DAILY GK 5 MAR 2020

DAILY GK 5 MAR 2020

1.    In-flight wi-fi services

ü The central government has approved airlines companies operating in India to provide in-flight wi-fi services to its passengers upon permission from the pilot-in-command..According to the Vistara CEO Leslie Thng, the first Boeing 787-9 aircraft would be the first aircraft to provide Wi-Fi during flight in India.

2.    International food and hospitality fair ‘AAHAR 2020’

ü 35^th edition of fair ‘AAHAR 2020’ has commenced in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. It was inaugurated by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal.This fair has been specially focused on promoting the agriculture-community as well as tourism sectors especially hospitality companies.

3.    World’s 1^st nation to make all public transport free

ü In order to reduce traffic pressure on the road, Luxembourg, the 7^th smallest country in Europe, has been made public transport free from February 29, 2020. It became the first country in the world to do so.

4.    New Presidency of UNSC

ü China has taken over as president of the United Nations (UN) Security Council for the month of March 2020, to promote solidarity and cooperation. The council’s presidency rotates every month among its 15 members.China takes the presidency from Belgium & Dominican Republic will take over the Presidency from China on April, 2020.

5.    GFI Report

ü In accordance with the report titled “Trade-Related Illicit Financial Flows in 135 Developing Countries: 2008-2017” by US-based think tank Global Financial Integrity (GFI), India has the third-highest trade-related illicit financial flow among over 135 countries in 2017 while China has topped the report.

6.    Sanjay Kumar Panda appointed as India’s Ambassador to Turkey

7.    Zomato acquires UberEats India for $206 million

ü According to the Uber ‘s recent regulatory filings, Zomato, an Indian restaurant aggregator and food delivery startup has acquired Uber’s food delivery business in India, Uber Eats for $206 million.

8.    ICC women’s T20I Rankings 2020

ü According to the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20I rankings 2020 for Women players, the 16-year-old Indian opener Shafali Verma climbed 19 places to reach the top with 761 points. She replaced New Zealand’s Suzie Bates down a notch,who now have 750 points.

9.    49th National Safety day-March 4 2020

ü The Theme of National Safety day 2020 is “Enhance Health & Safety Performance by Use of Advanced Technology“.