09th February 2019 Current Affairs
IPC lifts Russia's doping ban
- According to the International Paralympics Committee (IPC), it will conditionally readmit Russia by next month.
- The ban will be lifted by 15th, providing the Russian Paralympic Committee (RPC) adhere to strict criteria.
- In August 2016 the IPC suspended the RPC because it was necessary and proportionate to the situation,they faced and essential to ensure a clean sport.
RBI Slaps Fine of Rs 1 crore on SBI
- RBI in the exercise of powers conferred under Section 47 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 has levied a penalty of Rupees one crore on the State Bank of India (SBI) for not monitoring the end use of funds in respect of one of its borrowers.
RBI Raised Collateral-Free Farm Loan Limit from Rs. 1 Lakh to Rs. 1.6 Lakh
- The Reserve Bank of India raised the limit of collateral-free agricultural loans to Rs. 1.6 lakh from the current Rs. 1 lakh with a view to help small and marginal farmers.
- The central bank also decided to set up an internal working group (IWG) to review agricultural credit and arrive at a workable policy solution.
- The Union Budget had also announced measures to boost the farming sector in addition to annual payment of Rs. 6,000 to small and marginal farmers.
- Currently, the banks are mandated to extend collateral-free agricultural loans up to Rs. 1 lakh. This limit was fixed in the year 2010.
India's Rohit Sharma becomes highest run-scorer in T20 cricket
- India’s Rohit Sharma (31-year) has become the highest run scorer in the Twenty20 International history while playing against New Zealand in Auckland.
- Sharma overtook New Zealand’s Martin Guptill, who has scored 2,272 runs in 74 innings in T20I.
- He also became first India and the third overall player to smash 100 sixes in T20 cricket.
- Rohit made his T20 debut against England in 2007 and has played 92 matches, averaging 33.15.
Ramit Tandon wins Seattle Open
- The top-seeded Indian squash player Ramit Tandon defeated Egyptian Mohamed El Sherbini in the finals to win PSA challenger squash Tour event ‘Seattle Open’.
- He rose to his career high ranking of 58 in the latest February list.
- Tandan won his first PSA title in the new year and fourth title overall in his career.
J&K Government Grants Divisional Status to Ladakh Region
- While exercising powers conferred in Section 5 of Land Revenue Act, the State Government of Jammu and Kashmir issued a notification of creation of Ladakh as 3rd Division in the state.
- Divisional status would facilitate this region in a great way to progress.
- Routine administrative clearances for Leh and Kargil can be obtained at Divisional headquarters in Leh.
- Apart from that, new Division also brings opportunities of employment of different levels in various departments for the locals.
2018 fourth warmest year on record
- An independent analysis by NASA & the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have found that earth’s global surface temperatures in 2018 were the fourth warmest since 1880.
- Globally, 2018’s temperatures rank behind those of 2016, 2017 and 2015.
- The past five years are collectively the warmest years in the modern record.
- It found that 2018 global temperatures were 0.79 degrees Celsius above the 20th-century average.
India And Bangladesh Signed MoU for Training 1800 Bangladesh Civil Servants
- India and Bangladesh have signed an MOU for training 1800 Bangladesh Civil Servants at the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) an institute under the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DAR&PG), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Govt. of India, over the next 6 years.
- The MOU was signed between the NCGG and the Ministry of Public Administration, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh during the visit of the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh.
ICAI Signs Pact with Invest India To Promote Foreign Investment
- The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) announced that it has signed a pact with Invest India to promote foreign investments in the country and Indian investments abroad.
- Invest India is a government agency that promotes and facilitates investment in the country.
- The MoU was signed by ICAI President Naveen N D Gupta and Invest India MD and CEO Deepak Bagla.
- The objective of the MoU is to provide necessary guidance and advice to the potential inbound and outbound investors and promote India as an investment-friendly destination.
Try out the quiz ?
1. According to the International Paralympics Committee (IPC), it would lift the ban on which country?
According to the International Paralympics Committee (IPC), it will conditionally readmit Russia by next month.
2. Reserve Bank of India has slapped Rs 1 crore penalty on which Bank?
RBI in the exercise of powers conferred under Section 47 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 has levied a penalty of Rupees one crore on the State Bank of India (SBI) for not monitoring the end use of funds in respect of one of its borrowers.
3. The Reserve Bank of India raised the limit of collateral-free loans to Rs. 1.6 lakh from the current Rs. 1 lakh for which sector?
The Reserve Bank of India raised the limit of collateral-free agricultural loans to Rs. 1.6 lakh from the current Rs. 1 lakh with a view to help small and marginal farmers.
4. Who has become the highest run scorer in the Twenty20 International history?
India's Rohit Sharma (31-year) has become the highest run scorer in the Twenty20 International history while playing against New Zealand in Auckland.
5. Who has won PSA challenger squash Tour event ‘Seattle Open’?
The top-seeded Indian squash player Ramit Tandon defeated Egyptian Mohamed El Sherbini in the finals to win PSA challenger squash Tour event ‘Seattle Open’.
6. Government of Jammu and Kashmir issued a notification of creation of 3rd Division in the state. What is the name of that division?
While exercising powers conferred in Section 5 of Land Revenue Act, the State Government of Jammu and Kashmir issued a notification of creation of Ladakh as 3rd Division in the state.
7. Which year become the fourth warmest year on record by NASA & the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration?
An independent analysis by NASA & the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have found that earth's global surface temperatures in 2018 were the fourth warmest since 1880.
8. India and which country have signed an MOU for training 1800 Bangladesh Civil Servants at the National Centre for Good Governance?
India and Bangladesh have signed an MOU for training 1800 Bangladesh Civil Servants at the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) an institute under the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DAR&PG), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Govt. of India, over the next 6 years.
9. ICAI announced that it has signed a pact with Invest India to promote foreign investments in the country and Indian investments abroad. What is full name of ICAI?
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) announced that it has signed a pact with Invest India to promote foreign investments in the country and Indian investments abroad.
