Wednesday, 18 October 2017

Daily GK Update 18th October 2017

1. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Launches 'Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana'

i. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the ambitious 'Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojna' for the farmers of the state.
ii. Madhya Pradesh is the first state to lend money to farmers at zero percent interest. The government has approved a web of irrigation projects across the Sagar District which will cover 96-hectare fields.

Important Takeaways from Above News-
  • Shivraj Singh Chouhan is the CM of Madhya Pradesh.
  • Om Prakash Kohli (Add. Charge) is the Governor of Madhya Pradesh.

2. Ministry WCD Launched Campaign on 'women for women'

i. In an attempt to end Gender bias in women against women, the Ministry of Women and Child Development is undertaking an online campaign #IamThatWoman.
ii. Through the campaign, the Ministry seeks to highlight the various aspects of women standing 'by' and 'for' women. Ministry of WCD has urged people to shun stereotypes associated with women harming other women. 

Important Takeaways from Above News-
  • Minister for Women and Child Development is Smt. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi.

3. Google Viewed as Most Authentic Brand in India: Survey

i. Indian consumers regard Google as the most authentic brand, even though Amazon.com tops the list globally, reveal results of the 2017 "Authentic Brands Study" by the new survey of global communications agency Cohn & Wolfe.
ii. In India, Google is followed by Microsoft, Amazon.com, Maruti Suzuki and Apple. Globally, Apple takes the second spot after Amazon in the authenticity race.

4. India Signs Pact to Send Interns to Japan for Training

i. India has signed a Memorandum of Co-operation (MoC) with Japan to send youngsters there as technical interns for on-the-job training for a period of three to five years.
ii. The MoC on Technical Intern Training Programme was signed by Skill Development Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Japanese Minister of Health, Labour, and Welfare with Katsunobu Kato in Tokyo. India is the third country with which Japan has signed the MoC.

Important Takeaways from Above News-
  • Tokyo is the Capital of Japan.
  • Shinzo Abe is the PM of Japan.

5. US Author George Saunders Wins 2017 Man Booker Prize

i. US author George Saunders has won the 2017 Man Booker Prize. He became only the second American writer to win Britain’s renowned Prize, which was awarded for his first full-length novel “Lincoln in the Bardo”.
ii. The prize was announced at a ceremony in London. Judges for the prestigious English-language literary award praised the book as utterly original that chronicles the death of Abraham Lincoln’s 11-year-old son Willie using the accounts of hundreds of narrators.

Important Takeaways from Above News-
  • The 2016 Man Booker Prize went to 'The Sellout' by Paul Beatty.

6. India's Selena Clinches Triple Gold at Egypt Junior and Cadet TT

i. India's young paddler Selena Selvakumar completed a golden sweep in the Egypt Junior and Cadet Table Tennis Open, adding the junior girls' singles and doubles titles at Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt.
ii. The 17-year-old Chennai had claimed the Girls' Team gold earlier to make it three out of three. She remained unbeaten all through this elite 2017 ITTF World Junior Circuit event.

Important Takeaways from Above News-
  • Cairo is the capital of Egypt.
  • Egyptian pound is the currency of Egypt.

7. Veteran British Actor Roy Dotrice Passes Away

i. Roy Dotrice, a veteran British actor, died in London. He was 94. Dotrice was known for his role as Leopold Mozart in the Oscar-winning film Amadeus and his many theater and TV roles.
ii. He won many accolades throughout his lengthy career including a Tony Award in 2000 for his role in the Broadway revival of A Moon for the Misbegotten.

Important Takeaways from Above News-
  • Dotrice is remembered for his role in the CBS TV series Beauty and the Beast and won a BAFTA best TV actor award in 1969 for his role in Misleading Cases.

Daily GK Update 18th October 2017



1. International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: 17 October

i. International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP) is observed globally on 17 October. The theme of this year's IDEP is ‘Answering the Call of October 17 to end poverty: A path toward peaceful and inclusive societies’.
ii. This year’s celebration also marks the 25th anniversary of the declaration of the day by the UN General Assembly, which had adopted the resolution on 22 December 1992.

2. 2nd Ayurveda Day: 17 October

i. This year's 2nd Ayurveda Day is celebrated on 17 October in New Delhi by the Ministry of AYUSH. PM Modi was the Chief Guest and had also inaugurated the country's first All India Institute of Ayurveda, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi.
ii. The All India Institute of Ayurveda, set up on a total area of 10.015 acres on a budget of Rs 157 crore, is the first medical institute under the AYUSH ministry to hold the coveted National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH) accreditation.

