DAILY CURRENT
AFFAIRS: 27 SEP 2017
(DAILY NEWS INDIA)
1.
2ND INDIA-INDONESIA BIENNIAL TRADE MINISTERS’ FORUM MEETING HELD
IN NEW DELHI
i.
The 2nd India-Indonesia Biennial Trade Ministers’ Forum Meeting was held in New
Delhi.
ii.
Mr.Suresh Prabhu, Minister of Commerce and Industry of India, and Mr. Enggartiasto
Lukita, Minister of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia participated in the
meet.
iii.
Higher Officials from both the countries also participated. Both the Ministers
decided on arranging meeting of ‘the Working Group on Trade & Investment’,
‘the Working Group on Trade Facilitation & Remedies’ and ‘Meeting of
Regulators’.
iv.
Opportunities for joint ventures, textile machinery manufacturing, textile
parks and Special Economic Zones were discussed.
v.
Mr. Suresh Prabhu suggested Indonesia to make use of ‘Make in India’, ‘Invest
India’ and ‘Start-up India’ initiatives.
2.
BILAL DAR FROM SRINAGAR BECOMES AN AMBASSADOR FOR SWACHHATA HI
SEVA
i.
Bilal Dar, a young boy from Srinagar has become the brand ambassador for
Srinagar Municipal Corporation. Dar has been contributing to the ‘Swachhta Abhiyan’ since the age of 12.
ii.
'Swachhta Hi Sewa’ campaign has turned out to be monetarily beneficial for
residents and scrap buyers/dealers, besides helping in enhancing preventive
measures against vector-borne diseases.
3.
’INCREDIBLE INDIA’ CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED IN CAIRO
i.
India launched a campaign to woo Egyptian travellers and make them aware of
magnificent holiday options in the country.
ii.
The month-long "Incredible India!" campaign has been organised by the
Embassy of India in Cairo.
4.
RIL WORLD’S 3RD LARGEST ENERGY FIRM: PLATTS RANKINGS
i.
Reliance Industries Ltd is the world’s third-biggest energy company behind
Russian gas firm Gazprom and German utility E.ON, according to Platts Top 250
Global Energy Company Rankings.
ii.
State-owned Indian Oil Corp climbed to 7th position in the 2017 ranking, up
from 14th rank in 2016. Oil and Natural Gas Corp was placed at 11th position in
2017 as against 20th in 2016.
iii.
Coal India Ltd, the world’s largest coal producer, was the only Indian firm to
have slipped in the ranking - 45 in 2017.
5.
PLATFORM FOR EFFECTIVE ENFORCEMENT FOR NO CHILD LABOUR PORTAL LAUNCHED
i.
The Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh launched the Platform for Effective
Enforcement for No Child Labour Portal at the National Conference on Child
Labour organised by the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
ii.
The PENCIL is an electronic platform that aims at involving Centre, State,
District, Governments, civil society and the general public in achieving the
target of child labour free society. Shri Rajnath Singh also launched the
Standing Operating Procedures for the enforcement of legal framework against
child labour.
6.
ANGOLA SWEARS IN ITS FIRST NEW PRESIDENT AFTER 38 YEARS
i.
Angola swore in Joao Lourenco as the country's President, making him the first
new President of the country in 38 years. This comes after the previous
president, Jose Eduardo dos Santos, announced his retirement and chose Lourenco
as his successor.
ii.
Lourenco, who had served as Angola's Defence Minister earlier, vowed to attract
more foreign investment.
7.
WEF’S GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS RANKINGS: INDIA RANKS 40TH,
SWITZERLAND TOPS
i.
India remains the most competitive country in South Asia, appearing at No. 40
in the global competitiveness ranking of 137 countries by the World Economic
Forum. The ranking is one lower than last year.
ii.
According to WEF, India’s score is its highest ever according to the current
methodology, which ranked Switzerland as the world’s most competitive economy.
India ranks 3rd among BRICS nations.
8.
MAHARASHTRA GOVT SIGNS MOU WITH SOUTH KOREA
i.
