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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

09 Oct 2018

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Google+ Shut Down

Google will shut down the consumer version of its social network Google+ after announcing data from up to 500,000 users may have been exposed to external developers by a bug that was present for more than two years in its systems.
The company said that it had discovered and patched the leak in March this year and had no evidence of misuse of user data or that any developer was aware or had exploited the vulnerability.

Nuclear-capable Ghauri Ballistic Missile Test Fired

Pakistan successfully test-fired Ghauri ballistic missile which is capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads up to a distance of 1,300 kilometers, bringing many Indian cities under its range.
The launch was conducted by Army Strategic Forces Command and was aimed at testing the operational and technical readiness of Army Strategic Forces Command.

Dhaka Enacts Digital Law

Bangladesh's President signed a digital security act into law despite protests by journalists and rights groups that it will severely curb media freedom.
The law, which carries heavy jail sentences for secretly recording government officials or spreading "negative propaganda" using a smartphone or computer, already had parliamentary approval.
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ENVIRONMENT

Need to Limit Global Warming

As per a landmark UN report, a dire picture of the catastrophic consequences the world will face if immediate action is not taken to limit the global warming to 1.5°C, warning that at 2°C, the world could see 10 cm more global sea level rise, loss of all coral-reefs and worsening food shortages.
According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), far-reaching and unprecedented changes, such as ditching coal for electricity to slash carbon emissions are required to limit warming to 1.5°C.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

India to buy Iranian oil Despite Sanctions

According to Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, two state refiners have placed orders for importing crude oil from Iran in November, the month when US sanctions on Iranian oil purchases take effect.
IOC and Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) together have placed order for 1.25 million tonne (MT) of crude oil from Iran.

Syndicate Bank's New MD and CEO

Mrutyunjay Mahapatra has taken over as MD & CEO of Syndicate Bank. He has 32 years of experience in all major fields of banking.
Earlier, he was Deputy MD and CIO, State Bank of India.

Refinance Limit for HFCs Raised

The National Housing Bank (NHB) has decided to increase the refinance limit to Rs. 30,000 crore in 2018-19, from Rs. 24,000 crore set in July this year.
The bank added that all eligible housing finance companies (HFCs) and other entities would have increased availability of funds.
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SPORTS

2018 Nobel Prize for Economics

The 2018 Prize in Economic Sciences has been awarded to William Nordhaus and Paul Romer for their work on climate change and innovation.
Nordhaus and Romer have designed methods that address long-term sustainable growth in the global economy and the welfare of the world's population.
The Nobel economics prize was created by the Swedish central bank in memory of Alfred Nobel and first awarded in 1969.

Guinness Record for Largest First Aid Lesson

Students from 15 public and private schools in Lucknow created another Guinness World Record when 3,540 of them came together under one roof for a training session on first aid in the ongoing India International Science Festival-2018 (IISF).
The previous record was held by a group of 2,580 people at an event that took place at the directorate of emergency and public safety, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi in April 2018.

Sultan Pradhan Conferred Dhanvantari Award

Eminent surgical oncologist of Mumbai Sultan A. Pradhan was conferred the prestigious Dhanvantari Award.
Pradhan pledged to take forward the movement of affordable cancer treatment to the deprived sections of society.
Pradhan currently functions at the Prince Aly Khan Hospital, PD Hinduja Hospital and Breach Candy Hospital of Mumbai.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Pratyush Kumar to Lead F-15 Fighter Aircraft Programme

The Boeing Company appointed the head of its India operations, Pratyush Kumar, to lead the defence major's F-15 fighter aircraft programme in the United States.
The successor of Kumar will be soon announced.
With 160 partners and $1-billion sourcing, Boeing employs 2,000 aerospace engineers in India.

Two Schemes for Farmers Launched in Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Agriculture Minister Dr. Mohesh Chai launched two schemes for farmers to increase production and their income.
The two schemes are the Chief Minister's Sashakt Kisan Yojana (CMSKY) and the Chief Minister's Krishi Samuh Yojana (CMKSY).
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