DAILY GK 5 MAR 2020
1.
In-flight wi-fi services
ü The
central government has approved airlines companies operating
in India to provide in-flight wi-fi services to its passengers
upon permission from the pilot-in-command..According to the Vistara CEO
Leslie Thng, the first Boeing 787-9 aircraft would be the first aircraft to
provide Wi-Fi during flight in India.
2.
International food and hospitality fair
‘AAHAR 2020’
ü 35th edition
of fair ‘AAHAR 2020’ has commenced in Pragati Maidan, New
Delhi. It was inaugurated by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry,
Piyush Goyal.This fair has been specially focused on promoting the
agriculture-community as well as tourism sectors especially hospitality
companies.
3.
World’s 1st nation to
make all public transport free
ü In
order to reduce traffic pressure on the road, Luxembourg, the 7th smallest
country in Europe, has been made public transport free from February
29, 2020. It became the first country in the world to do so.
4.
New Presidency of UNSC
ü China
has taken over as president of the United Nations (UN) Security
Council for the month of March 2020, to promote solidarity and cooperation. The
council’s presidency rotates every month among its 15 members.China
takes the presidency from Belgium & Dominican Republic will take over the
Presidency from China on April, 2020.
5.
GFI Report
ü In
accordance with the report titled “Trade-Related Illicit Financial
Flows in 135 Developing Countries: 2008-2017” by US-based think tank
Global Financial Integrity (GFI), India has the third-highest trade-related
illicit financial flow among over 135 countries in 2017 while China has topped
the report.
6.
Sanjay Kumar Panda appointed as India’s
Ambassador to Turkey
7.
Zomato acquires UberEats India for $206
million
ü According
to the Uber ‘s recent regulatory filings, Zomato, an Indian
restaurant aggregator and food delivery startup has acquired Uber’s food
delivery business in India, Uber Eats for $206 million.
8.
ICC women’s T20I Rankings 2020
ü
According to the International Cricket
Council (ICC) T20I rankings 2020 for Women players,
the 16-year-old Indian opener Shafali Verma climbed 19 places
to reach the top with 761 points. She replaced New Zealand’s
Suzie Bates down a notch,who now have 750 points.
9.
49th National Safety day-March 4 2020
ü The
Theme of National Safety day 2020 is “Enhance Health & Safety
Performance by Use of Advanced Technology“.