The Maharashtra government has signed a MoU with South Korea for increased
co-operation in infrastructure projects like development of smart cities,
roads, airports and metros on the first day of Chief Minister Devendra
Fadnavis’ visit to that country.
ii.
This MoU is to help with implementation strategy, legal systems, policies,
technologies and information in infrastructure development. Fadnavis embarked
on a 3-day tour to South Korea and Singapore.
9.
SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN LAUNCHED “ELECTRONIC NEGOTIABLE WAREHOUSE
RECEIPT SYSTEM”
i.
Shri Ram Vilas Paswan, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public
Distribution launched the Web Portal of Warehousing Development and Regulatory
Authority & “Electronic Negotiable Warehouse Receipt System” in New Delhi.
ii.
e-NWRs have no chances of any tempering, mutilation, fudging, loss or damage
and with no possibility of any multiple financing. These initiatives would
revolutionise the marketing of agricultural commodities and help farmers
realize better price for their produce which will be a step towards doubling
the farmers’ income by 2022 as well as Digital India mission.
10.
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATION SHRI MANOJ SINHA LAUNCHED FIRST EVER
INDIA MOBILE CONGRESS 2017
i.
The Minister of Communication Shri Manoj Sinha launched DoT’s first ever
Mobile, Internet and Technology event in India – India Mobile Congress 2017 at
Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
ii.
Led by Department of Telecom as the nodal ministry, the India Mobile Congress
is being organised by Cellular Operators Association of India. The largest and
first ever event also has the support of the other ministries like the Ministry
of Electronics and Information Technology, Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship amongst others.
11.
IDBI BANK LAUNCHES ‘PROJECT NISHCHAY’ FOR TURNAROUND
i.
IDBI Bank has launched ‘Project Nishchay’ in partnership with the Boston
Consulting Group to accelerate its turnaround program and improve financial performance.
ii.
The project will be led by senior management at IDBI Bank along with BCG. BCG
will assist the bank to identify areas for cost containment and revenue
maximization leading to sustainable growth and profitability of the Bank.
12.
KANDLA PORT IN GUJARAT RENAMED AS DEENDAYAL PORT
i.
The Ministry of Shipping has renamed Kandla Port Trust as Deendayal Port Trust.
The Ministry of Shipping issued the required notification on the closing of the
yearlong centenary celebrations of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay.
ii.
Kandla Port, located on the Gulf of Kutch in Gujarat, is one of the twelve
major ports in the country.
iii.
The suggestion has been given by PM Modi for renaming of Kandla Port after
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay, who stood for the uplift of the poor and weaker
sections of society.
OBJECTIVE
QUESTIONS BASED ON TODAY’S NEWS
Q1.
WHERE WAS THE 2ND INDIA-INDONESIA BIENNIAL TRADE MINISTERS’ FORUM MEETING HELD?
a) Bhubaneswar
b) Chandigarh
c) New Delhi
d) Patna
Q2.
KANDLA PORT IN GUJARAT RENAMED AS ___________ PORT ?
a) Bhattacharya
b) Deenadayal
c) Acharya
d) Chamunda
Q3.
WHERE DID INDIA LAUNCHED ’INCREDIBLE INDIA’ CAMPAIGN TO ATTRACT EGYPTIAN
TRAVELERS?
a) Luxor
b) Alexandria
c) Giza
d) Cairo
Q4.
IN WHICH STATE/UT THE MINISTER OF COMMUNICATION SHRI MANOJ SINHA LAUNCHED DOT’S
FIRST EVER MOBILE, INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY EVENT- 'INDIA MOBILE CONGRESS 2017'.
a) New Delhi
b) Chandigarh
c) Chennai
d) Bengaluru
Q5.
WHICH BANK HAS RECENTLY LAUNCHED ‘PROJECT NISHCHAY’ IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE
BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP TO ACCELERATE ITS TURNAROUND PROGRAM AND IMPROVE
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE?
a) IndusInd Bank
b) Canara Bank
c) ICICI Bank
d) IDBI Bank
ANSWERS:
1 - C 2 - A 3 - D 4 - B 5
- A
