Daily GK Updates - 12th June, 2016

NATIONAL UPDATES:

1. Sikkim becomes the first state to launch open government data portal: It has become the first state in the country to have an open government data portal linked ‘sikkim.data.gov.in’. The open government data portal facilitates free use; reuse and redistribution of data produced or commissioned by the government or government controlled entities by anyone.

2. India ranked 141 out of 163 countries on 2016 Global Peace Index: Iceland has topped the list followed by Denmark while Syria is considered to be the least peaceful country.

3. Union Power Ministry launches Surya Mitra Mobile App: The app will serve customers at their doorsteps with quality installation, repair and Observation and Measurements (O&M) in the field of renewable energy.

4. Satya Pal Jain appointed as part-time member of the 21^st Law Commission of India.

5. Union Ministry of Civil Aviation proposes passenger centric amendments to Civil Aviation Requirements (CARs): The ministry is committed to ensure that flying for most Indians becomes a pleasant experience along with the growth of Airline Industry.

INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:

1. Iceland scientists turn carbon dioxide into stone under Carbfix project: Scientists of Iceland found a technique to capture and store the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide in deep underground by turning it into rock. This technique will provide a safer and faster way to limit global warming.

OTHER UPDATES:

SPORTS:

1. SainaNehwal lifts Australian Open Super Series Badminton Trophy: The Ace Indian shuttler defeated Chinese Sun Yu 11-21, 21-14, 21-19 at the final played at Sydney.

OBITUARIES:

2. Veteran Journalist InderMalhotra passed away at the age of 86: He worked as the resident editor of The Statesman in New Delhi.