Quick Bytes Aug-2023

Quick Bytes Aug-2023

Indian Navy decommissioned INS Kirpan and handed over the indigenously built missile corvette to Vietnam
Esther Vergeer and Rick Draney will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame
Indian compound archers Sarita and Rakesh Kumar bag the country’s first-ever gold medal in the World Archery Para Championships.
Admiral Lisa Franchetti becomes the first woman to lead the US Navy
Rajasthan Assembly passed the ‘Rajasthan Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill, 2023’
National Mango Day is celebrated every year on 22 July
World Brain Day, also known as International Brain Day, is an annual health care event observed around the world on 22 July.
Saudi Aramco completed its purchase of 10 % stake in China petrochemicals firm.
U.S. President Joe Biden has chosen Admiral Lisa Franchetti to lead the Navy
Kohli becomes fifth highest run-scorer in international cricket.
Indian team bags rapid fire pistol silver at Junior Worlds Championship in Changwon, Korea
Union Minister released ‘Swachhata Chronicles: Transformative Tales from India’
Indian-origin seven-year-old Moksha Roy has been honored with the British Prime Minister’s ‘Points of Light’ award.
The Ministry of Culture and the Indian Navy collaborated to revive the 2000-year-old ‘Stitched Shipbuilding Method’
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu launched ‘Sashakt Mahila Loan Yojana’, a collateral-free loan scheme for women
Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has been roped in as the brand ambassador for the ICC World Cup 2023.
Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to conduct Cell Broadcast Alert System testing to enhance emergency communication during disasters.
MoU signed between Ministry of Culture and Canara Bank to facilitate provision of financial assistance to Veteran Artists
First ever ‘Credit Guarantee Scheme for Livestock Sector has been launched.
Indo-Japan bilateral held for cooperation in the steel sector and decarbonisation issues.
India breaks into top-100 in FIFA ranking for first time since 2018 at rank 99.
Stuart Broad, the second fast bowler to take 600 wickets in Test cricket
Adrian Mardell appointed as CEO of Jaguar Land Rover
Japan becomes second Quad partner to sign semiconductor agreement with India
Renowned hacker Kevin Mitnick in the history of cyber security has died at the age of 59 after battling pancreatic cancer for over a year.
Anshuman Jhingran, an 18-year-old open water swimmer from Navi Mumbai, achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the youngest person to cross the North Channel.
Rajasthan introduced ‘The Rajasthan Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill, 2023’ in the Assembly.
Tata to invest £4 billion for building JLR battery cell gigafactory in U.K.
The Surat Diamond Bourse has also surpassed the Pentagon office complex of the US Department of Defense as the world’s largest office complex
Chennai Metro inks ₹1,205-crore contract agreement with Tata Projects for stations.
Asian Development Bank (ADB) retains India’s growth forecast at 6.4% for current fiscal.
DR Congo’s state company signs USD 1.9- billion mining deal with UAE.
The U.K. House of Lords passed the Illegal Migration Bill.
Pakistan gets another USD 600 million loan from China.
India’s R. Satwiksairaj set the Guinness World Record for the fastest hit by a male player in badminton at 565kmph.
ICC Test rankings: Rohit back in top 10 list of batters; Ashwin retains Number 1 spot in the list of Test bowler.
INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata arrive at Jakarta for Bilateral Maritime Exercise
NITI Aayog released the Techno-Commercial Readiness and Market Maturity Matrix (TCRM Matrix) framework for promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in India.
Arunachal Pradesh Tourism Secretary Swapnil Naik launches ‘Yuva Tourism Club’ in Itanagar.
U.S. hands over 105 antiquities to India following agreement.
Ashok Leyland bags Rs 800 crore contract from Indian Army.
Russia exits UN-brokered deal to export Ukrainian grain via Black Sea.
Pakistan and Iran agree to work together to stop border attacks by militants.
India shooter Prithviraj Tondaiman bags Bronze medal at ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Italy
Fintech firm Razorpay launched its first international Razorpay gateway in Malaysia in partnership with Curlec.
Power major NTPC has been honoured with the prestigious Economic Times (ET) HR World Future Skills Awards 2023.
Indian and Mongolian troops will take part in the 15th edition of a bilateral military exercise in Ulaanbaatar.
India and UAE sign MoU on linking of India’s UPI with Instant Payment Platform of UAE.
ISRO and BARC join hands to develop nuclear engines for rockets.
U.K. signs accession protocol for the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Keerthana Pandian defeated fellow Indian Anupama Ramachandran in the final to emerge as the IBSF World under-21 women’s snooker champion
The Namda craft of Jammu and Kashmir was facing extinction, but has been successfully revived through the Skill India pilot project under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY).
