Daily GK And Current Affairs Jun. 29, 2017

Explanation: The US has issued new visa criteria for 6 Muslim Nations and all refugees that require a close family or business tie to the United States. he new guidelines sent to the US embassies and consulates yesterday say that applicants from the six countries Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen must prove a relationship with a US person or entity in the US.

Explanation:Sharjah, a city in the United Arab Emirates was named 'World Book Capital for the year' 2019 by the Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova. The program runs with a slogan €˜Read - you are in Sharjah€™. It focuses on six themes: inclusivity, reading, heritage, outreach, publishing, and children.

Explanation:The 6th India - Myanmar Joint Trade Committee (JTC) Meeting co-chaired by Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Commerce & Industry from India and Dr. Than Myint, Union Commerce Minister from Myanmar was held in New Delhi.

Explanation:Odisha is all set to become the first state in the country to have a blood bank for the cattle. Acc. to the Vice-chancellor of the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) Surendra Nath Pasupalak, it is the first of its kind blood bank established on the premises of OUAT at an estimated cost of Rs. 3.25 crore.

Explanation:As a part of the initiative, Facebook will activate a unique €˜Register Now€™ button reminding all the eligible Indian users to enroll themselves as voters. The reminder will be made available for four days beginning July 1.

Explanation: The IEA is a leading organization for professional economists and it seeks to shape global economic policy and research.

Explanation: The National Statistics Day, celebrated every year on June 29 to mark the birth anniversary of renowned statistician Prof. P.C. Mahalanobis.

Explanation: It will be held in August 10-22, 2017, which showcase over 60 films. In 2017, IFFM has diversity as its central theme.

Explanation: Uttarakhand was conferred with the award of excellence at the 2nd Global Skill Development Summit held in Paris recently for innovations and extensive use of IT for skilling the state€™s youth.