22-01-2017

22-01-2017 CURRENT AFFAIRS

	News headline	Detalis of the news	Trick
1	CABINET APPROVED MOU BETWEEN INDIA & VIETNAM ON CYBER SECURITY	The MoU was signed between Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) and the Cyber Security Department of Vietnam on 3 September 2016 at Hanoi in Vietnam.The MoU seeks to promote closer cooperation for exchange of knowledge and experience in detection, resolution and prevention of cyber security-related incidents between India and Vietnam.	MOU between india & vietnam -cyber security
2	PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK LAUNCHES CONTACTLESS CREDIT CARD	In another digitalisation initiative, Punjab National Bank (PNB) has launched a Contactless Credit Card. This new credit card, which has been named PNB Wave N Pay -Contactless Card, was launched by Usha Ananthasubramanian, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, PNB in New Delhi on 21st January 2017.	PNB - contactless credit card
3	Bihar forms world’s longest human chain of 11,000 kilometres	Bihar on 21st January 2017 claimed to have formed the world's longest human chain, covering an estimated distance of 11,292 kilometres, involving over two crore citizens against alcoholism and liquor.	Bihar-longest human chain
4	APPLE NAMED MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANY OF 2016 ACCORDING TO BCG	according to Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG’s) annual list which ranks world’s 50 most innovative firms for the 11th straight year.Google was ranked second, followed by electric carmaker Tesla on the list. Further, ride-hailing service Uber and home rental platform Airbnb were among the firms included in the list for the first time	Apple - most innovative company 2016
5	WITH RUSSIAN RAILWAYS HELP, INDIA TO INCREASE TRAIN SPEED TO 200 KMPH	Russian Railways is at present collaborating with Indian Railways on a 575-km stretch between Nagpur and Secunderabad and submitted a preliminary report last week.	Russian help - India to increase train speed 200 kmph
6	MOU BETWEEN INDIA & SERBIA FOR COOPERATION IN IT & ELECTRONICS APPROVED	The MoU seeks to promote bilateral cooperation in the field of information technology and electronics.	india & serbia MOU - IT & ELECTRONICS
7	Special Task Force for women safety reconstituted	A special task force (STF) for women safety has been reconstituted under the Chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Anil Baijal with his approval, the Delhi government’s Home Department said in a communication sent to the Delhi High Court.	STF - WOMEN SAFETY
8	PVR PICTURES LAUNCHED VKAAO THEATRE-ON-DEMAND SERVICE	Multiplex chain operator PVR Pictures in January 2017 launched its theatre-on-demand service Vkaao.Vkaao is an online platform that enables consumers to watch any movie of their choice at a theatre of their choice.However, the minimum requirement for a show to be confirmed would be 50 seats.	PVR - vkaao theatre
9	Saina Nehwal wins Malaysian Masters Grand Prix Gold tournament	India's ace shuttler Saina Nehwal has won the Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold title at Sarawak in Malaysia. Saina, the top seed in the tournament, defeated Pornpawee Chochuwong of Thailand in straight games 22-20, 22-20.	Saina nehwal - won malaysian masters
10	Uttar Pradesh elections: Samajwadi Party, Congress announce alliance	With the common aim of stopping the BJP, a grand alliance of the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Congress was formally announced on Sunday for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.	samjwadi party & congress to fight against BJP