Saturday, July 31, 2021

GA Revision for SBI Clerk and Other Exams -997

  1. Who has launched a ‘National Nursery Portal’ to connect nursery operators with consumers?
    A) Narendra Modi
    B) Narendra Singh Tomar
    C) Amit Shah
    D) Nitin Gadkari



  2. Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh dedicated to the nation two Centres of Excellenceestablished by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in which state?
    A) New Delhi
    B) Uttar Pradesh
    C) Haryana
    D) Madhya Pradesh



  3. What is the time limit for the card issuing banks for re-crediting the customers account for a failed ATM/WLA transaction?
    A) 6 working days
    B) 5 working days
    C) 7 working days
    D) 21 working days



  4. Which operator is building largest international submarine cable system centred on India?
    A) BSNL
    B) Airtel
    C) Jio
    D) Vodafone Idea



  5. R Praggnanandhaa has won the Polgar Challenge 2021. He hails from which city ?
    A) Chennai
    B) Mumbai
    C) Bengaluru
    D) pune



  6. The Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is in which of these states?
    A) Odisha
    B) Kerala
    C) Karnataka
    D) Tamil Nadu



  7. Recently which company has got approval from regulator IRDAI to undertake insurance broking?
    A) Radarbazaar
    B) Growupp
    C) Etmoney
    D) Policybazaar



  8. Which state has clinched the first position in the recent ranking released by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, based on the progress of the implementation of the Smart City Mission’s schemes?
    A) Rajasthan
    B) Uttar Pradesh
    C) Jharkhand
    D) Haryana



  9. ‘India’s Power Elite: Class, Caste and a Cultural Revolution’ is written by whom?
    A) Sanjay Baru
    B) N K singh
    C) Sanjay Dhotre
    D) Manmohan Singh



  10. Which bank has collaborated with customer engagement platform MoEngage to drive digital banking experiences in the unserved and underserved regions of the country?
    A) State Bank of India
    B) Paytm Payments Bank
    C) Fincare Payments Bank
    D) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank



  11. When the bank is not able to have enough cash to carry out its day-to-day operations, it is called _____?
    A) Liquidity risk
    B) Systemic risk
    C) Operational risk
    D) Liquidity risk



  12. What is the capital of France?
    A) Paris
    B) London
    C) Rome
    D) Wellington



  13. The Duleep Trophy is related with which of these sports?
    A) Hockey
    B) Badminton
    C) Cricket
    D) Golf



  14. Recently India signed MoU with which nation on military cooperation along with its annexure as well as on maritime issues?
    A) Mauritius
    B) Oman
    C) SriLanka
    D) Thailand



  15. Which company joined hands with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) for the implementation of its ‘Employability through Skill Initiative Project (ESIP) Phase II?
    A) Adani Enterprises
    B) Tata Steel
    C) JSWSteel
    D) Ambuja Cement Foundation



  16. Baljeet Kaur and Gunbala Sharma became the first Indian women to summit Mount Pumori (7,161 meters) in Nepal.They both hailed from which state respectively?
    A) Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan
    B) Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh
    C) Haryana and Uttarakhand
    D) Assam and Nagaland



  17. The government has extended the due date of furnishing of Income Tax Returns for the Assessment Year 2021-22, for individuals by two months to which date?
    A) 31st July,2021
    B) 30th August,2021
    C) 30th September,2021
    D) 29th September,2021



  18. Which is the currency of UAE?
    A) Rupee
    B) Dirham
    C) Peso
    D) Dinar



  19. What does O stands for in WLAO?
    A) Organiser
    B) Operator
    C) Ordinary
    D) Ordinance



  20. As per International Energy Agency,how much amount needed by 2030 to put world on track to reach net-zero by 2050?
    A) $1 trillion
    B) $2 trillion
    C) $1.5 trillion
    D) $3 trillion



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Daily Current Affairs 30th July, 2021

Daily Current Affairs 30 July 2021 for Banking/Insurance/SSC and other related exams.

NATIONAL NEWS

Government announces 27% reservation for OBCs, 10% quota for EWS in medical seats
Twenty-seven percent of the all-India quota admissions for medical and dental courses will be reserved for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) starting this academic year, the Union health ministry said. An additional 10% will be reserved for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS).
  • The reservations will be implemented in all undergraduate and postgraduate medical and dental courses.
  • The decision will benefit nearly 1,500 OBC students seeking to join MBBS courses and 2,500 backward category students in postgraduate courses. It will also benefit around 550 EWS students in MBBS and around 1,000 EWS students in postgraduate courses.
Govt releases Rs 8257.88 cr to States, UTs towards India Covid-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package in 2020-21
The Government has released 8257.88 crore to the States and Union Territories towards the India Covid-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package during 2020-21. Similarly, 1113.21 crore rupees was released during the financial year 2019-20.
  • 23 thousand 123 crores rupees approved by the Cabinet under India Covid-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package- Phase-II to be implemented from 1st July 2021 to 31st March 2022.
  • This includes 15 thousand crore as Central Component and 8123 crore as State component.
Kerala Police launch Pink project for women safety
  Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan formally rolled out the Kerala Police’s Pink Protection Project that aims at protecting women in public, private, and digital spaces.
  • He flagged off a horde of dedicated vehicles, including 10 cars, 40 motorcycles, and 20 bicycles outside the State Police Headquarters to launch the Statewide project.
  • The endeavour comes amid increasing complaints of dowry-related atrocities and other forms of harassment against women and children. Cybercrime too comes under the purview of the scheme, which has 10 components including Pink Patrol, Pink Janamaithri beat, Pink control room, Pink Shadow, Pink Romeo, counselling facilities and a dedicated mobile application for women protection.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

India Set to Take Over as President of UN Security Council for Month of August
India will take over the Presidency of the UN Security Council on August 1 and is set to host signature events in three major areas of maritime security, peacekeeping and counterterrorism during the month.
  • India’s two-year tenure as a non-permanent member of the Security Council began on January 1, 2021.The August presidency will be India’s first Presidency during its 2021-22 tenure as a non-permanent member of the Security Council.

