Daily GK Updates - 20th September 2015

NATIONAL UPDATES:

   I.            ‘E-Vidyavahini’ computer literacy vehicle launched: Taking forward the ‘Digital India Mission’, Faridabad Deputy Commissioner launched ‘E-Vidyavahini’, a computer literacy vehicle that will travel to the urban and rural belts of the district.

II.            ISRO gets Sri Lanka’s approval for SAARC satellite project: Sri Lanka has given its approval for SAARC satellite project, one of the mandatory requirements for ITU registration before the launch even as the ISRO waits for nod from other countries.

III.            ASTROSAT, India’s first astronomical mission, set for September 28^th launch: ASTROSAT, satellite for the first dedicated Indian astronomy mission aimed at studying celestial objects is scheduled for launch on 28^th September 2015.

IV.            Gujarat Government to set up new SRP battalion to boost security: In a bid to strengthen security at critical installations like power plants, ports and dams, Gujarat Government has decided to create an additional battalion of the State Reserve Police of 1200 armed personnel.

INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:

   I.            21^st International Day for Prevention of Ozone Layer celebrated: The 21^st International Day for the prevention of Ozone layer was celebrated on 16^th September.

II.            India was ranked 34^th, gaining 14 positions compared to last year in the Grant Thornton Global Dynamism Index (GDI): The GDI ranks the business growth of 60 leading countries.

III.            8.3 magnitude earthquake jolts Chile; Tsunami warnings issued: In Chile, an 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit Illapel, the capital of Choapa province. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued Tsunami warnings for Chile, Peru and Hawaii.

OTHER UPDATES:

FINANCE/BANKING:

  I.         LIC to infuse Rs 143 crore in Corporation Bank: State owned Corporation Bank said LIC will infuse 143 crore rupees into the bank by way of preferential equity. The capital infusion into the bank by LIC will be by way of issue equity shares on preferential basis to the country’s largest insurer.

SPORTS:

II.               Mandeep receives Arjuna Award: Commonwealth Games and Asian Championship silver medallist boxer MandeepJangra received his Arjuna Award from the Union Sports Minister SarbanandaSonowal.

AWARDS:

   I.       ChandaKochar to get Asia Game Changer Award: ICICI Bank CEO ChandaKochar is among the three Indians selected for this year’s Asia Game Changer Award given by Asia Society to honour true leaders making a positive contribution to the future of Asia.