Daily GK Updates - 4th February, 2019

NATIONAL UPDATES:

1.Head of state of Monaco Prince Albert II arrives in New Delhi : The head of state of Monaco, Prince Albert II has arrived in New Delhi on a week-long visit to India. Prince Albert will attend the India-Monaco Business Forum afternoon followed by a round-table on energy and climate. Prince Albert II will visit Udaipur in Rajasthan.

2. President Opens Rashtrapati Bhavan's annual 'Udyanotsav' : President ‘Ram Nath Kovind’ has opened the annual Udyanotsav of Rashtrapati Bhavan. About 10,000 programmed Tulip bulbs in 8 varieties of different colour were imported from the Netherlands and have been planted in the Mughal Gardens. The people will also be able to visit the Spiritual Garden, Herbal Garden, Bonsai Garden and Musical Garden.

3. National Road Safety Week launched : The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has launched the National Road Safety Week with a host of initiatives planned for generating awareness and sensitizing people about safe road usage.The Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari flag off a motor car rally to commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, Rajghat, New Delhi.The rally will travel through places historically associated with Gandhiji, both in India, as well as in Bangladesh and Myanmar.It will conclude at Yangon in Myanmar on the 24th of this month, covering a total distance of 7250 km.

INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:

1.World Cancer day being observed today :  The world cancer day is being observed on 4th February every year to raise awareness about cancer, its treatment and to encourage methods of its prevention. The primary goal of the day is to reduce the illness and related deaths by 2020. This year, Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) is launching a new three years (2019-2021) campaign with the theme: “I Am and I Will.” The Union Government has started AMRIT scheme in order to provide relief to poor people from the rising cost of Cancer drug.

2. Sri Lanka celebrates 71st Independence Day : Sri Lanka celebrated the 71st Independence Day in a grand ceremony at the Galle Face Green in Colombo.Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih attended the function as the guest of honour.

OTHER UPDATES:

BUSINESS/ECONOMY:

1. India's tourism sector registers 19% growth in 2018 : According to Union Minister K J Alphons, the country's tourism sector fetched 234 billion US Dollar revenue last year, registering a growth of over 19%.The country is ranked third in the tourism sector, according to the 2018 report of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC).This revenue was contributed by 87 per cent domestic and 13 per cent foreign tourists

SPORTS:

1. Vani Kapoor becomes first Indian to Grab Australian LPGA Card : Vani Kapoor has become the first Indian golfer to receive Australian Women's PGA Tour (LPGA) card. Vani played 71, 78 and 69 cards in the first qualifying tournament played at Balatar Golf Club. He is jointly tied 12th with a score of 218. In this 81 participants had participated, out of which the top 20 will get an opportunity to play in the Australian LPGA.

2. Haryana Hammers beats Punjab Royals to win PWL 4 : Haryana Hammers defeated two-time defending champion Punjab Royals 6-3 in the final to lift the Pro Wrestling League season 4 title at the Gautam Buddha University indoor stadium, Greater Noida.The Pro Wrestling League (PWL) is an Indian sports wrestling promotion that was established in 2015.It was initiated by ProSportify and Wrestling Federation of India.