BANKING & FINANCE

Paytm Payments Bank crosses 1-crore FASTags mark
Paytm Payments Bank said it has become the first bank in the country to achieve the milestone of issuing 1 crore FASTags. According to NPCI, over 3.47 crore FASTags were issued by all banks together till the end of June 2021.
  • Besides this, Paytm Payments Bank is also India's largest acquirer of toll plazas for the National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC) program offering an interoperable nationwide toll payment solution.
  • Paytm Payments Bank is also working closely with NHAI for testing and implementing multi-lane free-flow movement using automatic number plate recognition technology.
SWIFT launches SWIFT Go, a fast, cost-effective service for low-value cross-border payments
SWIFT announced the launch of SWIFT Go, a new service that enables small businesses and consumers to send fast, predictable, highly secure, and competitively priced low-value cross-border payments anywhere in the world, direct from their bank accounts.
  • The new service is a direct response to the needs of small businesses and consumers for fast, easy, predictable, secure and competitively priced cross-border payments.
  • It will allow banks to compete effectively in one of the fastest growing segments of the payments market, delivering a seamless experience for their customers.
ICICI Lombard, SVAAS Wellness tie up for cashless outpatient services
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company and Dr Reddy's Laboratories-owned SVAAS Wellness have joined hands to offer cashless outpatient services to health insurance policyholders.
  • The partnership marks the launch of Dr Reddy's digital health solution SVAAS and demonstrates ICICI Lombard's deeper foray into the wellness space.
  • It is a first-of-its-kind integrated and cashless digital health solution in India, the statement said. To begin with, there will be pilot launch of the service in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam.
Prest Loans and U GRO Capital join hands to solve the MSME credit gap in Tier 3 and 4 cities
Delhi based, MSME focused, digital lender Prest Loans (https://www.prestloans.com) has signed up a strategic alliance agreement with Mumbai based U GRO Capital (https://www.ugrocapital.com), a BSE listed technology enabled NBFC, to provide secured business loans to Micro SME business units. 
  • Under this arrangement Prest Loans shall offer U GRO Capital's 'GRO Micro' product to its small businesses and MSME customers in tier 3 and tier 4 cities who lack the access to formal credit at affordable price without requirement of too many documents.
Digital payments grew 30.2% in FY21, says RBI
Digital payments have recorded a growth of 30.19 per cent during the year ended March 2021, reflecting adoption and deepening of cashless transactions in the country, RBI data showed.
  • As per the newly constituted Digital Payments Index (RBI-DPI), the index rose to 270.59 at the end of March 2021, up from 207.84 a year ago.
  • The RBI-DPI index has demonstrated significant growth in the index representing the rapid adoption and deepening of digital payments across the country in recent years.
IFC invests ₹916 crore in Federal Bank for 4.99% stake
IFC, along with two investment funds managed by IFC Asset Management Company (IFC Financial Institutions Growth Fund and IFC Emerging Asia Fund) have picked up 4.99 per cent stake in Federal Bank for ₹916 crore.
  • The investment will support Federal Bank’s commitment to environmental social and governance (ESG) standards, and also strengthen its Tier 1 capital adequacy ratio (CAR) and expand its micro, small and medium sized enterprises (MSME) and climate finance portfolios.
RBI cancels Gos based Madgaum Urban Co-op Bank licence
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the licence of Goa-based Madgaum Urban Cooperative Bank, with effect from July 29, 2021.
  • RBI said the decision was taken as the bank doesn't have adequate capital and earning prospects, and its would be unable to pay its present depositors in full in its present financial position.

BUSINESS & ECONOMY

Intel launches 'AI For All' initiative in partnership with CBSE Chipmaker Intel said it has collaborated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to launch the ‘AI For All’ initiative, aimed at creating a basic understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) for people in India.
  • Based on Intel's ‘AI For Citizens’ programme, 'AI For All' is a 4-hour, self-paced learning programme that demystifies AI in an inclusive manner.
  • The four-hour open content resource, which is available in 11 vernacular languages, is divided into two sections – AI Awareness (1.5 hours) and AI Appreciation (2.5 hours).
  • The programme aims to introduce AI to one million citizens in its first year.
Maruti Suzuki, Savitribai Phule Pune University tie-up to train youth
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has announced a partnership with Maharashtra’s Savitribai Phule Pune University to train youth in automobile retail.
  • The aim is to offer a customised three years “Bachelor of Vocational Studies in Retail Management” course to students.
  • The three-year curriculum will comprise one-year classroom training followed by two-year on-the-job training at Maruti Suzuki authorised dealerships.
Skylo, FISHCOPFED tie up to improve fishermen safety, profitability
Skylo, an internet of things (IoT)-based solutions provider, said it has partnered with the National Federation of Fishers Cooperatives in India (FISHCOPFED) to improve the safety of fishermen, increase their profitability and bolster ecosystem sustainability.
  • Skylo will provide IoT-based solutions to marine fishing and aquaculture sectors, including monitoring oxygen and pH levels of water in ponds across the states (aquaculture and inland fisheries) and enhancing fish yields and profitability for the fish farmers.
  • As part of the partnership, Skylo and FISHCOPFED will work together to improve the welfare of fishermen and fish farmers to increase profits for the fishing community by using IoT technology.

SPORTS

Vantika Agarwal wins women's National online chess title; Raahul bags junior crown
Delhi youngster Vantika Agarwal has won the National women online chess title. From 11 rounds she scored 9.5 points.Second and third position secured by Arpita Mukherjee of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu’s Sreeja Seshadri.
  • In Junior Open section, Tamil Nadu’s VS Raahul won the first position with 9.5 point. International Master Bharath Subrahamaniam finished second with 9 points and Grandmaster P Iniyan who had recently represented the country at the World Cup finished third.

APPOINTMENTS

Maldives FM Abdulla Shahid wins presidency of 76th UN General Assembly
Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid was elected as the President of the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly.
  •  In the 193-member General Assembly, 143 votes were polled in his favour out of the total 191 ballots cast.
  • Mr Shahid will preside over the 76th Session of the UN body that will commence in September. Former Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Dr Zalmai Rassoul was the other contestant.
Bharat BillPay appoints PayU’s Noopur Chaturvedi as new CEO
Bharat Bill Payment System has appointed former PayU and Airtel Payments Bank executive Noopur Chaturvedi as its new chief executive officer. 
  • Chaturvedi, prior to this appointment, was the country head for small and medium businesses at PayU.
  •  In a career spanning nearly two decades, she has worked with Airtel Payments Bank, Samsung, ING Vysya Bank and Citibank in various senior roles.
Pham Minh Chinh re-elected as Vietnamese Prime Minister
The 15th National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam re-elected Pham Minh Chinh as the Vietnamese Prime Minister for the 2021-2026 tenure, according to voting results.
  • Chinh, also a member of the Politburo of the 13th Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee (CPVCC), was re-elected with a 95.99-per cent approval rate among deputies at the ongoing first session of the 15th NA.

