Daily GK Updates/Capsule: Current Affairs 27-July-2013

1. Obaid Siddiqi(Biologist)
Obaid Siddiqi died on 26-July-2013 due to injuries sustained from an accident. Note: He was the biologist who explained how taste and smell are detected and coded in the brain. Born in UP).

2. In ICC ODI Ranking, India on top
In International Cricket Council’s latest One Day International ranking (released on 25-July-2013) India continues a the top.
3. Weather satellite lunched
On 26-July-2013 India's Weather Satellite INSAT-3D was launched successfully from Kourou, French Guiana.
4. CSIR-IICT Hyderabad developed Software tool to curb Dengue and Malaria
A software tool that can control and reduce the outbreak of Mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and malaria. This software tool has been developed by scientists of the CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) Hyderabad.
Note: This technology has been developed by Dr. U.S.N. Murthy, Chief Scientist, Biology Division.
5. Delhi Govt. to launch Food Security Scheme from 20-08-2013
Delhi will be the first state in India to launch Union government’s food security programme. Delhi state government has completed all preparations in this regard.