1.Eknath Shinde took oath as the 20th Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Devendra Fadnavis becomes Deputy Chief Minister
Rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde took oath as the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra . He was administered the oath of office by Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari . He has become the 20th Chief Minister of the state. BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis has taken oath as the Deputy Chief Minister. Shri Fadnavis has become the Deputy Chief Minister on the request of BJP President JP Nadda.
2.Uranium discovered in Rajasthan
Huge deposits of uranium have been found in Rohil (Khandela tehsil) in Sikar district of Rajasthan . With this reserve, this state has come on the world map. It is situated at a distance of about 120 km from the state capital Jaipur. Rajasthan third state after Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhandwhere uranium has been found. Uranium is considered one of the rarest minerals in the world. The Rajasthan government has entered the uranium mining sector by issuing a letter of intent (LoI) to the Uranium Corporation of India. The LoI is for the exploration of uranium ore in the state. Mining will start after completing the necessary formalities. According to preliminary estimates, about 12 million tonnes of uranium may be deposited here. Now Uranium Corporation will invest Rs 3,000 crore for mining activities. This project is going to provide direct and indirect employment to about 3,000 people.
3.Odisha government wins first prize in National MSME Awards 2022
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Department , Government of Odisha in the category “ National MSME Awards 2022 to States/UTs for Outstanding Contribution in Promotion and Development of MSME Sector on the basis of various developmental initiatives for the development of MSMEs” The first prize has been awarded. Bihar and Haryana finished second and third respectively.
4.Prime Minister Micro Food Processing Enterprise Scheme completes two years
Prime Minister Micro Food Processing Enterprises ie PMFME scheme has completed two years . Pradhan Mantri Micro Food Processing Industries Scheme was launched on June 29, 2020. Under the scheme, to develop small food products industries and to promote the scheme under One District One Product ie ‘One District One Product’. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries said in a statement that the PMFME scheme, currently being implemented in 35 States and Union Territories, envisages augmenting the existing private micro enterprises in the unorganized sector of the food processing industry and formalizing the sector. Has been. It states that the scheme includes self-help groups (SHGs) engaged in food processing activities.A provision of financial assistance of Rs . More than one lakh SHG members have been identified, an amount of Rs 203 crore has been released so far.
5.To remove unemployment in Uttar Pradesh, the government will issue family cards to every family.
To remove unemployment in Uttar Pradesh , the government will issue a family card to every family. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that with the help of this card, those families can be identified , whose members are not in government jobs or do not have any kind of employment . He said that efforts would be made to provide job, employment or self-employment to at least one member of such families. He said that an action plan for this would be brought out soon. Shri Yogi gave this information at the function of disbursing a loan of Rs 16 thousand crore to one lakh 90 thousand artisans and small entrepreneurs in Lucknow.
6.On the occasion of 75th anniversary of India’s independence, UK offers 75 scholarships for Indian students
To mark the 75th anniversary of India’s independence, the UK has offered 75 scholarships for Indian students to study there since September . The British government has partnered with major business houses of India for this scheme. The British High Commission said in a statement that this is the largest number of fully funded scholarships for a one-year postgraduate programme. The High Commission said that to celebrate the 75th year of Independence, companies like HSBC, Pearson India, Hindustan Unilever, Tata Sons and Duolingo are supporting this special initiative. The announcement comes at a time when leaders from India and England have gathered in London to participate in the India Global Forum.
7.Jr. Ferdinand Marcos is sworn in as President of the Philippines
Junior Ferdinand Marcos was sworn in as the President of the Philippines in Manila . He replaces President Rodrigo Duterte. Rodrigo Duterte’s daughter Sarah Duterte took the oath of office. The 64-year-old Marcos will have to face challenges like pandemic, high inflation and rising debt burden in the country. Mr. Ferdinand, in his first address since becoming the President, has expressed his gratitude for the majority victory in the democratic system in the Philippines.
8.Parliament dissolved in Israel, elections will be held on November 1
Israel ‘s parliament has been dissolved and elections will now be held on November 1 . This will be the fifth election in Israel in less than four years . Prime Minister Naftali Bennett , Israel’s parliament, has ended his term as prime minister after he did not receive enough votes in the Knesset. This is the shortest tenure of a prime minister in Israel’s history. Foreign Minister Yair Lapid will take over as the caretaker prime minister.
