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India’s first bitcoin trading app
o Cryptocurrency dealer Pluto Exchange announced the launch of India’s first mobile application for transacting in virtual currencies.
o The Pluto Exchange mobile app offers a solution to the coordination problem between payment processors, financial gateways, and banks.
o By using a four-digit personal identification number, users can now buy, sell, store and spend bitcoins via a mobile number. Kuppali honoured with a Google doodle
o Google is honouring the contribution of Kuvempu by dedicating a doodle to the winner of the first Kannada Jnanpith on the occasion of his 113th birth anniversary
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o The renaissance of Kannada literature was heralded by the publication of Kuvempu’s Sri Ramayana Darshanam, which was awarded the Jnanpith Award, half a century ago.
o It is also the golden jubilee of his novel Malegalalli Madumagalu. Anand won World rapid championship
o Viswanathan Anand lifted the World rapid chess championship in Riyadh on Thursday.
o The genius of Chennai, who defeated Magnus Carlsen of Norway earlier in the tournament, went on to finish on top with 10.5 points at the end of the 15th and final round.
o Anand won that mini-match against Fedoseev. Ramendra Kumar felicitated in Sri Lanka
o Noted writer Ramendra Kumar, whose stories feature in Sri Lankan text books, has been felicitated in the neighbouring country for his contribution to children's literature.
o Kumar is an award-winning writer with 32 books to his credit.
o His writings have been translated into 14 Indian and 13 foreign languages and have found a place in school text books and anthology also in India and abroad. Sebi restricts cross-holding in MF
o SEBI approved norms to improve governance in mutual funds and credit rating agencies and deepen the securities markets.
o Sebi also did its bit to help tackle India’s Rs10 trillion stressed asset problem at a meeting of its board in Mumbai.
o A sponsor of a mutual fund or its associates cannot hold more than 10% in any other asset management company or have a board seat. Countries with highest NPAs: Report
o India has the highest level of NPA among BRICS countries and is ranked fifth on a list of countries with the highest levels of NPAs.
o It is according to a report by CARE Ratings. The countries ranked higher than India are Greece, Italy, Portugal, and Ireland.
o NPA is defined as a credit facility in respect of which the interest has remained 'past due' for a specified period of time. India gives medical assistance to Yemen
o India provided medical assistance worth about $1 million to Yemen in response to a request from the Yemeni government.
o As part of its commitment to provide humanitarian assistance to Yemen, India has been a member of the 'Friends of Yemen' Group.
o India has earlier extended medical assistance to Yemen in April 2015. ISC to be held in March in Imphal
o The 2018 edition of the historic Indian Science Congress will be held at Manipur University, Imphal, in March.
o The event was scheduled at the Osmania University (OU), Hyderabad, in the first week of January but had to be moved out due to “security problems.”
o The aim of the Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) is to advance and promote the cause of science in India. Spider named after Bob Marley
o Scientists have named new water adapted species of spider after Bob Marley, as a homage to his famous song "High tide or low tide."
o The species of water-adapted spider was first discovered in the year 2009, when the sea along the coastline of Queensland in Australia receded and revealed the population of spider.
o The study was published in the Evolutionary Systematic journal. Russia launches satellite for Angola
o Russia on Tuesday launched a rocket carrying Angosat-1, the first national telecoms satellite for Angola.
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o The Zenit-2SB rocket carrying Angosat to orbit was supplied by Ukrainian maker Yuzhmash, making the launch a rare joint project between the two countries since 2014.
o The Angosat project was agreed by Russia and Angola in 2009. UNESCO recognizes Panama's hats
o Cultural authorities at UNESCO have recognized the artisans of Panama for their distinctive woven hats.
o Panama’s real contribution to the world’s hat heritage is the pintao, or painted hat, handmade from five different plants and a dose of swamp mud.
o The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) based in Paris. 1500 more schools for Atal Tinkering Lab
o NITI Aayog's Atal Innovation Mission, has selected additional 1500 Schools for the establishment of Atal Tinkering Labs.
o Atal Innovation Mission is the government's programme to promote innovation & entrepreneurship nationwide in schools, universities & industry.
o They are innovation play workspaces for students between Grade VI to Grade XII, stimulating innovations combining science & tech. Law to protect slums in Delhi
o Parliament passed a bill to protect slums and unauthorised colonies in the national capital region.
o The National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second (Amendment) Bill, gives immunity to slums and some unauthorised constructions till December 31, 2020.
o The legislation will give cover against punitive action on “as is where is basis” until December 2020. Exercise ‘Ekuverin’ Concludes
o The two-week long eighth edition of the Indo-Maldives joint military exercise, ‘Ekuverin’, came to an end at Belagavi, Karnataka.
o ‘Ekuverin’ means ‘friends’ in the Maldivian language. The bilateral annual exercise was a 14-day joint military training between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force
o The exercise has been held alternatively in India and Maldives since 2009. MoU between Bank of Baroda and POORTI
o Bank of Baroda has entered into MoU with POORTI Agri Services Pvt. Ltd to enable the farmers to purchase agricultural inputs provided by POORTI.
o This is a Platform for Online Ordering & Rural Transformation of India known as “POORTI”.
o Poorti is a company providing multi-party mobile commerce platform for easy ordering of fertilizers, pesticides, seeds by farmers with loans given by banks. Triple Talaq Bill Passed in Lok Sabha
o The Lok Sabha passed the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriages) Bill 2017 making instant triple talaq illegal with up to three years in jail for the husband.
o The proposed law would only be applicable on instant triple talaq or ‘talaq- e-biddat’.
o Ravi Shakar Prasad is Minister for Law and Justice.
o The bill will now be sent to the Rajya Sabha for approval. Prince Harry Named President of ACG
o Prince Harry has been named the president of African Parks, a conservation group that manages a dozen wildlife areas across the continent.
o Prince Harry will contribute to its effort to protect Africa's natural heritage and support both wildlife and communities.
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o ACF's goal is to support and link African conservation initiatives, groups and NGOs. India Test-Fires AAD Supersonic Missile
o India successfully test-fired its indigenously developed Advanced Air Defence supersonic interceptor missile from Odisha.
o It is capable of destroying any incoming ballistic missile at low altitude.
o This was the 3rd supersonic interceptor test carried out this year. The interceptor is a 7.5 m long single stage solid rocket propelled guided missile equipped with a navigation system. SBI raises fund to meet Basel III norms
o SBI has approved of raising Rs 8,000 cr through various sources, including masala bonds, to meet Basel III capital norms.
o Masala bonds are rupee denominated specialised debt instruments that can be floated in overseas markets only to raise capital.
o Basel III is an int. regulatory accord that introduced a set of reforms designed to improve regulation & risk management within banking sector. Loan with WB for UP Tourism Project
o An agreement for IBRD Credit of USD 40 Million from World Bank for “U.P. Pro-Poor Tourism Development Project" was signed between India and WB.
o The programme size is approx. USD 57.14 million, of which 40 million will be financed by the Bank & remaining by State.
o The Objective of the project is to increase tourism-related benefits for local communities in targeted destinations.
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