Daily GK Updates - 27th May, 2017

NATIONAL UPDATES:

1. Kami Rita Sherpa scales Mt Everest 21 times, creates world record: Kami Rita Sherpa from Nepal created history by scaling Mt. Everest for a record 21 times. He became one of the three climbers in the world to hold the record for most of the summits on Mt Everest. Apa Sherpa and Phurba Tashi Sherpa have also scaled the highest peak 21 times.

2. India, Mauritius sign four agreements including bilateral maritime security: India and Mauritius have signed four agreements (in the field of education, training, and research) after delegation-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritius counterpart Pravin Kumar Jugnauth in New Delhi.

3. Tajmahal among top 10 global landmarks: Taj Mahal has made it to the top 10 landmarks in the world by securing fifth position in the list. It is the only Indian monument to figure in the world’s top 10 Travellers Choice awards for Landmarks. Angkor Wat in Siem Reap topped the list followed by Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center in Abu Dhabi.

According to the Asia list, Taj Mahal was at No. 2 spot after Angkor Wat

1st - Angkor Wat (Cambodia).

2nd - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center (Abu Dhabi)

3rd - Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba (Spain)

4th - St Peter's Basilica (Vatican City)

5th - Taj Mahal (India)

4. India’s Ambassador to Philippines: Jaideep Mazumdar has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Philippines. He is presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs.

INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:

1. Earth sized storms over poles of Jupiter: Nasa’s exploratory spacecraft Juno has found Earth-sized storms are swirling violently above Jupiter’s poles. Jupiter’s poles are covered in huge storms that are densely clustered and rubbing together.

2. G7 summit begins in Italy: A two-day G7 summit began in Sicily’s picturesque town of Taormina, Italy. The summit will focus on issues surrounding security and growth. A tough debate is expected on issues including trade and climate change.

G7 consists of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and US. The EU also has representatives.

3. Indo-Thailand Siam Bharat 17: Indo-Thailand Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Table Top Exercise 2017 was recently held at Chiang Mai, Thailand. The exercise was carried out between the Indian Air Force and Royal Thailand Air Force.

OTHER UPDATES:

SPORTS:

1. Virat Kohli's Winning Formula Revealed in New Book by Abhirup: A new book “Winning like Virat: Think & Succeed like Kohli” has revealed by Abhirup Bhattacharya. The book unravels the secrets of Virat Kohli's consistent form, while attempting to decode his philosophy towards life.

OBITUARIES/ TRIBUTES:

2. Jawaharlal’s death anniversary, Modi pays tribute: PM Narendra Modi paid tributes to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his 53rd death anniversary. Jawarharlal Nehru remains the longest-serving prime minister of India as he remained in power for 17 years.