Top News Current Affairs The Wake Up Show. 22 nd March (2018)

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1 Top News Current Affairs The Wake Up Show 22 nd March (2018)

2 Breaking News Karnataka cabinet approves separate religion status for Lingayats Informal WTO Ministerial Meet held in New Delhi India and EU sign an agreement on sharing earth observation data from each other s satellites G-20 Ministers meeting held in Argentina

3 Breaking News US bans use of Venezuela s new Petro Currency IRCTC ties up with Ola Cabs for booking cab on its website and app India signs Double Taxation Avoidance pact with Hong Kong Katrina Kaif becomes brand ambassador for international non-profit organization Educate Girls

4 Breaking News Nanda Bahadur Pun re-elected as Nepal s Vice President Bihar Governor Satya Pal Malik given additional charge as Governor of Odisha Team USA concludes Paralympic Winter Games Pyeong Chang 2018 with most successful performance in 16 years International Day of Happiness March 20

5 National News

6 Karnataka cabinet approves separate religion status for Lingayats Karnataka State Government under Chief Minister Siddaramaiah (belonging to Congress Party) approved the separate religion status for the Lingayat community.

7 Information about Lingayat community in Karnataka: Lingayat community owes allegiance to the 12th century social reform movement initiated by Basaveshwara. The community constitutes about 17 percent of Karnataka s population mainly residing in northern parts of the state.

8 Lingayats have been demanding a separate religion status since long time. Besides, a seven-member committee, formed by Karnataka State Minorities Commission which submitted its report on March 2, 2018 recommended that Lingayats in Karnataka may be considered as a religious minority. In the past, the Lingayats have mainly supported Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).Thus, this decision will have a tremendous political impact in the upcoming Karnataka State Legislative Assembly polls to be held in May 2018.

9 Quick Facts about Karnataka: Capital Bengaluru Current Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Current Governor Vajubhai Vala Important National Park Bandipur National Park

10 Informal WTO Ministerial Meet held in New Delhi Informal meeting of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) ministers was held in New Delhi on March 20, 2018.

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12 Highlights of Informal WTO Ministerial Meet: This meeting was called by India to explore options to reinvigorate the World Trade Organisation (WTO), by engaging in free and frank discussions. This meeting was attended by Ministers and Vice Ministers from 27 countries and WTO Director General Roberto Azevedo.

13 In wake of U.S. President Donald Trump s decision to slap import tariffs on steel and aluminium, discussions at the meeting revolved around concerns over increasing protectionism in global trade.

14 Quick Facts about World Trade Organisation (WTO): Formed in 1995 Task Regulation of International Trade Headquarters Geneva, Switzerland Current Director General Robert Azevedo

15 India and EU sign an agreement on sharing earth observation data from each other s satellites India s Department of Space and the European Commission signed an agreement that will enable them to share earth observation data from each other s satellite.

16 India and EU sign an agreement on sharing earth observation data from each other s satellites: The agreement was signed by Philippe Brunet, director for Space Policy, Copernicus and Defence, on behalf of European Commission and by PG Diwakar, Scientific Secretary in the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on behalf of the Department of Space. The agreement was signed in Bengaluru. The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation on Earth observation and mutual access to data from sentinel series of satellites of EU (European Union) and from the earth observation satellites of India

17 About Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO): Chairman Dr. K. Sivan Headquarters Bangalore, Karnataka

18 International News

19 G-20 Ministers meeting held in Argentina First G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors under Presidency of Argentina was held on 19 and 20 March 2018 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

20 Highlights of G-20 Ministers meeting: The meeting was attended by 22 finance ministers, 17 Central Bank Governors and 10 heads of international organizations, including International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director, Christine Lagarde and Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme, Achim Steiner. Discussions at the this two-day meeting revolved around infrastructure development and the future of work in the digital arena.

21 Interestingly, concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump s decision to slap import tariffs on steel and aluminium, which may trigger a global trade war were not discussed at this meeting. This was the first of five such meetings to be held before Argentina hosts the G20 Summit on 30 November and 1 December 2018.

22 Quick Facts about G20 (Group of Twenty): Founded in 1999 Purpose Forum to deliberate upon key issues affecting the global economy

23 Members Countries: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, and the European Union

24 BANKING & FINANCE NEWS

25 US bans use of Venezuela s new Petro Currency US President Donald Trump signed an executive order making it illegal for US citizens to purchase any cryptocurrency issued by Venezuela.

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27 The order prohibits U.S. citizens from engaging in transactions using Venezuela s oilbacked currency, called the Petro. In a bid to ease country s economic crisis, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro had launched Petro, a cryptocurrency backed by Venezuela s oil, gas, gold and diamond wealth.

28 Venezuela s economy has been reeling under pressure since last year owing to falling oil prices and sanctions imposed by US. Mr. Maduro s plan was to pay Venezuela s foreign debtor with Petro and thereby attempt to restructure country s debt.

