DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS: 13 APRIL 2016

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS: 13 APRIL 2016

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1. INDIA TO GROW AT 7.5 % GROWTH RATE IN 2016–17 REPORT BY IMF

i. International Monetary Fund  has forecasted the India's growth at  7.5% in 2016-17. 

ii. It also forecasted India will overtake the China's GDP by more than 1%.

iii. The growth in India is increasing due to increased industrial activity.

2. INDIA, AND US 'AGREE IN PRINCIPLE' GREEMENT ON SHARING MILITARY LOGISTICS

i. India and the United States inked an in-principle logistics exchange agreement.

ii. The agreement is inked to enable the militarizes of both the countries to use each other’s assets and bases for repair and replenishment of supplies.

iii.US is going  to provide technology for making seaborne aircraft carriers and shared two new projects for making fighter jets in India to promote  ‘Make in India’ programme in defence.

3. INDIA RANKS 44^TH IN 2016 GLOBAL CONNECTIVITY INDEX

i. The Global Connectivity Index report  is  released  in Shenzhen China.

ii. The list is topped by United States followed by Singapore, sweden etc while  Indis is ranked  at 44^th  place.

iii. The report is based on the progress of 50 nations in investment and deployment of Information and Communications Technology.

4. INDIA AND GERMANY SIGNED AGREEMENT ON NAMAMI GANGE PROGRAMME

i. Union Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation and German International Cooperation inked  an agreement for Ganga Rejuvenation under the Namami Gange Programme in New Delhi.

ii. The project will Support to National Urban Sanitation Policy and Sustainable Environment-friendly Industrial Production.

iii. The country will help to clean Ganga.

6. HARYANA GOVERNMENT DECIDED TO RENAME GURGAON AND MEWAT

i. Haryana Government has decided to rename Gurgaon as Gurugram and Mewat as Nuh.

ii. The decision to change the name of Gurgaon was taken as Gurgaon had been a centre of learning where the princes used to get education and known as Gurugram since the times of Guru Dronacharya.

iv. Mewat is not a town,it is a geographical and cultural unit spread beyond Haryana in the adjoining States of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.

v. The Headquarters of Mewat district is at Nuh town so they had been demanding that the name of Mewat be changed as Nuh.

7.  AISHWARYA RAI WON GLOBAL INDIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD

i. Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has won the ‘Global Indian of the Year’ award.

ii. She was honoured at NRI of the Year award function held in Mumbai.

iii. The NRI of the Year Award recognizes outstanding achievements of the Indian diaspora globally.

iv. Apart from her tennis player Sania Mirza has also honoured at the NRI of the year award 2016.

8. FORMER ARMY CHIEF GENERAL JJ SINGH CONFERRED HIGHEST FRENCH CIVILIAN HONOUR

i. Former Army Chief General Joginder Jaswant Singh has been conferred with the highest French civilian honour 'Officier de l Ordre national de la Legion d Honneur'.

ii. He is chosen for modernizing the Indian Army and initiating robust exchanges between the Indian and French armies.

iii. The Officier de l Ordre national de la Legion d Honneur' is the highest civilian award given by the French Republic for outstanding service to France, regardless of the nationality of the recipients.

9. WOMAN BIKER VEENU PALIWAL DIED IN A ROAD ACCIDENT

i. Former Indian woman biker Veenu Paliwal has died in a road accident in Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh.

ii. The accident took place when she was on a national wide tour on her Harley Davidson.

iii. At the time of accident she was undertaking the trip from Kashmir to Kanyakumari with her fellow biker and companion Dipesh Tanwar.

v. Veenu Paliwal had recently been named as the Lady of the Harley 2016.

10. PADMA SACHDEV SELECTED FOR SARASWATI SAMMAN 2015

i. Author and poet Padma Sachdev has been selected for the Saraswati Samman for 2015

ii. She will be honoured for her autobiography titled Chitt-Chete, written in Dogri language.

ii. The book explains the personal trials and tribulations of the author with issues concerning society, nation and the world at large.

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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS: 12 APRIL 2016

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS: 12 APRIL 2016

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1. RBI GIVES APPROVAL TO BHARTI AIRTEL’S PAYMENTS BANK UNIT

i. The Reserve Bank of India has given its in-principle approval to Bharti Airtel’s payments bank venture Airtel M Commerce Services Ltd.

ii. It become the first entity to receive final approval from the RBI to start a payments bank.

iii. The Payments Banks are not allowed to lend.

iv. Last year RBI had granted in-principle licences to 11 entities to start payments banks.

v. The ‘in-principle’ approval means temporary approval for 18 months.