9.ISRO successfully launched PSLV C-53 carrying three Singapore satellites from Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota
Indian Space Research Organization , the national space agency, has successfully launched three Singapore satellites using PSLV-C53 rocket from the spaceport in Sriharikota . With this, the successful launch of two satellites has been completed by New Space India Limited , a recently formed business company of the Indian Space Research Organization . For the first time , the GSAT-24 communication satellite was launched from French Guiana on an Arrive-V rocket .
10.Government authorizes State Bank of India to issue and encash electoral bonds from tomorrow
The Central Government has authorized State Bank of India to issue and encash Electoral Bonds through its 29 authorized branches from July 1 to July 10 . The Finance Ministry said that the electoral bonds will be valid for fifteen days from the date of issue. No payment shall be made to any recipient political party on submission of the Electoral Bonds after the expiry of the validity period. The ministry has also said that the electoral bonds deposited by an eligible political party in its account will be credited on the same day.
11.The world famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath begins in Jagannath Puri, Odisha
The world famous Puri Rath Yatra is starting at Jagannath Puri in Odisha . Thousands of devotees are reaching Puri to participate in the nine-day Rath Yatra of the Deities of Lord Jagannath , Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra . Around one million people are expected to participate in the festival. There is a lot of enthusiasm among the devotees, due to Corona epidemic, the journey is taking place after two years. Elaborate security arrangements have been made for smooth conduct of Rath Yatra. 180 contingents of armed police have been deployed for security arrangements. About 50 CCTVs The cameras are being monitored.
12.Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets the Kutchi community on their New Year Ashadhi Bij
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the Kutch community spread across the world on their new year Ashadhi Bij . In a tweet, the Prime Minister expressed hope that the coming year will bring peace, prosperity and good health to all. Kutchi New Year is celebrated every year on the second day of the month of Ashadha . This Hindu New Year is celebrated in the Kutch region of Gujarat. Kutchi New Year is a traditional festival and is celebrated in homes. Lord Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi and other regional deities are worshiped on this occasion.
13.Cabinet approves computerization of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS)
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs , chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi , has decided to enhance the efficiency and transparency and accountability of the Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) in their operation and facilitate PACS to diversify their business and undertake various activities/services. Computerization of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) has been approved for the purpose of A total of Rs 2516 crore in this projectIt is proposed to computerize about 63,000 working PACS over a period of five years with a budget outlay of Rs. Primary Agricultural Co-operative Credit Societies (PACS) play their role at the lowest level in the three-tier system of short-term cooperative credit (STCC) in the country, with about 13 crore farmers as its members and who contribute to the development of the rural economy. prove to be important. PACS accounts for 41 per cent (3.01 crore farmers) in the KCC loans given by all institutions in the country and 95 per cent (2. 95 crore farmers) have been given to small and marginal farmers. The other two tiers i.e. State Cooperative Banks (STCBs) and District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) have already been automated by NABARD and brought under Common Banking Software (CBS).
14.The Union Cabinet has approved the categorization of Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) as ‘International Organization’ and signing of Headquarters Agreement (HQA) with CDRI
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the classification of Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) as an ‘ International Organization ‘ and signing of Headquarters Agreement (HQA) with CDRI to enable it Privileges and Immunities) Act, 1947to be given the requisite exemptions, immunities and privileges under The signing of the HQA with CDRI to categorize CDRI as an ‘International Organization’ and grant requisite exemptions, immunities and privileges under Section 3 of the United Nations (Privileges and Immunities) Act, 1947, would make it an independent and It will gain international legal recognition, so that it can efficiently and effectively carry out its functions at the international level. On August 28, 2019, The Cabinet had given approval for setting up of CDRI with its Secretariat in New Delhi and gave it a support of Rs.480 crores. funds received from the Government of India; technical support for CDRI and funding research projects, The Secretariat is functioning as a fund for setting up offices and covering recurring expenditure over a period of 5 years from 2019-20 to 2023-24. CDRI was launched by the Prime Minister of India during the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York on September 23, 2019. This is the second major global initiative launched by the Government of India, which showcases India’s leadership role in climate change and disaster resilient issues at the global level.
