Daily GK Updates - 27th August, 2018

NATIONAL UPDATES:

1. A Report on ‘The Urban Commute and How it Contributes to Pollution and Energy’ : Centre for Science and Environment-(CSE) has analysed 14 cities of India in pollution and energy consumption from urban daily commute in a report.Bhopal is on the lowest in overall emissions.Delhi and Hyderabad are at the top of the list.

2. Krishi Kumbh 2018 : UP Government to organise global farmers meet ‘Krishi Kumbh’ on October 26-28.It will incorporate all aspects of rural economy such as agriculture, horticulture, dairy, pisciculture, beekeeping, food processing, animal husbandry.

3. Atal Ji Ne Kaha- A Book : Narendra Modi has launched a book on former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee:-‘Atal Ji Ne Kaha’.It has been written by Brijendra Rehi.

4. India’s first inter state connected wind power project : Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has commissioned the auction for a 126 MW wind power capacity project ((ISTS)) in Bhuj,Gujarat.Ministry of New Renewable Energy or MNRE is a ministry of the Government of India. The ministry is currently headed by R. K. Singh, a Minister of State-In Charge.

INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:

1. Indra Nooyi honoured with Asia Game Changer of the Year award 2018 : India-born PepsiCo’s Chairman & CEO Indra Nooyi will be honoured with the 2018 Asia Game Changer of the Year award by global cultural organisation Asia Society.The 2018 Asia Game Changer Awards will be given to the individuals or institutions who have broken barriers and in inspired their fellow citizens of the world.Nooyi would be stepping down as CEO of PepsiCo after 12 years at the helm.

2. Ferrari 250 GTO-Most Expensive Car : The 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO was sold for Rs 338 crore.It is the world record for the most expensive car sold at an auction.A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO sold this weekend at the RM Sotheby’s auction at Monterey, California, for a world record auction price of $US48.4 million ($66m)

3. BeiDou - A Twin navigation satellite : It was launched by China from Xichang Satellite Launch Center.The rocket used for this purpose is Long March-3B carrier carrier used to power navigation and communications satellites into high-altitude orbits

OTHER UPDATES:

BANKING/FINANCE:

1.  ICICI Bank with Manchester United : ICICI Bank is in agreement with Manchester United to issue a range of co-branded credit and debit card.Bank will offer two types of credit card – Manchester United Platinum Credit Card and Signature Credit Card.

SPORTS:

1. Asian Games 2018 Athletics : Neeraj Chopra won historic javelin gold medal.Dharun Ayyasamy won silver medal in men’s 400m hurdles.Sudha Singh won silver medal in women’s 3000m steeplechase.