8 April 2016 Current Affairs for Competition Exams

China launches SJ - 10 retrievable space science exploration.
China has launched a retrievable scientific research satellite to aid scientists on Earth in studying microgravity and space life sciences. The satellite was launched by Long March 2 - D rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in north-western China’s Gobi desert.
The experiments will investigate how radiation affects genetics for which mouse embryos will be observed to see how they develop, as they may give scientists clues about whether it would be possible for humans or animals to reproduce in space.


Sigurdur Ingi Johannsson named elected as new Prime Minister of Iceland.
Iceland's right-wing coalition government has named Sigurdur Ingi Johanssonn as the new Prime Minister. He was appointed after igmundur Gunnlaugsson was forced to step down following the Panama Papers scandal.
Since 2013 Johannsson has served as Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture and also had served as Minister for the Environment and Natural Resources.


Hashim Thaci sworn in as new President of Kosovo.
Hashim Thaci has been sworn in as the President of Kosovo after he was elected by the parliament in February year2016. He succeeds Atifete Jahjaga.
Thaci has served as the first Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo and the Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister in the new cabinet led by Isa Mustafa.
Kosovo is a disputed territory and partially recognised state in Southeastern Europe that declared independence from Serbia in February year2008 as the Republic of Kosovo. Its independence has been recognised by the US and many EU countries.