Daily GK Update 13th June 2017

Indian girl bags Little Miss Universe Internet 2017 crown at Little Miss Universe in Georgia 

i. A 12-year-old Padmalaya Nanda from Odisha has created history by becoming the youngest girl to bag the "Little Miss Universe Internet 2017" and "Little Miss Actress" crowns at the Little Miss Universe 2017 at the port city of Batumi in Georgia.

ii. This is the first time that a 12 yr Indian girl has won this beauty pageant title. She will now participate in the "Little Miss World 2017" competition that will be held at Greece from Sept 25 to Oct 1, 2017.

Static Takeaways-

• The Capital of Georgia is Tbilisi.
• Its Currency is Georgian lari.

RBI Issues New Rs500 banknotes with inset letter ‘A’ 

i. In continuation of issuing of Rs500 denomination banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi (new) series from time to time which are currently legal tender, a new batch of banknotes with inset letter “A” in both the number panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Urjit R. Patel Governor, Reserve Bank of India; with the year of printing '2017’ on the reverse, are being issued.

ii. The new series earlier released and currently, in circulation has the inset letter "E". They will continue to be valid. The design of these notes is similar in all respects to the Rs500 banknotes.

Banking Takeaways-

• Shri B.P. Kanungo is the newly appointed Deputy Governor of RBI
• The Reserve Bank of India was established on April 1, 1935 in accordance with the provisions of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
• RBI was nationalized in 1949.

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Nalanda model of water conservation chosen for National Award 

i. A model of water conservation adopted successfully by the authorities in Nalanda district of south-central Bihar, has been selected for the national award for excellence in the Mahatma Gandhi national rural employment guarantee program (MGNREGP), by the ministry of rural development.
ii. The award for excellence will be conferred on ‘Project Jal Sanchay’, the water conservation model developed in chief minister Nitish Kumar’s native district, at a function to be organized at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on June 19.

Static Takeaways-

• Valmiki National Park located in West Champaran district of Bihar.
• Nalanda University is one of the oldest University in Bihar.

World’s largest floating Solar Farm launched in China 

i. China has launched world’s largest floating solar farm in  Anhui province. The 40-megawatt power plant has 160,000 panels resting on a lake that emerged after the collapse of a coal mine in central Anhui province.

ii. As per the Reports, China has been the world's largest investor in clean energy since 2012, spending $88 billion on the wind and solar power in 2016.

Static Takeaways-

• The capital of China is  Beijing and its Currency is Renminbi.
• The President of China is Xi Jinping.
• Qinghai Lake is the largest Lake in China.

Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar Make It to Forbes World's Highest-Paid Celebrities List 

i. The Forbes list of world’s highest-paid celebs is out and has Sean Combs right at the top. On the list, Bollywood big stars with Shah Rukh Khan leading the charge at the 65th position with $38 million in earnings this year.

ii. On his heels is Salman Khan at the 71st spot with $37 million earned in 2016-2017. Akshay Kumar is at 80th position with $35.5 million. Unlike last year, Amitabh Bachchan has not made to the list.

Top three names in the list are- 

1. Sean Combs $130 Million (Musicians),
2. Beyoncé Knowles $105 Million (Musicians),
3. J.K. Rowling $95 Million (Authors).

Important Takeaways-

• Forbes is an American business magazine was founded in 1917
• Forbes headquarter is in New York City, USA.

World’s smallest & cheapest private jet ‘Vision Jet’ launched in USA 

i. The World’s smallest and cheapest private jet 'Vision Jet' was launched in the USA recently. The Vision Jet can haul five adults up to 1,150 miles at 28,000 feet.

ii. It is the first Private Jet with a single engine and can be conveniently operated by a single pilot, thus keeping production and maintenance costs low for the users. The jet can fly at a speed of 345mph and has an operating altitude of 28,000 feet.

Static Takeaways-

• The Capital of the USA is Washington D.C.
• Its President is Donald Trump.
• Vice President of USA is Mike Pence.

Jitu Rai-Heena Sidhu clinch gold medal in ISSF World Cup 

i. India’s Jitu Rai and Heena Sidhu combined to clinch the gold medal in mixed team 10m air pistol event of the ISSF World Cup, beating Russia in the final in Gabala, Azerbaijan. France beat Iran by an identical score to win the bronze in the event.

ii. 430 athletes from 45 countries are competing for medals in the ongoing World Cup, which is the last chance for rifle and pistol shooters to qualify for the ISSF World Cup Finals.

Static Takeaways-

• The Capital of Azerbaijan is Baku.
• The Currency of Azerbaijan is Azerbaijani manat.

Rafael Nadal rises to second in ATP world rankings 

i. Rafael Nadal’s magnificent run to a 10th French Open title has earned the Spaniard a move into second in the latest ATP world rankings.

ii. The Top three players in the list are- 1. Andy Murray, 2. Rafael Nadal, and 3. Stan Wawrinka.

Important Takeaways-

• ATP stands for Association of Tennis Professionals.
• Chris Kermode is the Executive Chairman & President of ATP.

Lewis Hamilton wins Canadian GP for sixth time

i. Lewis Hamilton won the Canadian Grand Prix for the sixth time. He won against Sebastian Vettel’s overall championship and lead to 12 points.

ii. It was Hamilton’s third victory of the season and also his third in a row. It was the three-time champion’s sixth victory at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. It was the 56th title of his career.

Static Takeaways-

• The Capital of Canada is Ottawa.
• Its Currency is Canadian dollar.
• Lewis Hamilton races for the Mercedes.

Veteran Telugu Poet, Writer C Narayana Reddy Passes Away

i. Legendary Telugu poet and writer C Narayana Reddy passed away. He was 85. He was honored with Padma Shri in 1977 and Padma Bhushan in 1992 by the Government of India.

ii. He had received the Jnanpith Award for the year 1988. He was also the president of the Telangana Saraswatha Parishath. He was also a former Rajya Sabha MP.

UPSC Advt No 11/ 2017

UPSC Advt No 11/ 2017 – Apply Online for 72 Senior Grade Posts: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has advertised a notification for the recruitment of 72 Senior Grade of Indian Information Service Group ‘B’ (Gazetted) vacancies in Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for different languages. Eligible candidates can apply online on or before 29-06-2017 by 23:59 Hrs. Other details like age limit, educational qualification, selection process & how to apply are given below…

UPSC Vacancy Details:
Total No of Posts: 72
Name of the Post: Senior Grade of Indian Information Service
Name of the Language:
1. Hindi: 19 Posts
2. English: 21 Posts
3. Marathi: 03 Posts
4. Gujrathi: 02 Posts
5. Bengali: 03 Posts
6. Oriya: 02 Posts
7. Tamil: 04 Posts
8. Malayalam: 02 Posts
9. Telugu: 04 Posts
10. Kannada: 02 Posts
11. Urdu: 04 Posts
12. Assamese: 02 Posts
13. Punjabi: 02 Posts
14. Kashmiri: 01 Post
15. Manipuri: 01 Post

Age Limit: Candidates age limit is 30 years. Age relaxation is admissible as per rules.

Educational Qualification: Candidates should possess Degree of a recognized University or Institute, Diploma/ Post Graduation Diploma in Journalism/ Mass Communication from a recognized University Institution or Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from a recognized University/ Institute, have 2 years experience of journalistic, publicity or public relation work in Government Department/ Public Sector Undertaking/ Autonomous Organisation/ News agency/ Newspaper registered with the Registrar of News papers of India (RNI)/ any other Listed Private Organization.

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected based on Recruitment test followed by interview.

Application Fee: Applicants required to pay Rs. 25/- by remitting the money in anybranch of the SBI by cash/ by using net banking facility of the SBI/ by using visa/ master credit/ debit card. No fee for SC/ ST/ PH/ Women candidates of any community. No “fee exemption” is available to OBC male candidates and they are required to pay the full prescribed fee.

How to Apply: Eligible candidates can apply online through website www.upsconline.nic.in on or before 29-06-2017 by 23:59 Hrs.

