Daily GK Updates - 22nd January, 2017

NATIONAL UPDATES:

1. Himachal Pradesh beats Kerala in learning outcomes: ASER: The Annual Status Education Report (ASER) 2016 found that Himachal Pradesh is doing well in many regards, on the education front, as compared to the rest of the states. It has the country’s highest reading and mathematics learning levels, shooting past even Kerala, which has an almost spotless track record of maintaining its position as the most literate state.

2. Gujarat: Over 3.5 lakh people sing national anthem, set new world record: More than 3.5 lakh people in Gujarat’s Rajkot district set a new world record by singing the national anthem at an event. The feat took place at the installation of a Khodiyar goddess idol at the newly-built KhodalDham temple in the town.

3. Bihar forms world’s longest human chain of 11,000 kilometres: Bihar on 21st January 2017 claimed to have formed the world's longest human chain, covering an estimated distance of 11,292 kilometres, involving over two crore citizens against alcoholism and liquor. 

4. Special Task Force for women safety reconstituted: A special task force (STF) for women safety has been reconstituted under the Chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor (L-G)?Anil Baijal with his approval, the Delhi government’s Home Department said in a communication sent to the Delhi High Court .

INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:

1. With Russia's help, India to increase train speed to 200 kmph: Russian Railways is helping India's national transporter increase the speed of its passenger trains up to 200 km per hour. Russian Railways is at present collaborating with Indian Railways on a 575-km stretch between Nagpur and Secunderabad and submitted a preliminary report last week.

2. Apple named most innovative company of 2016: Technology giant Apple has emerged as the most innovative company for 2016, according to Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG's) annual list which ranks world’s 50 most innovative firms for the 11th straight year. 

OTHER UPDATES:

FINANCE/BANKING:                                 

1.PNB launches Contactless Credit Card: In another digitization initiative, Punjab National Bank (PNB) has launched a Contactless Credit Card. This new credit card, which has been named PNB Wave N Pay --Contactless Card, was launched by Usha Ananthasubramanian, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, PNB in New Delhi on 21st January 2017.

SPORTS:

2. Saina Nehwal wins Malaysian Masters Grand Prix Gold tournament: India's ace shuttler Saina Nehwal has won the Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold title at Sarawak in Malaysia. Saina, the top seed in the tournament, defeated Pornpawee Chochuwong of Thailand in straight games 22-20, 22-20.

Daily GK Updates - 21st January, 2017

NATIONAL UPDATES:

1. India's biggest aircraft carrier ship INS Vikramaditya first to have ATM onboard: The largest warship of the Indian Navy, INS Vikramditya, will be equipped with its own dedicated ATM. It will cater to over two thousand naval personnel deployed on the aircraft carrier.India's largest public sector bank State Bank of India is providing the Navy the services for the ATM which will be on the satellite link. A currency chest will also be provided to keep running the ATM.

2. Bihar: Govt to launch NashaMukt campaign to make state addiction-free: Bihar: Govt to launch NashaMukt campaign to make state addiction-free make the state addidction-free. Over two crore people are likely to participate in human chains formed across the state on the occasion. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said ‘nashamukti’ in Bihar will herald a new era in the state as no one will be permitted to use intoxicating substance and tobacco products.

3. PM Modi addresses Combined Commanders Conference at Dehradun: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Combined Commanders Conference (CCC) at Dehradun in Uttarakhand . The day-long conference, to be hosted at the Indian Military Academy, will be attended by all Army commanders and their equivalents from the Air Force and the Navy. This will be the first CCC for the three military chiefs since taking over as head of their services last year (2016).

4. Tamil Nadu: Govt to promulgate ordinance to conduct Jallikattu: Tamil Nadu government will be promulgating an ordinance to conduct Jallikattu and Chief Minister O Paneerselvam has appealed to youngsters and all organizations to call off their protest as jallikattu.Prime Minister provide full support of central government in efforts made by Tamil Nadu to conduct jallikattu.