AWARDS

MP's Satpura Tiger Reserve bags Natwest Earth Heroes Award
Madhya Pradesh has made another achievement in the field of nature conservation. The Satpura Tiger Reserve of the State has received the Natwest Group Earth Heroes Award in the Earth Guardian category for best management.
  • It is noteworthy that the Satpura Tiger Reserve has also been included in the potential list of World Heritage. Satpura Tiger Reserve in Hoshangabad district is spread over an area of 2130 square kilometer.
  • It is part of the Deccan Bio-Geographic Region. It is the oldest forest wealth of the country, full of unmatched natural beauty, which has been carefully preserved.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

NSDL e-Governance develops cab-hailing platform on open-source tech
NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited is developing the world's first cab-hailing platform, which is enabled by open-source specifications.
  •  What makes this project distinct from the private cab-hailing platforms already in the market, such as Uber and Ola are that, unlike these enterprises where the company serves as the central aggregator, NSDL’s platform allows various enterprises, cab companies, individual players to access the platform on their own accord using open-source technologies.
  • NSDL e-Gov will be using Beckn protocols, which is an open protocol that enables local commerce across industries to be discovered and engaged by any Beckn-enabled application. he key to plug into a wide network.
IIT Hyderabad develops Covihome, a rapid electronic Covid-19 RNA test kit
A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad led by Prof Shiv Govind Singh, Department of Electrical Engineering, has developed an Artificial Intelligence-powered Covid-19 test that can be performed at an affordable cost at home, after commercialisation and required ICMR approval. 
  • This test kit can produce results within 30 minutes for both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients.
  • It does not require RT-PCR (Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction), an expert human resource, and a BSL 2 lab facility for the extraction of RNA, so it has the potential for one to take the test at home without expert supervision.

OBITUARIES

Former England bowler Mike Hendrick passes away
Former England seamer Mike Hendrick passed at the age of 72.
  • He played a major role in two of England’s Ashes-series victories and took 87 wickets in 30 Tests for his country between 1974 and 1981.
  • Hendrick, who took 770 wickets in 267 first-class matches and 35 wickets in 22 ODIs, was also the first professional coach of Ireland
Ganpatrao Deshmukh, Maharashtra's Longest-serving MLA and Former Minister, Passes Away at 94
Ganpatrao Deshmukh, the longest-serving MLA of Maharashtra and a senior leader of the Peasants and Workers Party (PWP), died in a private hospital in Solapur. He was 94.
  • Deshmukh represented Sangola in Solapur district in the state legislative assembly for 11 terms since 1962 across multiple terms and served as an MLA for 54 years. He got defeated in 1972, but again won in a bypoll n 1974. In 1995, he lost by a slender margin of 192 votes, said his grandson Aniket Deshmukh.He had won the Sangola seat in the 2014 state elections for a record 11th time and served in the assembly till 2019.
  • Deshmukh also served as a minister in the government of Sharad Pawar in 1978 and again in 1999 (in Vilasrao Deshmukh cabinet) when his party PWP gave support to the Congress-NCP alliance.

IMPORTANT DAYS

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is marked every year on July 30 to create awareness around people who are being trafficked and are taken away against their will.
  • The theme for this year for the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is ‘Victims’ voices lead the way.’ It highlights the importance of sharing and learning from survivors of human trafficking.

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Friday, July 30, 2021

Daily Current Affairs 29th July, 2021

Daily Current Affairs 29 July 2021 for Banking/Insurance/SSC and other related exams.

NATIONAL NEWS

Ministry of S&T to set up first-its-kind Centre of Excellence in Northeast
The Ministry of Science and Technology is setting up a first-of-its-kind Centre of Excellence in the Northeast. 
  • The project for establishing the Centre for Bio-Resources and Sustainable Development as a Centre of Excellence was sanctioned by the Department of Biotechnology and is complete for formal inauguration soon.
  • Built at a cost of nearly Rs 50 crore, the project will come up at Kimin in Papum Pare district of Arunachal Pradesh and the construction of the new building as well other infrastructure has been completed.
Centre to invest Rs324 crore to expand laboratory testing infrastructure
The Union government will set up over 42 virology research and diagnostic laboratories under a central scheme during the period of 15th Finance Commission (2021-22 to 2025-26) at a cost of Rs324 crore.
  • The scheme under the Department of Health Research (DHR), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) aims to help boost coverage of timely diagnosis and identification of viruses during an epidemic outbreak, generation of data about viral diseases for facilitating quick deployment of resources and measures to save human lives.
Around 1.13 cr houses sanctioned under PMAY-Urban till date: Govt
Government has said that around one crore 13 lakh houses have been sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban till date.
  • Out of them more than 84 lakh houses are grounded and more than 50 lakh have been completed and delivered to the beneficiaries.
  • Central assistance of one lakh 82 thousand crore rupees has been approved under the scheme so far. More than one lakh crore rupees have been released to States, Union Territories and Central Nodal Agencies.
Govt announced fund of Rs 29.87 lakh crore under Atmanirbhar Bharat package as a relief for several sectors
Over 17,500 companies have been struck off as per provisions of section 248 of the Companies act during the period of March 2020 to June 2021.
  • The Government has announced fund of 29.87 lakh crore rupees under Atmanirbhar Bharat package as a relief for several sectors.
  • Besides initiatives of RBI several relief measures have been announced by the Government under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package.
Assam CM lays foundation stone of Bamboo Industrial Park in DIma Hasao  
 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation stone of a Bamboo Industrial Park at Manderdisa in Dima Hasao district. The project will be implemented with Rs. 50 crores from DoNER Ministry.
  • The project, once completed, would usher in a new era in the economy of the region and create vast employment opportunities for the local youth.
Madhya Pradesh govt prepares Ayush-based economic upgradation scheme – Devaranya Yojana
In Madhya Pradesh, the State Government has prepared the Ayush-based economic upgradation scheme – Devaranya Yojana with the twin objectives of improving people’s health and livelihood of tribals.
  • For this, medicinal plants should be cultivated in the beautiful plains of the villages. He was addressing a workshop on the scheme. AIR correspondent reports that Chief Minister said that more than 360 new AYUSH health and wellness centers are being established in the state.
  • Ayush Super Specialty Hospitals are being constructed in Indore and Bhopal.
Rajasthan launches 'Niryatak Bano' mission to help local traders take businesses aboard
Rajasthan government's Industries Department and the apex industrial development body, the Rajasthan Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO), have launched a campaign to help local traders in expanding their businesses to foreign countries.
  • The campaign "Mission Niryatak Bano" is planned in six steps to register and handhold the local traders willing to expand their business to foreign countries.
  • As per a state government's release, the campaign will cover assistance of local traders from training, securing necessary documentation, registration in Rajasthan Export Promotion Council and even support in exports and trade operations.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Uzbekistan hosts two-day 'Central-South Asia conference'
The Central-South Asia nation, Uzbekistan is in the saddle to host the two-day prestigious Central-Asia Conference in the capital city of Taskent. The top-level event is held to discuss the 'challenges and opportunities in Uzbekistan.
  • The event shall address multilateral discussions on trade, energy consumption, and brand cooperation in presence of high-ranking delegates mentioned Saidjanov.
  • Indian External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar has highlighted India's role in the top-level conference. He is supposed to hold discussions with representatives of countries like the European Union, Kazakhstan and Afghanistan on the sidelines of the summit.
Indore becomes only Indian city to make it to Int’l Clean Air Catalyst Programme
The Indore city of Madhya Pradesh, or the cleanest city of India, has become the only city from the country to be selected for International Clean Air Catalyst Programme. 
  • The project will be operated for a period of five years to purify the air in the city with the cooperation of Indore Municipal Corporation and Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board.
  • Under the project, USAID and partners will work with local communities to better understand local pollution sources and identify, test, accelerate, and scale solutions for cleaner, healthier air.

