Daily Current Affairs 8 April 2018

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National News

1. IITs to add 779 seats exclusively for women

This is in a bid to improve the gender ratio in the B.Tech programme.
Of the 779 seats, the largest portion of 113 will go to IIT Kharagpur.

2. Chhattisgarh bags ‘State of the Year’ award

Chhattisgarh bagged the ‘State of the Year’ Award for its remarkable progress in business and services activities in various sectors of the state.
The state government has successfully completed 14 years under the CM Dr. Raman Singh.

3. 3 mobile apps launched for K’taka elections

The apps are titled Model Code for Conduct Reporting, Election Officers’ Directory and Election Quiz.
They would help voters get poll-related information and report violations of the code of conduct.

4. ‘HornVrat’ aims to curb constant honking in Mumbai

NGO ‘Awaaz Foundation’ has launched the campaign to curb constant honking in Mumbai .
To promote the campaign, an auto rickshaw decorated blow horns is being taken out on the streets of Mumbai.

International News

1. 70 civilians killed in suspected chemical attack in Syria

This is a result as govt troops allegedly dropped a barrel bomb containing poisonous chemicals in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta.
The Syrian govt has denied the allegations.

2. UK opens 1st military base in Middle East in 50 yrs

The base will host around 300 British troops and support personnel.
It is aimed at helping the UK tackle security threats in the Gulf region.

3. Afghanistan accepts Pak offer to resume talks with Taliban

Pak and Afghanistan called on the Taliban to join the talks without delay.
This comes after Prez Ashraf Ghani said he was ready to recognise the Taliban as a political group.

4. 800 flee Venezuela to Brazil daily : UN

The global refugee agency added that Venezuelans also fled to Colombia and Panama among other countries.
This comes as Venezuela faces its worst economic crisis amid hyperinflation and shortage of cash.

Business News

1. Cash vans should have CCTV,GPS, wireless sets : RBI

The service provider must have a net worth of Rs.100 cr and a minimum fleet of 300 specifically fabricated cash vans.
No cash van should move without armed guards.

2. Centre’s director on ICICI board changed

The govt has changed its nominee on private sector lender ICICI Bank’s board amid the ongoing Videocon row.
It has nominated another Joint Secretary-rank official from the FM, Lok Ranjan.

3. Some PSBs can be privatised but not right now : SBI Chairman

Rajnish Kumar has said some of them could be divested after being strengthened.
He said it would take at least 2 years for banks to be strengthened.

Sports News
1. Manu Bhaker sets CWG record to bag gold

Manu Bhaker shot a total of 240.9 to set CWG record in the women’s 10m Air Pistol event.
India’s Heena Sindhu finished 2nd scoring 234.

2. Mary Kom assured of medal on CWG debut

Mary assured India of another medal after advancing to semis in the women’s 48 kg boxing event.
The 5 time world champion will face Sri Lanka’s Anusha Dilrukshiin the semifinal.

3. Dhoni-led CSK defeat MI in last over