5. Shri Kalraj Mishra Inaugurates Workshop on MSME Cooperation among IORA: Union Minister of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Shri Kalraj Mishra inaugurated a Workshop on MSME Cooperation amongst Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Member countries in New Delhi.The Ministry of MSME finalised the MoU on MSME Cooperation with Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) member countries.This finalized MoU will be signed at an appropriate forum soon. The MoU will come into effect after 5 countries signs it.

6. Over 3.81 lakh Winners of Rs 61 cr in NITI Aayog’s Lucky Draw Scheme:According to a statement by NITI Aayog, till date over 3.81 lakh consumers and 21,000 merchants have been declared as the winner of the NITI Aayog’s lucky draw schemes namely Lucky GrahakYojana (LGY) for consumers and Digi-DhanVyaparYojana (DVY) for merchants.

  

7. Dharamsala declared the second capital of Himachal Pradesh: Dharamsala town in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh has been declared as the second capital city of the state by the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh. Dharamshala is located about 250 km from the state capital Shimla and has a unique significance and history of its own. It is of special value to the lower areas of the state comprising Kangra, Chamba, Hamirpur and Una districts.

8. ISKCON’s Govardhan eco village bags UN award: ISKCON’s Govardhan eco village in Thane district has been conferred with the UNWTO Award for Innovation in the category of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) at the annual United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism at Madrid in Spain. Govardhan eco village become the first village in India has recognized by UN in the NGO sector.ISKCON'sGovardhan eco village bags UN award.The village received this honour for its initiative of eco-tourism as a catalyst for rural development.

INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:

1. Donald Trump sworn in as 45th US President: Mr Donald Trump has taken over as the 45th President of the United States, he took over the reins from Barack Obama 20 January 2017 Mr Trump, 70, took the oath of office in front of about 8 lakh people who braved chilly weather to gather on the National Mall in the center of the capital to celebrate the occasion.He was administered the oath of office by Chief Justice John Roberts. Donald John Trump is an American businessman, television personality, politician, and the 45th President of the United States.

2. WEF, UCSB partner to protect world's $2.5 trn ocean economy:The World Economic Forum and the UCSB's Marine Science Institute have announced a partnership to improve health of world's oceans and maritime resources. The new partnership aims to protect world's USD 2.5 trillion ocean economy.This partnership will harness the potential of public-private cooperation and the fourth industrial revolution to help the international community meet the ocean sustainable development goal.

OTHER UPDATES:

FINANCE/BANKING:                                 

1. Co-operative banks can't accept deposits under PMGKY: Govt:Government has clarified that Co-operative Banks are not authorised to accept deposits under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Deposit Scheme (PMGKDS). The scheme allows assessees to disclose previously unaccounted and undeclared income under its ambit. The PMGKDS permits voluntary declarations of previously undisclosed income with an effective tax rate of 50% and requireassessees to deposit a further 25% of such wealth into a four-year interest-free deposit.The scheme was launched on 17th of last month and will remain open for declarations upto 31st March this year.

2. Kerala Gramin Bank to propagate financial literacy among school children: Aimed at propagating financial literacy among school children, Kerala Gramin Bank has conceived a novel programme called FI@School.

3. RBI imposes Rs 75 lakh penalty on Bombay Mercantile Cooperative Bank.

Daily GK Updates - 20th January, 2017

NATIONAL UPDATES:

1. CBDT Clarifies No TDS or Advance Tax Credit for Income under PMGKY:The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on cleared that income declared under PradhanMantriGaribKalyanYojna (PMGKY) would not be entitled to get any credit by way of advance tax paid or the tax deducted at source (TDS) or tax collected at source (TCS). 

2. Government Launches Web-Portal ‘ShaGun’ for Monitoring SarvaShikshaAbhiyan:PrakashJavadekar launched a dedicated web portal ‘ShaGun’ on  for continuous monitoring of the elementary education scheme SarvaShikshaAbhiyan (SSA) and promote the development of education sector of India.

3. PM to address 3 day National Conference in Kutch:Prime Minister NarendraModi has delivered inaugural address on a three-day National Conference of Central and State Ministers and Secretaries of Tourism, Culture and Sports in Kutch, Gujarat.

4. UDAN scheme set for take-off: The first flight is likely to take off next month under the government's ambitious regional connectivity scheme UDAN with the AAI receiving 43 initial proposals from 11 bidders for 190 routes under the regional air connectivity scheme UDAN.The scheme UDAN (UdeDeshKeAamNaagrik), seeks to boost regional air connectivity and provides various incentives to airlines..

5. India, UAE to hold 1st strategic dialogue in New Delhi:Ahead of the visit of the UAE crown prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan , who will be the Chief Guest at the Republic Day function this year, India UAE is scheduled to hold their first strategic dialogue in New Delhi.

6. PM NarendraModi inaugurates second Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi:Prime Minister ShriNarendraModi inaugurated the second edition of Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi. The conference has been organized by the Ministry of External Affairs and Delhi based prestigious think tank Observer Research Foundation.The theme of the three day conference is “The New Normal: Multilateralism in a multipolar world”. 

7. Govt inks MoU with National Yuva Cooperative Society to set up 1,000 JanaushadhiKendras:The government has signed an agreement with the National Yuva Cooperative Society to set up 1,000 JanaushadhiKendras across the country and targets to open such medical stores in every block and gram panchayat to provide quality medicines at an affordable price.

8. Centre releases Rs 2,207cr to J&K as special assistance during current financial year:Centre has sanctioned over 2,207 crore rupees to Jammu and Kashmir as special assistance during current financial year to expedite completion of area-specific schemes. 

9. 10th Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) Begins in Jaipur:The 10th edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) was inaugurated Jaipur Literature Festival at the historic Diggi Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan jointly by Chief Minister VasundharaRaje, veteran lyricist Gulzar, American poet Anne Waldman and spiritual writer SadhguruJaggiVasudev.

10. Entrepreneurship Development Scheme inaugurated in Mizoram:Mizoram Chief Secretary Lalmalsawma inaugurated the Entrepreneurship Development Scheme (EDS) under the New Economic Development Policy (NEDP).

11. Suresh Prabhu unveils Mission 41k energy plan for Railways:Indian railways, minister Suresh Prabhu unveiled Mission 41k, a plan that would save Rs 41,000 crore over 10 years through an integrated energy management system, reported Livemint.

12. 9.2 lakh cr rupees remonetised till date:RBI Governor Urjit Patel appeared before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance and briefed the panel about government's recent decision to demonetise high value currency.

13.World Bank Sanctions Rs 1,376 Cr For Tripura Power Upgradation:Washington based World Bank has sanctioned Rs 1,376 crore for upgradations and improvement of the Tripura power system network on this was announced by Tripura’s power minister ManikDey.

14. Delhi Police commissioner Alok Verma appointed next CBI chief:A 3-member committee headed by PM Modi selected Alok Kumar Verma as next CBI chief for a period of 2 years. Verma, a 1979-batch IPS officer, has been Delhi Police chief for the last 11 months. Gujarat-cadre IPS officer Rakesh Asthana was acting as CBI's interim director.

INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:

1. Lloyd’s Gets Final Approval from IRDAI to Open First Branch in India: London’s insurance giant Lloyd has received the final approval from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) on to set up its first branch in India.

2. Alibaba Becomes Worldwide Sponsor of Olympic Games through 2028: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba Group entered into a long-term partnership through 2028 at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. This makes Alibaba the worldwide sponsor of Olympic Games through 2028.

OTHER UPDATES:

SPORTS:

1. Punjab Royals bagged ProWrestling League Season 2 title: Punjab Royals have bagged the Pro Wrestling League Season 2 title.In the summit clash in New Delhi, the Punjab team beat Haryana Hammers 5-4.Punjab reigned supreme with their foreign imports Vladimir Khinchegashvili, VasilisaMarzaliuk and IliasBekbukatov, besides India's Nirmla and Jitendra doing the damage in the crucial ties of the day. 

