Today's GK (11-8-13)

One Lakh People applied to go to Mars not to return under Mars One Project

Mars one announced that more than one lakh people have applied for a one-way trip the Mars. The Mars One Project is scheduled to be started in 2022.

Biocon launched ALZUMAb, a drug for treatment of Psoriasis

Biocon has launched its first biologic drug ALZUMAb for Psoriasis. A vial of the drug from Biocon will be available in India at 7950 rupees.

Jagan Reddy resigned as MP over split of Andhra Pradesh

YS Jaganmohan Reddy resigned as a member of the Parliament. He resigned to mark his protest against the unilateral decision of Congress to divide Andhra.

Ban issued on some Samsung products by US ITC after it lost a Patent case against Apple

Ban has been imposed on some products of Samsung in the US market. The ban was issued after Samsung lost a patent battle from Apple.

Nuclear Reactor of INS Arihant achieved Criticality when the Boat was in the Sea

Arihant, India's indigenously built submarine went critical. With this India entered the club of Blue water navy (Russia, US, UK, China and France).

Himachal created a National Record by organizing a Half-Marathon at an altitude of 10050 ft

Lahaul and Spiti of Himachal Pradesh created a national record by organizing a 21 kilometer long Half Marathon at the height of 10050 feet at Keylong.

Maharashtra became first state to disburse Salary through Aadhaar linked Bank Accounts

State Government of Maharashtra became the first state in the country to disburse salary of its staff through Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.

National Food Security Bill 2013 introduced in Lok Sabha

K.V. Thomas introduced National Food Security Bill 2013 in Lok Sabha. This was done to replace the National Food Security Ordinance, 2013.

Shree Ganeshan Chundan won the Nehru Trophy Boat Race 2013 held in Kerala

Snake boat, Shree Ganeshan Chundan won the 61st edition of the Nehru Trophy Boat Race. the race was held in Punnamada Lake in Alleppey, Southern Kerala.