Important Takeaways from the above News:
  • Shripad Yasso Naik is the Minister of AYUSH.

3. Dharmendra Pradhan on a Three-Day Visit to Japan

i. Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is on a three-day visit to Japan to participate in the 6th annual LNG Producers Consumer Conference.
ii. The visit is important to enhance the bilateral engagements in the Oil and Gas sectors within the overall framework of India-Japan Energy Dialogue.
iii. Energy Ministers from Qatar, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Japan and other leading hydrocarbon experts will participate in the Conference.

Important Takeaways from Above News-
  • Tokyo is the Capital of Japan.
  • Shinzo Abe is the PM of Japan.

4. PM Modi Inaugurates 1st ever All India Institute of Ayurveda

i. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first ever All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in New Delhi, on the occasion of the 2nd Ayurveda Day.
ii. It is the first institute under the Ministry of AYUSH with a National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH) accreditation. The institute will have separate Yoga, Panchakarma, and Kriya Kalpa units, among others.

Important Takeaways from the above News:
  • Shripad Yasso Naik is the Minister of AYUSH.

5. Mahindra Launches 'Prerna' Project for Women Farmers

i. Mahindra & Mahindra has launched a program, Prerna, to empower women working in the agriculture sector by promoting efficient and ergonomic farm tools and equipment. The project will be initially launched in the state of Odisha, with the intention to positively impact the lives of over 1,500 families across 30-plus villages.
ii. The first project under Prerna is a collaboration between Mahindra & Mahindra, the Central Institution for Women in Agriculture (CIWA), a department of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).

6. Myntra, Textile Ministry Tie-up to Promote Handloom Industry

i. E-commerce major Myntra launched its CSR initiative in association with the Union Textile Ministry, to work directly with weavers and elevate their economic stature.
ii. With an initiative to uplift the handloom products in India, the company (Myntra) is committing itself along with some of its partner brands to bring artisans and their products online, providing them access to new customers and opportunities.

Important Takeaways from Above News-
  • Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani is the Minister of Textiles of India.
  • Flipkart is the Parent Organization of Myntra.

7. Yes Bank Commits Rs 156 cr for Namami Gange Project

i. Private sector Yes Bank has committed Rs 156 crore to fund first Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) to be constructed at Varanasi under Hybrid Annuity-PPP Model.
ii. The bank has signed a deal with Essel Infraprojects for the financial closure of Rs 156 crore that will fund the STP under Namami Gange Project.

Important Takeaways from the above News:
  • Yes Bank Headquarters in Mumbai.
  • CEO of Yes Bank is Rana Kapoor.

8. Moody’s Affirms Rating on SBI’s Bond Programs

i. Moody’s Investors Service has affirmed ratings on domestic as well as foreign currency bond programs of the country’s largest lender SBI.
ii. Moody’s has affirmed the Baa3 rating on the bank’s senior unsecured debt (issued via its London branch) and (P)Baa3 rating on its senior unsecured medium-term note (MTN) program. Baa3 denotes the lowest rating in investment grade on long-term corporate obligation, which carries moderate risks.

Important Takeaways from Above News-
  • SBI headquarters in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
  • It was established on 1 July 1955.
  • Rajnish Kumar is the present Chairman of SBI.


i. The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) of India has signed an investment agreement worth $1 billion with Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). The government has set up NIIF with the aim to attract investments from both domestic and international sources for infrastructure development in commercially viable projects.
ii. As part of the comprehensive partnership agreement, ADIA will become the first institutional investor in NIIF’s Master Fund and a shareholder in National Investment and Infrastructure Limited, the NIIF’s investment management company.

Important Takeaways from Above News-
  • Sujoy Bose is the CEO of NIIF.

10. Footwear Design & Development Institute Act 2017 Comes into Force

i. Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI) has been declared an ‘Institute of National Importance’ under Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. The FDDI bill was passed by the Parliament in July 2017.
ii. The Provisions of FDDI Act 2017 have come into force. Presently FDDI is imparting skill based graduate and postgraduate courses in the fields of footwear, leather goods, retail, and management to around 2,500 students across eight campuses spread over India.

Important Takeaways from Above News-
  • FDDI was established in 1986.
  • The Headquarters of FDDI is located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

11. Eminent Poet Prabha Varma Chosen for Padma Prabha Puraskaram

i. Eminent poet, lyricist and journalist Prabha Varma has been selected for the Padma Prabha Puraskaram for 2017. The announcement was made by the chairman-cum-managing director of ‘Mathrubhumi’ daily, M P Veerendra Kumar.
ii. A jury headed by ace novelist M Mukundan chose Varma for the prestigious award, considering his contribution to Malayalam literature. The award, carrying a cash prize of Rs 75,000, a plaque and a citation, was instituted by the Padma Prabha Memorial Trust.

