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Thursday, May 21, 2015

DAILY FREE CURRENT AFFAIRS 21 MAY 2015

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS 21May 2015
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1.   PETER M CHRISTIAN BECOMES PRESIDENT OF MICRONESIA:
i. Peter M Christian is elected to be the 8th President of Micronsia
ii.   Supreme Court Associate Justice Beauleen and Carl Norwick administrated the oath of office
iii.  The Federal State of Micronesia is an independent Sovereign Island nation in the Western Pacific Ocean
Capital -  Palikir
Currency – Dollar (USD)

2.   HDFC BANK LAUNCHED HDFC BANK APOLLO MEDICAL BENEFITS CARD:
i.    Private Bank HDFC is partnership with Apollo Hospitals launched HDFC Bank Apollo Medical Benefits Card.
ii.  It is a prepaid Medical Card Launched first time ever in the country.
iii.  Apart from 3 lakh rupees free accidental death insurance card offers additional benefits such as discounts and facilities, including free ambulance services.

3. MARIA ELENA SOUTH : DRIEST PLACE ON EARTH:
i. Maria Elena South in Atacama Desert Discovered to be the driest place on earth.
ii.  Claimed by a paper , discovery and microbial content of the driest site of the hyperaidAtlacam desert, Chile.

4. HUMAN CAPITAL REPORT 2015 RELEASED:
i. The report elaborates the status of different countries across the world on the Human Capital Index.
ii. A survey was done in 124 countries to prepare the report.
iii. Finland topped the list followed by Norway and Switzerland.
Note: - India is placed at 100th position.
- Yemon was ranked at the bottom of the list.

5. HARBHAJAN KAUR DHEER ELECTED AS MAYOR IN U.K:            
i. HarbhajanKaurDheer will assume charge as the Mayor of Ealing Council in London.
ii. HarbhajanKaurDheer is a 62 year old councilor of the Labour Party.
iii. HarbhajanKaurDheer will assume charge as the Mayor of Ealing council in London.

6. TAP AND PAY FOR TRANSACTIONS UPTO 2000 RUPEES:
i. RBI has allowed TAP and PAY without PIN for transactions upto 2000 rupees.

ii. For Payments beyond 2000 Rupees, PIN authentication will be necessary.
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DAILY FREE CURRENT AFFAIRS 19,20 MAY 2015

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS19, 20 MAY 2015
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1.   PM NARENDRA MODI CONCLUDED 3 NATION TOUR:       
i. PM NarendraModi has concluded his three nation tour to China, Mongolia and South Korea.
ii.  PM six days visit was a part of Act East Policy.
iii.  India and China
a.       24 Inter-Governmental Agreements
b.      21 Business Agreements worth 22 billion US dollars
c.       PM Modi Inaugurated ICICI's first branch in China at Shanghai
iv. India and Korea:
a.       South Korea will invest 10 billion dollar for Indian Infrastrure development
b.      Seven Agreements are signed including revised avoidance of double taxation
v.  India and Mongolia :
      a.   India announced 1 billion US Dollar line of Credit
      b.  3 Agreements are signed
      c.  NarendraModi is the first ever Prime Minister of India to visit the country.
Country
Currency
Capital
President
China
Yuan
Beijing
Xi Jinping
South Korea
Won
Seoul
Park GeunHye
Mangolia
Tograog
Ulan Bator
Trakhiagiin Sa Rwnbeley

2.   INFOSYS JOINS RE 100 COMPAIGN:
i.    Infosys became the first Indian company to Join RE100 Renewable Energy Campaign
ii   RE100 is a global platform for major companies committed to 100% renewable power
iii.  Infosys has joined some of the world’s most influential companies such as IKEA, Swiss Re, BT, Formula E, H & M, KPN, Mars, Nestle, Philipsetc.

3. RELIANCE JIO SIGNED PACT WITH HUAWEI:
i. Reliance Jio has signed pact with Huawai for sourcing 4G devices
ii.  Reliance JioInfocomm is a telecom subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited (RTC)
iii.  Huawei is  a Chinese telecom equipment manufacturer

4. MARIA SHARAPOVA WON ITALIAN TENNIS OPEN:
i. Maria Sharapova of Russia won the Women’s Single title of Italian Tennis Open
ii.  Maria Sharapova defeated Spain’s Carla Suarez Navarro in the final match
iii.  Italian Open title held in Rome, Italy

Note: Novak Djokovic of Serbia won Men’s Single Title of Italian Open (also called Rome Masters)
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Tuesday, May 19, 2015

DAILY FREE CURRENT AFFAIRS 17,18 MAY 2015

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS 17, 18 MAY 2015
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NOVAK DJOKOVIC WONROME MASTERS TENNIS
i. Novak Djokovic of Serbia won Rome Masters Tennis title.
ii. He Defeated Roger Federer of Switzerland.
iii. This is fifth title of the season for him, the other titles are the Australian Open, the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells the Miami Open and the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters.