Instructions for Applying Online:
1. Before applying online candidates have to scan the copies of photograph & signature.
2. Log on through the website www.upsconline.nic.in
3. Click on “Online Recruitment Application (ORA) for Various Recruitment Posts”.
4. Select the Desired post & Click on “Apply Now”.
5. Fill all the details carefully & submit the form.
6. After successful registration, a unique registration ID will be allotted, note down the ID & password.
7. Now fill the personal profile, contact details, age relaxation if applicable.
8. Now fill the details of qualification, experience.
9. Now fill the details of Professional Registration, Language, Miscellaneous Module.
10. Now candidate have to choose the Recruitment Test Centre.
11. Now upload soft copies of educational qualification & experience documents in Document Upload Module.
12. After uploading photograph & signature preview the ORA form and check the details carefully.
13. Now click on the submit button
14. Candidates can Pay Fee using the Internet banking facility in SBI or other associated banks or can pay through Visa/ Master
Debit or Credit card issued by any Bank/ Institution.
15. Here the Transaction ID & Date of Registration details will directly uploaded automatically.
16. Now pay the fee through cash at any branch of State Bank of India through the Pay-in-Slip
17. A transaction ID will be given, again revisit the website and click on the “Click here to view your Previous/ Currently
active applications”.
18. Log in by registration ID & password, candidates can see “My Active Application (My draft Application)” link.
19. Now fill the details of transaction ID and Date of Transaction if paid through cash.
20. Click “Continue”, check the details of fee and submit the application.
21. Now take printout of online application for future use.

Important Dates
Last Date to Apply Online: 29-06-2017 by 23:59 Hrs. 
Last for Printing of Online Application: 30-06-2017 by 23:59 Hrs.

For more details like job description, remuneration, duties & other information click on the link given below….

Click here for Recruitment Advt

Click here for Apply Online

Read more: UPSC Advt No 11/ 2017 - Apply Online for 72 Senior Grade Posts 

QUIZ-13+

Q1. The Union Cabinet recently gave its nod for Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to enter into two separate memoranda of understanding (MoU) with securities market regulators of the European Union and ______________.

(a) UAE

(b) Iraq

(c) Iran

(d) Indonesia

(e) Afghanistan

S1. Ans.(c)
Sol. The Union Cabinet recently gave its nod for Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to enter into two separate memoranda of understanding (MoU) with securities market regulators of the European Union and Iran. These MoUs are expected to strengthen cooperation between India and the respective countries on matters pertaining to securities market.

Q2. The process for electing the 15th President of India will begin with the Election Commission issuing the notification for the polls. Who was the first female President of India?

(a) Sarojini Naidu

(b) Pratibha Patil

(c) Aruna Asaf Ali

(d) Kamla Nehru

(e) Indira Gandhi

S2. Ans.(b)
Sol. The process for electing the 15th President of India will begin on June 14 with the Election Commission issuing the notification for the polls. As per the Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi, the Presidential elections will take place on July 17. Pratibha Patil was the first female President of India.

Q3. The Centre has recently approved the modifications to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bill 2017 to pave way for organising ‘Kambala’. Kambala is the traditional slush track buffalo race in ____________.

(a) Karnataka

(b) Maharashtra

(c) Kerala

(d) Tamil Nadu

(e) Gujarat

S3. Ans.(a)
Sol. The Centre has recently approved the modifications to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Karnataka Amendment) Bill 2017 to pave way for organizing ‘kambala’ in the coming season, according to PP Chaudhary, Union Minister of State for Law and Justice. Kambala is the traditional slush track buffalo race in Karnataka.

Q4. World Oceans Day is a global day of ocean celebration and collaboration for a better future. It is observed globally on ___________.

(a) 6th June

(b) 18th July

(c) 18th May

(d) 7th June

(e) 8th June

S4. Ans.(e)
Sol. World Oceans Day is a global day of ocean celebration and collaboration for a better future. It is observed globally on 8th June. The overall theme for World Oceans Day 2017 is 'Our Oceans, Our Future'.

Q5. The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) and Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM). Who is the Current MD of EXIM Bank of India?

(a) S. Christopher

(b) N. Arjuna Singhe

(c) Vikranjeet Singh

(d) David Rasquinha

(e) Sandeep Kumar Verma

S5. Ans.(d)
Sol. The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) and Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) for export credit of USD 9 billion for infrastructural development in India and for the supply of goods and services as part of projects in third countries. David Rasquinha is the Current MD of EXIM Bank of India.

Q6. Shri C K Mishra, Secretary (Health and Family Welfare) inaugurated the ‘Vatsalya –Maatri Amrit Kosh’, a National Human Milk Bank and Lactation Counseling Centre at the Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC) in _____________.