29 Trump administration in US wants Maduro regime to reverse the crisis that it has caused by adopting prudent economic measures rather than trying to circumvent US sanctions by issuing Petro.

30 Quick Facts about Venezuela: Capital Caracas Currency Bolivar fuerte Current President Nicola Maduro Important Rivers Orinoco, Caroni

31 BUSINESS NEWS

32 IRCTC ties up with Ola Cabs for booking cab on its website and app IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) announced its partnership with Ola Cabs, in order to provide a book taxi option in its app and website.

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34 IRCTC ties up with Ola Cabs for booking cab on its website and app: This partnership between IRCTC and Ola Cabs is a six month pilot project. This will offer Ola Cabs booking services to customers in the IRCTC Rail Connect App and on its website. All facilities provided by Ola Cabs will be offered on the IRCTC Rail Connect App and website for the same price as it is offered directly by Ola.

35 Cabs can be booked up to seven days in advance or on reaching the railway station. Also IRCTC outlets at railway stations or Ola s self-serving facility will also enable customers to book cabs. About Ola: Co-Founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal Headquarters Bengaluru, Karnataka

36 India signs Double Taxation Avoidance pact with Hong Kong India and Hong Kong signed Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion.

37 Details about India-Hong Kong Double Taxation Avoidance Pact: This pact is in accordance with Section 90 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 which authorises Indian Government to enter into an Agreement with a foreign country or specified territory for avoidance of double taxation of income. The pact will not only prevent double taxation but will also provide for exchange of information between the two countries

38 It is expected that it will boost flow of investment, technology and personnel between both the countries. This pact will give protection against double taxation to over 1500 Indian companies and businesses operating in Hong Kong as well as to Hong Kong-based companies operating in India.

39 Quick Facts about Hong Kong: Special Administrative Region of China Currency Hong Kong Dollar Current Chief Executive Carrie Lam

40 APPOINTMENT

41 Katrina Kaif becomes brand ambassador for international non-profit organization Educate Girls Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif has been named the brand ambassador of Educate Girls, an international nonprofit organisation.

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43 Katrina Kaif brand ambassador of Educate Girls: As brand ambassador of Educate Girls, Katrina Kaif will work towards creating equal opportunities for girls to access quality education. Educate Girls involves the families, village leaders, local administration and school authorities in its efforts towards educating girls.

44 About Educate Girls: Founder Safeena Husain Head Office Mumbai

45 Nanda Bahadur Pun re-elected as Nepal s Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun took charge as Nepal s vice president for a second term.

46 Nanda Bahadur Pun re-elected as Nepal s Vice President: On 18 March 2018, Nanda Bahadur Pun was re-elected as Nepal s Vice President unopposed, as no other party had filed nominations. Nanda Bahadur Pun s oath of office and secrecy was administered by President Bidya Devi Bhandari at an official ceremony. Also, Shasi Kala Dahal of CPN-Maoist Centre was elected vice-chairperson of the national assembly. She defeated Brinda Devi Ale of Nepali Congress.

47 About Nepali Congress: Headquarters Lalitpur, Nepal Merger of Nepali National Congress, Nepal Democratic Party

48 Bihar Governor Satya Pal Malik given an additional charge Bihar Governor Satya Pal Malik was given additional responsibility as Governor of Odisha.

49 Bihar Governor Satya Pal Malik given additional charge as Governor of Odisha: SC Jamir completed his five-year term as Governor of Odisha. Following this, Satya Pal Malik has been given additional charge as Governor of Odisha. Satya Pal Malik is 72 years old. He has served as Union minister of state for parliamentary affairs and tourism. He was a Rajya Sabha MP for two terms and was also a Lok Sabha MP. He was a member of Uttar Pradesh Assembly from 1974 to 1977.

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51 Some wildlife sanctuaries in Bihar: Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary Udaypur Wildlife Sanctuary Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary

52 SPORTS

53 Team USA concludes Paralympic Winter Games Pyeong Chang 2018 with most successful performance in 16 years The Paralympic Winter Games Pyeong Chang 2018 in South Korea, concluded with Team USA having its most successful performance in 16 years.

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55 Team USA most successful performance in 16 years: Team USA consisted of 74 athletes. It grabbed a total of 36 medals and topped the overall medal count. This is Team USA s highest medal count since 2002 when it won 43 medals. It also topped the gold medal count for the first time since It topped the overall gold medal count and also the gold medals won on each day of the Games.

56 Oksana Masters became the female U.S. athlete to have won the highest number of medals in PyeongChang Olympics with five medals. Among men, Dan Cnossen won six medals and topped the count. The U.S. Nordic skiing team won 16 medals. Kendall Gretsch bagged the firstever biathlon Olympic or Paralympic gold medal for a U.S. athlete. The U.S. Paralympic Snowboarding Team won 13 medals. 18 military veterans on Team USA won a total of 9 medals.