BANKING & FINANCE

SBI tops list of PSBs writing off bad loans in FY21
State Bank of India topped the list of public sector banks writing off loans in FY21 followed by Union Bank of India.
  • While SBI removed Rs 34,402 crore from its balance sheet, the Union Bank of India wrote off Rs 16,983 crore during the last fiscal.
  • Punjab National Bank (PNB) wrote off Rs 15,877 crore in FY 21 and came third in the list as bad loans piled up.

BUSINESS & ECONOMY

Tata Power distribution arm in Odisha ties up with CSCs to facilitate online bill payments in rural areas
Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution Ltd has partnered with authorities of Common Service Centres (CSCs) under the Digital India Programme to facilitate online payment of electricity bills in rural areas.
  • The collaboration will help rural consumers of the joint venture company between Tata Power and the Odisha government pay their power bills to CSCs and Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs).
Amazon India, InCred join hands to offer credit to e-commerce retailers
InCred has entered into a strategic partnership with Amazon India to provide collateral-free, working capital loans of up to Rs 50 lakh to Amazon merchants via its seller portal.
  • The InCred and Amazon India partnership aims to resolve this challenge by addressing the financial constraints of the Indian e-tailers.
  • Both intend to empower them by extending quick, easy, and low-interest working capital loans based on their revenues, with minimal documentation and flexible repayment options.

SPORTS

Skateboarder Momiji Nishiya becomes Japan's youngest gold medal winner ever at 13
Momiji Nishiya won gold in women's street skateboarding at the Olympics, which made her one of the youngest gold medal winners ever, CBS News reports.
  • She also became Japan's youngest gold medal winner, as well as the first person to win a gold medal in women's street skateboarding, which made its Olympics debut in Tokyo this year.
  • Horigome Yuto of Japan previously won gold in men's street skateboarding.

APPOINTMENTS

Basavaraj Bommai elected as 23rd Chief Minister of Karnataka
Basavaraj Bommai, veteran leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), took oath as the 23rd chief minister of Karnataka, succeeding BS Yediyurappa for the post.
  • Bommai's predecessor had quit two days ago, amid speculations that were rife over a crisis in the BJP's state unit.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

India’s largest 3 GWh Li-ion battery factory to be set up by Lohum within 18 months
Lohum Cleantech, a lithium ion battery maker and a battery recycling solutions company, has firmed up plans to expand its manufacturing capacity of lithium ion batteries from 300 MWh to 1000 MWh (1 GWh) and its recycling capacity 10 times, from 1,000 tonnes per annum to 10,000 tonnes per annum.
  • The expansion project, to be taken up on a modular mode, is likely to be completed within the next 12-18 months and will effectively take the recycling capacity to about 2 GWh of recyclable material.
Multipurpose device COVID BEEP developed by ECIL, ESIC Hyderabad: Jitendra Singh
Minister of state in Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) Jitendra Singh said a multipurpose device COVID BEEP has been developed to monitor Oxygen rate, body temperature and heart rate indigenously by ECIL and ESIC Hyderabad. 
  • With the help of Red Cross Society 500 COVID BEEP has been provided to the hospital and it is helpful in maintaining Covid protocol. Mr Singh said the cost effective monitoring system has also inbuilt a GPS facility.

OBITUARIES

Legendary badminton player Nandu Natekar passes away
Nandu Natekar, one of the superstars in Indian badminton history, passed away in Pune due to prolonged illness. He was 88.
  • The first Indian shuttler to win a tournament overseas — the Selangor International crown in Kuala Lumpur in 1956, Natekar was among the first batch of the Arjuna Award recipients in 1961 when the awards were introduced.
  • His international achievements included making it to the All England Championship quarterfinals in 1954 and representing India in the Commonwealth Games in Jamaica in 1966.
Noted Carnatic Classical Violinist Sikkil R Bhaskaran passes away 
Noted Carnatic Classical Violinist ‘Kalaimaamani’ Sikkil Shri R Bhaskaran passed away at Chennai. He was 85.
  • He was an ‘A” Grade Artist of AIR and has served for nearly 2 decades in  Chennai radio Station from 1976 to 1994. He has served as an Executive Committee member of the Thiruvaiyaru Thyaga Brahma Festival for more than 2 d. ecades
  • During his close to 5 decades of Musical Career, Bhaskaran has been bestowed with many laurels, Awards & Honours.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

‘India Versus China: Why They Are Not Friends’ book by Kanti Bajpai
The book titled ‘India Versus China: Why They Are Not Friends’ authored by Kanti Bajpai has been released recently. 
  • In this book Bajpai attempts to answer the question, with the help of four Ps: Perceptions, Perimeters, other Partnerships and Power asymmetry.
  • The book, the second in a series from Juggernaut publishers after diplomat and scholar Husain Haqqani’s India Vs Pakistan: Why Can't We Just be Friends?, contains a concise version of the history of India-China ties, tracing a trajectory on the downslide.

