Current Affairs: Daily GK Update 13th December 2017
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Current Affairs: Daily GK Update 13th December 2017
International
1.Feminism’ is Merriam-Webster’s word of the year
The online dictionary, Merriam-Webster has dubbed “feminism” its word of the year.Feminism can be defined as the theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes; organized activity on behalf of women’s rights and interests.
2.Google to open AI research lab in China, first in Asia
Google said it will open a research lab focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Beijing — its first such centre in Asia.
National
1.Rajasthan becomes first in country to offer e-mail IDs in Hindi
Rajasthan has become the first state in the country to offer free e-mail address in Hindi to its residents.
2.Official Logo for Allahabad Kumbh Mela 2019 released in Lucknow
The official Logo and tagline for Allahabad Kumbh Mela 2019 were released in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The logo comprises of temples, seers, a kalash & a Swastika. The tagline for Kumbh Mela 2019 is Chalo Chalo Chalo, Kumbh Chalo.” It will be held in Allahabad
Economy & Banking
1.ADB lowers India’s GDP forecast to 6.7%
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) lowered its Indian GDP forecast for the current financial year to 6.7 per cent
2.India Signs Loan Agreement with World Bank for US$ 250 Million for SANKALP Project.
India signed a Financing Agreement for IBRD loan of USD 250 million (equivalent) for the “Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP) Project” with the World Bank.
3.OBOPAY Secures a Pre-paid Instrument License from RBI
OBOPAY, the global mobile payment solutions company, recently announced that the company has secured alicense for Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) from the Reserve Bank of India to operate a semi-closed loop wallet in the country.
4.RBI imposes Rs. 30 mn penalty on IndusInd Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs. 30 million on IndusInd Bank for non-compliancewith the directions issued by RBI on Income Recognition and Asset Classification (IRAC).
5.RBI raises FPI limit in G-Secs, State development loans
The Reserve Bank of India said the limits for investment by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) for the January-March 2018 quarter has been increased by ₹6,400 crore in Central Government Securities (G-Secs) and ₹5,800 crore in State development loans (SDLs).
Sports
1.India becomes 1st ever team to register 100 300+ ODI totals
India has become the first-ever team to register 300+ totals 100 times in ODIs, after posting 392/4 against Sri Lanka in Mohali.
2.Rohit becomes 1st player in ODI history to hit 3 double tons
Rohit Sharma became the first-ever player in ODI history to hit three double hundreds, slamming his third in the Mohali ODI against Sri Lanka.
Death
1.Journalist, author Rabisankar Bal passes away
Renowned journalist and Bengali author Rabisankar Bal has passed away following a brief illness.