*CURRENT AFFAIRS (02:07:2014)

1. United States names a mountain in Antarctica as Mount Sinha in the
honour of eminent Indian-Americanscientist 'Akhouri Sinha'.
- US Geological Survey has conferred on him the recognition for his
work to compile population studies of seals, whales and birds in the
pack ice as an explorer of the US Coast Guard in 1971-72.
- The 990 meter high mountain is situated at the southeast extremity
of Erickson Bluffs in the south part of McDonalds Heights.
2. State Bank of India launches six digital branches named sbi-INTOUCH
across the country as a part of its programme to offer next generation
high-tech banking.
- These outlets are located in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai,
Ahmedabad and Kolkata (soon).
- These branches will have digital banking capabilities, which include
instant account opening with personalized debit cards, instant loan
approvals for education, car and home and remote expert advisors
available via video links.
- The new branches are equipped with interactive wall and table
displays and multi-function kiosks.
3. New Zealand batsman Lou Vincent has been banned for life by the ECB
for his self-confessed involvement in match-fixing in county cricket.
4. Indian Oil Corporation has given AMK Sinha, the company's Director
for planning and business development, additional charge of the post
of Chairman of the company from July 2.
- Why it has happened?
- The appointment of B Ashok as the Chairman of 'Indian Oil
Corporation' is still subject to final approval by the government.
- So, AMK Sinha will serve as an interim chairman of the nation's
largest oil firm till the company gets a regular head.
5. Indian shooter Jitu Rai, riding high on three medals won in the
recent ISSF World Cups in Munich and Slovenia, romps to world number
one ranking in air pistol event.
- The 27-year-old army man is the seventh Indian shooter after Anjali
Bhagwat, Rajyavardhan Rathore, Gagan Narang, Manavjit Singh Sandhu,
Ronjon Sodhi and Heena Sidhu to have claimed the top slot in their
respective events.