“.cn” becomes world’s largest code domain
China’s
country code domain ‘.cn’ has become the world’s most commonly used in
the internet with 16.36 million users, surpassing Germany’s ‘.de’
domain.According to the data released on 8 January 2016 by the China
Internet Network Information Centre (CNNIC), which manages the domain,
‘.cn’ had 16.36 million users by the end of 2015.The ‘.cn’ domain is
also world leading in domain resolution service, security and the ratio
of benign uses.It is used by all central and provincial governments in
China and most telecom companies besides commercial banks.Multinationals
including Apple, Microsoft, Amazon and Citibank are among those using
it.China has around 670 million internet users and over 4.13 million
websites, according to the official data.
Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis won WTA Brisbane trophy
Sania
Mirza and Martina Hingis won their sixth consecutive title by lifting
the WTA Brisbane trophy, in Brisbane on 9 January 2016.They defeated the
German players Angelique Kerber and Andrea Petkovic 7-5, 6-1.
Sania-Martina has won 26 consecutive matches and this is their sixth
consecutive title. They are on course to beat the record of 28
consecutive wins in doubles set by Gigi Fernandez and Natasha Zvereva in
1994.
Nick Kyrgios, Daria Gavrilova lift Australia to Hopman Cup title
Nick
Kyrgios and Daria Gavrilova had singles wins over Ukraine to lead
Australia Green to the Hopman Cup, the country’s first title in the
mixed-team event in 17 years. Gavrilova’s 6-4, 7-6 (6) victory over
Elina Svitolina gave Australia a 1-0 lead before Kyrgios clinched the
title with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Alexandr Dolgopolov.
Smriti Irani inaugurated 43rd New Delhi World Book Fair
Human
Resource Minister Smriti Irani on 9 January 2016 inaugurated the 43rd
edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair which commenced in New Delhi
with China as the guest of honour country and a theme presentation of
the cultural heritage of India.The nine-day fair, touted as the largest
in Asia, is hosting about 30 countries in which a series of programmes
including panel discussions, dramas, classical and folk dances,
workshops, discussions, authors’ meets, conferences, seminars and
cultural programmes will be held.
Governor’s rule imposed in Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu
and Kashmir was placed under governor’s rule on 9 January 2016 with
the process of new government formation following the death of chief
minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed taking some time.The President cleared
the recommendation of the Union home ministry for imposing governor’s
rule on the basis of a recommendation from J&K Governor N N Vohra.
10 January 2016 Current Affairs
Indian-origin girl tops Mensa test in UK
A
11-year-old Indian-origin girl in the UK has achieved the top possible
score of 162 on a IQ test of Mensa, becoming one of the youngest
brainiest students in the country. Mumbai-born Kashmea Wahi achieved the
top score of 162 out of 162, putting her in the league of scientists
Albert Einstein and Steven Hawking and in the top 1 per cent of the
country’s brightest. Both Hawking and Einstein are thought to have an IQ
of 160.
14th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was Observed on January 9
The
first limited edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) was observed on 9
January 2016. Last year, the government had decided to hold larger
version of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) after every two years and that
limited version of the event will be organised in the intervening year.
13th edition of PBD was held in Gandhinagar (Gujarat) in 2015. 9 January
was chosen as the day for PBD as it was on this day in 1915 that
Mahatma Gandhi, the “greatest Pravasi”, returned to India from South
Africa and led India’s freedom struggle. The event has been held
annually since 2003.
Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland won the Chennai open title
Stanislas
Wawrinka of Switzerland the Chennai open Singles title on 10 January
2016 after defeating Borna Coric of Croatia in the final match. Stan
Wawrinka won the title for the third time in a row, and has won the
title for the fourth time. Stan Wawrinka had won the Chennai Open
singles title for the first time in 2011.
73rd Golden Globe awards announced
“List of winners of the 73rd annual Golden Globe Awards, announced on 10 January 2016 in Beverly Hills, California:
MOTION PICTURES
Picture, Drama: “”The Revenant.”"
Picture, Musical or Comedy: “”The Martian.”"
Actor, Drama: Leonardo DiCaprio, “”The Revenant.”"
