Daily GK Update - 20th June, 2016

NATIONAL UPDATES:

1. PM Narendra Modi, Sri Lankar President inaugurate Duraiappah stadium in Jaffna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena have inaugurated Duraiappah Stadium in Jaffna which was renovated by India.

2. Union Ministry of Ayush releases Yog Geet for 2016 Internatonal Yoga day: The Yoga song was selected from the 1,000 entries were received through a national-level competition organised by the AYUSH Ministry.

3. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s statue unveiled in Malaysia: A bronze statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose has been unveiled at the Indian cultural centre premises in Malaysia in the presence of nine Indian National Army (INA) veterans.

4. Kannada film ‘Thithi’ wins best film award in 19th Shanghai International Film Festival: ‘Thithi’, a Kannada film won the best film award and best script writers award at the Asia New Talent Awards in the 19th Shanghai International Film Festival. The director, Ram Reddy has made his debut through this film. 

5. Bipin R Patel appointed as President of Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Businessman Bipin R Patel was appointed as the President of Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) for the term 2016-17.

6. Former Cricketer Chetan Chauhan has been named as NIFT Chairman.

INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:

1. 20^th June: World’s Refugee Day: World Refugee Day is observed on 20 June 2016. It is observed annually to draw attention to the plight of refugees, celebrate their courage and resilience and renew commitment to solving refugee problems.   

OTHER UPDATES:

SPORTS:

1. Sri Lankan pacer Shaminda Eranga suspended by ICC for illegal action: He was suspended after an assessment of his bowling action. The assessment revealed that all deliveries exceeded the 15 degrees level of tolerance permitted under the regulations.

2. India won Silver medal at Archery World Cup in Antalya: The Indian mixed recurve team of Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das has won silver at the Archery World Cup in Antalya, Turkey. In the final clash at Konyaalti Beach Park, the Indian team lost to South Korea 1-5.

3. Nico Roseberg wins European Grand Prix: Mercedes' German driver Nico Rosberg won the European Grand Prix at the Baku City Circuit, tightening his hold on the top spot in the Formula One drivers' standings.

OBITUARIES:

4. Renowned Educationalist Jeppiaar passes away: Jeppiaar, a renowned politician-turned-educationalist and founder of Jeppiaar Educational Trust has passed away following a brief illness at Chennai. He was 85 years old.