 2. UNION GOVERNMENT APPOINTS MEERAN BORWANKAR AS DG OF BPR&D

i. Union Government has appointed Ms. Meeran C. Borwankar as the Director General in the Bureau of Police Research & Development.

ii. Bureau of Police Research and Development was established in 1970.

iii. The objective of the BPR&D is modernisation of police forces.

3. INDIA OFFERS TO INVEST $20 BILLION IN IRAN

i. India has offered to invest upto $20 billion in Iran.

ii. It was announced by Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas minister Dharmendra Pradhan during his two day visit to Iran.

ii. It is the first visit by an Indian minister since the US and other western powers lifted sanctions against Iran.

4. ‘GREEN UP & CLEAN UP’ PROGRAMME TO BE PLANTED IN UP

i. The Uttar Pradesh government is going to start  plantation of 5 crore trees in 24 hours in the  month of July under the ‘Green UP - Clean UP’ programme.

ii. All online data of plantation sites should be prepared with the cooperation of National Informatics Centre to ensure effective district-wise monitoring.

5.  SACHIN BECOMES THE BRAND AMBASSADOR OF SKILL INDIA

i. The ministry for skill development and entrepreneurship has appointed Sachin Tendulkar as brand ambassador of the 'Skill India' campaign.

ii. The Skill India campaign is an opportunity for the nation to make full use of its young population.

iii. The ‘Skill India’ campaign was launched by PM Narendra Modi to train about 40 crore people in India in different skills.

6. ANTHONY JOSHUA WON INTERNATIONAL BOXING FEDERATION TITLE

i. Anthony Joshua has grabbed the International Boxing Federation heavyweight title for the year 2016.

ii. He defeated Charles Martin in the second round at the O2 Arena in London.

iii. Earlier in  2012 Olympic he won gold and  grabbed his first world title in only his 16th professional fight by flattening American Martin to lift the International Boxing Federation.

7. WORLD HOMOEOPATHY DAY OBSERVED ON 10^TH APRIL

i. World Homoeopathy Day was observed on 10 April.

ii. The day commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, a German Physician.

iii. Hahnemann discovered the principles of Homeopathy two centuries ago and developed it as a gentle healing system of medicine.

iv. The theme of the day is “Integrating Homoeopathy in Health Care”.

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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS: 11 APRIL 2016

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS: 11 APRIL 2016

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1. PRIYADARSHINI CHATTERJEE CROWNED FBB MISS INDIA WORLD 2016

i. Delhi’s Priyadarshini Chatterjee was announced the winner of the FBB Femina Miss India World 2016 at the Femina Miss India beauty pageant in Mumbai.

ii. She was crowned the title by Aditi Arya former Femina Miss India 2015.

iii. She will now represent India at the Miss World 2016 pageant.

iv. The winners were chosen by a panel of judges that included Sanjay Dutt and Sania Mirza among others.

2. PRIYANKA CHOPRA TO BE HONOURED WITH DADASAHEB PHALKE FILM FOUNDATION AWARD 2016

i. Priyanka Chopra to be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Award for 2016 in best actress of the year category.

ii. She bagged the award for her performance in the bollywood movie Bajirao Mastani.

iii. She will be honoured with the best actress award on the 147th birth Anniversary of Dadasaheb Phalke.

iv. Priyanka Chopra has also been awarded with Padma Shri in 2016.  

3. MOTHER TERESA HONOURED WITH FOUNDERS AWARD POSTHUMOUSLY IN UK

i. The Nobel Peace Prize awardee Mother Teresa now has been honoured with the UK's prestigious Founders Award this year.

ii. The award is given to recognize and reward exemplary achievements of people within the global Asian community.

iii. The award is given to recognize and reward exemplary achievement within the global Asian community in categories that include business, philanthropy, entertainment, culture and sport.

4. HARYANA GOVERNMENT APPOINTED TWO MEMBER INQUIRY PANEL TO PROBE INTO JAT QUOTA STIR

i. Haryana government constituted a two member Commission of Inquiry  headed by former Jammu and Kashmir High Court Chief Justice S N Jha.

ii. The commission is formed to probe conspiracy behind violent incidents during Jat agitation in February 2016.

iii. The commission has to submit its report within six months.

iv. The commission will inquire into facts relating to violence leading to loss of lives, damage to properties during the agitation in Haryana.

