DAILY GK UPDATES 27TH MARCH 2016

DAILY GK UPDATES 27TH MARCH 2016

 

NATIONAL UPDATES:

1. Scientists at Lucknow based CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP) have found that mint plant has medicinal value that can cure cancer.

 

2. Union Government releases self-regulation Code of ethical business conduct for industry.

 

3. Union Cabinet approved World Bank’s $1500 million support to Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin: The approval seeks to provide for the mechanism of incentivisation of States under the SBM-G through World Bank credit.

 

INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:

1. India and China led investments in Renewable Energy in 2015: UN report: It was revealed by the ‘Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment’ Report published by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).

 

2. Pakistan and Iran signed 6 MoUs to strengthen bilateral relations: The MoUs were singed in the fields of health, commerce, finance and foreign services during the visit of Iranian President Dr Hassan Rouhani to Pakistan.

 

3. UNSC extended mandate of UN Assistance Mission in Somalia until March 2017.

 

4. International Day for the right to the truth concerning gross human rights violation observed on 24th March 2016 across the world.

 

OTHER UPDATES:

SPORTS:

1. India beat Australia by 6 wickets in a do or diematch to enter the semi-final of World Cup T20 2016.

 

2. Germany’s Nico Roseberg won 2016 Australian Grand Prix.