(a) Bengaluru

(b) Chennai

(c) New Delhi

(d) Chandigarh

(e) Mumbai

S6. Ans.(c)
Sol. Shri C K Mishra, Secretary (Health and Family Welfare) inaugurated the ‘Vatsalya – Maatri Amrit Kosh’, a National Human Milk Bank and Lactation Counseling Centre at the Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC) in New Delhi.

Q7. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was recently in Kazakhstan to attend the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). The Capital of Kazakhstan is ____________.

(a) Almaty

(b) Astana

(c) Suva

(d) Baikonur

(e) Pavlodar

S7. Ans.(b)
Sol. Prime Minister Narendra Modi today left for Kazakhstan, where he will attend the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), and meet some foreign leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping. The Capital of Kazakhstan is Astana.

Q8. The Headquarter of Export–Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) is in ___________.

(a) Pyongyang

(b) Shanghai

(c) Seoul

(d) Incheon

(e) Gyeongju

S8. Ans.(c)
Sol. Headquarter of Export–Import Bank of Korea is in Seoul, South Korea.

Q9. World Oceans Day is a global day of ocean celebration and collaboration for a better future. The overall theme for World Oceans Day 2017 is ______________.

(a) Your Oceans, Your World

(b) Our Oceans, Our Future

(c) Looking into Blue World

(d) A look in their Blue World

(e) None of the given themes is true

S9. Ans.(b)
Sol. World Oceans Day is a global day of ocean celebration and collaboration for a better future. It is observed globally on 8th June. The overall theme for World Oceans Day 2017 is 'Our Oceans, Our Future'.

Q10. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) was recently in News. SEBI was established in ________________.

(a) 1989

(b) 1990

(c) 1991

(d) 1992

(e) 1993

S10. Ans.(d)
Sol. The Securities and Exchange Board of India was established on April 12, 1992, in accordance with the provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992. Ajay Tyagi has been appointed as the chairman of SEBI in February 2017.

Q11. What is the Currency of Kazakhstan?

(a) Kazakhstani Dinar

(b) Kazakhstani Rupiah

(c) Kazakhstani Dollar

(d) Kazakhstani Ruble

(e) Kazakhstani Tenge

S11. Ans.(e)
Sol. The Currency of Kazakhstan is Kazakhstani Tenge. Bakytzhan Sagintayev is the PM of Kazakhstan.

Q12. Who is the present Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare?

(a) Anant Geete

(b) J P Nadda

(c) Narendra Singh Tomar

(d) Jual Oram

(e) Radha Mohan Singh

S12. Ans.(b)
Sol. J P Nadda is the present Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare.

Q13. Home Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a two-day national level conference on "Capacity Building of SDRF-2017" in ______________.

(a) New Delhi

(b) Meghalaya

(c) Dispur

(d) Lucknow

(e) Dehradun

S13. Ans.(a)
Sol. Home Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a two-day national level conference on "Capacity Building of SDRF-2017" in New Delhi. The conference was organized by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), holded discussions to develop a synergy and to highlight the way ahead to strengthen the response capabilities of State Disaster Response Forces (SDRF).

Q14. Who is the present Director-General of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)?

(a) S Sadasukh

(b) R Bharti

(c) R K Pachnanda

(d) Ashok Moudgill

(e) Sankul Mohan

S14. Ans.(c)
Sol. R K Pachnanda is the Director General of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).

Q15. Name the newly appointed Independent Director/Directors of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB).

(a) K G Karmakar

(b) Sudhir Mankad

(c) Gauri Shankar

(d) Both (a) and (c)

(e) Both (a) and (b)

S15. Ans.(d)
Sol. K G Karmakar and Gauri Shankar were appointed as Independent Directors of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB). The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved their appointment to the post on the board of directors of the bank for a period of three years.