DAVID GRANGER IS NEW PRESIDENT OF GUYANA
i. David Granger is sworn in as the eighth President of Guyana. 
ii. His "A Partnership for National Unity" (APNU) party-led coalition won the national elections.

ICICI’S BANK OPENED FIRST BRANCH IN CHINA AT SHANGHAI
i. P.M. of India NarendraModi inaugurated the first branch of ICICI Bank in China at Shanghai.
ii. The branch is inaugurated in presence of Chanda Kochhar, MD & CEO, ICICI Bank.
iii. The Shanghai branch will engage in banking activities permitted under the guidelines of the China Banking Regulatory Commission.

M. ARUNA SHANBAUG DIED AFTER 42-YEARS IN COMA
i. ArunaShanbaug the nurse of Mumbai’s King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital died after battling with coma for past 42-years following a sexual assault by a hospital ward boy. 


ii. Shanbaug was sexually assaulted on 27 November 1973 by a ward boy-cum-sweeper of the hospital, SohanlalBhartaValmiki, after throttling her with a dog chain.
iii. While hearing the ArunaShanbaug case in March 2011, the Supreme Court of India rejected the mercy killing (euthanasia) petition for her.
iv. The petition was filed by former journalist and author PinkiVirani.

However, SC laid down guidelines for passive euthanasia instead of active euthanasia.
v. Passive euthanasia entails the withholding of common treatments, such as antibiotics, necessary for the continuance of life.
vi. In 1998, a biography was written on Aruna by PinkiVirani which was titled Aruna’s Story.

INDIA ASSUMED PRESIDENCY OF THE 68TH WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY
i. India assumed Presidency of the 68th World Health Assembly (WHA) after 19 years.
ii. The session was presided by the Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare JagatPrakashNadda at Geneva.
iii. The World Health Assembly (WHA) is the forum through which the World Health Organization (WHO) is governed by its 194 member states.
iv. It is the world's highest health policy setting body and is composed of health ministers from member states.

MARIA SHARAPOVA WON ITALIAN TENNIS OPEN
i. Russian Maria Sharapova won the women’s singles of Italian Open for the third time. 
ii. She defeated Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro.
iii. The Italian Open title was held in Rome, Italy.

POLICE AWARD  OF US WON BY INDIAN-AMERICAN HARKEERT SINGH SAINI
i. Harkeert Singh Saini, an Indian-American policeman won the prestigious Top Civilian Supervisor of the Year.

ii. He was awarded for his efficient services to the Houston Police department in the state of Texas of United States.
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Saturday, May 16, 2015

DAILY FREE CURRENT AFFAIRS 15, 16 MAY 2015

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS 15, 16 MAY 2015
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1. KARAN MENON WON NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BEE CHAMPIONSHIP:
i.  Indian-American Karan Menon won 2015 National Geographic Bee Championship
ii. 14 year old Menon competed against 10 finalists from across the US to win the championship.

2.   SBI LAUNCHED SBI INTOUCH:
i. State Bank of India has launched contact less credit and Debit cards, State Bank of India INTOUCH.
ii. These cards are based on latest near field technology (NFC)
iii. ICICI Bank and HDFC bank have already launched such NFC cards.

3. CCEA APPROVED 5% DISINVESTMENT IN NTPC & 10% IN INDIAN OIL CO:
i. Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs gave its approval for 5% disinvestment in NTPC & 10% in Indian Oil Corporation.
ii. This disinvestment will fetch government over 13000 crore rupees
iii. NTPC and Indian Oil Corporation are among the Maharatana companies in India.

4. HUMAN CAPITAL REPORT 2015 RELEASED:
i. The report elaborates the status of different countries across the world on the Human Capital Index
ii. A survey was done in 124 countries to prepare the report.
iii. finland topped the list followed by Norway and Switzerland.
Note: - India is placed at 100th position.
- Yemon was ranked at the bottom of the list.