5. FIRE ACCIDENT AT PUTTINGAL TEMPLE IN KERALA 110 PEOPLE DIED

i. At least 110 people were charred to death in a fire accident at Puttingal Devi temple during a festival at Paravur in Kollam district of Kerala.

ii. Nearly 380 persons got injured were admitted to various hospitals.

iii. The tragedy occurred around 3.30 am during display of fireworks at the temple complex.

     Chief Minister of kerala : Oommen Chandy.

6. KHADIJA ISMAYILOVA TO RECEIVE UNESCO/GUILLERMO CANO WORLD PRESS FREEDOM PRIZE 2016

i. Investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova of Azerbaijan was chosen for the UNESCO or Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2016.

ii. The Prize will be awarded during the celebration of World Press Freedom Day on 3 May 2016 in Finland.

iii. UNESCO /Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize was started to honour a person, organization or institution that has made an outstanding contribution to the defence and  promotion of press freedom anywhere in the world.

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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS: 10 APRIL 2016

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS: 10 APRIL 2016

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1. INDIA TOPED IN CREDIT SUISSE EMERGING CONSUMERS SCORECARD 2016

i. Indian consumers remain most optimistic about their current and future finances and relatively lower inflation expectations.

 ii. The report is released in Credit Suisse Emerging Consumer Scorecard 2016.

iii. India topped in the scoreboard followed by China and Saudi Arabia.

iv. The survey covered nine countries - Brazil, Russia, Saudi Arabia, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico South Africa and Turkey.

2. CENTRE GOVERNMENT RELEASED RS.12, 230 CRORE TO STATES FOR MGNREGA

i. The Ministry of Rural Development has released a share of Rs. 12,230 crore to the states.

ii. The fund will be used for implementation of projects under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.

ii. The will also be used to release pending wage liability of the States for the previous Financial Year 2015-16.

Union Minister for Rural Development: Birender Singh

3. UNION HRD MINISTER LAUNCHED ISBN PORTAL

i. The Union Human Resource Development Minster Smriti Irani has launched a portal for registration and allotment of International Standard Book Number at a function held in New Delhi.

ii. The portal has been created to enable publishers as well as the authors to register for ISBN online.

iii. ISBN gives an identity to a book and will enhance information abot authors and publishers.

iv. The ministry will also launched the mobile app to reach out to more publishers and authors across the country.

4. TEXTILES MINISTER INAUGURATES APPAREL AND GARMENT MAKING UNIT IN TRIPURA

i. The Union Textiles Minister Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar inaugurated the Apparel and Garment Making unit in Bodhjungnagar  in Agartala .

ii. The Apparel Units in the North East are a significant step towards the Make in India Initiative of the Government.

Chief Minister of Tripura: Shri. Manik Sarkar.

5. UMA BHARTI INAUGURATES WATER FILMS FESTIVAL

i. The Union Minister for water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Uma Bharti has inaugurated the Water Film Festival in New Delhi.

ii. xThe water film festival is launched  as a part of the India Water Week celebrations

iii. The film festival is organized by the Water and Power Consultancy Services.

v. The theme of the India Water week is “Water for all: Striving together.

7. AIRTEL BUYS AIRCEL’S 4G SPECTRUM FOR RS 3,500 CRORE

i. Bharti Airtel  acquired 20 MHz spectrum in eight circles from Aircel for Rs 3,500 crore.

ii. Aircel had won the spectrum in a government auction upto September 20, 2030.

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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS: 9 APRIL 2016

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS: 9 APRIL 2016

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1. FORBES RELEASED ASIA’S 50 POWER BUSINESSWOMEN 2016 LIST

i. Forbes magazine released Asia’s 50 Power Businesswomen 2016 list.

ii. The list includes name of eight Indian women business leaders.

iii. The is topped by Reliance Industries Director Nita Ambani followed by State Bank of India Chairman Arundhati Bhattacharya in Forbes’ Asia 50 Power Businesswomen 2016 list.

2. GOVT. INAUGURATES 'NAMMA TOILET' IN DELHI UNDER SWACHH BHARAT MISSION

i. To promote the Swachh Bharat Mission Union Urban development Minister Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated 'Namma Toilet' in Delhi.

ii. It is started to achieve central government's target to establish over 2.5 lakh public toilets by 2nd October 2017.

iii. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is contributing in a major way to ensure hygiene and cleanliness to all in the country, public toilets are being built across the country.

