Current Affairs Update for 20 August 2014

Current affairs updates important for banking exams.

Technology

Apple to launch iPhone 6 on 6 September

Apple to launch two versions of iPhone 6. There will be a 4.7 inches and a 5.5 inches versions. Prices will be $800 and $966 respectively.

Motorola to launch Moto G2 and Moto X1

Motorola is going to launch next versions of its bestselling phones Moto G and Moto X on 6 September.

World

Imran Khan's Protest against Pakistani Government

Imran Khan entered "Red Zone" and set up camp with thousands of supporters in front of Pakistani Parliament. Imran Khan threatened PM Nawaz Sharif that his supporters will enter PM's house. Army failed to stop Imran Khan and his supporters to enter Red Zone.

Politics

Delhi Court granted bail to Karunanidhi's wife in 2G case

A delhi court granted bail to DMK supremo Karunanidhi's wife Dayalu Ammal, who was chargesheeted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a 2G scam-related money laundering case.

Crowd hooted at Hooda at Modi's function

Haryana CM Hooda has been hooted by crowd when he get up from his seat to start his speech. Hooda completed his speech, while crowd was hooting "MODI MODI" and asking him to sit down. After this incident Hooda said that he won't attend any function with PM Narendra Modi.

Entertainment

Singham 2 in the race to become blockbuster of the year

Singham 2 collections crossed 100 crores yesterday. Now it's the race to become best movie of the year. Kick collected 230 crores.

Healthcare

Ebola in India

A 35 years old Nigerian who came to India 5 days back died after showing symptoms of Ebola