15.The Union Cabinet has approved the Strategic Partnership Agreement between the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) of India and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
The Union Cabinet , chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi , was apprised of a Strategic Partnership Agreement signed between the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) , Government of India and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) . The agreement was signed in January 2022. The objective of this agreement is to bring about ambitious changes, leadership and knowledge in the field of green energy based on renewable energy in India.is to promote. This agreement will help in India’s energy transition efforts and will also help the world tackle climate change. The areas of cooperation envisaged in the Strategic Partnership Agreement will support India in achieving its ambitious target of 500 GW of installed power capacity from non-fossil fuels prevalent by 2030. This will also give a boost to self-reliant India.
16.The Union Cabinet has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Department of Science and Technology, India and the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Singapore on Cooperation in the field of Science, Technology and Innovation
The Union Cabinet , chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi , was apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Department of Science and Technology of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Trade and Industry , Government of the Republic of Singapore on Cooperation in the field of Science, Technology and Innovation. Was done. This MoU was signed in February 2022. The MoU will provide a mechanism that will help in creating an ecosystem for new technology creation, manpower training, innovation and entrepreneurship in both the leading countries for IP generation through mutual cooperation.
17.Zomato acquires Blinkit in all-stock deal for Rs 4,447 crore
Zomato (online food delivery platform) has announced the acquisition of Blink Commerce (Blinkit), formerly known as Grofers India . The company’s board of directors has approved a proposal to acquire cash-strapped instant commercial company Blinkit for Rs 4,447 crore. Last year, Zomato extended a loan of USD 50 million to Grofers India Pvt Ltd. Zomato already holds over 9 per cent stake in Blinkit (earlier Grofers). While the first Blinkit deal was valued at around $700 million, a drop in Zomato’s share price reduced it to $568 million.
18.Arjun Meghwal received the sacred Kapilavastu relic of Lord Buddha brought back from Mongolia
On the occasion of Mongolian Buddha Purnima , four sacred relics of Lord Buddha were brought back to India after a 12-day exhibition at Batsagaan Temple on the grounds of Gandan Monastery in Mongolia . Sacred relics were presented to Union Minister Shri Arjun Meghwal in Ghaziabad. Due to high demand from Mongolians, the presentation of the sacred relics had to be extended to a few days.
19.Mukesh Ambani resigns, Akash Ambani will be the new chairman of Jio
Mukesh Ambani has resigned as the director of the company. His eldest son Akash Ambani has been made the chairman of the company’s board. In the information given to Market Regulatory SEBI (SEBI) , the company said that the board meeting was held on 27 June 2022. In this, the board of Reliance Jio approved the appointment of Akash Ambani as the chairman of the board. This announcement has been made ahead of Reliance’s AGM (RIL AGM). Pankaj Mohan Pawar has been made the Managing Director for the next five years. Similarly Raminder Singh Gujral and K.V. Choudhary has been made director for five years. His appointment will be deemed to be effective from June 27, 2022.
20.Ben Silberman: Pinterest CEO steps down
Pinterest Inc. announced that Chief Executive Officer Ben Silbermann will step down and give control of the social media site to Google commerce executive Bill Ready . With the appointment of Ready, Silberman’s 12-year leadership of the company, which began in 2010 when he co-founded it, ended. By business he will now assume the newly created position of Executive Chairman and hold his board seat, while Ready will also join the board.
21.IG Drones Wins Global Airwards Best Drone Organization Award
IG Drones , a Delhi based leading drone enterprise platform company has been awarded the “ Best Drone Organization – Start-up Category ” by Airwards . IG Drones has been selected for the award for its vision of helping local communities and providing access to technology to various stakeholders during natural disasters and crises.
22.Utama won the Transylvania Trophy in the 21st TIFF edition
The winners of the 21st edition of the Transylvania International Film Festival were felicitated at the awards ceremony held at Unari Square in Cluj – Napoca . Director Alejandro Loeza Grisi ‘s debut film Utama was chosen as this year’s big winner and awarded the 10,000 Euro Transylvania Trophy. The Bolivian production also won over TIFF audiences, and was awarded an audience award of 2,000 euros by Mastercard, as voted on by the filmmakers at the festival.
23.Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin breaks his own world record in the 400m hurdles
Olympic gold medalist, Sydney McLaughlin won the U.S. Championships in Eugene, Oregon . In the championship , she won the final in 51.41 seconds, breaking the world record for women’s 400 meters hurdles . The 22-year-old quickly took the lead and not even giving the other players a fighting chance, secured his place at the World Championships. Briton Wilson was behind in 1.67 seconds and Shamir Little took third place in 53.92 seconds.