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi to set up offshore campus in Abu Dhabi
Freedom fighter Sankaraiah to get honorary doctorate by Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamil Nadu.
Karnataka to begin Gruha Lakshmi scheme|
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated the state-of-the-art Kalaignar Centenary Library in Madurai.
India and UAE set to use rupee, dirham for trade; MoU signed between the Reserve Bank of India and the Central Bank of the UAE.
R Ashwin became the second-highest wickettaker for India behind Anil Kumble (953) in international cricket.
Marketa Vondrousova defeates Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur to become the first unseeded player in the professional era to win the Wimbledon women’s singles title.
Israel Parliament Approves Bill Limiting Supreme Court’s Power
Rare bird ‘Jerdon’s Babbler’ spotted in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, Uttar Pradesh
Assam launched “Gajah Kotha” campaign to address the growing problem of HumanElephant Conflict (HEC).
India and France set to co-develop combat aircraft engine and engine for the Indian multirole helicopter (IMRH).
Odisha to build 2,000 meeting halls as part of the Mukhyamantri Sabha Gruha Scheme in western Odisha.
Annual rate of inflation based on all India WPI recorded 4.12% down for June 2023
Pakistan Prime Minister launches USD 3.5- billion Chinese-designed nuclear project
Ruturaj to lead India men’s cricket team at the 19th Asian Games.
Centre to supply free Doordarshan DTH connections and facilitate better mobile connectivity in villages along border areas
U.S. Senate Committee passes resolution recognising Arunachal Pradesh as integral part of India.
Google launches ChatGPT rival Bard in European Union, Brazil and several more nations
Indian hurdler Jyothi Yarraji, triple jumper Abdulla Aboobacker and middle-distance runner Ajay Kumar Saroj won gold medals at the Asian Athletics Championships 2023.
Sumit Antil scripted a world record in F64 javelin throw with a best attempt of 70.83m at the World Para-Athletics Championship
Megasiphon Thylacos, a new fossil species of tunicate discovered
Archaeologists in Peru have discovered a 3,000- year-old sealed passageway, dubbed the “Condor’s Passageway”, at a temple site associated with the ancient Chavín culture.
UAE becomes first Arab country to get observer status on Asia-Pacific money laundering
ABSS is a development program initiated by Southern Railway.
A new book ‘Prism: The Ancestral Abode of Rainbow’ by Vinod Mankara released
Department of Space is to transfer of technology associated with Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) to eligible Indian industries.
Ministry of Defence and FSSAI sign MoU to promote use of millets.
Retail inflation, based on Consumer Price Index (CPI), stood at 4.81 percent in June this year.
India’s Nishad Kumar clinches silver in Men’s High Jump event at Para Athletics World Championships.
India to host ASEAN countries conference on traditional medicines
World’s largest International Temple Convention and Expo organized in Varanasi
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) approved EKVI Air Training Organization Pvt Ltd to set up the first Flying Training Organization (FTO) in Tamil Nadu, India.
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approves two thermal power projects of 800 MW each.
28% tax to be imposed on online gaming firms
UNDP: 415 million Indians came out of multidimensional poverty in 15 years.
Saudi Arabia has deposited USD 2 billion into Pakistan’s central bank.
Ash Gardner has been named the ICC Women’s Player of the Month- the first to win ICC Player of the Month honour thrice.
Gymnastics: Dipa Karmakar tops all-around competition in Asiad trials.
National Housing Bank (NHB) operationalises â‚¹10,000-crore Urban Infrastructure Development Fund.
New Zealand Prime Minister Hipkins signs â€˜ambitiousâ€™ trade deal with EU.
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen clinches Menâ€™s Singles title of Canada Open Badminton.
Priyansh wins compound menâ€™s under-21 individual title in the World youth archery championships.
The annual celebration known as World Population Day is observed on 11 July every year. Its theme is “Unleashing the Power of Gender Equality: Elevating the Voices of Women and Girls to Unlock the Infinite Potential of Our World.”
India Tops Medals Tally in 34th International Biology Olympiad, Secures Four Gold Medals
National Law University Delhi launches ‘Eklavya’: A Research Affiliate Program
Foxconn pulls out of joint venture with Vedanta to make semiconductors
Sheikh Talal Fahad Al Ahmad Al Sabah elected as OCA President
National Fish Farmers Day is celebrated every year on 10th July to honour and support the work of fish farmers, fishermen and other stakeholders associated with fisheries in India.