IMPORTANT DAYS

World Nature Conservation Day
The World Nature Conservation Day is observed annually on July 28. 
  • The occasion aims to create awareness about the need to preserve the environment and natural resources in order to keep the world healthy.
  • The theme for this year's World Nature Conservation Day 2021 is "Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet".
World Hepatitis Day
World Hepatitis Day is observed each year on 28 July to raise awareness of viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver that causes severe liver disease and hepatocellular cancer.
  •  This year’s theme is “Hepatitis Can’t Wait”.

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Daily Current Affairs 28th July, 2021

Daily Current Affairs 28 July 2021 for Banking/Insurance/SSC and other related exams.

NATIONAL NEWS

Puri Becomes First Indian City to Provide Drinkable Tap Water All Time
Now, people in Odisha’s temple town Puri can drink water directly from the tap and there is no need to store or filter the water as the facility is available round the clock, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said.
  • With this the Jagannath Dham also become the first city in India to provide “drink from tap" quality water 24X7.
  • The chief minister said his government has enhanced the budgetary allocation under drinking water supply by 20 times in the past five years, from Rs 200 crore to Rs 4,000 crore.
Government formulates scheme SMILE covering comprehensive
measures for welfare of beggars The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has formulated a scheme “SMILE - Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise”, which includes subscheme - ‘Central Sector Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of persons engaged in the act of Begging’.
  • This scheme covers several comprehensive measures including welfare measures for persons who are engaged in the act of begging.
  • The focus of the scheme is extensively on rehabilitation, provision of medical facilities, counselling, basic documentation, education, skill development, economic linkages and so on.
  • The scheme would be implemented with the support of State/UT Governments/Local Urban Bodies, Voluntary Organizations, Community Based Organizations (CBOs) , institutions and others.
Uttar Pradesh govt. and Sapio Analytics join hands to revive MSMEs, distributes automation software
Department of MSME, Government of Uttar Pradesh, signed an MoU with government advisory firm Sapio Analytics, to provide licenses of automation software Accloud, worth Rs. 72 crores, to 20,000 MSMEs of the state.
  • The software licenses shall be provided free of cost to the MSMEs who can apply for the same (https://sapioanalytics.com/accloud/)through a portal.
  • Accloud can be operated on both mobile and web, and is available in multiple languages including Hindi, for the business people of the state of Uttar Pradesh
Garima Grihas for transgender persons being set up with help of community-based organizations: Centre
The Centre has said that the Garima Grihas for the transgender persons are being set up with the help of community-based organizations.
  • Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment A. Narayanaswamy informed Lok Sabha,  12 pilot shelter homes have been initiated with the aim of providing safe and secure shelter to transgender persons.
  • He said, such shelter homes have been set up in the states of Maharashtra, Delhi, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu and Odisha.
Women Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.2 Per Cent in 2019-20: Survey
Unemployment rate for women fell to 4.2 per cent in 2019-20 from 5.1 per cent in 2018-19, according to Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) conducted by National Statistical Office (NSO),a wing of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
  • The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for women has increased from 24.5 per cent in 2018-19 to 30.0 per cent in 2019-20.
  • The government has taken several initiatives to improve women's participation in the labour force. In order to encourage employment of women, a number of protective provisions have been incorporated in the labour laws for creating congenial work environment for women workers.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Scientists from India, Russia, Brazil, South Africa will collaborate on Covid research
Scientists from India, Russia, Brazil and South Africa will collaborate on research that will help develop or repurpose drugs against COVID-19. 
  • The consolidation of efforts, knowledge and experience of scientists and specialists from different areas will lead to the optimisation of the health system and health care in BRICS countries.
  • The approach which could inhibit both maturation and propagation of viruses during the infection in the host cells can help produce new COVID-19 medicines with improved production methods.
Indo-Russia joint Military Exercise INDRA-2021 to be held at Volgograd from 1st to 13th August
12th Edition of Indo-Russia joint Military Exercise INDRA-2021 will be held at Volgograd, Russia from 1st to 13th August.
  • The exercise will entail conduct of counter terror operations under the United Nations mandate by a joint force against international terror groups.
  • Two hundred fifty personnel from both the nations will form part of the exercise. The Indian Army contingent comprising of a Mechanised Infantry Battalion underwent rigorous training at different locations in India to refine their drills for participation in the joint exercise.
INS Talwar reaches Mombasa to participate in Exercise Cutlass Express 2021
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Talwar is participating in Exercise Cutlass Express 2021, which commenced on July 26 along the East Coast of Africa, to improve combined maritime law enforcement capacity and increase interoperability between the regional navies. The exercise will conclude on August 6.
  • The exercise is an annual maritime exercise conducted to promote national and regional maritime security in East Africa and the Western Indian Ocean.
  • The 2021 edition of the exercise involves the participation of 12 Eastern African countries, US, UK, India and various international organisations, like International Maritime Organisation (IMO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Interpol, EurEuropean Union Naval Forc (EUNAVFOR), Critical Maritime Routes Indian Ocean (CRIMARIO) and EUCAP Somalia.

BANKING & FINANCE

HDFC Bank launches up to Rs 10 lakh overdraft facility for shopkeepers, merchants to ease cash crunch
India’s largest private lender HDFC Bank launched an overdraft facility for small retailers in partnership with the government’s e-governance services delivery arm CSC SPV that enables government schemes and services through common service centres (CSCs).
  • The ‘Dukandar Overdraft Scheme’ by HDFC Bank is aimed at helping shopkeepers and merchants ease their cash crunch. According to the bank, retailers operating for a minimum of three years are eligible for the scheme by providing six months bank statement from any bank.
  • HDFC Bank will approve an overdraft limit from a minimum of Rs 50,000 to a maximum of Rs 10 lakhs based on the statements.

BUSINESS & ECONOMY

IMF Cuts India's GDP Growth Forecast to 9.5 Per Cent for FY22
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) slashed its FY22 growth forecast for India by 300 basis points (bps) from its April projection to 9.5 per cent, the sharpest cut for any country, citing the damage caused by the second Covid wave that peaked in May.
  • While the multilateral body retained its global growth forecast at 6 per cent for 2021, it trimmed its earlier projection by 40 bps for developing countries and raised it by 50 bps for advanced economies.
  • Risks around the global baseline projections are, however, to the downside, it cautioned. Countries lagging in vaccination, such as India and Indonesia, would suffer the most among G20 economies.

ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

ICICI, Axis and HDFC Bank pick up stake in blockchain start-up IBBIC
Private sector lenders including HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank have picked up a stake in blockchain technology focussed start-up IBBIC Pvt Ltd.
  • In separate stock exchange filings, HDFC Bank and Axis Bank said they have picked up 50,000 equity shares amounting to 5.55 per cent stake in IBBIC.
  • HDFC Bank and Axis Bank invested ₹5 lakh each for the shares.ICICI Bank paid ₹4.9 lakh for the shares.

SPORTS

Mithali Raj reclaims No. 1 spot in ICC Women's ODI Rankings for ninth time
India batting star Mithali Raj is back at the top of the MRF Tyres ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings, the ninth time she is number one among batters since first occupying the spot more than 16 years ago, after West Indies captain Stafanie Taylor slipped to fifth position.
  • This took place after the latest weekly update in the rankings, which takes into account performances in the last three matches of the five-match series between the West Indies and Pakistan.
World Cadet Championships in Budapest; India  wins 5 Gold Medals
India wins 13 medals, including 5 Golds at the World Cadet Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
  • Young Indian wrestlers Priya Malik, Tannu, Aman Gulia, Sagar Jaglan, Chirag, Jaideep and Komal won gold medals at the World Cadet Wrestling Championship.
  • Jaskaran Singh and India Women's Wrestling team won silver while Ankit Gulia, Varsha, and Sahil had to settle for bronze.
  • The trio propelled the Indian Women's team to the 2nd position with 139 points with USA leading the way with 149 points and third position secured by Russia.

APPOINTMENTS

Social Entrepreneur Sanjay Rai Sherpuria named National Brand Ambassador for SDG Choupal
Well-known social worker and entrepreneur Sanjay Rai 'Sherpuria' was named National Brand Ambassador for SDG Choupal at an event held.
  • Sanjay Rai 'Sherpuria' was felicitated at the event held here this evening for his remarkable contributions in the wake of COVID.
Former PM Najib Mikati named Lebanon's prime minister-designate
Lebanon's president is expected to appoint a billionaire businessman and former prime minister Najib Mikati as the next premier-designate, after Saad Hariri earlier this month gave up attempts to form a Cabinet amid an unprecedented financial meltdown roiling the country.
  • Mikati was also endorsed by Hariri, who abandoned efforts to form a government after failing to agree with Aoun on the Cabinet's makeup.

AWARDS

Harappan-era City Dholavira in Gujarat Inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List
Dholavira, a Harappan-era metropolis, in Gujarat has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the organisation said.
  • Gujarat so far has three world heritage sites — Champaner near Pavagadh, Rani ki Vav in Patan and the historic city of Ahmedabad.
Kandla becomes first Green SEZ
Kandla SEZ (KASEZ) was awarded IGBC Platinum Rating. KASEZ is the First Green SEZ to achieve the IGBC Green Cities Platinum Rating for Existing Cities.
  • The efforts of KASEZ team were applauded especially noting the fact that this was accomplished in Bhuj region where water conservation and afforestation are critical interventions.
  • This was major achievement and is part of activities envisaged under the commitment of the Government to the Green SEZs Mission as part of celebrations marking India@75 - Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

WCD Minister Smriti Irani launches 24/7 helpline number for women affected by violence
Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani launched a 24/7 helpline number for women affected by violence. The helpline number is – 7827170170.
  • The aim of the helpline is to provide round the clock emergency and non-emergency complaints and counseling services to women affected by violence.
  • The helpline will link them with appropriate authorities such as police, hospitals, District Legal Service Authority, psychological services and providing information about women-related government programmes across the country through a single uniform number.

OBITUARIES

Doyen of particle physics Steven Weinberg passes away
Physicist Steven Weinberg, who won the Nobel prize in 1979 with two other scientists for their separate contributions unlocking mysteries of tiny particles and their electromagnetic interaction, has died at 88.
  • In 1979, Weinberg shared the Nobel prize in physics with scientists Abdus Salam and Sheldon Lee Glashow. Their work improved the understanding of how everything in the universe relates, according to a UT statement.
  • The work helped physicists unify two of the four forces of nature, subatomic forces known as nuclear forces, said Sean Carroll, a theoretical physicist at the California Institute of Technology.

IMPORTANT DAYS

83rd CRPF Raising Day
India’s largest Central Armed Police Force, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is observing its ‘83rd Raising Day’.
  • The day marks the immense and unparalleled contribution of the force in upholding the unity, integrity, and sovereignty of the nation.
World Drowning Prevention Day
World Drowning Prevention Day is held annually on 25 July. 
  • The global organisation dedicated this day for the global advocacy of drowning prevention in April this year through a resolution, moving towards a more sustainably developed world.
World IVF Day
World IVF Day, observed on July 25, symbolises the essence and significance of the In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) technique in infertility treatment.
  • The world's first test tube baby, Louise Brown, was born on July 25, 1978, which is why the day is celebrated as World IVF Day.

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GA Revision for SBI Clerk and Other Exams -996

  1. Which company announced a first-of-its-kind carbon removal initiative called the Restore Fund that will make investments in forestry projects to remove carbon?
    A) Amazon
    B) Apple
    C) Microsoft
    D) Flipkart



  2. Which Indian person has been appointed by the World Bank as an Advisor to the World Bank?
    A) Dinesh Jain
    B) Rakesh Sharma
    C) Mahesh Jain
    D) Ranjitsinh Disale



  3. What is the metric which defines operating liquidity available to business known as?
    A) Quick ratio
    B) Accounts payable turnover
    C) Working capital
    D) Cash conversion cycle



  4. How much amount of budget was presented by Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang for financial year 2021-22?
    A) ₹5267 cr
    B) ₹8975 cr
    C) ₹9932 cr
    D) ₹9852 cr



  5. Who won the Portuguese Grand Prix 2021?
    A) Valtteri Vottas
    B) Lewis Hamilton
    C) Sebastian Vettel
    D) Max Verstappen



  6. Who has also been appointed Acting Chairperson of National Human Rights Commission?
    A) AK Chaturvedi
    B) Avinash Singh
    C) Dinesh Mohaptra
    D) PC Pant



  7. Which department will be constructing the country’s first research reactor on public-private partnership (PPP) model?
    A) Department of New and Renewable Energy
    B) Ministry of Science and Technology
    C) Ministry of Defence
    D) Department of Atomic Energy



  8. The International Day of Living Together in Peace is observed on_____?
    A) April 23
    B) March 19
    C) May 16
    D) June 3



  9. Which program was launched by central government to Ensure Supply of Medical Oxygen Amid Pandemic?
    A) Project Oxy
    B) Project O2
    C) Vayu O2
    D) Mission O2



