NATIONAL NEWS
Govt sets up high-powered committee of CMs to 'transform Indian agriculture' Prime Minister Narendra Modi constituted a high-powered committee of chief ministers for the transformation of agriculture and raising farmers' income.- The nine-member committee, headed by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, will suggest policy measures, attract investments and raise growth in food processing.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Abu Dhabi commercialises the world's largest single solar power project The UAE debuted the world's largest single solar plant, Noor Abu Dhabi, boasting a production capacity of nearly 1,177 MW.- Noor Abu Dhabi is comprised of over 3.2 million solar panels, capable of providing enough capacity to 900,000 people.
- The solar plant will reduce Abu Dhabi's CO2 emissions by 1 million metric tons. This is estimated to be equivalent of removing 200,000 cars off the roads.
BUSINESS & ECONOMY
SBI, NIIF in pact for funding infrastructure projects The State Bank of India has signed a memorandum of understanding with National Investment and Infrastructure (NIIF) Fund to boost availability of capital for infrastructure projects.- The scope of the agreement includes equity investments, project funding, bond financing, renewable energy support and take-out finance for operating assets.
- Last December, HCL Technologies had announced that it will acquire select IBM software products for 1.8 billion dollars (about Rs 12,700 crore) in an all-cash deal.
SPORTS
Odisha to host 21st Commonwealth Table Tennis C'ship Odisha Government is set to host the 21st Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship at the Jawaharlal Indoor Stadium in Cuttack, scheduled for July 17 to 22. Indian Pro Boxer Wins WBC Asia Title Indian pro boxer Vaibhav Yadav has become the WBC Asia Silver Welterweight Champion. He defeated Thailand's Fahpetch Singmanassak in the title bout held in Pattaya, Thailand.- The fight was conducted by the Asian Boxing Council and approved by the World Boxing Council (WBC).
APPOINTMENTS
Centre extends RBI Deputy Governor Vishwanathan's tenure by a year The Centre has extended the tenure of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor N S Vishwanathan by one year.- The RBI has provision for four deputy governors, two of whom are appointed from outside while the other two are traditionally appointed from those working within the central bank.
AWARDS
NALCO to get President’s award for excellent CSR National Aluminium Company Limited has been selected for President's award for utilisation of Corporate Social Responsibility fund in social development.- NALCO started a scheme "Aliali Jhia" in 2015 to promote the education of Girls of BPL families. NALCO is an Odisha based Navaratna Company.
- SJFI Medal (Highest Honour): Prakash Padukone (Badminton).
- Sportsperson of the Year Award: Pankaj Advani (Billiards and Snooker) and Bajrang Punia (Wrestling).
- Emerging Talent of the Year Award: Saurabh Choudhary (Shooting).
- Team of the Year Award: Vidarbha Cricket Team.
OBITUARIES
Professional motorcycle racer, Carlin Dunne passes away Professional motorcycle racer, Carlin Dunne passes away. He unfortunately suffered a fatal crash during Ducati Streetfighter V4 prototype run at Pikes Peak Hill Climb. He was also known as “The King of the Mountain”.
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