Parth Salunkhe became the first male archer to win a gold medal in the recurve event
Agreement between Ministry of Defense and HAL for the manufacture of Dornier aircraft for the Indian Coast Guard
India and Tanzania begin trade settlements in local currencies.
Gukesh defeats Viswanathan Anand in the eighth round of Rapid event of the 2023 SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz tournament

International Tennis Federation awarded Justine Henin its highest honour, the Philippe Chatrier Award.
Third World Hindu Conference organized in Bangkok
India has been included in the “Champions Group” of the Global Crisis Resolution Group (GCRG).
B. Neeraj Prabhakar has been appointed as the chairman of the Research Advisory Committee (RAC) of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
Google appoints Srinivasa Reddy as new India policy head
ESA launches ‘Euclid Space Telescope’ to review solar system bodies
The Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Electoral Tribunal (ET) of Panama signed an MoU on Electoral Cooperation.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presents ‘guarantee Budget’; allocates ₹35,410 crores.
Israel announces investment of USD 11 million for delivery technology, Health and technology solutions for schools and campus security.
Wimbledon Tennis: Reigning champion Novak Djokovic beat Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland.
NLC India Ltd bags GeM Award in “Timely Payments (CPSEs)” Category for 2023.
World Swahili Language Day is celebrated on July 7.
Netherlands to return colonial-era acquisitions to Sri Lanka and Indonesia.
World Archery Youth Championships: Indian pair Priyansh and Avneet Kaur win gold in junior mixed team compound event in Ireland.
FPSB India appoints Krishna Mishra as CEO
Amit Shah lays foundation stone of first cooperative-run Sainik School in Gujarat
Piramal Finance opened the first all women branch named “Maitreyi” at Thripunithura near Kochi to cater to the unique needs of women customers.
Sirisha Voruganti appointed MD & CEO of Lloyds Banking Group’s Technology Center in India
The Union Cabinet has cleared the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill.
MoU for setting up of campus of IIT Madras in Zanzibar- Tanzania signed; It would be the first ever IIT campus to be set up outside India.
DGCA signs MoU with European Union Aviation Safety Agency for unmanned aircraft systems & Innovative air mobility.
Ministry of Home Affairs, launches ‘Scheme for Expansion and Modernization of Fire Services in the States’ with a total outlay of Rs.5,000 Crore.
Aadhav Arjuna Elected as President of the Basketball Federation of India (BFI)
British writer Michael Rosen honored with Pen Pinter Prize, 2023
India’s First ‘Police Drone Unit’ Launched in Chennai for Enhanced Aerial Surveillance and Quick Detection of Criminal Activities
UK calls for expansion of UNSC’s permanent seats to include India, Brazil, Germany, Japan as well as African representation
Lallianzuala Chhangte and Manisha Kalyan were named the AIFF Men’s and Women’s Footballer of the Year for 2022-23.
India won the final of the South Asian Football Federation Championship 2023
Shreyanka Patil becomes the first Indian cricketer to be a part of WCPL
German luxury car maker Audi AG has appointed Gernot Dollner as the new CEO of the management board.
Dipika Pallikal and Harinder Sandhu win 2023 Asian Squash Mixed Doubles Championships.
US Supreme Court strikes down President Joe Biden’s 400 billion student loan forgiveness proposal.
Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla presented the Elephant Family environmental award to Kartiki Gonsalves, director of ‘The Elephant Whisperers’.
Union WCD Minister inaugurates Regional Symposium on Child Protection, Safety and Child Welfare.
Payments made using international credit cards (ICC) during overseas visits will not attract Tax Collected at Source (TCS).
Neeraj Chopra has won his second ‘Lausanne Diamond League’ title.
India storm into final of SAFF football championship defeating Lebanon 4-2
Yuki Bhambri wins maiden ATP doubles title in Mallorca, Spain
Prime Minister launched the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission in Madhya Pradesh
National Doctor’s Day is celebrated every year on 1st July in India to appreciate and honour the valuable contribution of doctors and health care professionals in the world. The theme for National Doctor’s Day 2023 is “Celebrating Resilience and Healing Hands”.
Vice Admiral Atul Anand assumed the role of Additional Secretary, Department of Military Affairs.
Bank of Baroda to divest 49% in credit card arm BOB Financial Solutions.
Indian Bank rolls out digital services under ‘Project WAVE’ initiative.
France and UAE collaborate to accelerate shift towards Clean Energy amidst the trilateral initiative with India.
Two-time champions West Indies fail to qualify for ICC World Cup 2023.