3. UNION GOVERNMENT CONSTITUTES B B TANDON COMMITTEE TO MONITOR GOVERNMENT ADVERTISEMENTS

i. The Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry has constituted a Committee to set guidelines for government advertisements.

ii. The committee will be headed by the former Chief Election Commissioner B B Tandon.

iii. Senior TV journalist Rajat Sharma and ad-man Piyush Pandey will be the other two members of the committee.

iv. Supreme Court had barred publication of photos of leaders in government advertisements except those of the President, Prime Minister and the Chief Justice of India.

v. SC had also directed the Union Government to constitute a three-member committee to regulate the issue of public advertisements.

4. HP LAUNCHED WORLD'S THINNEST LAPTOP

i. American multinational information technology company HP Inc has launched world thinnest laptop.

 ii. The laptop is having 10.4 mm thickness.

iii. It is the world’s thinnest laptop and has a battery life of up to nine and a half hours.

5. SNAPDEAL LAUNCHES DONATION PROGRAM ‘SUNSHINE’

i. Snapdeal has partnered with 9 non governmental organisations  to start Snapdeal Sunshine, a programme.

ii. The programme is started where users can make donations to causes under education, health, sports, women empowerment, disaster relief and old age care.

iii. These organisations include Magic Bus, Teach For India and HelpAge India, Akshaya Patra, Care India, which will provide required products for ongoing projects.

iv. The products will be sent to the partner after the donation is accepted, and donors will be able to track the progress on Snapdeal.

6. FIFA RELEASED COCA-COLA WORLD RANKINGS 2016

i. Federation Internationale de Football Association released the April 2016 edition of the FIFA or Coca-Cola World Ranking.

ii. Argentina team ranked number one replacing the Belgium team to second position.

iii. India ranked at 162^nd in FIFA rankings.

7. BOOK LAUNCHED BY ARVIND KEJRIWAL CO-AUTHORED BY IMRAN HASHMI

i. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has launched the book "The Kiss of Life: How a superhero and my son defeated cancer" in New Delhi.

ii. The book is written by Bilal Siddiqi and Emraan Hashmi.

iii. The book is about the story of Emraan’s life about his family’s horrific struggle as his 6 year-old son Ayaan battled his way through cancer.

v. The book is about hope to all cancer patients who loses hope, his or her body starts to give up.

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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS: 8 APRIL 2016

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS: 8 APRIL 2016

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1. NORTH EAST-ASEAN BUSINESS SUMMIT KICKS OFF IN IMPHAL

i. The first-ever North East-ASEAN Business Summit started in Imphal, Manipur.

ii. The main focus was to promote road connectivity, trade and tourism.

iii. The Summit aims at attracting investment from both domestic and foreign firms to the North-Eastern states to increase productivity and generate employment in the region.

2. IRANI UNVEILS BRONZE BUST OF ARYABHATTA AT UNESCO HEADQUARTERS

i. A bronze bust of ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer Aryabhatta has been unveiled at the UNESCO Headquarters.

ii. The bust is sculpted by renowned Indian sculptor Ram Sutar.

iii. Sutar was recently awarded the Padma Bhushan, one of the highest civilian awards in India, for his contribution to the world of art.

3. GUJRAT CM ANANDIBEN PATEL LAUNCHES 'MAA ANNAPURNA YOJNA'

i. Gujarat chief Minister Anandiben Patel launched the state level National Food Security Act renamed as Maa Annapurna Yojna by the state government.

ii. Under the Maa Annapurna Yojna people will get rice at Rs 3 per Kg and wheat at Rs 2 per Kg.

iii. only 11 states had implemented the National Food Security Act.

4. CP GURNANI APPOINTED AS NASSCOM CHAIRMAN

i. CP Gurnan is appointed as the new Chairman of the National Association of Software and Services Companies for 2016-17.

ii. He would focus on programmes aimed at making India a digital.

iii. The National Association of Software and Services Companies is a trade association of Indian Information Technology and Business Process Outsourcing industry.

iv. It was Established in 1988 as a non-profit organization.

5. SIGURDUR INGI JOHANNSSON NAMED AS NEW PM OF ICELAND

i. Sigurdur Ingi Johannsson has been named  as the new Prime Minister.

ii. He will replace  Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson former  Pm of Iceland.

iii.  Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson had stepped down as PM in the wake of the leaked Panama Papers.

6. MAHARAJA RANJIT SINGH'S STATUE TO BE INSTALLED IN FRANCE

i. A statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh will be installed in France's Saint-Tropez town on 2016.

ii. The town is the birth place of Maharaja’s Army General Jean-Francois Allard.

iii. The Indian embassy in France will also hold an exhibition on the life of the king.

iv. Maharaja Ranjit Singh was the founder of the Sikh Empire in  19th century.

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