Actress, Drama: Brie Larson, “”Room.”"
Director: Alejandro Inarritu, “”The Revenant.”"
Actor, Musical or Comedy: Matt Damon, “”The Martian.”"
Actress, Musical or Comedy: Jennifer Lawrence, “”Joy.”"
Supporting Actor: Sylvester Stallone, “”Creed.”"
Supporting Actress, Motion Picture: Kate Winslet, “”Steve Jobs.”"
Foreign Language: “”Son of Saul.”"
Animated Film: “”Inside Out.”"
Screenplay: Aaron Sorkin, “”Steve Jobs.”"
Original Score: Ennio Morricone, “”The Hateful Eight.”"
Original Song: “”Writing’s on the Wall”" music and lyrics by Sam Smith, Jimmy Napes), “”Spectre.”"
Picture, Drama: “”The Revenant.”"
Picture, Musical or Comedy: “”The Martian.”"
Actor, Drama: Leonardo DiCaprio, “”The Revenant.”"
Actress, Drama: Brie Larson, “”Room.”"
Director: Alejandro Inarritu, “”The Revenant.”"
Actor, Musical or Comedy: Matt Damon, “”The Martian.”"
Actress, Musical or Comedy: Jennifer Lawrence, “”Joy.”"
Supporting Actor: Sylvester Stallone, “”Creed.”"
Supporting Actress, Motion Picture: Kate Winslet, “”Steve Jobs.”"
Foreign Language: “”Son of Saul.”"
Animated Film: “”Inside Out.”"
Screenplay: Aaron Sorkin, “”Steve Jobs.”"
Original Score: Ennio Morricone, “”The Hateful Eight.”"
Original Song: “”Writing’s on the Wall”" music and lyrics by Sam Smith, Jimmy Napes), “”Spectre.”"
TELEVISION
Series, Drama: “”Mr. Robot.”"
Actor, Drama: Jon Hamm, “”Mad Men.”"
Actress, Drama: Taraji P. Henson, “”Empire.”"
Series, Comedy: “”Mozart in the Jungle.”"
Actor, Musical or Comedy: Gael Garcia Bernal, “”Mozart in the Jungle.”"
Actress, Musical or Comedy: Rachel Bloom, “”Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.”"
Movie or Limited Series: “”Wolf Hall.”"
Actor, Limited Series or TV Movie: Oscar Isaac, “”Show Me a Hero.”"
Actress, Movie or Limited Series: Lady Gaga, “”American Horror Story: Hotel.”"
Supporting Actor, Series, Limited Series or TV Movie: Christian Slater, “”Mr. Robot.
Supporting Actress, Series, Limited Series or TV Movie: Maura Tierney, “”The Affair.”"”
Actor, Drama: Jon Hamm, “”Mad Men.”"
Actress, Drama: Taraji P. Henson, “”Empire.”"
Series, Comedy: “”Mozart in the Jungle.”"
Actor, Musical or Comedy: Gael Garcia Bernal, “”Mozart in the Jungle.”"
Actress, Musical or Comedy: Rachel Bloom, “”Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.”"
Movie or Limited Series: “”Wolf Hall.”"
Actor, Limited Series or TV Movie: Oscar Isaac, “”Show Me a Hero.”"
Actress, Movie or Limited Series: Lady Gaga, “”American Horror Story: Hotel.”"
Supporting Actor, Series, Limited Series or TV Movie: Christian Slater, “”Mr. Robot.
Supporting Actress, Series, Limited Series or TV Movie: Maura Tierney, “”The Affair.”"”
Canadian Milos Raonic defeated Roger Federer
Canadian
Milos Raonic defeated Roger Federer 6-4, 6-4 on 10 January 2016 to won
the men’s singles event at the Brisbane International Tennis
Tournament 2016. This was his eighth ATP (Association of Tennis
Professionals) World Tour title.
Music artist David Bowie passed away
Music
Legend David Bowie has died at the age of 69 following a battle with
cancer. The singer released his latest album Blackstar on his birthday
on January 8. His last live performance was at a New York charity
concert in 2006. Blackstar, which includes just seven songs, has been
well received by critics.