Double world champion Max Verstappen ran away with an Austrian Grand Prix sprint race.
The Central Government has started a new relief scheme under the ‘Mission Vatsalya’ scheme in relation to the abandonment of the families of minor girls who are victims of rape when they become pregnant.
New Zealand has become the first country to ban plastic produce bags in supermarkets.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sai Hira Global Convention Center in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh.
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated an International Hostel named “Madhumaas” at ICAR-IARI.
Indian tennis player Yuki Bhambri won his maiden ATP doubles title at the Mallorca Championships in Spain.
Prime Minister inaugurates Sai Hira Global Convention Centre in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh.
IDFC Limited set to merge with lender IDFC First Bank.
UAE establishes new Ministry of Investment to Boost Economic Competitiveness.
National Anti-Doping Agency, India (NADA India) signs MoU with South Asia Regional Anti-Doping Organization (SARADO).
Nadubhagom Chundan of the Nadubhagom Boat Club lifted the Raja Pramukhan Trophy in Kerala
Bangabandhu SAFF Championship: Indian men’s football team to take on Kuwait in grand finale.
The first underwater tunnel in Assam will be constructed between Numaligarh and Gohpur at an estimated cost of Rs 6,000 crore.
The Union Environment Ministry granted Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) approval to the Tamil Nadu government’s proposal to build the Muthmiz Arignar Dr Kalaignar Pen Monument in the Bay of Bengal, off Marina beach in Chennai, with 15 conditions.
The Uttar Pradesh government launched the ‘Legal Aid Defense Counseling System (LADCS)’
The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as World Drug Day, is observed annually on 26 June. The theme for World Drug Day 2023 is “People First: Stop Stigma and Discrimination, Strengthen Prevention.”
Greece’s conservative New Democracy party has emerged victorious in the parliamentary election, securing another four-year term for reformist Kyriakos Mitsotakis as the Prime Minister.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a loan agreement with the government of Bangladesh to provide $400 million for the construction of a dual gauge railway between Chattogram and Cox’s Bazar.
World Drug Day is observed on June 26, this year’s theme is ‘People first: Stop stigma and discrimination’.
Infosys signs $454-million deal with Danske Bank.
Asian Development Bank to provide 400 million US dollars in loans to Bangladesh.
American rapper Busta Rhymes was awarded the BET Lifetime Achievement Award for 2023.
Diksha Dagar won her second Ladies European Tour (LET) title, as she claims the Czech Ladies Open title.
Sutirtha Mukherjee and Ayhika Mukherjee claimed its maiden women’s doubles title in the WTT Contender Tunis.
T.S. Singh Deo made Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister, ahead of Assembly poll.
Union Cabinet approved the National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill, 2023.
Union Culture Ministry to implement “Financial Assistance for Veteran Artists” along with Canara Bank.
CCEA approved the PM-PRANAM (PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Generation, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth) scheme.
Nepal Supreme Court orders government to register same-sex marriages.
China and New Zealand signed agreements to boost trade between the two countries, in Beijing.
Pakistan passes law paving way for return of exiled former Prime Minister.
Australia batter Steve Smith became the second fastest to reach 9,000 runs in Tests after Sangakkara
Tamil Nadu beats Haryana and claim the senior women’s National football championship.
India’s first hydrogen-powered train will start its journey from Jind district of Haryana.
Priya A.S. Received the Sahitya Akademi Children’s Literature Award 2023 in the Malayalam language for his novel “Perumazhayathe Kunjithalukal” (The Children Who Were Never Withered)
A new book titled “The Yoga Sutras for Children” by Indian author Roopa Pai was published by Hachette India.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has announced the appointment of Xu Haoliang from China as the new Undersecretary-General and Associate Administrator of the UN Development Programme (UNDP)
Canada launched the “Digital Nomad Strategy” to address its skilled labour shortage, particularly in the tech industry.
Cabinet approves ratification of the Headquarters Agreement (HQA) between India and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
National Statistics Day is observed annually on 29 June to honour the contribution of Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis in statistics and economic planning. Its theme is “Aligning the State Indicator Framework with the National Indicator Framework for Monitoring the Sustainable Development Goals”.
June 30 is recognized as the International Day of Parliamentarism, which commemorates the founding of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in 1889. This year’s theme is ‘Parliaments for the Planet’, which urges parliaments around the world to lead by example in building a greener and more sustainable future.
Ajay Bhatnagar, a senior IPS officer of the 1989 batch from Jharkhand cadre, has been appointed as the Special Director in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) as per a Personnel Ministry order.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has given its approval to wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia for their training proposals under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS).

