09 January 2016 Current Affairs

“.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.


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