Daily GK Update 22nd February, 2017
Health Ministry launches ‘Saathiya Kits’ to improve adolescent health
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ii. The resource kit comprises of an Activity Book, Bhranti-Kranti Game, a Question-Answer Saathiya KitsBook and a Peer Educator Diary.
iii. Mishra also launched the mobile app ‘Saathiya Salah‘ for adolescents. The initiative, launched as part of the Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) program.
Cabinet approves signing of Air Services Agreement between India and Greece
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ii. The Agreement has the potential to spur greater trade, investment, tourism and cultural exchange between the two countries bringing it in tune with the developments in the civil aviation sector.
iii. It will provide enabling environment for enhanced and seamless connectivity while providing commercial opportunities to the carriers of both the sides ensuring greater safety and security.
No info on number of accounts with large deposits post Nov 8, 2016
ii. The RBI also did not have the number of accounts in co-operative banks in which more than Rs 2.5 lakh were deposited in the scrapped notes during the period.
Delhi to get India's first heliport
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ii. The heliport, built by state-owned Pawan Hans, consists of a terminal building, nine parking bays and four hangars with a parking capacity of 16 helicopters. It was built at an investment of ₹100 crore
Government launches ‘Cyber Swachhta Kendra’ to protect citizens
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ii. He also launched two mobile apps. Mkavach to protect smart phones and tablets from hackers. Samvid to protect Desktops from suspicious applications from running.
India & China to hold their 1st Strategic Dialogue
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ii. External Affairs spokesman Vikas Swarup stated that two countries will discuss all issues of mutual interest in bilateral, regional and international domain.
Gujarat Assembly passes Aadhaar Bill, 2017
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ii. This bill will help the government create a credible system to authenticate the identity of actual beneficiaries. The assembly also passes two other bills which includes the Gujarat Panchayats (Amendment) Bill and the Gujarat Town Planning and Urban Development (Amendment) Bill.
Arunachal CM Pema Khandu inaugurates Composite Regional Centre in Itanagar
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ii. To create resources and infrastructure required for developing services for persons with disabilities with an outlay of Rs.20 Crore. The centre is established under the National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities (NILD), Kolkata.
CCEA approves investment proposal for generation component of Arun-3 Hydro Electric Project in Nepal
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ii. Power Minister Piyush Goyal stated that the decision demonstrates government's commitment to promote clean and green energy in India and the sub continent.
MoU signed for welfare of Handicraft Artisans belonging to Scheduled Castes
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ii. An MoU was signed between Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles and National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC) with the objective of working together to improve the earnings of artisans across the country, belonging to Scheduled Castes categories.
Jammu & Kashmir to observe 2017 as Year of Apple
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ii. She also launched the High Density Apple Plantation Scheme in Srinagar to provide 50% subsidy.
SIDBI, Vijaya Bank combine to provide concessional loans to micro, small units
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ii. The MoU aims at promoting and strengthening units in the MSE segment through concessional funding that is at the marginal cost of funds-based lending rate (MCLR) of Vijaya Bank under refinance from SIDBI.
Telangana Govt signs MoU with NABARD for Rs 874 crore loan
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ii. This loan will be used for Horticulture Development Corporation to cover 3.15 lakh acres under Micro Irrigation scheme for 2016-17 and 2017-18.
Indian Coast Guard offshore patrol vessel commissioned in Goa
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ii. 'Shaunak' has been designed and built indigenously by Goa Shipyard Ltd that can carry one twin engine light helicopter and five high speed boats.
Azerbaijan Prez names wife as country’s First Vice President
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ii. The position was created after a constitutional referendum in September, 2016.
iii. According to Azerbaijan's constitution, the First Vice President takes over the country's presidency if the president is unable to perform the duties.
Dish TV partners with ICICI Bank for digital payments
CII signs MoU with Singapore trade and business agencies
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ii. It will help build platforms to forge partnerships that connect our small enterprises and startups
Justice Sapre appointed chairman of Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal
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ii. He was nominated for the post by Chief Justice J.S. Khehar. The post fell vacant following the resignation of Justice Balbir Singh Chauhan.
For the first time in the world, Microsoft to deploy Azure Stack in Andhra Pradesh
i. The chief minister Chandrababu Naidu and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella singed an MoU during an event called ‘Microsoft Future Decoded’ in Mumbai.
ii. Under the MoU, Microsoft Azure Stack for the first time in the world will be used to migrate live applications currently hosted in Hyderabad State Data Centre (SDC) to Vizag data centre.
ii. Under the MoU, Microsoft Azure Stack for the first time in the world will be used to migrate live applications currently hosted in Hyderabad State Data Centre (SDC) to Vizag data centre.
An international zip line connects Spain and Portugal
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ii. The 720-metre-long zip line joins the two countries, allowing people to reach Portugal within a minute.
iii. On reaching Portugal, the participants gain one hour because of the time zone change.
Dustin Johnson dominates Genesis Open to overtake world No. 1
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ii. This feat comes after he ended up with a world-class performance by winning Genesis Open 2017 at Riviera.
Haryana CM, confer Bhim Award to 42 sportspersons
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ii. The awards were given by the Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Governor Kaptan Singh Solanki at a function held at Haryana Raj Bhawan.
iii. A total prize money of Rs 2.10 crore was distributed among the 42 sports persons and the awardees would be presented Bhim award.
iii. A total prize money of Rs 2.10 crore was distributed among the 42 sports persons and the awardees would be presented Bhim award.