Daily Current Affairs Capsule 23 rd January 2019 - wifistudy

Daily Current Affairs
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Capsule 23 January
        2019

1. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to visit India on 25-26 January

President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa will visit India on 25-26 this month as a State Guest of Honour for
Republic Day 2019.

      He is the second President of South Africa after President Nelson Mandela to be the Chief Guest at the
       Republic Day.
      President Ramaphosa along with Prime Minister Modi will address the India-South Africa Business
       Forum on the 25 January.

2. PM Modi inaugurates Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose museum

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose museum at Red Fort in Delhi.

      Also Nation pays homage to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 122nd birth anniversary on 23rd January.
      The museum showcases various artefacts related to Subhash Chandra Bose and Indian National Army.
      The museum also showcases the heroism, valour and sacrifices made by Indian soldiers during the World
       War-I.
      As a mark of respect to Netaji, the Centre has named Ross Island in the Anadman and Nicobar Islands as
       Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep.

3. Jallikattu event breaks Guinness record

The jallikattu (bull taming sport) event in Tamil Nadu’s Viralimalai made to Guinness records for the highest
number of bulls to have taken part in it i.e. 1,353.

      According to the Viralimalai Jallikattu committee, they had expected 2,000 bulls for the event.
      The event made a Guinness record by beating the earlier record of 647 bulls’ participation in Madurai
       Jallikkattu.

Points to Remember

      Jallikkattu is a traditional bull taming sport in the state and is conducted during the Pongal festival.
      However, the sport had faced a ban after protests by the Animal Welfare Board of India and animal rights
       organisation Peta.

4. India Navy begins coastal defence exercise 'Sea Vigil'

The Indian navy launched the first of its kind coastal defence exercise code named “Sea Vigil".

      The navy and Coast Guard will join hands with the State Marine Police, state police, port authorities and
       state fishing departments besides fishing communities and people living along the coast in 13 Indian states
       and Union Territories for the two day long exercise.
      The two-day exercise, first of its kind, is being conducted along the entire 7,516.6 km of coastline and
       Exclusive Economic Zone of India.
      Exercise Sea Vigil aims to comprehensively and holistically validate the efficacy of measures taken since
       26/11.

5. RPF Women Squad ‘JOYMATI BAHINI’ launched in Guwahati

A dedicated RPF Women Squad named as ‘JOYMATI BAHINI’, comprising women sub-inspector and
constables of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) was officially launched at Kamkhaya Railway Station in
Guwahati.

      It was named after the courageous princess, Joymati to have a constant motivating factor to be courageous,
       and dedicated at all times in the service to society.
      The main aim of the Joymati Bahini is to strengthen women security around Guwahati region within
       railway premises and trains.

6. Bihar top state in terms of GDP growth in FY18

Bihar has been ranked the top state in terms of GSDP (Gross State Domestic Product) growth in financial year
2017-18, according to a report by Crisil.

      The state has topped the list with 11.3 percent GSDP growth in fiscal 2018. It was ranked at eighth spot
       in fiscal 2017 with 9.9 percent GSDP growth.
      The second spot has been secured by Andhra Pradesh, whose GSDP growth in FY18 jumped to 11.2
       percent. Gujarat listed third with growth of 11.1 percent.

7. Noted Gujarati poet Sitanshu Yashashchandra awarded Saraswati Samman 2017

Noted Gujarati poet Sitanshu Yashashchandra has been awarded Saraswati Samman,2017.

      He received the honour for his poetry collection in Gujarati named “Vakhar”.
      The award comprises of a citation and a plaque apart from award money of 15 lakh rupees.

Points to Remember

      This is the 27th edition of the prestigious award instituted by K.K.Birla foundation given every year to an
       outstanding work of an Indian citizen published during the last 10 years in any of the languages mentioned
       in Schedule 8 of the constitution.

8. Virat Kohli creates history, becomes first player ever to win Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC
Cricketer of the Year

Virat Kohli created history by becoming the first player in history to win the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC
Cricketer of the Year.

      Kohli was also named captain of ICC's Test and ODI teams of 2018 for a fabulous run in international
       cricket.
      South African cricketer Kagiso Rabada finished second both for the overall category and the one for Test
       players. Afghan cricketer Rashid Khan was the runner-up for the ODI award.
      Kohli also ended the year at No. 1 in both the rankings for Tests and ODIs.

Points to Remember

   Rishabh Pant, who was named the Emerging Cricketer of the Year.
      Sri Lanka's Kumar Dharmasena was named the Umpire of the Year.
      New Zealand cricketer Kane Williamson won the Spirit of Cricket award

9. Siddaganga Mutt head Shivakumara Swamy passes away

Dr. Shivakumara Swami, the 111-year-old head of the Siddaganga Mutt, passed away.

      He was also fondly called Nadedaduva Devaru or 'the Walking God' by many.
      in 2007, the then Karnataka government had conferred the Karnataka Ratna, the highest civilian award in
       the state
      In 2015, the Government of India awarded him the Padma Bhushan.