Daily GK Updates - 7th May, 2017

NATIONAL UPDATES:

1. Security forces conduct biggest combing operation in Kashmir since 90s: In view of growing attacks on policemen and incidents of bank robberies, a massive ”cordon and combing” operation had been launched by the security forces in south Kashmir’s Shopian district. The massive door-to-door joint search operation launched by the Army, paramilitary and J&K Police is probably the biggest such exercise in the past 15 years in the violence-hit South Kashmir.

2. India opens small arms manufacturing unit in MP in a joint venture with Israel: Strengthening defence ties, India has opened its first private small arms manufacturing plant at Malanpur, Madhya Pradesh in a joint venture with Israel. The JV company, Punj Lloyd Raksha Systems Pvt Ltd, will manufacture small arms in the plant for the Indian defence forces and also for exports. The plant will manufacture weapons like X95 assault rifle, Galil sniper, Tavor assault rifle, Negev light machine gun and the Ace assault rifle, which is similar to the Tavor but less advanced.

3. UN Technology innovation lab to be set up in Naya Raipur: The United Nations will set up a technology innovation laboratory in Naya Raipur, the new capital of Chhattisgarh, officials said. A meeting, presided over by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh concluded the same.

4. Sudarsan Pattnaik to create the world’s longest sand Buddha: Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik is all set to create the world’s longest sand Buddha in Sri Lanka. He will participate in the 14th International Vesak Day Celebrations organised by the Government of Sri Lanka.

INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:

1. Emmanuel Macron France’s next president: As no candidate won a majority in the first round a runoff was held between the top two candidates, Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen. Macron is France’s youngest ever president

2. Hinduja brothers top UK rich list: The Hinduja brothers have topped the 2017 list of the richest people in the UK. Their estimated fortune stands at 16.2 billion pounds, a massive 3.2 billion pound hike over the previous year. Besides them, there are over 40 Indian-origin super-rich in this year's list.

3. Russia blocks social media app WeChat: Russia has blocked access to Chinese social media app WeChat for failing to give its contact details to the Russian communications watchdog. Last year Russia blocked U.S. social networking site LinkedIn for violating a law that requires data on Russian citizens to be stored on Russian servers.

OTHER UPDATES:

SPORTS:

1. Lasith Malinga becomes first bowler to take 150 wickets in IPL: He reached this landmark during the match against Delhi Daredevils. Malinga has played for Mumbai Indian’s since the inception of IPL in 2008.

2. Mumbai beat Delhi by biggest margin in IPL history: Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Daredevils by 146 runs, the biggest margin of victory in terms of runs in the IPL history. Delhi was dismissed at 66 – Third lowest score in the IPL.

BUSINESS & ECONOMY:

3. Baahubali 2 becomes first Indian movie to earn Rs. 1,000 crore: ‘Baahubali 2 - The Conclusion’ has become the first ever Indian movie to achieve Rs. 1,000 crore earnings milestone. Baahubali collected 125 crore at the box office on Day One. It has proved to be the highest first day grosser in the history of domestic box office.