Daily GK Updates/Capsule: Current Affairs 01-August-2013

1. Bharat Mobile Scheme by Union Government:
Government planned to launch Bharat Mobile Scheme under which one member of every rural household can get free mobile device.

2. Angelina Jolie Declared as the Highest Paid Actress of Hollywood by Forbes:
The Latest List relaeased by Forbes on 30 July 2013. Forbes declared that Angelina Jolie was the
Hollywood’s highest paid actress. She had earnings of $33 million.


3. President Michael D Higgins (Ireland) signed the Abortion Bill into Law:
President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins on 31 July 2013 signed the abortion bill into law.

4. Yes Bank became the First Lender in India to hike Deposit Rates:
On 30-July-2013, Yes Bank became the first lender to hike lending and deposit rates.

5. Mamnoon Hussain defeated Wajihuddin Ahmed to be the President of Pakistan:
Mamnoon Hussain (age-73 years) was elected as the 12th President of Pakistan on 30-July-2013. Mamnoon Hussain belonged to the PML-N Party and defeated Wajihuddin Ahmed.

6. Prasar Bharti and Australian Network signed an Agreement:
Prasar Bharati and the Australian Network signed an agreement to strengthen the partnership between the two public broadcasters.

7. James Comey to be the Next Director of FBI:
on 29-July-2013, The Senate of US approved the decision of Barack Obama to choose James Comey as the next director of Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

8. Scientists decoded Human Brain's ability to Pay Attention
On 30-July-2013, Scientists decoded human brain's ability to pay attention.