Day by Day Current Affairs (Jan15, 2018)

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January 15, 2018 (Day by Day Current Affairs)

Israeli PM Netanyahu kicks off historic India tour in Delhi
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in New Delhi on January 14, 2018 for the first visit by an Israeli leader to India in 15 years, promising closer ties with the regional power.
- The visit marks 25 years since India and Israel established diplomatic relations, but comes just weeks after India voted in favour of a United Nations resolution denouncing United States President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
- In July 2017 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made history when he became the first Indian leader to visit Israel
Khuda Babar appointed CM`s adviser
- The new chief minister of Balochistan, Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo, appointed Khuda Babar on January 14, 2018 as his adviser for the Gwadar Development Authority and Balochistan`s Coastal Development Authority.
- The decision was made with the consultation of the governor
- Four other advisers have already been appointed by the chief minister
- Dr Ruquyia Saeed Hashmi is the only woman to be appointed as adviser. She will help run the finance ministry.
Pakistani woman Farhat wins N-Peace Award
- Farhat Asif, a Kashmir-born Pakistani activist has won this year’s N-Peace Award given by UNDP in partnership with the Government of Canada and the Institute for Inclusive Security, Washington DC in Bangkok Thailand
- Farhat Asif received this award in the category “Campaign for Action” for her tireless services as a prominent academic who brings together government officials, NGOs, think-tanks and educational institutions to raise the importance of women’s involvement in peace negotiations.
- This award recognises individuals who have worked at the policy and decision-making levels to advance the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda, specifically at the sub-national levels
India`s army chief wants political solution to Kashmir issue
- A day after stirring the pot with comments resembling the US president`s `my nuclear button bigger than yours` claim, Indian Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat appeared to row back by giving space to political initiatives to bring peace to India-held Kashmir
- Political initiative must go `handin-hand` with military operations to bring peace to Jammu and Kashmir
Afghan officials meet Taliban in Istanbul
- Officials of the Afghan government reportedly held an `unofficial` meeting with Taliban`s representatives in Istanbul on January 14, 2018 and discussed with them `mechanisms` that could pave the way for initiating a formal peace dialogue
- The meeting was arranged in cooperation with theTurkish government
US-led coalition to build 30,000-strong border force in Syria
- The US-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group said it was working to create a 30,000-strong border security force in northern Syria, drawing sharp condemnation from Turkey
- With the offensive against IS winding down, the coalition and its allies in the Syrian Democratic Forces alliance were beginning to shift their focus to border security
Sri Lanka restores ban on women buying alcohol
- Sri Lanka’s president on January 14, 2018 reimposed a four-decade-long ban on women buying liquor, just days after his finance minister had lifted the restriction
- Maithripala Sirisena said he had ordered Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera to revoke his decision last week to overturn the 1979 law prohibiting the sale of any type of alcohol to women
Iran removes block on Telegram
- Iran has lifted restrictions imposed during recent protests on the country’s most popular social media app Telegram.
- AFP journalists were able to access the service on January 14, 2018 and officials confirmed it has been restored
No polio case reported in Fata during 2017
- Fata has reported no polio case in 2017 and the first anti-polio campaign of the year 2018 starts from January 15, 2018 with the zeal to help keep zero polio case status in Fata
- The anti-polio vaccination campaign will continue from January 15, 2018, to January 17, 2018, followed by a catch-up of missed children
- Total of 1.25 million children below the age of 5 years will be vaccinated with vaccines by 4365 teams comprising of 3980 mobile teams, 285 fixed teams and 100 transit teams
UBL clinch Departments Cricket One-Day Cup
- Younus Khan-led United Bank Limited (UBL) clinched the PCB Departments One-Day Cup after overwhelming Wapda by 6 wickets in the final played at UBL Ground No 1, Karachi on January 14, 2018
- UBL captain Younus Khan received winning trophy and Rs 1 million cheque while Wapda captain Salman Butt got runners-up trophy and Rs 500,000
- Hammad Azam of UBL was named man of the final, Shan Masood of UBL the best batsman (632 runs), Sadaf Hussain of KRL the best bowler (18 wickets) and Kamran Akmal of Wapda outstanding player (532 runs, 12 dismissals)