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Monday, November 9, 2015

Daily GK Updates - 8th November, 2015

NATIONAL UPDATES:
1. Jharkhand Government announces package for drought-hit farmers: It has announced a package of nearly 1,400 crore rupees for drought-hit farmers. The package would cover subsidised diesel, distribution of seeds and construction of small check dams.

2. Centre has approved the Kerala Tourism Department’s proposal for creating a world class eco-friendly project in Gavi-Vagamon region.

3. Union Cabinet approves inking MoU with Colombia: It approved the signing of MoU with Colombia for strengthening cooperation in the tourism sector.

4. Chhota Rajan brought to New Delhi: Underworld Don Chhota Rajan has been brought to New Delhi on 6th November 2015 after being deported from Indonesia. He was arrested in Bali following his arrival from Australia.


INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:
1. Microsoft partners Justdial, PayTm, Snapdeal: It has announced partnerships with three e-commerce pioneers in India-Justdial, PayTm and Snapdeal, a special cloud initiative for start-ups aligned to smart cities.
2. The International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict was celebrated on 5th November 2015.
3. Maldives declared State of Emergency for 30 days: The measure was taken after arms and explosives were seized by the police in a lorry parked at an island resort in male.

OTHER UPDATES:

FINANCE/BANKING:
1. RBI includes Bandhan Bank in second schedule list: A scheduled bank is eligible for loans from the RBI at Bank Rate. It will now come under the 2nd schedule of the RBI Act.

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