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Thursday, January 21, 2016

Daily GK Updates - 20th January, 2016



NATIONAL UPDATES:
1. PSLV-C31 successfully launched IRNSS-1E satellite: The ISRO successfully launched the Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS) 1E satellite from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The satellite will provide navigation, tracking and mapping services to the Indian sub-continent.

2. Andhra Pradesh Government reconstituted the Commission for Backward Classes: It has reconstituted the Commission for Backward Classes with immediate effect. AP Commission for Backward Classes will be a two member commission with Justice K L Manjunath (retd) as its Chairman and member secretary.

3. BSE launches algorithm trading test: Bombay stock exchange has launched a new service for algorithm trading test facility for investors on its derivatives and equity platform. The new service has been launched in partnership with Mumbai based Symphony Fintech Solutions Pvt Ltd and is free of cost for market participant.

4. Maharashtra Government inks MoU with Tata Trust for skill training of youth: Maharashtra Government has signed a MoU with Tata Trust for a skill training programme for the youth in the state.

5. Union Government sanctioned 3300 crore rupees for infrastructure projects in Tamil Nadu.

6. Light Combat Aircraft, Tejas to fly at Bahrain Air Show.

7. Cabinet approves new power tariff policy: The cabinet approved a new power tariff policy that aims at promoting clean energy, better regulation of discoms, and faster roll-out of investments.

8. MamtaBinani elected President of Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).

9. Ministry of Shipping initiated Project Green Port to make Indian ports cleaner and greener.

10. Bihar cabinet approved 35% reservation for women in Government jobs.

INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:
1. UNWTO released World Tourism Barometer: The World Tourism Organisation has released the World Tourism Barometer, which reviewed trends in tourism at the regional and global level for 2015 and enumerated prospects for 2016.
OTHER UPDATES:
SPORTS:
1. Indian driver JehanDaruwala (Sahara Force India) won Lady Wigram Trophy motor race held in New Zealand.

OBITUARIES:
2. Veteran Journalist AroonTikekar passed away at the age of 72.


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