DAILY CURRENT
AFFAIRS: 4 AUG 2017
(DAILY NEWS INDIA)
i.
Lok Sabha passed two bills, CGST
(Extension to Jammu and Kashmir) Bill, 2017 and IGST (Extension to Jammu and
Kashmir) Bill, 2017, extending Central Goods and Services Tax and Integrated
Goods and Services Tax to Jammu and Kashmir.
ii.
The two Bills passed by the House by a voice vote are aimed at giving effect to
the formal amendments required in Central GST and Integrated GST Acts by
removing the exemption that was carved out for Jammu &Kashmir.
iii.
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has mentioned that GST is in the larger interest
of traders and consumers of Jammu and Kashmir and extending Central GST and
Integrated GST to Jammu and Kashmir will ensure greater economic integration of
the state with rest of the country.
2.
GOVT INKS MOA TO SET UP IRRI’S REGIONAL CENTRE IN VARANASI
i.
Union Agriculture Ministry signed a
memorandum of association for setting up a regional centre of the International
Rice Research Institute in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to develop high- yielding
rice varieties.
ii.
The MoA was signed between Agriculture Secretary Shobhana K Patnaik and IRRI
Director General Matthew Morell.
iii.
IRRI’s South Asia Regional Centre will be set up at the campus of National Seed
Research and Training Centre in Varanasi.
3.
RECENT APPROVALS BY CENTRAL GOVERNMENT: AUGUST 3, 2017
i.
Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved following bilateral
agreements and initiatives: Cabinet apprised of MOU between India and Spain on
India-Spain cooperation in renewable energy
ii.
Union Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval for a Memorandum of
Understanding signed among India and various BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia,
China & South Africa) for establishment of the BRICS Agriculture Research
Platform.
iii.
The Union Cabinet cleared a proposal to extend proxy voting to overseas Non
–Resident Indians.
4.
AADI PERUKKU FESTIVAL CELEBRATED IN TAMILNADU
i.
Aadi Perukku is celebrated for the birth of the Tamil month of Aadi. This is
the beginning of all the festivals during the festival seasons.
ii.
During the month of Thai and Aadi the sun changes directions so it is
celebrated in that way. It is celebrated in a special way in temples like
Mangadu Kamakshi Temple. In Aadi every friday is celebrated as “Aadivelli”.
iii.
The new moon day of this month is celebrated as “AadiAmavasai” which is to
remember our ancestors who have reached heavens. The first day of this month is
celebrated as Aadipandigai or Aadipirappu, which is an important festival to
most tamils, especially newly-weds.
5.
SBI TO RAISE 2000 CR VIA BASEL- III BONDS
i.
State Bank of India plans to raise Rs 2,000 cr by allotting Basel-III compliant
bonds to various investors.
ii.
The committee of directors for capital raising accorded its approval on 3rd of
August. It will allot 20,000 AT1 Basel-III compliant non-convertible,
perpetual, subordinated bonds in the nature of debentures.
iii.
The bonds will carry a coupon rate of 8.15% per annum with a call option after
5 years or the anniversary date thereafter. Shares of SBI were trading 1.67%
lower at Rs 302.50 on the BSE.
6.
MCX, MAHINDRA AGRI SIGN MOU FOR AGRICULTURE RELATED PRICE INFORMATION
i.
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited and Mahindra Agri Solutions Ltd have
signed a Memorandum of Understanding to provide agriculture related price
information.
ii.
This information would be available on their recently launched mobile
application ‘MyAgriGuru’ which is available for free on Google play store. This
MoU would enhance the decision-making ability of the farmers.
iii.
MahindraAgri Solutions Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mahindra and
Mahindra. This partnership also strengthens the vision of the two leading
organizations to empower farmers by offering knowledge based solutions.
iv.
It also fulfills another Government’s motive to digitize the agricultural
sector. Through this partnership, it will enable farmers to manage prices and
also provide them with solutions that boost both agricultural productivity and
farm incomes substantially.
v.
The main objective is to educate farmers by delivering complete information on
agricultural products.
7.
HASSAN ROUHANI SWORN IN AS IRAN’S PRESIDENT FOR A 2ND TERM
i.
Hassan Rouhani was officially sworn in as the President of Iran for a 2nd term.
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamanei gave his official approval for
Rouhani’s appointment.
ii.
Rouhani will administer the oath at the Iranian parliament on 5th August.
Before that, he has to present his cabinet before the parliament for a vote of
confidence.
8.
HARMANPREET KAUR APPOINTED AS DSP BY PUNJAB GOVERNMENT
i.
The Punjab state government has appointed Harmanpreet Kaur to the post of
Deputy Superintendent of Police in the state police.
ii.
Harmanpreet, the all-rounder cricketer had made 171 runs from 115 balls against
Australia in the semi-finals and steered India into the ICC Women’s World Cup
2017 final.
iii.
CM Amarinder Singh has directed the state Director General of Police Suresh
Arora to complete the necessary formalities for her appointment. After Kaur’s
appointment to the force, they would be setting up a cricket team within the
police department.
OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS BASED
ON TODAY’S NEWS
Q1.
UNION CABINET HAS GIVEN ITS EX-POST FAC TO APPROVAL FOR A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
SIGNED AMONG INDIA AND VARIOUS BRICS COUNTRIES (BRAZIL, RUSSIA, CHINA & SOUTH
AFRICA) FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BRICS-ARP. ABBREVIATION ‘ARP’ STANDS FOR?
a) Agriculture Research Portal
b) Agriculture Regulatory Platform
c) Agriculture Regulatory Portal
d) Agriculture Research Platform
Q2.
UNION AGRICULTURE MINISTRY HAS SIGNED A MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION FOR SETTING
UP A REGIONAL CENTRE OF THE INTERNATIONAL RICE RESEARCH INSTITUTE IN?
a) Bhopal
b) Varanasi
c) Hyderabad
d) Jaipur
Q3.
AADI PERUKKU FESTIVAL IS CELEBRATED IN WHICH INDIAN STATE?
a) Karnataka
b) Andhra Pradesh
c)
Tamil Nadu
d) Kerala
Q4.
HASSAN ROUHANI HAS BEEN SWORN IN AS THE PRESIDENT OF WHICH COUNTRY FOR A 2ND
TERM?
a) Iran
b) Saudi Arabia
c) Kuwait
d) Oman
Q5.
WHO AMONG THE FOLLOWING INDIAN WOMEN CRICKETER HAS BEEN APPOINTED TO THE POST
OF DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE IN THE PUNJAB STATE POLICE?
a) Mithali Raj
b) Jhulan Goswami
c) Dipti Sharma
d) Harmanpreet Kaur
ANSWERS:
1 - D 2
- B 3 - C 4 - A 5 - D