5. HARBHAJAN KAUR DHEER ELECTED AS MAYOR IN U.K:                        
i. Harbhajan Kaur Dheer will assume charge as the Mayor of Ealing Council in London.
ii. Harbhajan Kaur Dheer is a 62 year old councilor of the Labour Party.
iii. Harbhajan Kaur Dheer will assume charge as the Mayor of Ealing council in London.

6. TAP AND PAY FOR TRANSACTIONS UPTO 2000 RUPEES:
i. RBI has allowed TAP and PAY without PIN for transactions upto 2000 rupees.

ii. For Payments beyond 2000 Rupees, PIN authentication will be necessary.
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Thursday, May 14, 2015

DAILY FREE CURRENT AFFAIRS 13,14 MAY 2015

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS 13, 14 MAY 2015
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INTERNATIONAL
1. PRITI PATEL GETS BRITISH CABINET RANK:
i.  Indian origin Priti gets British Cabinet Rank.
ii. Tory MP Priti Patel is appointed as Minister of State for employment in British new Cabinet.

2.   EARTHQUAKE HITS AGAIN IN NEPAL:
i.    An Earthquake of Magnitude 7.3 hits again in Nepal near Everest.
ii. Earlier an Earthquake of 7.8 magnitude devastated Nepal on April 25, this year.
iii. Tremors were also felt in India and Bangladesh by the earthquake which was centered in east of Nepal’s Capital Kathmandu.

3. FIRST BRICS CUP TO BE HELD IN INDIA:
i. BRICS nations have decided that an under-17 football tournament will be played between the nations.
ii. The first season of the tournament will take place in India.
B – Brazil
R- Russia
I – India
C- China
S – South Africa
                                                           NATIONAL NEWS
4. NEW GOVERNORS IN 6 STATES:
i. President of India has appointed new Governors in 6 different states.
ii. following are the new Governors appointed:
States
Governor
Jharkhand
Droupadi Murmu
Manipur
Dr. Syed Ahmed
Arunachal Pradesh
J P Rajkhoda
Mizoram
Lt. General (retd.) Nirbhay Sharma
Tripura
Tathagata Roy
Meghalaya
V Shanmuganathan

5. DEEPAK IYER JOINS BHARTI AXA GENERAL INSURANCE:
i. Deepak Iyer is appointed as MD and CEO of Bharti AXA General Insurance
ii. DeepakIyer will replace Milind Chalisgaonkar
iii. Prior to this Deepak Iyer was MD at Wrigley India
MD – Managing Director
CEO – Chief Executive Officer

6. ATAL PENSION YOJANA LAUNCHED:
i. Prime Minister launched Atal Pension Yojana (APY) in Kolkata, West Bengal.
ii. Atal Pension Yojana is launched for unorganized sector.
iii. The scheme is intended to enhance old age income security of the working poor and is focused on encouraging and enabling them to join the NPS (National Pension System)

7. K SATISH REDDY BECOMES CHAIRMAN OF NSC:
i. K Satish Reddy is appointed as the chairman of National Safety Council (NSC)
ii. appointment was done by the Union Ministry of Labour and Employment
iii. K Satish Reddy is the chairman of Dr. Reddy’s laboratories ltd.
                                  
SPORTS
8. ANDY MURRAY WON MEN’S SINGLE TITLE OF MADRID TENNIS OPEN:
i. Andy Murray of Britain has won Men’s Single title of Madrid Tennis open
ii. Andy Murray defeated Rafael Nadal of Spain in the final.

9. VIKAS GOWDA WON GOLD AT HAMAICAN INTERNATIONAL INVITAION MEET:
i. Discus thrower Vikas Gowda won Gold at Jamaican International Invitation Meet.
ii. Vikas Gowda threw at a distance of 65.14 m to win the event
iii.  Chaid Wright of Jamaica came second with a throw of 61.84 m.
BUSSINESS

10. INDIAN ARMY SINGED MO WITH BANK OF INDIA:
i. Indian Army has signed an MoU with Bank of India on Defense salary Package
ii. First MoU between BOI and Indian Army was signed in 2011, for 3 years and it is revised now.
About Bank of India: Headquarter – Mumbai       
CMD – Vijayalakshmi R Iyer

11. RBI RELEASED THE REPORT TITLED STATE FINANCES:
i. RBI has released the report titled State Finances.
ii. Report is the study of Budgets of 2014-15.
iii. Theme of this year’s report is Fiscal Consolidation: Assessment and Medium Term Prospects

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