Daily GK Updates - 10th October, 2016

NATIONAL UPDATES

1.    MP to launch “Laalima Abhiyan” to make state free from Anaemia: With an aim to make Madhya Pradesh anaemia-free, the state government has decided to launch a scheme, “Laalima Abhiyan” that will be effective from 1^st November 2016. Under the campaign, free iron folic acid tablets will be provided in ‘Aaganwadis’, academic institutions and hospitals.

2.  BHEL commissions another 660 MW Thermal Unit in UP:State-run BHEL has commissioned 660 MW coal-based supercritical thermal power units in Uttar Pradesh. The unit has been commissioned at the 3x660 MW Prayagraj super thermal power project, located in Bara Tehsil in Allahabad district of Uttar Pradesh. The project is owned by Prayagraj Power Generation Company Ltd (PPGCL), a subsidiary company of Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd.

3.   Renu Pall appointed as the next ambassador of India to Austria: The Ministry of External Affairs announced the former Indian Foreign Service officer Ms.Renu Pall as the next Ambassador of India to Austria.

INTERNATIONAL UPDATES

1.   World Mental Health Day observed on 10^th October:  World Mental Health Day is observed annually on 10 October.  The day is annually observed with an aim to raise awareness about mental health issues around the world and mobilising efforts in support of mental health. The theme for this year is ‘Psychological First Aid’.

2.      ‘Aiyoh’ now a word in the Oxford English Dictionary: The Oxford English Dictionary has included "Aiyoh" and "Aiyah" in its latest edition. The word has been defined as, "In southern India and Sri Lanka, expressing distress, regret, or grief; 'Oh no!', 'Oh dear!'". 

OTHER UPDATES:

SPORTS:

1.     Andy Murray defeats Grigor Dimitrov to win China Open: British tennis player Andy Murray beat Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets to win the China Open on 9 October 2016. Poland’s Agnieszka Radwanska defeated British tennis player Johanna Konta 6-4, 6-2 to win the China Open Women's Singles at Beijing, China. 

2.   Indian shuttler Ruthvika Shivani wins Russian Open Grand Prix Title: India's 19-year-old shuttler Ruthvika Shivani Gadde won the women's singles title at the Russian Open in Vladivostok. Pranaav Jerry Chopra and N. Sikki Reddy added to India's tally by winning the mixed doubles title at the event

3.     Nico Roseberg wins the Japanese Grand Prix: Nico Rosberg of Germany and Mercedes GP won the Japan Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton finished the GP with Nico Rosberg, second and third respectively. 

AWARDS:

4. Nobel Prize in Economics 2016 has been awarded to Oliver Hart and Bengt Holmstrom: Two U.S-based economists, Oliver Hart of Harvard University and Bengt Holmstrom of MIT have been awarded the 'SverigesRiksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel' for their contributions to contract theory. Last year Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to Angus Deaton "for his analysis of consumption, poverty, and welfare".

5.   Jitu Rai named the “Champion of Champions” by the ISSF:The International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) has awarded ace shooter, Jitu Rai, the 'Champion of Champions' title for pistol shooting in 2016.Jitu on 9 October 2016 beat Serbia's Damir Mikec, 29.6 to 28.3 in the Champions Trophy 10m Air Pistol final.

OBITUARIES:

6.      Former Boxing Champion Aaron Pryor dies at 60: American boxer Aaron Pryor died on 9 October 2016 at the age of 60 after a long battle with heart disease. Pryor built a 39-1 record with 35 knockouts during his career.