12. Hema Malini's Biography 'Hema Malini: Beyond the Dream Girl' Launched

i. Actress Deepika Padukone launched Hema Malini's biography 'Hema Malini: Beyond the Dream Girl' on the occasion of Hema's 69th birthday.
ii. The biography has been penned by journalist turned writer Ram Kamal Mukherjee and also contains a short foreword written by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

13. Legendary Brazilian Sailor Robert Scheidt Retires from Olympics

i. Atlanta 1996 and Athens 2004 gold medal-winning sailor Robert Scheidt (44 years old) has announced his retirement from Olympic competition, ending a career that spanned a quarter of a century.
ii. He would continue to participate in non-Olympic events and support Brazil's elite sailors as they prepare for the 2020 Tokyo Games. Scheidt won Olympic gold in the laser class in 1996 and 2004.

Important Takeaways from Above News-
  • Robert Scheidt claimed bronze in London in 2012 and finished fourth in Rio 2016.

14. Meet Kavita Devi, India’s First Woman Wrestler to Sign for WWE

i. Kavita Devi, a former competitive powerlifter, has become the first ever Indian woman to be signed by the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
ii. Hailing from Haryana, Kavita underwent training to be a professional wrestler under the guidance of The Great Khali (Dalip Singh Rana) at his Punjab based wrestling promotion and training academy.  She also won a gold medal at the 2016 South Asian Games.

Important Takeaways from Above News-
  • Kavita Devi also has the distinction of being the first Indian woman to compete in a WWE ring, as she was a featured participant in the Mae Young Classic women’s tournament.

15. Shamsher Khan, India's First Olympic Swimmer Passes Away

i. India's first Olympic swimmer Shamsher Khan passed away in Andhra Pradesh's Guntur district. He was 87. Mr. Khan had represented India in 1956 Melbourne Olympics. He was the first swimmer to represent India in Olympics.
ii. He narrowly missed a medal, finishing fourth in 200-meter butterfly and breaststroke events in Melbourne Games.

Important Takeaways from Above News-
  •  Shamsher Khan took part in the 1962 war against China and the 1971 war against Pakistan.

Current Affairs


Q1. Which state government has signed an MoU with the US-based Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT)to build India's first Hyperloop system?
Answer: Andhra Pradesh

Q2. International Literacy Day is celebrated across the world on _________________.
Answer: 08 September

Q3. Indian Navy and Sri Lankan Navy has begun the 2017 Exercise at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This exercise is named as ______________.
Answer: SLINEX 2017

Q4. Name the person who has recently resigned as the President and Co-founder of MakeMyTrip.
Answer: Ashish Kashyap

Q5. Nestle has set up its first Food Safety Institute in Manesar, Gurugram. It was inaugurated by FSSAI CEO. Who is the present CEO of FSSAI?
Answer: Pawan Kumar Agarwal

Q6. According to the data of Controller General of Accounts (CGA), India’s fiscal deficit at July- end touched 92.4 % of the budget. Who is the Controller General of Accounts (CGA)?
Answer: Anthony Lianzuala

Q7. Name the Bank of Pakistan that has been recently shut down by the US banking regulators for money laundering.
Answer: Habib Bank

Q8.  The first National Canine Seminar was organized by National Security Guard (NSG) in Manesar, Gurugram. The theme of the two days National Canine Seminar was _______________.
Answer: Canine as Tactical Weapon in Fight against Terrorism

Q9. Name the newly appointed chief coach of the men's Hockey Team.
Answer: Sjoerd Marijne

Q10. Name the Indian Wrestler who has recently won the gold medal in Cadet World Wrestling Championship in Athens.
Answer: Sonam Malik

Q11. India's indigenously developed third generation anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) Nag has been successfully flight tested by Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO). The missile can hit a target up to _______________.
Answer: 7 km

Q12. From which Sailing Vessel, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman flagged off the Navika Sagar Parikrama by an all-women crew of Indian Navy?
Answer: INS Tarini

Q13. What was the position of India in the medals tally at the Moscow Shotgun World Championships?
Answer: 5th

Q14. Name the Indian Ambassador in UAE who has recently inaugurated the second Indian Workers’ Resource Centre (IWRC) in UAE to provide support and counseling to Indians in distress.
Answer: Navdeep Singh Suri

Q15. Who was the winner of Men's Singles in the 2017 US Open tennis tournament?
Answer: Rafael Nadal

FCI Recruitment 2017 – Apply Online for 217 Watchman Posts


FCI Recruitment 2017 – Apply Online for 217 Watchman Posts: Food Corporation of India (FCI), Madhya Pradesh has advertised a notification for the recruitment of 217 Watchman vacancies for in its Depots and Offices spread all over Madhya Pradesh. Eligible Indian Citizens can apply online from 12-10-2017 at 10.00 hrs to 12-11-2017 till 24:00 hrs. Other details like age limit, educational qualification, selection process, fee & how to apply are given below…
FCI Vacancy Details:
Total No of Posts: 217
Name of the Post: Watchman
Name of Category:
1. SC: 32 Posts
2. ST: 43 Posts
3. OBC: 32 Posts
4. Ex-Serviceman: 53 Posts
4. UR: 110 Posts
Age Limit: Candidates age should be between 18-25 years shall be reckoned as on on 01-10-2017. Age relaxation is 5 years in case of SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates admissible as per Govt of India rules.
Educational Qualification: Candidates should have 8th (Middle) Standard Pass.
Selection Process: Candidates will be selected based on Written Test & Physical Endurance Test (PET).
Application Fee: Applicants required to pay Rs. 300/- through SBI Internet Banking, other major bank’s Internet Banking, Debit/ Credit Cards or cash Payment through e-challan at branches of SBI. No fee for SC/ ST/ PWD/ Serving Defence Personnel/ EX-Serviceman and Female candidates. The additional bank charges for all such transactions is to be borne by the candidates in addition to the Application Fee.
How to Apply: Eligible candidates may apply online through the website www.fcihpapply.com from 12-10-2017 at 10.00 hrs to 12-11-2017 till 24:00 hrs.
Instructions to Apply Online:
1. Before applying online applicants should have valid email id & mobile number.
2. Log on to the website www.fciregionaljobs.com —> Click on www.fcihpapply.com
3. Read the notification carefully.
4. Register if candidate would be the new user.
5. Fill all the details & submit the form.
6. Now take printout of online application for future use.
Important Dates:
Starting Date to Apply Online: 12-10-2017 at 10.00 hrs
Last Date to Apply Online & Payment of Fee: 12-11-2017 till 24:00 hrs
Availability of Admit Cards on website: 15 days prior to date of Examination
For more details like scale of pay, exam centre & other information click on the link given below…

CISF Recruitment 2017 – Apply Online for 378 Constable/ Tradesman Posts


CISF Recruitment 2017 – Apply Online for 378 Constable/ Tradesman Posts: 

Directorate General, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Ministry of Home Affairs has announced a notification for the recruitment of 378 Constable/ Tradesman vacancies in CISF-2017 for direct candidates. Eligible candidates may apply online from 14-10-2017 to 20-11-2017. Other details like age limit, educational qualification, selection process, application fee & how to apply are given below…
CISF Vacancy Details:
Total No.of Posts: 378
Name of the Posts: Constable/ Tradesman
Name of the Trade:
1. CT/Barber: 37 Posts
2. CT/Boot Maker: 08 Posts
3. CT/Cook 185 Posts
4. CT/Carpenter: 08 Posts
5. CT/Electrician: 03 Posts
6. CT/Mason: 02 Posts
7. CT/Mali: 04 Posts
8. CT/Painter: 04 Posts
9. CT/Plumber: 02 Posts
10.CT/Sweeper: 94 Posts
11. CT/Washerman: 31 Posts
Age Limit: Candidates age should be between 18 – 23 years as on 01-08-2017. Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.
Educational Qualification: Candidates should possess Matriculation or its equivalent from a recognized board or university in relevant trades.
Selection Process: Candidates will be selected based on Height Bar Test, Physical Efficiency Test, Physical Standards Test and documentation
Application Fee: Candidates should pay Rs. 100/- through SBI Challan or online payment through Net banking/credit /debit cards of any bank. No fee for SC, ST & Ex-Servicemen candidates.
How to Apply: Eligible candidates may apply online through the website “https://cisfrectt.in” from 14-10-2017 to 20-11-2017.
Instructions to Apply Online:
1. Before applying online candidates should have valid email id & mobile number.
2. Log on through the website https://cisfrectt.in
3. Read the notification carefully.
4. Click on register/ log in.
5. Complete the registration if he/ she would be new user.
6. Complete the log in details if already registered candidates.
7. Fill all the details carefully & submit form.
8. Take printout out of online application for future use.
Important Dates:
Start Date to Apply Online: 14-10-2017
Last Date to Apply Online: 20-11-2017
For more details like category, physical standards, medical standards, age relaxation & other information click on the link given below….