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AWARDS AND HONORS
2016 Pulitzer Prizes : Complete Winners List
The Pulitzer Prize is an award for achievements in newspaper and online journalism, literature, and musical composition in the United States. It was established in 1917 by provisions in the will of American (Hungarian-born) Joseph Pulitzer who had made his fortune as a newspaper publisher, and is administered by Columbia University in New York City. Prizes are awarded yearly in twenty-one categories. In twenty of the categories, each winner receives a certificate and a US$10,000 cash award. The winner in the public service category of the journalism competition is awarded a gold medal.
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Laureus World Sports Awards 2016: Djokovic and Serena won Sportsman & Sportswoman of the Year
Novak Djokovic pipped the likes of Usain Bolt and Lionel Messi to win the ‘Sportsman of the Year’ trophy for a third time, while Serena Williams clinched the top honour in the women’s category at the Laureus World Awards in Berlin. Djokovic, who won this award in 2012 and ’15, walked away with it for a second successive time after clinching three Grand Slams – Australian, Wimbledon and US Open – last year. He was also the finalist in the French Open.
Quick Link – Laureus World Sports Awards
APPOINTMENTS
Deepak Mishra appointed as ADG of CRPF
Deepak Mishra, an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the 1984 batch (AGMU cadre), has been appointed as Additional Director General in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). He will have tenure till November 2018 with effect from the date of assumption of charge of the post.
- The Central Reserve Police Force is the largest of India’s Central Armed Police Forces.
- It functions under the aegis of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) of the Government of India.
- The CRPF’s primary role lies in assisting the State/Union Territories in police operations to maintain law and order and counter insurgency.
- It came into existence as the Crown Representative’s Police on 27 July 1939.
Quick Link – Deepak Mishra as ADG of CRPF
BANKING AND FINANCE
ICICI Bank open to investing in startups
Country’s largest private sector lender ICICI Bank has said it is open to investing in startups in the financial technology space even though it has not earmarked a dedicated corpus for the investments.
- In September last year, its smaller rival, South-based Federal Bank, announced a dedicated Rs 25 crore fund to invest in startups.
- Since this January, when the government launched ‘Startup India’ initiative, a slew of lenders have announced plans for startups, even as the most successful startups have seen an erosion in valuations.
- The lenders’ initiatives revolve around having dedicated branches and products with a focus on financial advisory for new-age entrepreneurs.
Quick Link – ICICI Bank Startups
INDIAN AFFAIRS
GOI released Commemorative Coin and Circulation Coin on Tatya Tope
The NDA Government has released a Rs.200 commemorative coin and a Rs.10 circulation coin on the occasion of the Martyrdom day of Tatya Tope, one of the outstanding Indian leaders of the 1857 revolt against the British. Union Minister of State for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Mahesh Sharma issued the coins.
- Ramachandra Pandurang Tope (1814 – 18 April 1859) was one of its notable generals of the 1857 revolt.
- He is better known by his nickname Tatya Tope, which is also transliterated as Tantya Tope or Tantia Topi.
Quick Link – Tatya Tope
Maharashtra government banned digging of bore wells beyond 200 ft
Maharashtra government has decided to restrict digging of borewells beyond 200 feet. The action was taken to check the steep decline in ground water level in the state, which at present is facing recurring droughts and severe water crisis in Marathwada and Vidarbha region. The violators of the rule would face fine or/and imprisonment, as the action will be considered as a punishable offence.
- The irrigation borwell is disadvantageous on account of low dependability of yield, low discharge and recuperation rate.
- The number of irrigation borewells in Latur stood at 34778 in 2007, only second after Nashik at 37545.
- The unofficial number stands at 90000, out of which 100 bores are as deep as 1000 feet or more, of which half have stopped working in past 10 years.
- The existing rules say that there can be only five borewells per square kilometers, which means in an ideal situation there should be maximum 3575 bores in the 715 square kilometers of the 10 talukas.
Quick Link – Banned digging bore 200 ft
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
The 13th Islamic Summit Conference concluded in Istanbul
The 13th session of the Islamic Summit Conference was concluded in Istanbul, Turkey. The Islamic Summit, which commenced on 10 April 2016, was held under the theme Unity and Solidarity for Justice and Peace. It also discussed the current situation in Syria, Yemen, Libya, Afghanistan, Somalia, Mali, Jammu and Kashmir, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Armenia’s aggressions on Azerbaijan, as well as other Member States afflicted by conflicts and unstable security situations.
- The agenda of the summit included the question of Palestine and Arab-Israeli conflict, conflict situation in the Muslim world, combating terrorism and violent extremism, Islamophopia, humanitarian situation in the Muslim world, and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 2025 Programme of Action.