  10. If a bank fails to resolve the re-crediting issue of failed ATM transaction within 7 days of complain then what amount of penalty per day the bank has to pay to the customer?
    A) Rs 100
    B) Rs 50
    C) 10% of the debited amount
    D) Rs 500



  11. Who has assumed the additional charge as its chairman and managing director of THDC India Limited?
    A) Sunil Natarajan
    B) Vijay Goel
    C) Vinay Dubey
    D) Ajay Tyagi



  12. India signed MoU with which country for Cooperation on Recruitment of Domestic Workers?
    A) Sri Lanka
    B) Myanmar
    C) Thailand
    D) Kuwait



  13. Recently UN launched United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration: 2021-2030.Which became first country to provide funding of Euro 14 million towards this fund?
    A) Germany
    B) USA
    C) Russsia
    D) Denmark



  14. Recently The world’s biggest airplane – longer than an American football field and with a wingspan of three Boeing 747s – completed its second test flight. It has been built by which company?
    A) Rosmoc
    B) SpaceX
    C) Stratolaunch
    D) Unicorn



  15. The Navi Mumbai International Airport has been decided to be named after whom?
    A) Eknath Shinde
    B) Vidhu Chopra
    C) Aditya Thackeray
    D) Bal Thackeray



  16. The 8th International Nitrogen Initiative Conference (INI2020) was held in which country?
    A) Germany
    B) Nigeria
    C) India
    D) Mexico



  17. Which of these is a folk dance of Rajasthan?
    A) Kikkli
    B) Kajari
    C) Goti Pua
    D) Ghoomar



  18. Receivables Exchange of India Ltd (RXIL), leading invoice discounting platform for MSMEs, has crossed monthly transaction volumes of how much crore in the month of March?
    A) Rs 500 cr
    B) Rs 1000 cr
    C) Rs 800cr
    D) Rs 2000cr



  19. When there is a risk of loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, people and systems or from external event, it is called
    A) Liquidity risk
    B) Systemic risk
    C) Operational risk
    D) Moral Hazard



  20. ReNew Power pledges to achieve net zero emissions by which year?
    A) 2025
    B) 2030
    C) 2050
    D) 2035



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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

GA Revision for SBI Clerk and Other Exams -995

  1. Which company has picked up a minority stake in Fincare Small Finance Bank for $25 million (about ₹185 crore) through a secondary acquisition?
    A) Paytm Payment Bank
    B) Motilal OswAl
    C) Mirrae Asset Limited
    D) SBI



  2. What steps should a customer take in case of failed ATM transaction at other bank/white label ATMs, when his / her account is debited?
    A) Inform the banking ombudsman of his area
    B) Inform the manager of the sponsor bank
    C) Inform the security guard of the ATM
    D) Inform the card issuing bank



  3. Which IT company regained the position as India’s third most-valued information technology (IT) company in terms of market capitalisation?
    A) Accenture
    B) HCL
    C) TCS
    D) Wipro



  4. Where is the headquarters of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)?
    A) Chennai
    B) New Delhi
    C) Gurugram
    D) Jaipur



  5. The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with which company to procure 11 airport surveillance radars for the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard?
    A) Mahindra Telephonics
    B) Bhel
    C) DRDO
    D) Reliance



  6. Which company has received a debt investment of $150 million/ INR 1,132 crore from World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC)?
    A) TCS
    B) Bajaj Finance
    C) ICICI Prudential
    D) Mphasis Limited



  7. Which scheme was recommended by Finance Ministry for small taxpayers, allows filing of returns with reduced late fee?
    A) Amnesty Scheme
    B) Taxpayer Scheme
    C) GSTIn Scheme
    D) Vat



  8. CommBank is the multinational bank of which country?
    A) United Kingdom
    B) United States
    C) New Zealand
    D) Australia



  9. What is the present Rate of Interest in Sukanya Samriddhi Account scheme?
    A) 7.6%
    B) 8.2%
    C) 6.9%
    D) 7.3%



  10. Which state is Building ‘Forest Ponds’ to Harvest Rainwater to Replenish Groundwater?
    A) Odisha
    B) Uttar Pradesh
    C) Andhra Pradesh
    D) Himachal Pradesh



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Daily Current Affairs 27th July, 2021

Daily Current Affairs 27 July 2021 for Banking/Insurance/SSC and other related exams.

NATIONAL NEWS

Arunachal Pradesh signs MoU with IIM Shillong to collaborated as a knowledge partner
Government of Arunachal Pradesh signed an MoU with Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Centre for Policy Research and Analysis-IIM Shillong for collaborating as a knowledge partner for capacity building of State Government officers and to set up a satellite centre of IIM-S in the State and for necessary policy interventions.
  • This association will make IIM Shillong as the think tank for the State government, which will work in sectors like tourism, health, etc., Khandu added further.
CRPF signs MoU with C-DAC to train manpower of force in advanced technologies
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has signed an MoU with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing C-DAC to train the manpower of the force in advanced technologies and undertake joint projects.
  • The MoU aims at augmenting the technical capabilities of CRPF by training its manpower in advanced areas like the Internet of Things (IoT), Cybersecurity, AI, etc.
Amit Shah inaugurates Greater Sohra Water Supply Scheme in Meghalaya 
Union Home Minister Amit Shah along with Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma inaugurated the much-awaited and prestigious “Greater Sohra Water Supply Scheme”.
  • The Greater Sohra Water Supply Scheme was conceptualised by the government of Meghalaya and funded by the Ministry of DoNER under NESIDS in the year 2019 at an amount of Rs. 24.08 crore.
  • The project will provide water supply to Sohra Town and 12 (twelve) habitations viz. Sderkariah, Khlieh Shnong, Maraikaphon, Pdengshnong, Nongrim, Pomsohmen, Nongsawlia, Mawkisyiem, Saitsohpen, Mawpunkyrtiang, Pynshadkhurai & Kutmadan by tapping the stream source of Wah Lyngksiar and Law Sanlait Spring Sources.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Philippines becomes first country to approve nutrient-enriched “Golden Rice” for planting
Philippines becomes first country to give green light to grow enriched 'golden rice' Nutrient-enriched “golden rice”, a major innovation in fighting malnutrition, could be on Filipino tables within just 18 months after the government became the first in the world to approve the crop.
  • The Golden rice has been developed by the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) in partnership with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), after spending nearly two decades.
  • A cup of golden rice can give as much as 40 per cent of vitamin A which is very essential for children aged six months to five years, to combat childhood blindness and save lives in the developing world.
  • It is also the first genetically modified rice approved for commercial propagation in South and Southeast Asia.
Sunseap to build world's largest floating solar farm in Indonesia
Singapore’s Sunseap is planning a $2 billion floating solar project on a reservoir in Indonesia’s Batam Island.
  • If successful it will be the world’s largest to date and electricity could be exported via undersea cable to the nearby island city state of Singapore.
  • The floating solar system will have a capacity of 2.2 GWp and span around 1600 hectares, making it the largest in the world to date, said Sunseap. The energy storage system will have a storage capacity of more than 4000 MWhr.
  • The project will be financed through a mixture of bank borrowings and internal resources. Construction is expected to begin in 2022 and plan to be completed in 2024.

BANKING & FINANCE

RBI allows loans up to ₹5 cr to other banks' directors without board approval
The Reserve Bank of India has raised the limit on loans to be sanctioned to directors or associates without board approval for the first time in 26 years to Rs. 5 crore from Rs. 25 lakhs last set in 1996.
  • This revision in threshold will be applicable to only personal loans disbursed to any director of other banks, all loans to relatives of bank’s own directors, relatives of directors of other banks, and the companies or firms associated with them.

BUSINESS & ECONOMY

India's GDP Growth Expected to Be 8.8-9% in FY22: Care Ratings
The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth is likely to be 8.8 to 9 per cent in the current financial year, driven by agriculture and industry sectors, Care Ratings said in a report.
  • The country’s economy had contracted by 7.3 per cent in fiscal 2020-21.
  • The agency said the outlook for the Indian economy on almost all counts in FY22 would look seemingly better than FY21 on account of the negative base effect.
India breaks into the top 10 list of agri produce exporters 
 India broke into the top 10 list of agricultural produce exporters in 2019 with a sizeable share in the export of rice, cotton, soya beans and meat, according to a World Trade Organization (WTO) report on the trends in world agricultural trade in the past 25 years.
  • In 2019, Mexico and India, with 3.4% and 3.1% share in global agri exports, respectively, replaced Malaysia (7th) and New Zealand (9th) as the largest exporters, while the US, which topped the list in 1995 (22.2%), was overtaken by the European Union in 2019 (16.1%).
  • The US’s share fell to 13.8% in 2019. Brazil maintained its ranking as the third largest exporter, increasing its share from 4.8% in 1995 to 7.8% in 2019. China climbed from the sixth spot in 1995 (4%) to fourth in 2019 (5.4%).

ACQUISITIONS& MERGERS

Byju Acquires Ed-Tech Firm for Higher Education 'Great Learning' for $600 Million.
  Edtech major Byju’s said it has acquired Singapore-headquartered Great Learning for USD 600 million (about Rs 4,466 crore), and will invest an additional USD 400 million to strengthen its position in the professional and higher education segment.
  • The development comes just days after Byju’s had announced the acquisition of US-based digital reading platform Epic for USD 500 million (around Rs 3,729.8 crore), and an additional USD 1 billion (about Rs 7,459.7 crore) investment in the North American market.

APPOINTMENTS

Indian businessman Yusuffali MA appointed vice-chairman of top govt business body in Abu Dhabi
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has appointed prominent Indian businessman Yusuffali MA as the vice-chairman of the apex government body for all businesses operating from the UAE's capital city, making him the only person from India on the 29-member board.
  • Yusuffali, 65, is the Chairman and Managing Director of Abu Dhabi-based LuLu Group which operates hypermarkets and retail companies in many countries.
Nasir Kamal becomes DG, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security
Nasir Kamal, a 1986 batch IPS officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the Director General of Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) in the Ministry of Civil Aviation till his superannuation on July 31, 2022.
  • BCAS is a wing of the Civil Aviation Ministry looking after civil aviation security. His appointment was cleared by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet headed by the Prime Minister.

AWARDS

Madrid's iconic Paseo del Prado, Buen Retiro Park win World Heritage status Madrid's iconic Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro Park have been added to UNESCO's World Heritage List, the organisation and the Spanish government said.
  • The addition to the list of the world's most precious and significant sites was in recognition of the key role the Paseo, a wide tree-lined avenue that's home to prominent buildings such as the Prad o Museum, and the adjoining Buen Retiro park, a 125-hectare green space, play in Madrid's history.
  • The decision, made brings the total number of World Heritage Sites in Spain to 49 – the third-highest in the world after Italy and China.
Pramod Bhagat named Differently Abled Sportsman of the Year 2019
World No. 1 para shuttler Pramod Bhagat was named Differently Abled Sportsman of the Year at Indian Sports Honour for 2019.
  • Bhagat won two gold medals and a bronze at the Dubai Para Badminton Tournament this year.
  • Indian Sports Honours are awards given annually by the RPSG Group in association with the Virat Kohli Foundation to outstanding sports personalities of India
Payal Kapadia wins best documentary award in Cannes
Mumbai-based filmmaker Payal Kapadia has bagged the Oeil d'or (Golden Eye) award for Best Documentary for her film 'A Night of Knowing Nothing' at Cannes Film Festival.
  • 'A Night of Knowing Nothing' has emerged the winner in a list of 28 documentaries submitted from around the world.19-Jul-2021.
  • 'A Night of Knowing Nothing' is a story of a college student who writes letters to her lover when he is away.
India's chief hydrographer receives Alexander Dalrymple award
India's chief hydrographer Vice Admiral Vinay Badhwar received the Alexander Dalrymple award by the British government in recognition of his works in areas of hydrography and nautical cartography.
  • The Alexander Dalrymple award has been named after the first hydrographer of the British Admiralty and was instituted in 2006.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Nasa selects SpaceX for Jupiter moon mission
Nasa selected Elon Musk’s SpaceX to launch its probe of Jupiter's moon Europa, which has liquid oceans that could harbour life.
  • The National Aeronautics and Space Administration said in a statement that the contract for the Europa Clipper mission, scheduled to launch in October 2024 on a Falcon Heavy rocket from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, is worth $178 million.

OBITUARIES

Veteran multilingual actress Jayanthi passes away
Veteran Kannada actress Jayanthi, who was popularly known as Abhinaya Sharadhe, passed away. She was 76.
  • She started her acting career in 1963 and had starred in over 500 films that span across five languages including Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi.
  • She won several awards including the Karnataka State Film Awards seven times and the Filmfare Awards twice.

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