57 The U.S. sled hockey team won its third consecutive Paralympic title. It became the first sled hockey team to achieve this feat. About Paralympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018: Host city Pyeongchang, South Korea Dates 9 18 March 2018

58 IMPORTANT DAYS

59 International Day of Happiness March 20 On 20 March 2018, International Day of Happiness was celebrated all over the world.

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61 International Day of Happiness: The United Nations has celebrated the International Day of Happiness since This day stresses the importance of happiness in the lives of people. Theme for International Day of Happiness 2018: Share Happiness. This year the focus is on the importance of relationships, kindness and helping each other.

62 Some UNESCO Cultural Heritage sites in India: The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier Chandigarh Nalanda Mahavihara (Nalanda University) Bihar Taj Mahal Uttar Pradesh

63 Keep Calm and lets play QUIZ...!! All The Best

64 Current Affairs Quiz 1. Which State Government approved separate religion status for the Lingayat community? a. Rajasthan b. Punjab c. Uttarakhand d. Karnataka

65 Current Affairs Quiz 1. Which State Government approved separate religion status for the Lingayat community? a. Rajasthan b. Punjab c. Uttarakhand d. Karnataka

66 Current Affairs Quiz 2. In which city, the Informal meeting of World Trade Organisation (WTO) ministers was held at? a. Kolkata b. Gandhinagar c. New Delhi d. Mumbai

67 Current Affairs Quiz 2. In which city, the Informal meeting of World Trade Organisation (WTO) ministers was held at? a. Kolkata b. Gandhinagar c. New Delhi d. Mumbai

68 Current Affairs Quiz 3. India s Department of Space and signed an agreement with, that will enable them to share earth observation data from each other s satellite? a. Chinese Commission b. USA Commission c. Australian Commission d. European Commission

69 Current Affairs Quiz 3. India s Department of Space and signed an agreement with, that will enable them to share earth observation data from each other s satellite? a. Chinese Commission b. USA Commission c. Australian Commission d. European Commission

70 Current Affairs Quiz 4. Which country hosted the First G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors on 19th and 20th March 2018? a. Australia b. Argentina c. Spain d. Norway

71 Current Affairs Quiz 4. Which country hosted the First G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors on 19th and 20th March 2018? a. Australia b. Argentina c. Spain d. Norway

72 Current Affairs Quiz 5. US President Donald Trump signed an executive order making it illegal for US citizens to purchase any cryptocurrency issued by Venezuela. What is the name of the cryptocurrency introduced by Venezuela Government? a. Petro Currency b. Nano Currency c. Necta Currency d. Octon Currency

73 Current Affairs Quiz 5. US President Donald Trump signed an executive order making it illegal for US citizens to purchase any cryptocurrency issued by Venezuela. What is the name of the cryptocurrency introduced by Venezuela Government? a. Petro Currency b. Nano Currency c. Necta Currency d. Octon Currency

74 Current Affairs Quiz 6. Name the Government entity, which announced its partnership with Ola Cabs, in order to provide a book taxi option in its app and website? a. Indian Railways b. IRCTC c. ONGC d. Airport Authority of India

75 Current Affairs Quiz 6. Name the Government entity, which announced its partnership with Ola Cabs, in order to provide a book taxi option in its app and website? a. Indian Railways b. IRCTC c. ONGC d. Airport Authority of India

76 Current Affairs Quiz 7. India signed an agreement with which country, for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion? a. Singapore b. Iran c. Canada d. Hong Kong

77 Current Affairs Quiz 7. India signed an agreement with which country, for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion? a. Singapore b. Iran c. Canada d. Hong Kong

78 Current Affairs Quiz 8. Who was made the brand ambassador of Educate Girls, an international non-profit organisation? a. Amir Khan b. Priyanka Chopra c. Katrina Kaif d. Virat Kohli

79 Current Affairs Quiz 8. Who was made the brand ambassador of Educate Girls, an international non-profit organisation? a. Amir Khan b. Priyanka Chopra c. Katrina Kaif d. Virat Kohli

80 Current Affairs Quiz 9. Which country topped the overall medal list in the Paralympic Winter Games Pyeong Chang 2018 in South Korea? a. India b. South Korea c. China d. USA

81 Current Affairs Quiz 9. Which country topped the overall medal list in the Paralympic Winter Games Pyeong Chang 2018 in South Korea? a. India b. South Korea c. China d. USA

82 Static Gk What is the currency of Hong Kong?

83 Answer Hong Kong Dollar

84 Static Gk Where is the headquarter of World Trade Organisation (WTO)?

85 Answer Geneva, Switzerland

86 Static Gk Where is the headquarter Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?

87 Answer Bangalore, Karnataka

88 Don t take rest after your first victory because if you fail in second, more lips are waiting to say that your first victory was just luck. - A.P.J Abdul Kalam Good Day...