Sunday, December 16, 2012

DAILY GK UPDATE: 16TH DECEMBER

1. Nation celebrated Vijay Diwas with pride and honour
Nation celebrated Vijay Diwas with pride and honour today. On the occasion of Vijay Diwas, several commemorative functions were organised across the country to pay homage to the martyrs who laid down their lives in the service of the nation.This is the day on which India defeated Pakistan in the war of 1971.

NOTE:- Bangladesh also celebrated the 42nd Victory Day marking the historic triumph of the Indian army and Mukti Bahini over the Pakistan armed forces in 1971.16th December 1971 is the most important day in the history of Bangladesh. The day is also equally important for India as on this day Pakistan Army General AAK Niazi along with 93,000 soldiers surrendered unconditionally to the Lt. General Jagjit Singh Arora of Indian army.
2. Sonia Gandhi launched  "Delhi Annshri Yojna"
UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi launched a major food security programme of Delhi Government "Delhi Annshri Yojna".
NOTE:- Congress president Sonia Gandhi today strongly backed the Centre's New Direct Benefit Transfer system that will ensure cash transfer directly in the hands of beneficiaries of various schemes, saying it is in line with many other "revolutionary" measures taken by the UPA.
3. Arunachal Weightlifter Jimjang Deru creates National Record
Arunachal weightlifter Jimjang Deru brought laurels to the state by creating three New National Record in the ongoing 8th Youth National Weightlifting Championship at Nehru stadium, New Delhi.
NOTE:- He broke the previous record of Sukhen Dey set in 2005 during Bhilai Youth National Weightlifting Championships by lifting one kg more weight. Dey was the lone Indian male weightlifter in 2012 London Olympics. Deru lifted a total of 193 kg (snatch 86 kg + Clean and Jerk 107 kg) to win three gold medals.
4. Saina lost Semi-Final clash at World Super Series Finals
Saina Nehwal's hopes of winning her maiden 'World Super Series Finals' title this year went up in smoke as she lost her semi-final clash against top seed and current Olympic champion Li Xuerui of China in a three-game encounter.
5. Gurbani regains All India Ladies Golf Title
Rising golfer Gurbani Singh regained the Usha All India Ladies Matchplay title after a gap of 3 years. 16-year old Gurbani outplayed Gursimar Badwal in the final of the National Championships in Kolkata today. The contest was to be played over 36 holes, but ended in just 27. Gurbani emerged a victor by 10 & 9.
NOTE:- By winning the title, Gurbani underlined her status as the top amateur in the country. 3 years back, she had become the youngest to win the All India Ladies title for the first time.
The Trophy for the Championships, which was being held for the 96th time, was given away by Indian women's boxing legend and Olympic bronze-medallist M C Mary Kom.
6. World Series Boxing: Afghanistan wins 2 bronze medals
Afghanistan has won two bronze medals in the World Series Boxing tournament in Kazakhstan yesterday. 
NOTE:- Afghan boxer Rezaye reached quarter finals of the tournament defeating his Chinese and Kazakh rivals in the qualifying rounds before he was defeated by another Kazakh boxer. In women’s category Afghan female boxer Sadaf Rahimi received an honorary bronze medal for her performance in the tournament.
7. Israeli Foreign Minister Lieberman submits resignation
Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman today submitted his resignation after several days of indecision over leaving his post due to an indictment by the state attorney general on charges of breach of trust and fraud.
8. Liberal Democrats Win Landslide Victory in Japan Elections
Japan’s voters handed a landslide victory to the Liberal Democratic Party in parliamentary elections on Sunday, giving power back to the conservative party that had governed Japan for decades until a historic defeat three years ago.

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