Quick Bytes Aug-2023

Indian Navy decommissioned INS Kirpan and handed over the indigenously built missile corvette to Vietnam
Esther Vergeer and Rick Draney will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame
Indian compound archers Sarita and Rakesh Kumar bag the country’s first-ever gold medal in the World Archery Para Championships.
Admiral Lisa Franchetti becomes the first woman to lead the US Navy
Rajasthan Assembly passed the ‘Rajasthan Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill, 2023’
National Mango Day is celebrated every year on 22 July
World Brain Day, also known as International Brain Day, is an annual health care event observed around the world on 22 July.
Saudi Aramco completed its purchase of 10 % stake in China petrochemicals firm.
U.S. President Joe Biden has chosen Admiral Lisa Franchetti to lead the Navy
Kohli becomes fifth highest run-scorer in international cricket.
Indian team bags rapid fire pistol silver at Junior Worlds Championship in Changwon, Korea
Union Minister released ‘Swachhata Chronicles: Transformative Tales from India’
Indian-origin seven-year-old Moksha Roy has been honored with the British Prime Minister’s ‘Points of Light’ award.
The Ministry of Culture and the Indian Navy collaborated to revive the 2000-year-old ‘Stitched Shipbuilding Method’
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu launched ‘Sashakt Mahila Loan Yojana’, a collateral-free loan scheme for women
Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has been roped in as the brand ambassador for the ICC World Cup 2023.
Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to conduct Cell Broadcast Alert System testing to enhance emergency communication during disasters.
MoU signed between Ministry of Culture and Canara Bank to facilitate provision of financial assistance to Veteran Artists
First ever ‘Credit Guarantee Scheme for Livestock Sector has been launched.
Indo-Japan bilateral held for cooperation in the steel sector and decarbonisation issues.
India breaks into top-100 in FIFA ranking for first time since 2018 at rank 99.
Stuart Broad, the second fast bowler to take 600 wickets in Test cricket
Adrian Mardell appointed as CEO of Jaguar Land Rover
Japan becomes second Quad partner to sign semiconductor agreement with India
Renowned hacker Kevin Mitnick in the history of cyber security has died at the age of 59 after battling pancreatic cancer for over a year.
Anshuman Jhingran, an 18-year-old open water swimmer from Navi Mumbai, achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the youngest person to cross the North Channel.
Rajasthan introduced ‘The Rajasthan Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill, 2023’ in the Assembly.
Tata to invest £4 billion for building JLR battery cell gigafactory in U.K.
The Surat Diamond Bourse has also surpassed the Pentagon office complex of the US Department of Defense as the world’s largest office complex
Chennai Metro inks ₹1,205-crore contract agreement with Tata Projects for stations.
Asian Development Bank (ADB) retains India’s growth forecast at 6.4% for current fiscal.
DR Congo’s state company signs USD 1.9- billion mining deal with UAE.
The U.K. House of Lords passed the Illegal Migration Bill.
Pakistan gets another USD 600 million loan from China.
India’s R. Satwiksairaj set the Guinness World Record for the fastest hit by a male player in badminton at 565kmph.
ICC Test rankings: Rohit back in top 10 list of batters; Ashwin retains Number 1 spot in the list of Test bowler.
INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata arrive at Jakarta for Bilateral Maritime Exercise
NITI Aayog released the Techno-Commercial Readiness and Market Maturity Matrix (TCRM Matrix) framework for promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in India.
Arunachal Pradesh Tourism Secretary Swapnil Naik launches ‘Yuva Tourism Club’ in Itanagar.
U.S. hands over 105 antiquities to India following agreement.
Ashok Leyland bags Rs 800 crore contract from Indian Army.
Russia exits UN-brokered deal to export Ukrainian grain via Black Sea.
Pakistan and Iran agree to work together to stop border attacks by militants.
India shooter Prithviraj Tondaiman bags Bronze medal at ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Italy
Fintech firm Razorpay launched its first international Razorpay gateway in Malaysia in partnership with Curlec.
Power major NTPC has been honoured with the prestigious Economic Times (ET) HR World Future Skills Awards 2023.
Indian and Mongolian troops will take part in the 15th edition of a bilateral military exercise in Ulaanbaatar.
India and UAE sign MoU on linking of India’s UPI with Instant Payment Platform of UAE.
ISRO and BARC join hands to develop nuclear engines for rockets.
U.K. signs accession protocol for the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Keerthana Pandian defeated fellow Indian Anupama Ramachandran in the final to emerge as the IBSF World under-21 women’s snooker champion
The Namda craft of Jammu and Kashmir was facing extinction, but has been successfully revived through the Skill India pilot project under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY).
