Dear Aspirants,
The General Awareness Section of Banking Exams covers numerous sections in it like Banking Awareness, Static GK, and Current Affairs. But the most important thing that you might have noticed is that both the Banking Awareness and Static Awareness questions asked in the General Awareness Section are based on Current Affairs only. The questions on Static and Banking Awareness are related to the countries, events or anything that has been in news for a while. Here is the Daily GK Update to get you acquainted with the top events that made the headlines today!!
National News
1. Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani Visits India: Important Highlights
i. Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani was recently in India for visit. During a day-long visit, he reviewed and positively assessed the progress of the multi-faceted bilateral strategic partnership.
ii. Important Highlights of the Bilateral Meeting Held in New Delhi
1. Both leaders (Narendra Modi and Ashraf Ghani) expressed determination to strengthen connectivity, including through Chabahar port and Air-Freight Corridor.
2. Expressed satisfaction at the increase in bilateral trade that has crossed the one billion dollar mark.
3. Mr Modi reiterated India’s support to an Afghan-led, Afghan-owned and Afghan-controlled peace and reconciliation process.
4. Mr Modi also raised concern over abducted Indian nationals in Afghanistan with Mr Ghani during their meeting.
5. The Afghan President has assured that efforts are being made to ensure the safe release of the Indian nationals.
Static/Current Takeaways Important for IBPS PO Exam 2018-
- Afghanistan Capital: Kabul, Currency: Afghan afghani.
2. India And Morocco Sign Air Services Agreement
i. India and Morocco signed the revised Air Services Agreement between the two countries enabling greater connectivity through a modernized agreement.
ii. The two sides cleared the legal and technical difficulties and agreed to a modern new text for the Air Services Agreement. Thereafter, both sides took approval for the agreed text of the Air Services Agreement from the respective governments.
ii. The two sides cleared the legal and technical difficulties and agreed to a modern new text for the Air Services Agreement. Thereafter, both sides took approval for the agreed text of the Air Services Agreement from the respective governments.
Static/Current Takeaways Important for Indian Bank PO Exam 2018-
- Morocco Capital: Rabat, Currency: Moroccan dirham.
3. ISRO Technology Incubation Centre Inaugurated at NIT Agartala
i. Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb inaugurated ISRO’s first Space Technology Incubation Centre(STIC) at the National Institute of Technology Agartala via remote from Bengaluru.
ii. The Centre was launched at the first edition of ‘Spacetronics’ organised by the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA).
ii. The Centre was launched at the first edition of ‘Spacetronics’ organised by the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA).
Static/Current Takeaways Important for Indian Bank PO Exam 2018-
- Chairman of ISRO: Dr. K Sivan.
- Headquarters of ISRO– Bengaluru, Karnataka.
4. MoU Signed for Establishing Mahatma Gandhi Convention Centre in Niger
i. India and Niger signed an MoU for the implementation of Mahatma Gandhi International Convention Centre (MGICC) in Niamey, Niger with the Indian government’s grant assistance.
ii. The agreement was signed by Secretary (Economic Relations), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) T.S. Tirumurti and Ambassador of Republic of Niger in India Ali Illiassou, in the presence of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Minister and Special Adviser to the President of Republic of Niger, Saidil Moctar Mohamed.
Static/Current Takeaways Important for RRB PO Mains Exam 2018-
- Niger Capital: Niamey, Currency: West African CFA franc.
International News
5. Vice President 3-Nation Visit: India, Romania Agree To Intensify Cooperation At UN
i. India and Romania have agreed to intensify cooperation at the United Nations and other multilateral fora in order to address global challenges.
ii. It was issued in a statement after one to one talks between Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and President of Romania, Mr. Klaus Werner Lohannis in Bucharest.
ii. It was issued in a statement after one to one talks between Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and President of Romania, Mr. Klaus Werner Lohannis in Bucharest.
Static/Current Takeaways Important for RRB PO Mains Exam 2018-
- Romania Capital: Bucharest, Currency: Romanian leu.
Schemes and Committees
6. Interest Rates On PPF, NSC, Other Small Savings Schemes Raised
i. The government has raised interest rates on Small Savings Schemes (SSS), including National Savings Certificate (NSC) and Public Provident Fund (PPF) by up to 0.4% for the October-December quarter, in line with rising deposit rates in the banks.
ii. Interest rates for small savings schemes are notified on a quarterly basis.
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ii. Interest rates for small savings schemes are notified on a quarterly basis.
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7. ESIC Approves Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna For Cash Relief To Unemployed Insured Persons
i. The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has approved a new scheme- Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna for Insured Persons covered under the Employees’ State Insurance Act.
ii. The decision was taken at the ESIC board meeting chaired by the Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar in New Delhi.
iii. The ESIC also approved the proposal for increasing the funeral expenses from existing 10 thousand rupees to 15 thousand rupees being paid on the death of Insured Person.
iii. The ESIC also approved the proposal for increasing the funeral expenses from existing 10 thousand rupees to 15 thousand rupees being paid on the death of Insured Person.
Banking News
8. India Post Payments Bank, Bajaj Allianz Join Hands ‘To Provide Insurance To All’
i. State-owned India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) and Private Life Insurer Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Co Ltd (BALIC) entered into a strategic partnership to provide life insurance solutions, especially at the doorstep of every household in the country.
ii. This partnership will leverage IPPB’s last mile reach for building awareness about life insurance. Both the companies came together, to formally sign the Corporate Agency Agreement.
Static/Current Takeaways Important for Indian Bank PO Exam 2018-
- IPPB has begun operations with 650 branches and 3,250 access points across the country.
- IPPB CEO- Suresh Sethi.
Appointments
9. Government Appoints New MD & CEOs At 10 PSBs: Here Is All You Need To Know
i. The government of India cleared the appointment of Chief Executive Officers and Managing Directors (CEOs and MDs) at 10 Public Sector Banks (PSBs).
ii. Here is the list of people appointed as MD and CEO at various PSBs:
1. Padmaja Chundru – Indian Bank.
2. Mrutyunjay Mahapatra – Syndicate Bank.
3. Pallav Mohapatra – Central Bank of India.
4. Packirisamy – Andhra Bank.
5. Karnam Sekar – Dena Bank.
NOTE: All of the above people are currently deputy MDs at SBI.
6. SS Mallikarajuna Rao – Allahabad Bank – He is currently the ED of Syndicate Bank.
7. AS Rajeev – Bank of Maharashtra – He is currently the ED of Indian Bank.
8. Atul Kumar Goel – UCO Bank – He is currently the ED at Union Bank of India.
9. S Harisankar – Punjab & Sind Bank. He is currently the Executive Director of Allahabad Bank.
10. Ashok Kumar Pradhan – United Bank of India – He is currently the ED of United Bank of India.
10. Top Scientist KN Vyas Appointed Atomic Energy Commission Chief
i. Renowned scientist Kamlesh Nilkanth Vyas has been appointed the secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy and chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission. Mr Vyas, who is at present Director of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), has been appointed in place of Shekhar Basu.
ii. Mr Basu was appointed to the post in October 2015 and his tenure was to end in September 2016.
ii. Mr Basu was appointed to the post in October 2015 and his tenure was to end in September 2016.
Awards
11. National Sports Awards 2018 Announced: Complete List of Winners
i. National Sports Awards are given every year to recognize and reward excellence in sports.
ii. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is given for the spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over a period of four year.
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ii. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is given for the spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over a period of four year.
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