- Besides, the summit condemned Hezbollah for conducting terrorist activities in Syria, Bahrain, Kuwait and Yemen and for supporting terrorist movements and groups undermining the security and stability of OIC Member States.
Quick Link – Islamic Summit Conference
World Bank Group to Invest $2.5 Billion in Education Projects Benefiting Adolescent Girls
World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim has announced that the World Bank Group would invest $2.5 billion over 5 years in education projects that directly benefit adolescent girls, whose empowerment is central to the Bank Group’s development efforts. The announcement, made at the Let Girls Learn event during the World Bank Group-IMF Spring Meetings, was followed by a call to action from the First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama, urging key policymakers and influencers from around the world to commit to urgent action in support of adolescent girls.
- By 2020 the Bank Group expects to invest at least $2.5 billion in education projects targeting adolescent girls (ages 12-17).
- About 75 percent of these investments are expected to be from IDA, the Bank Group’s fund for the poorest countries, and largely in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, which have the highest number of out-of-school girls.
- Today, 62 million girls around the world are not in school, and half of them are adolescents.
Quick Link – $2.5 Billion in Education Projects Benefiting Adolescent Girls
FOREIGN RELATIONS
India and Mauritius sign MoU to promote cooperation in the field of Traditional Medicine and Homoeopathy
India has signed an MoU with Mauritius on cooperation in the field of traditional system of medicine and Homoeopathy. The MoU was signed during the recent visit of Minster of State for AYUSH(Independent Charge) and Health & Family Welfare, Shripad Yesso Naik to Mauritius.
- This MoU will promote cooperation in the field of traditional system of health and medicine between the two countries which already share these traditions due to our unique historical and cultural ties.
- It envisages exchange of experts, supply of traditional medicinal substances, joint research and development and recognition of the traditional systems of health and medicine in both countries.
- It also aims at promotion and popularization of the various Indian traditional systems which fall under AYUSH.
Quick Link – India and Mauritius signed
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Infosys co-founder launched app ‘Itihaasa’ chronicling Indian IT journey
Infosys co-founder S Gopalakrishnan has launched a new app itihaasa that chronicles the “fascinating journey” of the Indian IT industry since the 1950s. Gopalakrishnan said “I have been a part of the industry for over 37 years and have seen the industry grow, prosper and become an important part of the economy. I am fortunate to have been a part of this fascinating journey. With itihaasa, we hope to reach the incredible story of Indian IT to many more people across the world“. He added that ‘itihaasa‘ is one of the largest chronicles of its kind with 600 videos featuring 44 technology stalwarts.
The app follows the installation of the country’s first modern computer in 1955 to crystal gazing on Indian IT in 2040. The app, which took about eight months to develop, will be maintained by a team sitting at IIIT-Bengaluru. The app contains 600 short videos, over 37 hours of footage, 350 archived photographs and articles and easy browsing with 12,000 tags.
Quick Link – Itihaasa
SPORTS
Rafael Nadal wins 2016 Monte Carlo Masters title of Tennis
Rafael Nadal captured his ninth Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters crown as he defeated Gael Monfils 7-5, 5-7, 6-0 in an enthralling final on Court Ranier III. The 29-year-old Nadal reclaimed the title that he won at the Monte-Carlo Country Club from 2005-2012. His 46-match winning streak in Monte-Carlo was finally ended in the 2013 final by Novak Djokovic.
Appearing in his 100th tour-level final, Nadal clinched his 68th title. The left-hander is the sixth player in the Open Era to reach a century of finals on the ATP World Tour. After laying his hands on his 48th clay-court crown, Nadal is now just one trophy away from drawing level with Open Era clay title leaderGuillermo Vilas.
Quick Link – Rafael Nadal wins
OBITUARY
Bill Campbell, Legendary Silicon Valley Mentor, Dies at 75
Bill Campbell, a legendary mentor to some of Silicon Valley’s most important entrepreneurs and executives including Steve Jobs and Larry Page, has died at age 75. He had been suffering from cancer. Mr. Campbell, who served as president, chief executive and chairman of financial software maker Intuit Inc., became far better known for advising tech leaders. That activity earned him the nickname, “The Coach.”
The gruff, bear hug-dispensing Campbell worked at Apple as a marketing executive in the 1980s and was appointed to the Apple board when Jobs returned to the company in 1997. He was chief executive officer of financial-software firm Intuit for five years in the 1990s and served as its chairman until January.
Quick Link – Bill Campbell passes away
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