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Saturday, September 12, 2015

DAILY FREE CURRENT AFFAIRS 12 SEPT. 2015 (DAILY NEWS INDIA)

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS: 12 SEPT 2015
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1. RAJASTHAN FIRST STATE TO SUBMIT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN UNDER ‘AMRUT’
i) Rajasthan became the first Indian state to submit State Annual Action Plan under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT).
ii) Rajasthan has targeted universal coverage for water supply and sewerage  connections and urban transport to all urban households in the state.
AMRUT IS STARTED TO ENSURE :
i. Every household has access to a tap with assured supply of water and a sewerage connection.
ii. To Increase the amenity value of cities by developing greenery and well maintained open spaces
iii. To Reduce pollution by switching to public transport or constructing facilities for non-motorized transport (e.g. walking and cycling)

2. INDRA NOOYI, 2ND POWERFUL WOMEN IN FORTUNE’S BUSINESS LIST
i) Indra Nooyi, CEO of food and beverage giant PepsiCo is the only Indian-origin executive in 2015 edition of Fortune’s list of 50 Most Powerful Women in Business
 ii) The list was topped by General Motors CEO Mary Barra.
iii) Fortune is an American business magazine.

3. TAMIL NADU’S ‘FIRST GLOBAL INVESTORS SUMMIT’ BEGINS IN CHENNAI
i) Tamil Nadu’s first Global Investors Summit started in Chennai.
ii) It is started to woo investors to invest in the state.
iii) It is seeking to target investment commitment of one-lakh crore rupees. Over five thousand delegates including from foreign nations are attending the two-day summit.
CM OF TAMILNADU: J.JAYALALITHA

4. ‘ZIGWHEELS’ AUTO PORTAL ACQUIRED CARDEKHO
i) CarDekho company has acquired Zigwheels, an auto portal owned by Times Internet.
ii) CarDekho is a subsidiary of Girnar Soft, which runs the CarDekho, BikeDekho, PriceDekho sites and Gaadi.com as well.
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Friday, September 11, 2015

DAILY FREE CURRENT AFFAIRS 11 SEP 2015 (DAILY NEWS INDIA)

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS: 11 SEPT 2015
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1.  UNION CABINET GIVES CONSENT TO CONSTITUTE 21ST LAW COMMISSION OF INDIA:
i) The Union Cabinet headed by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its consent to constitute the 21st Law Commission of India.
ii)  It will have a term of 3 years with effect from 1 September 2015 to 31 August 2018.
iii) It will undertake research in law and review of existing laws in India for making reforms therein and enacting new legislations. It shall also undertake studies and research for bringing reforms in the justice delivery systems for elimination of delay in procedures, speedy disposal of cases, reduction in cost of litigation etc.
iv) The Law Commission of India is a non-statutory and non-constitutional body constituted by the Union Government.

2.  HRD MINISTRY LAUNCHED ‘NATIONAL WEB PORTAL’ FOR APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING:
i) Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani launched the ‘National Web Portal’for apprenticeship training.
ii) It is launched for promoting National Apprenticeship Scheme for Graduates, Diploma holders and 10+2 pass-outs vocational certificate holders.
iii) The Union Ministry also released a Logo and a Slogan ‘Sashakt Yuva, Samarth Bharat’ for the National Web Portal.

3. INS VAJRAKOSH COMMISSIONED INTO INDAIN NAVY
i) The INS Vajrakosh was commissioned by the Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar at Karwar, Karnataka into  the Indian Navy.
ii) INS Vajrakosh will be the biggest missiles, ammunition and spares dump on the Western Sea Board.
CHIEF OF INDIA NAVY: ADMIRAL R.K DHOWAN
4. ‘WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY’ OBSERVED ON 10TH SEPTEMBER
i) World Suicide Prevention Day was observed on 10 September.
ii) The theme of the World Suicide Prevention Day 2015 was ‘Preventing Suicide: Reaching Out and Saving Lives’.
iii) The day is observed to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides, with various activities around the world.

5. ‘WORLD HINDI CONFERENCE’ BEGINS IN BHOPAL
i) The Tenth World Hindi Conference started in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
ii) The Theme of  world Hindi conference is ‘Jagat-Vistar and Sambhavnaye’
iii) It has been organised in India after 32 years.
iv) The First World Hindi Conference was held in Nagpur chaired by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
CM OF MADHYA PRADESH: SHIVRAJ SINGH CHOUHAN
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Thursday, September 10, 2015

DAILY FREE CURRENT AFFAIRS 10 SEPT. 2015 (DAILY NEWS INDIA)

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS: 10 SEPT 2015
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1. WRITER JHUMPA LAHIRI HONOURED WITH NATIONAL HUMANITIES MEDAL 2014
i) Writer and novelist Jhumpa Lahiri honoured with  National Humanities Medal 2014 by    United States.
ii) The National Humanities Medal started in 1997.
iii) The award is given to individuals or groups who have worked for deepening the nation's understanding for the humanities and broadening citizens engagement with history, literature, languages, philosophy, and other humanities subjects.