QUIZ-13+

Q1. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has recently become India's first public hospital to start plaque brachytherapy facility for the treatment of ____________ tumors. 
Answer: Eye

Q2. As per the recent announcement of Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar Ballabgarh town in Faridabad is renamed as ____________.
Answer: Balramgarh

Q3. An android App 'Solar Calculator' for the computation of solar energy potential has been developed by Space Applications Centre (SAC), ISRO, Ahmedabad. Name the current Chairman of ISRO.
Answer: A S Kiran Kumar

Q4. Name the city that has recently become the first Indian city that has won Pierre L’enfant Planning Excellence and Achievement Awards-2017.
Answer: Cairo

Q5. Name the India’s first woman International Olympic Committee member who has made it to two important commissions of the global sports governing body, including the prestigious Olympic channel.
Answer: Bhubaneswar

Q6. India will give how much amount to children of freedom fighters in Bangladesh in the next five years under the new 'Muktijodha scholarship' scheme?
Answer: Rs 35 crore

Q7. Who is the present president of Bangladesh?
Answer: Mohammad Abdul Hamid

Q8. Former Union minister _______________ has been selected by Japan for this year's Spring Imperial Decorations, for his contribution to the strengthening of bilateral ties and promotion of friendship between the two countries.
Answer: Ashwani Kumar

Q9. What is the currency of Japan?
Answer: Yen

Q10. The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) is observing 'Ganga Cleanliness Pledge Day' on 02nd May 2017 at various places in the river's basin states to spread awareness and ensure public participation in the programme. Uma Bharti is present Union Water Resources Minister; she is present Member of Parliament (MP) from which constituency?
Answer: Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh

Q11. Name the city that has recently become the first city in the world to get its own Microsoft font.
Answer: Dubai

Q12. Union government has recently launched two schemes “One IP- Two Dispensaries” and “Aadhaar based Online Claim Submission” on the occasion of International Labour Day. Who is the present Minister of State (I/C) for Labour and Employment?
Answer: Bandaru Dattatreya

Q13. Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar launched a nationwide campaign to encourage Universities to display portraits of Param Veer Chakra-decorated soldiers. What is the name of this campaign?
Answer: Vidya-Veerta Abhiyan

Q14. Name the first person from the North-Eastern Region who took over as the New Controller General of Accounts (CGA), Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.
Answer: Anthony Lianzuala

Q15. Name the recipient of ‘Transformative Chief Minister award' for 2016.
Answer: Amitabh Kant

QUIZ-13

Q1. Name the Country, which has signed an agreement recently with India for collaboration in modification of Indian Railways for  high-speed and semi-high speed rail.
Answer: France

Q2. The 'Adarana scheme' was launched recently for the uplift and all-round development of people belonging to the Backward Classes in which Indian state?
Answer: Andhra Pradesh

Q3. Name the state which has recently launched a campaign named 'Operation Durga' to ensure safety towards women.
Answer: Haryana

Q4. A book on Draupadi named 'the Flaming Tresses of Draupadi' was released recently by President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. Who is the author of this book?
Answer: M Veerappa Moily

Q5. US-based tech giant Cisco launched its fifth global cyber range lab in __________ with an aim to train Indian firms and government agencies on real-world cyber-attacks.
Answer: Gurugram

Q6. Nepal and China will hold the first-ever joint military exercise from 17 April 2017 with a special focus on combating terror and disaster management. Name the exercise.
Answer: Sagarmatha Friendship- 2017

Q7. Name the Former J&K governor, who has passed away recently due to illness.
Answer: Girish Chandra Saxena

Q8. Mukulita Vijayawargiya took charge as whole time Member of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) recently. The present chairman of IBBI is ___________.
Answer: Madhusudan Sahoo

Q9. The 126th birth anniversary of who was observed recently (14 Apr) across the country?
Answer: B R Ambedkar

Q10. Nepal and China will hold the first-ever joint military exercise with a special focus on combating terror and disaster management. Name the President of China.
Answer: XI Jinping

Q11. Human Resource and Development Minister Prakash Javadekar has recently launched the education based portal and mobile app in New Delhi. What is the name of that app?
Answer: RUSA

Q12. Nepalese President arrived in India on a five-day visit, the first foreign trip after assuming the office in October 2015, following the promulgation of the new Constitution in Nepal. Who is the President of Nepal?
Answer: Bidya Devi Bhandari

Q13. The Finance Ministry have recently permitted the Labour Ministry to go ahead with ______ rate of interest on Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) for 2016-17.
Answer: 8.65%

Q14. In the recently released, the second Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ Asia list 2017 name the olympic Medallist who made it into the list in 'pioneer women' category.
Answer: Sakshi Malik

Q15. The sixth prestigious M.S. Swaminathan Award for contribution in the field of agriculture was given recently to ____________.
Answer: R R Hanchinal