NATIONAL UPDATES:
1.
WHO declares India as Maternal and Neonatal
Tetanus free: The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared
India as Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus free. In this regard, WHO presented
certificates to the Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J P Nadda.
2.
Over 14 lakh LPG connections released under PMUY: Over fourteen lakh LPG connections have been released to the women of
BPL families under the PradhanMantriUjjwalaYojana (PMUY). According to the
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the scheme is currently under operation
in 487 districts of 17 states.
3.
74 schemes of 17 ministries and
departments brought under DBT: The GOI has been brought 74 schemes of 17 Ministries and Departments
under Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Addressing the members of Consultative
Committee of his Ministry in New Delhi, Finance Minister ArunJaitley stated
that DBT is a very important scheme as it transfers the benefit to the targeted
beneficiaries.
4. Indian Naval ship
visits Port Kelang, Malaysia: Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri, Shakti and Kirch
have arrived at Port Kelang on a four day visit, as part of deployment of the
Eastern Fleet to the South China Sea and Western Pacific.
5. Tata Advanced Systems signs deal with Bell
Helicopter: Tata Advanced System (TASL) and Bell Helicopter,
a Textron Company have signed an agreement to work together in support of
India’s aviation and defense modernization initiatives. The agreement was inked
with an emphasis on ‘Make in India’.
6. MP
cabinet approves setting up of Happiness Department in State:In Madhya Pradesh, the Shivraj cabinet has given
its nod to set up Happiness Department in the state. This department will work
as knowledge resource centre on the subject of happiness. A state Happiness
Institute will also be established under the Happiness Department.
7. Maharashtra CM launches virtual, digital
classrooms across 32 ITIs in state: Maharashtra Chief Minister DevendraFadnavis has launched the facility of
virtual and digital classrooms across 32 ITIs in the state on the occasion of
World Youth Skills Day (15th July). According to him, the facility of virtual
classrooms will bridge the urban-rural divide and open the doors of knowledge.
Mr.Fadnavis asked students to master their passion, and assures that jobs will
come in plenty due to the power of skill development.
OTHER
UPDATES:
FINANCE/BANKING:
1. RBI sets up an Inter-Regulatory Working Group on
Fin Tech and Digital Banking: The group has been
set up in view of the growing significance of Fintech innovations, and their
interactions with the financial sector as well as financial sector entities. It
will review and appropriately reorient the regulatory framework, and respond to
the dynamics of the rapidly evolving Fintech scenario. The Working Group will
be headed by SudarshanSen, Executive Director of RBI, and has 12 members. It
has been asked to submit its report within six months from the date of its
first meeting.
2. India and ADB sign 100 million USD loan agreement
for Cauvery Delta Project in Tamil Nadu: The Union Government and the Asian Development
Bank (ADB) have signed a 100 million US dollars loan agreement to strengthen
key irrigation and drainage system and improve water management in the Vennar
sub-basin of the Cauvery delta in Tamil Nadu.
3. RBI asks banks to exchange upto 20 soiled notes
free of charge: The
Reserve Bank of India has asked banks to exchange up to 20 pieces of soiled
currency notes with a maximum value of Rs. 5,000 over the counter free of
charge in an effort to improve customer service. However, if the number of
notes to be exchanged is more than 20, banks can levy service charge.
SPORTS:
4. Misbah-ul-Haq
becomes oldest captain to score Test hundred: Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has scored 110 against England
at Lord's and with this, the 42 years and 47 days old cricketer became the
oldest captain to score Test hundred. Misbah is also the oldest visiting player
to play a Test on English soil in the last 31 years.
BOOKS AND AUTHORS:
5. Book titled ‘Who moved my interest
rate’ authored by former RBI Governor Duvvuri Subbarao to be released on 27th
July 2016.
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