2. ABITHA MARY AND ANAMIKA DAS GRABBED BRONZE MEDALS IN 2015 COMMONWEALTH YOUTH GAMES
i) Abitha Mary Manuel and Anamika Das have won bronze medals in Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG) in Apia, Samoa.
ii) Abitha Mary Manuel won the medal in girls 800m race and Anamika Das won it in shot put.
  MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS: SARBANANDA SONOWAL

3. UNION GOVERNMENT ALLOWS 100 PER CENT FDI UNDER AUTOMATIC ROUTE FOR WHITE LABEL ATMS
i) The Union Cabinet has allowed 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) under the automatic route for white label ATM operations (WLAO).
ii) It will expedite and ease FDI inflows in white label ATM operations.
iii) It will promote the government’s ambitious effort for financial inclusion in the country, including the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna (PMJDY).
iv) Earlier foreign investment in WLAO was allowed through the government approval route which required long processing time and projects were delayed.
White labeled ATMs: Private non-bank companies that own and operate their own brand of ATMs are known as White labeled ATMs. They were meant to expand the reach of ATMs. According to the RBI guidelines, it is mandatory to non-bank companies owning white labelled ATMs to provide banking services to customers based on cards (credit/debit/prepaid) issued by banks.
4. ANUPAM KHER CONFERRED WITH ‘HONOURED GUEST OF TEXAS AWARD’
i) Bollywood actor Anupam Kher conferred with the Honoured Guest of Texas award for his contribution to the cinema and the world of art.
 ii) Earlier as a result of his success in US,Anupam  Kher was  appointed as UN ambassador for the “HeforShe” campaign for gender equality.

5. PRESIDENT CONFERRED GANDHI PEACE PRIZE ON ‘ISRO’
i) President Pranab Mukherjee conferred Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2014 to Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).
ii) It was awarded for its contribution in development of space technology and satellite-based services like launch of Manglayan, PSLV, and others.
iii) The Gandhi Peace Prize is given to individuals and institutions for their contributions towards social, economic and political transformation through non-violence and other Gandhian methods.
 CHAIRMAN OF ISRO: A.S KIRAN KUMAR

6. ‘TELANGANA LANGUAGE DAY’ OBSERVED ON 9TH SEPTEMBER
i) First Telangana Language Day observed on 9 September 2015.
ii) It was observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of noted poet Kalo Ji Narayana    Rao, who was known as People’s Poet.
iii) Kaloji Narayana Rao’s 100th birth anniversary is observed as ‘Telangana language Day’
CM OF TELENGANA: K. CHANDRASHEKAR RAO

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Wednesday, September 9, 2015

DAILY FREE CURRENT AFFAIRS 9 SEP. 2015 (DAILY NEWS INDIA)

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS: 9 SEPT 2015
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1. JHARKHAND APPROVED THE FORMATION OF ANTI-TERRORISM SQUAD :
i)   Jharkhand Government has cleared the formation of an Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in the state.
ii) It will be headed by an official of the rank of Superintendent of Police.
iii) Jharkhand has become home for terrorists, the two terrorists involved in the 2002 American Centre attack in Kolkata were from Jharkhand.The accused of Patna's Gandhi Maidan bomb blasts in 2013 was also arrested from the Jharkhand.
CM OF JHARKHAND: RAGHUBAR DAS

2. TAMIL NADU LAUNCHED ‘AMMA BABY CARE KIT SCHEME’
i) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa launched the Amma Baby Care Kit scheme.
ii)Tamil Nadu government will provide accessories for the newborn children and their mother.
iii) It will include a towel, a mosquito net, an infant mattress, an infant dress, napkin, oil bottle, baby shampoo etc
iv) Amma Baby Care Kit is the latest in the list of social welfare schemes under the brand name Amma launched by the Tamil Nadu government. Jayalalithaa is popularly addressed as Amma  by her supporters.
CM OF TAMILNADU: J.JAYALALITHAA

3.  ‘DEEPAK LATHER’ GRABBED GOLD IN 2015 COMMONWEALTH YOUTH GAMES
i) Indian weightlifter Deepak Lather grabbed a gold medal in the 62 kg weight category of the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games  in Apia, Samoa.
ii) It is India’s second gold in weightlifting after Jamjang Deru a 17 year old who won a gold medal in the 56 kg category.

4. ANDHRA PRADESH LAUNCHED ‘E-PRAGATI PROJECT’
i) Andhra Pradesh Government launched the Andhra Pradesh State Enterprise Architecture (APSEA) ‘e-Pragati project’.
ii) It is launched to bring all the government services under one roof.
iii) The aim of this project is to provide integrated one governance that will be centric on citizens, transparent and effective.
CM OF ANDHRA PRADESH: N. CHANDRABABU NAIDU

5. ARUN JAITLEY LAUNCHED DIGITAL VERSION OF MAHATMA GANDHI'S COLLECTED WORK
i) Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Arun Jaitley launched the ‘e-version’ of the 100 volumes of the Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi in New Delhi.

ii) It will provides varied, numerous and logical profiles of Gandhi’s life and thought, action and engagements. 
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Tuesday, September 8, 2015

DAILY FREE CURRENT AFFAIRS 8 SEP 2015 ( DAILY NEWS INDIA )

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS: 8 SEPT 2015
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1. INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY OBSERVED ON 8TH SEPTEMBER
i) The International Literacy Day was observed on 8 September to promote literacy in world.
 ii) The theme of International Literacy Day 2015 is’ Literacy and Sustainable Societies’.
iii) The theme was chosen to high light that literacy is a key element in achieving sustainable societies.

2. DOHA BANK INKED PACT WITH RELIANCE ADA GROUP TO GENERATE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
i) Doha Bank inked with Reliance ADA Group to generate business opportunities in the Gulf Cooperation Council nations and India.
ii) It will provide business opportunities and further prospects for expansion for Doha Bank and Reliance Group.
iii) It will also provide help in product development and help in infrastructure development.
iv) Doha Bank is one of the largest commercial banks in the State of Qatar
Currency of Qatar: Qatari riyal
Capital of Qatar: Doha

3. INDO-MALDIVES JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE STARTS IN THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
i) Indo-Maldives joint Training Exercise started at Pangode Military Station in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala
ii) The Aim of the Joint Exercise is to increase understanding and interoperability between Armies of both countries.
PM of Maldives: Abdulla Yameen
Currency of Maldives:Maldivian Rufiyaa

4. BALA TRIPURA SUNDARI DEVI TEMPLE RENOVATED UNDER INDIA-NEPAL ECONOMIC PROGRAMME
i) Ranjit Rae Indian Ambassador to Nepal inaugurated the newly renovated Bala Tripura Sundari Devi Temple at Tripurakot.
ii) It is situated on the bank of glacial river Thuli Bheri in Dolpa district of Nepal.
iii) Shree Bala Tripura Sundari Devi Temple is almost 900 years old, having great socio-cultural relevance in the life of the people of the Dolpa district.
Pm of Nepal: Sushil koirala
Currency of Nepal:Nepalese rupee

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Monday, September 7, 2015

DAILY FREE CURRENT AFFAIRS 7 SEP 2015 (DAILY NEWS INDIA)

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS: 7 Sept. 2015
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1.  ‘ONE RANK ONE PENSION SCHEME’ ANNOUNCED BY UNION GOVERNMENT
i.  Union Government has announced one rank one pension scheme for ex-servicemen.
ii. One rank one pension means uniform pension be paid to the armed forces personnel retiring in the same rank with same length of service, regardless of their date of retirement, at present ex servicemen receive different pensions on the basis of their salary at the time of their retirement
Defense Minister: Manohar Parekar

2.  TO THE BRINK AND BACK: INDIA’S 1991 STORY BOOK BY JAIRAM RAMESH
i.   Former Union Environment and Forest Minister Jairam Ramesh released the Book named ‘To the Brink and Back: India’s 1991 Story.
ii.  The Book explains the fast speed changes in the economic sector introduced by P V Narsimha Rao and Manmohan Singh.

3.  MUSIC COMPOSER AADESH DIED
i.   Famous Bollywood Singer, and Music Composer Aadesh Shrivatava died.
ii.  He had composed music for over 100 Hindi Films.

4.’ VIKAS KRISHAN’ WON SILVER MEDAL IN ASIA CHAMPIONSHIP
i.  Indian Boxing Player Vikas Krishan has won Silver Medal in the Asian championship held in Thailand

ii.  In 75 kg category he was defeated by Bektemir Melikuziess of Uzbekistan
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DAILY FREE CURRENT AFFAIRS 6 SEP. 2015 (DAILY NEWS INDIA)

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS: 6 Sept. 2015
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1.  G-20 LAUNCHED WORLD-20 GROUPING FOR GENDER INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH
i.  G-20 Group of  World’s 20 largest economies launched W20 involving grouping of Women leaders to push for Gender inclusive Global Economic growth.
ii.  W 20 launched during G-20 summit of finance ministers and Central Bank Governor in Ankara. W20 will have 20 women leaders from G-20 countries.
     Gulden Turktan is appointed as President of W 20
     Its first meeting will held in Istanbul in 2015.

2.  GOVERNMENT TO DEVELOP BODHGAYA AS SPIRITUAL CAPITAL
i.   Union Government is going to develop Bodhgaya in Gaya District of Bihar as spiritual capital of the country in order to serve Civilization bond between India and the Buddhist world.
ii.   Bodhgaya is a religious place where Gautama Buddha have obtained enlightenment

3.  SHANE WATSON ANNOUNCED RETIREMENT FROM TEST CRICKET
i.   Australian Cricketer Shane Watson announced retirement from Test Cricket
ii.  He started cricket in 2002
Captain of Australian Cricket Team: Steve Smith

4. LEWIS HAMILTON OF BRITAIN WON ITALIAN GRAND PRIX OF FORMULA ONE
i.  Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes Racing driver from Britain won 2015 formula one Italian Grand Prix in Italy.

ii.   Lewis Hamilton won his 7th title of racing in 2015.
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Friday, September 4, 2015

DAILY FREE CURRENT AFFAIRS 04 SEP. 2015 ( DAILY NEWS INDIA )

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS: 4 SEP 2015
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1) COMMEMORATIVE COINS OF RUPEES 125 AND RUPEES 10 RELEASED IN HONOUR OF S.RADHA KRISHNA:
i)  Prime minister Narender modi released commemoraliue Coins of Rs 125 and Rs10 in the honour of former president Sarvepalli Radha Krishna
ii) He remained 1st vice President of India from 1952-1962
iii) He was the second President of India from 1962 to 1967
Birthday of Sarvepalli Radha Krishna on  5th  sept is celebrated as Teacher’s day.

2) 11TH JOINT COMMISSION MEET OF INDIA AND UAE HELD NEW DELHI:
i) 11th joint commission meeting of India and UAE for technical and economical cooperation held in new Delhi
ii) UAE has reiterated to undertake extensive investments in india

3) SAARC COUNTRIES CONFERENCE ON DISASTER MITIGATION BEGIN IN DELHI:
i) South asian association on regional co-operation (SAARC) countries Conference on disaster mitigation begin in new Delhi .
ii) The conference is held to discuss prevalent geo climatic conditions and natural disaster and calamities in the SAARC Region
iii) India has requested all SAARC Countries to participate in south asian annual disaster management exercise (SAADMEX)
iv) It is an exercise augmenting current levels of individual and joint preparedness of member countries in the rescue , relief and response operation during disaster situations


4. RBI TO ISSUE RUPEES 5 COINS ON GOLDEN JUBILEE OF INDO PAK WAR:
i) Reserve bank of india has decided to issue coins of Rs 5 to commemorate  Golden jubilee year of indo pak war  in 1965.
ii) The war was started in April 1965 after Pakistan started operation Gibralter to infiltrate forces into Indian sovereign territory of Jammu & Kashmir Indian armed forces under the leadership of Lal Bahadur shastri retaliated Pakistan infiltration by launching a counter full scale military attack on Pakistan.
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Thursday, September 3, 2015

DAILY FREE CURRENT AFFAIRS 03 SEP 2015 ( DAILY NEWS INDIA)

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS: 3 SEP 2015
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1.  FORWARD MARKET COMMISSION TO BE MERGED WITH SEBI:
i. Union Government has announced to merge Forward Market Commission with Securities Exchange Board of India.
ii. Forward Market Commission is the Chief Regulator of Commodity Futures market in India with its Headquarter’s at Mumbai.
iii. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced merger of Forward Market commission with SEBI  in order to Strengthen the Regulation of commodity Futures Market.

2. ‘DURBAN’ TO HOST 2022 COMMONWEALTH GAMES:
i.   Durban city of South Africa is selected to host 22nd Commonwealth Games in 2022
ii.  First time an African Country is chosen to host Commonwealth Games.
iii.  Gold Coast city of Australia will host 21st Commonwealth Games in 2018.
iv.  Commonwealth Games held after every 4 years.

3.  ‘SWACHHATA SANGRAM ABHIYAN’ IN MADHYA PRADESH TO OVERCOME OPEN DEFECATION:
i.   Swachhata Sangram Abhiyan launched in Indore district of Madhya Pradesh to reduce open defecation
ii. The aim of the Abhiyan is to make entire district free from open defecation by the end of financial year 2015-16.
CM of Andhra Pradesh : N. Chandrababu Naidu

4. INDIA TO PACT WITH ‘BETTER THAN CASH ALLIANCE’ TO SPEED UP ‘PMJDY’:
i. Indian Government to pact with United Nations ‘Better Than Cash Alliance’ to share success stories from the financial inclusion program ‘Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana’.
ii.  The pact will enhance Indian government’s commitment to reduce cash in Indian Economy.
iii.  India want to make Indian financial economy as digital financial economy .
iv.  Digital financial services will lower the cost of providing financial services.
 v. Better than Cash Alliance is made up of Government, Companies and International Organizations which aims to makes financial economies digitalised.


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