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi to set up offshore campus in Abu Dhabi
Freedom fighter Sankaraiah to get honorary doctorate by Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamil Nadu.
Karnataka to begin Gruha Lakshmi scheme|
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated the state-of-the-art Kalaignar Centenary Library in Madurai.
India and UAE set to use rupee, dirham for trade; MoU signed between the Reserve Bank of India and the Central Bank of the UAE.
R Ashwin became the second-highest wickettaker for India behind Anil Kumble (953) in international cricket.
Marketa Vondrousova defeates Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur to become the first unseeded player in the professional era to win the Wimbledon women’s singles title.
Israel Parliament Approves Bill Limiting Supreme Court’s Power
Rare bird ‘Jerdon’s Babbler’ spotted in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, Uttar Pradesh
Assam launched “Gajah Kotha” campaign to address the growing problem of HumanElephant Conflict (HEC).
India and France set to co-develop combat aircraft engine and engine for the Indian multirole helicopter (IMRH).
Odisha to build 2,000 meeting halls as part of the Mukhyamantri Sabha Gruha Scheme in western Odisha.
Annual rate of inflation based on all India WPI recorded 4.12% down for June 2023
Pakistan Prime Minister launches USD 3.5- billion Chinese-designed nuclear project
Ruturaj to lead India men’s cricket team at the 19th Asian Games.
Centre to supply free Doordarshan DTH connections and facilitate better mobile connectivity in villages along border areas
U.S. Senate Committee passes resolution recognising Arunachal Pradesh as integral part of India.
Google launches ChatGPT rival Bard in European Union, Brazil and several more nations
Indian hurdler Jyothi Yarraji, triple jumper Abdulla Aboobacker and middle-distance runner Ajay Kumar Saroj won gold medals at the Asian Athletics Championships 2023.
Sumit Antil scripted a world record in F64 javelin throw with a best attempt of 70.83m at the World Para-Athletics Championship
Megasiphon Thylacos, a new fossil species of tunicate discovered
Archaeologists in Peru have discovered a 3,000- year-old sealed passageway, dubbed the “Condor’s Passageway”, at a temple site associated with the ancient Chavín culture.
UAE becomes first Arab country to get observer status on Asia-Pacific money laundering
ABSS is a development program initiated by Southern Railway.
A new book ‘Prism: The Ancestral Abode of Rainbow’ by Vinod Mankara released
Department of Space is to transfer of technology associated with Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) to eligible Indian industries.
Ministry of Defence and FSSAI sign MoU to promote use of millets.
Retail inflation, based on Consumer Price Index (CPI), stood at 4.81 percent in June this year.
India’s Nishad Kumar clinches silver in Men’s High Jump event at Para Athletics World Championships.
India to host ASEAN countries conference on traditional medicines
World’s largest International Temple Convention and Expo organized in Varanasi
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) approved EKVI Air Training Organization Pvt Ltd to set up the first Flying Training Organization (FTO) in Tamil Nadu, India.
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approves two thermal power projects of 800 MW each.
28% tax to be imposed on online gaming firms
UNDP: 415 million Indians came out of multidimensional poverty in 15 years.
Saudi Arabia has deposited USD 2 billion into Pakistan’s central bank.
Ash Gardner has been named the ICC Women’s Player of the Month- the first to win ICC Player of the Month honour thrice.
Gymnastics: Dipa Karmakar tops all-around competition in Asiad trials.
National Housing Bank (NHB) operationalises â‚¹10,000-crore Urban Infrastructure Development Fund.
New Zealand Prime Minister Hipkins signs â€˜ambitiousâ€™ trade deal with EU.
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen clinches Menâ€™s Singles title of Canada Open Badminton.
Priyansh wins compound menâ€™s under-21 individual title in the World youth archery championships.
The annual celebration known as World Population Day is observed on 11 July every year. Its theme is “Unleashing the Power of Gender Equality: Elevating the Voices of Women and Girls to Unlock the Infinite Potential of Our World.”
India Tops Medals Tally in 34th International Biology Olympiad, Secures Four Gold Medals
National Law University Delhi launches ‘Eklavya’: A Research Affiliate Program
Foxconn pulls out of joint venture with Vedanta to make semiconductors
Sheikh Talal Fahad Al Ahmad Al Sabah elected as OCA President
National Fish Farmers Day is celebrated every year on 10th July to honour and support the work of fish farmers, fishermen and other stakeholders associated with fisheries in India.
Parth Salunkhe became the first male archer to win a gold medal in the recurve event
Agreement between Ministry of Defense and HAL for the manufacture of Dornier aircraft for the Indian Coast Guard
India and Tanzania begin trade settlements in local currencies.
Gukesh defeats Viswanathan Anand in the eighth round of Rapid event of the 2023 SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz tournament

International Tennis Federation awarded Justine Henin its highest honour, the Philippe Chatrier Award.
Third World Hindu Conference organized in Bangkok
India has been included in the “Champions Group” of the Global Crisis Resolution Group (GCRG).
B. Neeraj Prabhakar has been appointed as the chairman of the Research Advisory Committee (RAC) of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
Google appoints Srinivasa Reddy as new India policy head
ESA launches ‘Euclid Space Telescope’ to review solar system bodies
The Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Electoral Tribunal (ET) of Panama signed an MoU on Electoral Cooperation.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presents ‘guarantee Budget’; allocates ₹35,410 crores.
Israel announces investment of USD 11 million for delivery technology, Health and technology solutions for schools and campus security.
Wimbledon Tennis: Reigning champion Novak Djokovic beat Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland.
NLC India Ltd bags GeM Award in “Timely Payments (CPSEs)” Category for 2023.
World Swahili Language Day is celebrated on July 7.
Netherlands to return colonial-era acquisitions to Sri Lanka and Indonesia.
World Archery Youth Championships: Indian pair Priyansh and Avneet Kaur win gold in junior mixed team compound event in Ireland.
FPSB India appoints Krishna Mishra as CEO
Amit Shah lays foundation stone of first cooperative-run Sainik School in Gujarat
Piramal Finance opened the first all women branch named “Maitreyi” at Thripunithura near Kochi to cater to the unique needs of women customers.
Sirisha Voruganti appointed MD & CEO of Lloyds Banking Group’s Technology Center in India
The Union Cabinet has cleared the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill.
MoU for setting up of campus of IIT Madras in Zanzibar- Tanzania signed; It would be the first ever IIT campus to be set up outside India.
DGCA signs MoU with European Union Aviation Safety Agency for unmanned aircraft systems & Innovative air mobility.
Ministry of Home Affairs, launches ‘Scheme for Expansion and Modernization of Fire Services in the States’ with a total outlay of Rs.5,000 Crore.
Aadhav Arjuna Elected as President of the Basketball Federation of India (BFI)
British writer Michael Rosen honored with Pen Pinter Prize, 2023
India’s First ‘Police Drone Unit’ Launched in Chennai for Enhanced Aerial Surveillance and Quick Detection of Criminal Activities
UK calls for expansion of UNSC’s permanent seats to include India, Brazil, Germany, Japan as well as African representation
Lallianzuala Chhangte and Manisha Kalyan were named the AIFF Men’s and Women’s Footballer of the Year for 2022-23.
India won the final of the South Asian Football Federation Championship 2023
Shreyanka Patil becomes the first Indian cricketer to be a part of WCPL
German luxury car maker Audi AG has appointed Gernot Dollner as the new CEO of the management board.
Dipika Pallikal and Harinder Sandhu win 2023 Asian Squash Mixed Doubles Championships.
US Supreme Court strikes down President Joe Biden’s 400 billion student loan forgiveness proposal.
Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla presented the Elephant Family environmental award to Kartiki Gonsalves, director of ‘The Elephant Whisperers’.
Union WCD Minister inaugurates Regional Symposium on Child Protection, Safety and Child Welfare.
Payments made using international credit cards (ICC) during overseas visits will not attract Tax Collected at Source (TCS).
Neeraj Chopra has won his second ‘Lausanne Diamond League’ title.
India storm into final of SAFF football championship defeating Lebanon 4-2
Yuki Bhambri wins maiden ATP doubles title in Mallorca, Spain
Prime Minister launched the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission in Madhya Pradesh
National Doctor’s Day is celebrated every year on 1st July in India to appreciate and honour the valuable contribution of doctors and health care professionals in the world. The theme for National Doctor’s Day 2023 is “Celebrating Resilience and Healing Hands”.
Vice Admiral Atul Anand assumed the role of Additional Secretary, Department of Military Affairs.
Bank of Baroda to divest 49% in credit card arm BOB Financial Solutions.
Indian Bank rolls out digital services under ‘Project WAVE’ initiative.
France and UAE collaborate to accelerate shift towards Clean Energy amidst the trilateral initiative with India.
Two-time champions West Indies fail to qualify for ICC World Cup 2023.
Double world champion Max Verstappen ran away with an Austrian Grand Prix sprint race.
The Central Government has started a new relief scheme under the ‘Mission Vatsalya’ scheme in relation to the abandonment of the families of minor girls who are victims of rape when they become pregnant.
New Zealand has become the first country to ban plastic produce bags in supermarkets.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sai Hira Global Convention Center in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh.
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated an International Hostel named “Madhumaas” at ICAR-IARI.
Indian tennis player Yuki Bhambri won his maiden ATP doubles title at the Mallorca Championships in Spain.
Prime Minister inaugurates Sai Hira Global Convention Centre in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh.
IDFC Limited set to merge with lender IDFC First Bank.
UAE establishes new Ministry of Investment to Boost Economic Competitiveness.
National Anti-Doping Agency, India (NADA India) signs MoU with South Asia Regional Anti-Doping Organization (SARADO).
Nadubhagom Chundan of the Nadubhagom Boat Club lifted the Raja Pramukhan Trophy in Kerala
Bangabandhu SAFF Championship: Indian men’s football team to take on Kuwait in grand finale.
The first underwater tunnel in Assam will be constructed between Numaligarh and Gohpur at an estimated cost of Rs 6,000 crore.
The Union Environment Ministry granted Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) approval to the Tamil Nadu government’s proposal to build the Muthmiz Arignar Dr Kalaignar Pen Monument in the Bay of Bengal, off Marina beach in Chennai, with 15 conditions.
The Uttar Pradesh government launched the ‘Legal Aid Defense Counseling System (LADCS)’
The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as World Drug Day, is observed annually on 26 June. The theme for World Drug Day 2023 is “People First: Stop Stigma and Discrimination, Strengthen Prevention.”
Greece’s conservative New Democracy party has emerged victorious in the parliamentary election, securing another four-year term for reformist Kyriakos Mitsotakis as the Prime Minister.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a loan agreement with the government of Bangladesh to provide $400 million for the construction of a dual gauge railway between Chattogram and Cox’s Bazar.
World Drug Day is observed on June 26, this year’s theme is ‘People first: Stop stigma and discrimination’.
Infosys signs $454-million deal with Danske Bank.
Asian Development Bank to provide 400 million US dollars in loans to Bangladesh.
American rapper Busta Rhymes was awarded the BET Lifetime Achievement Award for 2023.
Diksha Dagar won her second Ladies European Tour (LET) title, as she claims the Czech Ladies Open title.
Sutirtha Mukherjee and Ayhika Mukherjee claimed its maiden women’s doubles title in the WTT Contender Tunis.
T.S. Singh Deo made Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister, ahead of Assembly poll.
Union Cabinet approved the National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill, 2023.
Union Culture Ministry to implement “Financial Assistance for Veteran Artists” along with Canara Bank.
CCEA approved the PM-PRANAM (PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Generation, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth) scheme.
Nepal Supreme Court orders government to register same-sex marriages.
China and New Zealand signed agreements to boost trade between the two countries, in Beijing.
Pakistan passes law paving way for return of exiled former Prime Minister.
Australia batter Steve Smith became the second fastest to reach 9,000 runs in Tests after Sangakkara
Tamil Nadu beats Haryana and claim the senior women’s National football championship.
India’s first hydrogen-powered train will start its journey from Jind district of Haryana.
Priya A.S. Received the Sahitya Akademi Children’s Literature Award 2023 in the Malayalam language for his novel “Perumazhayathe Kunjithalukal” (The Children Who Were Never Withered)
A new book titled “The Yoga Sutras for Children” by Indian author Roopa Pai was published by Hachette India.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has announced the appointment of Xu Haoliang from China as the new Undersecretary-General and Associate Administrator of the UN Development Programme (UNDP)
Canada launched the “Digital Nomad Strategy” to address its skilled labour shortage, particularly in the tech industry.
Cabinet approves ratification of the Headquarters Agreement (HQA) between India and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
National Statistics Day is observed annually on 29 June to honour the contribution of Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis in statistics and economic planning. Its theme is “Aligning the State Indicator Framework with the National Indicator Framework for Monitoring the Sustainable Development Goals”.
June 30 is recognized as the International Day of Parliamentarism, which commemorates the founding of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in 1889. This year’s theme is ‘Parliaments for the Planet’, which urges parliaments around the world to lead by example in building a greener and more sustainable future.
Ajay Bhatnagar, a senior IPS officer of the 1989 batch from Jharkhand cadre, has been appointed as the Special Director in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) as per a Personnel Ministry order.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has given its approval to wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia for their training proposals under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS).