Daily GK Update 12 and 13 April 2020: Read Daily GK for Bank Exam

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Daily GK updates are incorporated with the important news that made the current affairs headlines for banking or other competitive exams. Daily GK Update is the complete bag of the important news that held all day long. One should have complete knowledge about the banking terms, current affairs news, etc. So, here is the GK Jupdate of 12th and 13th April 2020 to help you prepare the Current affairs part. After reading this section, you can successfully attempt Current Affairs Quiz.

National

1. Ministry of HRD starts web portal ‘YUKTI’

Ministry for Human Resource Development has starts web-portal named YUKTI (Young India Combating COVID with Knowledge, Technology and Innovation) in New Delhi. The web portal and dashboard will help to monitor and record the efforts and initiatives of the Ministry of HRD. Its plan to cover different dimensions of COVID-19 challenges in a comprehensive and holistic way.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

Union Minister of Human Resource Development: Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’.

2. Double Layered Khadi Masks developed by KVIC

Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has developed a double layered Khadi mask in order to curb the spread of COVID-19. KVIC has also bagged large orders for the supply of double layered Khadi mask in large quantities.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

Chairman of Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC): V.K. Saxena.
Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir: Girish Chandra Murmu.

3. Centre plans to set up ‘Suraksha Stores’ to meet daily needs

The government of India plans to set up a chain of 20 lakh retail shops called ‘Suraksha Stores’ across India. These ‘Suraksha Stores’ will provide daily essentials to citizens while maintaining stringent safety norms in the wake of COVID-19.

4. Ahmedabad station becomes 1st station to get sanitizing tunnel

Under Western Railway, Ahmedabad railway station at Kalupur, Gujarat becomes the 1st station of Indian Railways (IR) to install a “Walk Through Mass Sanitizing Tunnel”. This Walk Through Mass Sanitizing Tunnel is installed to ensure the safety of staff and passengers in the view of the COVID-19.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

Chairman of Railway Board: Vinod Kumar Yadav.
Headquarters of Indian Railway: New Delhi.
Minister of Railway: Piyush Goyal.

International

5. IMF chief names Raghuram Rajan in her External Advisory Group

Managing Director of International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva has named a group of prominent individuals to serve as her new External Advisory Group which includes former RBI governor, Raghuram Rajan and others to its new External Advisory Group. Raghuram Rajan was the RBI governor for three years and presently working as a professor at the prestigious University of Chicago.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an organization of 189 countries.
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Headquarters: Washington DC, United States.
International Monetary Fund (IMF): 27 December 1945.

States News

6. Manipur govt starts new initiative ‘Food Bank’ to help the poor

Government of Manipur starts a new initiative titled ‘Food Bank’ in view of the threat of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This initiative provides immediate aid within the sort of free food to the poor and needy who face scarcity of essential commodities due to the long statewide lockdown.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

Manipur Chief Minister: N. Biren Singh.
Governor of Manipur: Najma Heptulla.
Keibul Lamjao National Park is a beautiful place, located in the Bishnupur district of the state of Manipur. The only floating park in the world, located in North East India, and an integral part of Loktak Lake.

Agreements

7. UNIDO & CUTS sign agreement to counter economic impact of COVID-19

United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTS) to empower consumers to contribute to the global development agenda as well as support their respective governments in times of global crisis due to coronavirus.

Business

8. GMR Airports to develop & operate airport in Andhra Pradesh

GMR Airports Limited will develop & operate Bhogapuram International Airport in Andhra Pradesh. Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued a “Letter of Award” (LoA) to GMR Airports Limited for the development of greenfield international airport at Bhogapuram.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh: YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.
Governor of Andhra Pradesh: Biswa Bhusan Harichandan.

Banking

9. Karnataka Bank reappoint Mahabaleshwara M S as MD and CEO for 3 yrs

Karnataka Bank has received Reserve Bank of India nod for reappointment of Mahabaleshwara M S as MD and CEO for next 3 years. Mahabaleshwara took charge as MD & CEO of Karnataka Bank on April 12, 2017 and has over 29 years of banking experience both at administrative and operational levels. The RBI has also approved for reappointment of P Jayarama Bhat as part-time (non-executive) chairman to hold office up to November 13, 2021.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

Karnataka Bank Limited Headquarters: Mangalore, Karnataka.
Karnataka Bank Limited Tagline: Your Family Bank Across India.

Science and Technology

10. Google and Apple collaborate to fight against COVID-19

Google and Apple collaborate to fight against COVID-19 through contact tracing technology. Both tech-giants have collaborated to enable the use of Bluetooth technology to help governments and health agencies reduce the spread of the Corona Virus, with user privacy and security central to the design.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

Google CEO: Sundar Pichai; Headquarters: California, United States.
Apple Inc. CEO: Tim Cook; Headquarters of Apple Inc: California, USA.

Important Days

11. International Day of Human Space Flight observed globally on 12 AprilThe International Day of Human Space Flight 2020 observed globally on April 12 every year. The UN General Assembly passed a resolution on April 7, 2011, had declared April 12 to be celebrated as International Day of Human Space Flight.Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

United Nations Headquarters inNew York, USA.
It was founded on 24 October 1945.
Mr Antonio Guterres of Portugal is the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Obituaries

12. British Comedian Tim Brooke-Taylor passes away

British Comedian Tim Brooke-Taylor has passed away due to novel coronavirus. The comedian was popular as one third of the famous 1970s show The Goodies, and I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue.

13. Legendary driver Stirling Moss passes away

The legendary motor-racing driver, Sir Stirling Moss has passed away. Moss was widely regarded as the greatest driver never to win the Formula One drivers’ world championship. The British driver took part in Formula One from 1951 to 1961 and also made 67 starts in the F1 World Championship, claiming victory winning 16 races and claiming 16 pole positions and 24 podium positions.

14. Former Chelsea goalkeeper Peter Bonetti passes away

Former England and Chelsea goalkeeper Peter Bonetti passed away. He was part of England’s 1966 World Cup-winning team but was unused throughout the tournament. He was featured in 1970 World Cup quarter-final defeat by West Germany. He was nicknamed as ‘The Cat’ because of his safe handling, lightning reflexes and his graceful style.

Miscellaneous

15. Prasar Bharti launches new channel “DD Retro”

India’s Public service broadcaster Prasar Bharti has rolled out a new channel called DD Retro. The new channel “DD Retro” would be specifically dedicated to old classics of Doordarshan. The channel has been launched by Prasar Bharti in the wake of the covid-19 pandemic to keep viewers engaged.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams: