Current Affairs: Daily GK Update 15th December 2017
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Current Affairs: Daily GK Update 15th December 2017
International
1.11th WTO Ministerial Conference held in Argentina
The Eleventh World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference (MC11) was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu had led the Indian delegation in the conference.
National
1.Mumbai Metro launches ‘SecuCare’ app for safer commuting
Mumbai Metro One launched the first mobile security product, “SecuCare” app to make commuters more secure.
2.NGT bans plastic in Haridwar, Rishikesh
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) reiterated its 2015 order banning the use, sale, manufacturing and storage of plastic items in the pilgrimage towns of Haridwar and Rishikesh in Uttarakhand
3.Cabinet nod to Unesco oceanography training centre in Hyderabad
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the establishment of an International Training Centre for Operational Oceanography in Hyderabad by Unesco.
4.SC extends deadline for Aadhaar linking till March 31, 2018
The Supreme Court agreed with the Centre’s submissions and set the deadline of linking of Aadhaar card with bank accounts, mobile numbers and various other schemes as March 31, 2018.
5.3rd World Telugu Conference begins today in Hyderabad
The third World Telugu Conference began in Hyderabad, Telangana.
Banking & Economy
1.No transaction charges on debit card payments up to Rs 2,000
To encourage widespread usage of digital payments, the government has decided that no Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges will be levied on debit card transactions of up to Rs 2,000.
Sports
1.Official emblems for Beijing 2022 Winter Games unveiled
The emblems of the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, respectively named “Winter Dream” and “Flight,” have been unveiled in Beijing, China.
2.Roger Federer named BBC overseas sports personality of the year
Roger Federer has been voted BBC overseas sports personality of the year for a record fourth time
Appointments
1.Narinder Batra elected IOA president
International Hockey Federation (FIH) chief Narinder Batra was elected the president of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) in an Annual General Body Meeting. He will succeed N Ramachandran.