Daily GK Updates - 19th January, 2017

NATIONAL UPDATES:

1. DigiDhanMelas:  Consumers, Merchants win prizes worth Rs 61 crore: Over three lakh 80 thousand consumers and twenty-one thousand merchants have won prize money worth around 61 crore rupees at 24 Digi-Dhan Melas across the country. This was disclosed by the Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad in New Delhi Government’s efforts to give a boost to the digital payment systems and cashless economy have evoked good response from the people. People from different age groups, occupations and walks of life have taken part in a big way in the Lucky Grahak Yojana and Digi-Dhan Vyapar Yojana giving a fillip to digital transactions.

2. Cabinet approvals: 18^th January 2017:

a. Cabinet approves MoU between India and Serbia for cooperation in the field of Information Technology and Electronics.

b. Cabinet approves India’s Membership in the International Vaccine Institute (IVI), South Korea 

c. Cabinet approves MoU on cooperation on Youth matters between India and Russia 

d. Cabinet apprised of the MoU between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) for cooperation in the field of outer space

e. Cabinet approves MoU between India and Vietnam In the field of cyber security

f. Cabinet approves Trade Agreement negotiations with Peru

g. Cabinet gives approval to the package for supporting Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) – Augmentation of Corpus of Credit Guarantee Trust Fund for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE)

h. Cabinet approves the Establishment of Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Jharkhand

i. Cabinet approves MOU between India and the United Arab Emirates for cooperation in the field of Small and Medium Enterprises and Innovation

j. Cabinet approves MOU between India and the United Arab Emirates for cooperation in the field of agriculture and allied sectors

k. Cabinet approves amendment in Modified Special Incentive Package Scheme

l. Cabinet approves MoU between India and the United Arab Emirates on Institutional Cooperation in Maritime Transport

m. Cabinet approves MoU between India and the United Arab Emirates on the Mutual Recognition of Certificates of Competency as per the provisions of the Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping (STCW, 78) and amendments thereof

n. Cabinet approves the exclusion of States from the investments of National Small Savings Fund

o. Cabinet approves MoU between India and the United Arab Emirates on Bilateral Cooperation in the Road Transport and Highways sector

p. Cabinet approves the introduction of the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2017 to repeal 105 Acts.

3. Bengaluru named most dynamic city in the world in WEF Report: India’s IT Hub, Bengaluru has been ranked at the top position in the 2017.Momentum Index released the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting being held in Davos. The index identifies the most dynamic cities of the world.From India six cities have find place in top 30 most dynamic cities.Besides Bengaluru other Indian cities in the list includes Hyderabad (5), Pune (13), Chennai (17), Delhi (23) and Mumbai (25).

4. Government clears 6 FDI proposals worth Rs 1186.5 crore: The government has cleared six foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals totalling ₹1186.5 crore. These include four from pharmaceutical companies including Sanofi-Synthelabo and Boehringer Ingelheim.

5. Only cash deposits can be declared under PMGKY: Undisclosed income in assets such as jewellery, stock or immovable property or in foreign bank accounts will not be accepted under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY). The Central Board of Direct Taxes on stated that only undisclosed income in domestic bank accounts, post offices or stashed elsewhere will be accepted under the scheme.

6. Cabinet clears proposals for listing 5 PSU general insurers: The five general insurance companies are the New India Assurance Company Ltd, United India Insurance Company Ltd, Oriental Insurance Company Ltd, National Insurance Company Ltd and General Insurance Company Ltd. The Centre's shareholding would be divested from 100% to 75% in one or more tranches over a period of time, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley told reporters after a Cabinet meeting.

7. President Mukherjee to inaugurate 28^th Dantan Gramin Mela in West Bengal: President Pranab Mukherjee is due to inaugurate the 28th Dantan Gramin Mela in West Midnapore district in West Bengal. He is on a 4-day visit to West Bengal. The fair will display the rural handicraft skills of the people of the region.

8. Anandam Scheme launched in MP to help poor: Aanandam scheme will help the poor people to get the daily needs like like jackets, sarees, blankets, utensils, school bags from the wealthy people. For this particular place is alloacted in each district to collect these items. The people who wishes to help others can visit website www.anandsansthanmp.in to become Anandak under Anandam Scheme Non-Government organisations, Government employees, cultural and business organisations can participate in this programme.

9.  Meghalaya’s Mawlynnong village becomes a role model for cleanliness: Mawlynnong village in Meghalaya has become a role model for other states in maintaining cleanliness known as Asia’s cleanest village. Mawlynnong has become tourists’ hotspot.The Secretary of the village committee stated that, all 90 families of the village constructed toilets in 1989.

10. West Bengal set to give Legal Protection to Hilsa fish: The West Bengal State Department of Fisheries has announced to protect the endangered Hisla Fish from getting extinct and thus has proposed to introduce law to arrest anyone found in illegal catching, buying or selling of Hilsa fish weighing less than 500 grams.

11. Bharti AXA General appoints Sanjeev Srinivasan as CEO, MD.

INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:

1. Scientists names 3 diseases that could cause next global health emergency: Scientists have named three relatively little-known diseases they think could cause the next global health emergency. A coalition of governments and charities has committed 460 million dollars to speed up vaccine development for Mers, Lassa fever and Nipah virus. They are asking funders at the World Economic Forum Davos for another 500 million dollars.

2. 30 more countries to join Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank: The Foreign Ministry spokesperson of China, Hua Chunying stated that thirty more countries have applied for joining the Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) besides 57 founding members. It was officially established with 57 founding members and authorized capital of USD 100 billion.China is the largest shareholder of the bank having 26.6% voting shares. India is the second largest shareholder with 7.5% followed by Russia 5.93% and Germany with 4.5%.

3. NASA set to explore iron-rich Asteroid 16 Psyche: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has given its approval to explore an iron-rich asteroid 16 Psyche as a part of its mission to learn more about the history and composition of the celestial body.

4. World witnesses hottest year on record in 2016: The globally average temperature in 2016 was about 1.1 degree Celsius higher than the pre-industrial period, according to a consolidated analysis by the World Meteorological Organization.

OTHER UPDATES:

FINANCE/BANKING:

1. PNB, India Post Bank team up: Punjab National Bank and India Post Payments Bank have signed a memorandum of understanding, whereby PNB will provide technology platform for pilot launch of IPPB on receipt of regulatory nod from the Reserve Bank of India. IPPB has been incorporated under the Department of Posts with 100 per cent government equity.

2. ICICI Prudential acquires 8.41% stake in FinoPaytech for Rs 100 crore: ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has acquired 8.41 per cent stake in FinoPaytech Ltd (FPL) for a total consideration of Rs 100 crore. FPL provides technology-based solutions and services related to financial inclusion. Earlier this month, FPL was granted payment bank licence by the RBI.

SPORTS:

3. KapilDev inducted into Legends Club Hall of Fame: Cricket icon KapilDev was inducted into Legends Club ‘Hall of Fame’ at the Cricket Club of India on January 17, 2017.Former India player and Legends Club president MadhavApte presented Kapil with a citation.

4. Despite difficulties, Indian Women Boxers score 6 medals in Serbia: The 10-member team returned to the country early this morning with 6 medals after finishing third in the competition behind powerhouses Kazakhstan and Russia. Haryana-girl Neeraj (51kg), competing in his maiden international tournament, stood out with a gold medal, while Sarjubala Devi (48kg), Priyanka Chaudhary (60kg), Pooja (69kg) and SeemaPunia settled for silver medals. Veteran KavitaGoyat (75kg) was the lone bronze-medallist.

OBITUARIES:

5. C V Vishveshwara, Pioneer of Black Hole discovery passed away at the age of 78.

Daily GK Updates - 18th January, 2017

NATIONAL UPDATES:

1. 58^th India International Garment Fair to begin in New Delhi: The 58th edition of India International Garment Fair, IIGF begins in New Delhi. Organized by Apparel Export Promotion Council India, the event is one of the largest and most popular platforms in Asia, from which overseas garment buyers can source products and forge business relationships with India’s finest players in the apparel and fashion accessories domain. Textiles Minister Smriti Zubin Irani will inaugurate the three-day long fair.

2. Timothy Gonsalves Committee suggests 20% reservation for girl students in IITs: A committee formed by the IIT Joint Admission Board (JAB) has recently given its suggestion to create 20 percent reservation seats for the girl students in IITs out of the total number of seats available. The committee headed by professor Timothy Gonsalves recommended the supernumerary seats to address the issue falling number of female students entering the institute.

3. India and Mauritius sign MoU for cooperation in the field of Cooperatives: The MoU will enable the two countries to collaborate in this vital sector and can significantly benefit thousands of Mauritians. India offered to exchange its expertise and technology with Mauritius in agro industry, fisheries and dairy sector.

4. India ranks 60^th in Inclusive Development Index 2017: India has been ranked at 60th position among 79 developing economies with a score of only 3.38 in the Inclusive Development Index (IDI) of the World Economic Forum (WEF). WEF released its ‘Inclusive Growth and Development Report 2017’ on January 16, 2017 in Davos, Switzerland.

5. India ranked 78^th in global ‘Passport Index’: Indian passport has been ranked a lowly 78 in a global ranking of the world’s most powerful passports which was topped by Germany. Germany stands at the top with a visa-free score of 157, while Singapore overtakes South Korea and becomes the highest ranked Asian passport with a visa-free score of 156.

6. Manipur’s Karang is India’s first cashless island: Karang, a small lake island in Manipur, has become the country’s first cashless island. The Union ministry of electronics and information technology under its Digital India program announced Karang as the first cashless island in India.

7. Petroleum Conservation Campaign ‘Saksham 2017’ inaugurated in Nagaland: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MOP & NG) inaugurated one month long oil and gas conservation campaign Saksham-2017 at a function in Unity College.

8. Kolkata’s Sitalpati gets place in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has registered Sitalpati or cool mat from the Cooch Behar district, West Bengal as an  Sitlapati intangible cultural heritage.

9.  BSNL launches mobile TV service Ditto TV: State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL)  announced mobile TV service ‘Ditto TV’ and limited fixed mobile telephony, an app that virtually turns mobiles into cordless phone working in sync with landlines within home premises.

10. Karnataka allows sale of white Kerosene in open market: The Karnataka government allowed to the sale of white kerosene in open market. State Food and Civil Supplies Minister UT Khader stated that the government has issued an order this effect.

11. N Chandrasekaran appointed as Tata Motors Chairman.

INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:

1. World’s lightest watch unveiled in Geneva: The world’s ultra-light high-performance mechanical watch RM 50-03 was inaugurated on January 16, 2017 at the 27th edition of the Salon International De La Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) in Geneva. The watch made up of Graphene composite has been developed by the University ofLightest Watch of the World made Using Graphene Launched Manchester, UK in collaboration with the watchmaking brand Richard Mille and McLaren F1. 

2. Antonio Tajani elected president of European Parliament: Antonio Tajani of the EPP Christian Democrat group has been elected president of the European Parliament.

OTHER UPDATES:

FINANCE/BANKING:

1. Yes Bank launches Business Accelerator Programme Yes Fintech:Private sector lender YES BANK in collaboration with T-Hub, Anthill and Lets Talk Payments launched a unique business accelerator program YES FINTECH to provide start-ups a platform for creating sustainable and market ready products as well as provide innovative banking solutions to the customers.

2. Yes Bank launches India’s 1^st Customisable Savings Account:YES Bank has launched a first of its kind unique Customizable Savings Account to enable the customers to design an account as per their convenience. Mumbai-based bank has become the first bank in India to launch such type of account that enables the customer to choose various features of a savings accounts that suits one’s own lifestyle.

SPORTS:

3. Tajikistan’s Amonatov wins Delhi International Chess Tournament: Farrukh Amonatov of Tajikistan won the 15th edition of the Delhi International Chess tournament after settling for a draw with Grandmaster Diptayan Ghosh in the 10th and final round.

OBITUARIES:

4. Renowned Actress Gita Sen passed away at the age of 86.

5. Former Chhattisgarh Minister Tarun Chatterjee passed away at the age of 68.

6. Eugene Cernan, the last human on moon passed away at the age of 82: The commander of Apollo 17 and the last man who walk on the moon, Astronaut EugeneCernan, the Last Human on the Moon Passed Away at 82Eugene Cernan has passed away in Washington D.C, USA.