Daily Current Affairs 1st October 2018 For Competitive Exams | Daily GK Update PDF

Daily Current Affairs 1st October 2018 For Competitive  Exams | Daily GK Update PDF

Daily Current Affairs 1st October 2018 For Competitive  Exams | Daily GK Update PDF

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James P. Allison Tasuku Honjo win Nobel Prize 2018 in Medicine for discovery of a cancer therapy

The 2018 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been jointly awarded to James P. Allison and Tasuku Honjo for their “discovery of cancer therapy by inhibition of negative immune regulation”.

Cancer kills millions of people every year and is one of humanity’s greatest health challenges. By stimulating the inherent ability of our immune system to attack tumor cells this year’s Nobel Laureates have established an entirely new principle for cancer therapy......Read More

Gita Gopinath appointed International Monetary Fund IMF Chief Economist

Professor at Harvard University, Gita Gopinath has been appointed chief economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). She replaces outgoing chief economist Maury Obstfeld, who will retire in December.

Also See:- Baby Rani Maurya appointed as the Uttarakhand new Governor

Gita Gopinath is the John Zwaanstra Professor of International Studies and Economics at Harvard University.

Gita is one of the world’s outstanding economists, with impeccable academic credentials, a proven track record of intellectual leadership, and extensive international experience,” IMF managing director Christine Lagarde said.

Gita Gopinath is US citizen, she was born and grew up in India. She received her Ph.D. in economics from Princeton University in 2001 after earning a B.A. from the University of Delhi and M.A. degrees from both the Delhi School of Economics and University of Washington....Read More

Asian Development Bank (ADB) and India sign $150 Million Loan to Improve Regional Connectivity

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a $150 Million Loan to finance continued improvements to road connectivity and efficiency of the International Trade Corridor in West Bengal and North-Eastern Region of India.

This is the second tranche loan agreement for the USD 500 million South Asia Sub regional Economic Cooperation Road Connectivity Investment Programme.

The programme aims to expand about 500 kilometres roads in north Bengal and north-eastern states to enable efficient and safe transport within India and regionally.

Also See:- India and Japan sign Loan Agreement for Construction of Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project
 

The new loan will help up gradation of key national and state highways in Manipur and construct an important international bridge for crucial last-mile connectivity between in-country trunk road network and neighboring countries.

 

The project's second tranche will upgrade about 66 km of national highways in Manipur, construct about 1.5 km of an international bridge between India and Nepal, and provide additional financing for the construction of about 103 km of a state highway in Manipur.

Also See:- NITI Aayog and United Nations in India sign Sustainable Development Framework for 2018-2022
 

The project will reduce transaction costs along the targeted cross-border corridors substantially, creating economies of scale and commercial prosperity.......Read More

Archery World Cup Finals 2018 - Deepika Kumari Wins Bronze Medal

India's Archer Deepika Kumari defeat Germany’s Lisa Unruh in a shoot-off to wins the bronze medal in the Archery World Cup Finals 2018 at Samsun, Germany.

Deepika and Unruh both shot 9 but Indian won bronze because her arrow was closer to the centre.

Also See:- Triple jumper Arpinder Singh becomes first Indian to win medal in IAAF Continental Cup

Korea’s Lee Eun Gyeong clinched the gold medal after defeating Turkey’s Yasemin Anagoz 6-4.

This was India’s second bronze medal in the Archery World Cup 2018 competition after Abhishek Verma had wins the bronze medal in men’s compound event......Read More

PM Modi inaugurates Mahatma Gandhi Museum at Rajkot Gujarat

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Mahatma Gandhi Museum in Rajkot, Gujarat. The Museum has been set up at the Alfred High School, which was an important part of the formative years of Mahatma Gandhi. 

It will help spread awareness about Gandhian culture, values and philosophy.

Also See:- PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates modern food processing facilities in Anand

The Prime Minister Modi also unveiled a plaque to mark the inauguration of a public housing project of 624 houses. He witnessed the e-Gruh Pravesh of 240 beneficiary families.....Read More

PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates modern food processing facilities in Anand

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi, inaugurated modern food processing facilities, including Amul’s ultra-modern Chocolate Plant, at Anand.

Also See:- PM Modi inaugurates LNG Terminal and Pipeline Projects at Anjar
 

He also visited the chocolate plant and was briefed on the various technologies used, and products being made there.

The development projects being inaugurated augur well for the cooperative sector.

The brand of Amul is known globally, and has become an inspiration worldwide. PM Modi said Amul is not only about milk processing, but an excellent model of empowerment.......Read More

PM Modi inaugurates LNG Terminal and Pipeline Projects at Anjar

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Mundra LNG terminal, the Anjar-Mundra Pipeline Project and the Palanpur-Pali-Barmer pipeline project, at Anjar, Gujarat.

Also See:- India and Japan sign Loan Agreement for Construction of Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project
 

Gujarat is emerging as an LNG hub of India. Asserting that a strong energy sector is needed for the growth of any country, the Prime Minister said that we cannot alleviate poverty if we are energy poor......Read More