every current affair is provided to further enhance your general knowledge. Once you have gone through these current affairs we would recommend to you to try 1 October 2017 Current affairs test.

National News

1. Paramilitary readies non-lethal weapons

The devices are for peace-keeping during incidents of civil unrest.
The devices include shock batons, chilli grenades and laser dazzler which causes temporary blindness.

2. UP CM performs priest duties for 5 days in Gorakhpur

UP CM Yogi Adityanath who is the head priest at the Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur conducted the rituals during Navratri.
He is the first CM to lead a Dussehra procession from the monastery.

3. AIR may launch new services in Japan, Germany

All India Radio has announced plans to expand its global operations to Japan, Germany, Canada, Maldives.
AIR’s External Services Division presently broadcasts programmes to over 108 countries.

4. Stampede hit bridge was not widened despite sanction

Ex-Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu had sanctioned Rs.12 crore in Feb 2016 for the widening of the foot overbridge at Mumbai’s Elphinstone station.
Last week, 23 people lost lives in a stampede at the same foot overbridge.

International News

1. UAE begins charging ‘sin’ tax on tobacco, energy drinks

Tobacco and energy drinks will be taxed at 100% while a 50% tax will be levied on soft drinks.
This comes as the country aims to diversify revenue generation from sources other than oil and cope with low global energy prices.

2. Italy orders N Korean envoy to leave country

Italy has ordered the North Korean ambassador to leave the country in a protest over N Korea’s missile launches and nuclear tests.
Italy said that N Korea has to understand that isolation is inevitable if it does not change the course.

3. 22 Pak, IS terrorists killed

They were killed in a joint military operation conducted by the US and Afghanistan in the province of Nangarhar.
Two ISIS hideouts were also destroyed in the air strike.

Business News

1. India to get its first shipment of US crude oil tomorrow

The govt has encouraged state-controlled refiners to buy US and Canadian crude from US Gulf coast as it looks at cheaper alternatives.
Notably, India is the 3rd largest oil importer.

2. Volkswagen withdraws sale of Ducati unit

This comes amid persistent opposition from its labour groups.
Volkswagen considered selling Ducati as part of an asset review to examine options for operations that aren’t a fit for its car and truck focus.

3. Lehman, Citi settle $2 billion financial crisis-era dispute

Citigroup and Lehman Brothers have resolved the fight over $2.1 billion after Citigroup agreed to give back $1.74 billion to the estate of Lehman Brothers.
The money was returned after Lehman argued that it should go to its creditors.

Sports News
1. India need to beat Aus in 5th ODI to regain world no.1 spot

With the win, resulting in 4-1 series win for India, the team will rise one rating point above the currently top-ranked South Africa.
If Australia wins the match, they would still remain the third spot.

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