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1.Iran Bans Banks From Using Cryptocurrencies :-
Iran has banned the use of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies by its banks and financial institutions.
As per the central bank of Iran, the ban was necessary since all cryptocurrencies have the capacity to be turned into a means for money-laundering and financing terrorism and in general can be turned into a means for transferring criminals’ money.
2.Policy Commission announces launch of Atal New India Challenge :-
The Atal Innovation Mission of the Policy Commission today announced the launch of Atal New India Challenges which came into existence after the call for the Prime Minister’s innovations and technologies to make them relevant to the people.
In the function related to launch, Dr. Rajeev Kumar, Deputy Chairman, Policy Commission, Union Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Conservation Minister, Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister of State for Drinking Water and Sanitation, Shri S. S. Ahluwalia, Policy Commissioner Shri Amitabh Kant and Mission Director of AIM Shri Ramanathan Ramanan were also present.
3.Ministry of Tourism launches 360-degree Virtual Reality (VR) video on Incredible India :-
The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, launched the 360-degree Virtual Reality (VR) Experience video at Incredible India https://t.co/H1VdcNXBUR today in collaboration with Google India . Describing India as a destination for various experiences, Minister of State for Tourism (Independent Charge) Mr. K.J. “India is a prestigious destination, which offers unique experiences of climate, geography, culture, art, literature and food,” Alfonso said. The Minister also said that the government should bring the people of India and the whole world to our country Wants to give a tremendous opportunity to become engrossed in rich heritage. And through partnership with Google, the government wants to introduce new and world-class people and present them with the theme being engrossed in an unprecedented way.
4.Punjab’s humiliating defeat to Hyderabad’s fateful defeat, lost by 13 runs :-
25th match of IPL 2018 was played between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kings XI Punjab at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
Low scoring The hopes of Hyderabad’s victory in this match were low but once again the bowlers of this team performed such a thing that they were all left to watch. Very exciting in this match, Hyderabad won by 13 runs on a strong team like Punjab. Following this win, the Hyderabad team reached the third spot in the points table with 10 points and the same number with the same number. Both teams have 10 points but Hyderabad is ahead of Punjab based on decimal calculation.
5.Government notice to 7,000 private schools for enhancing arbitrarily fees in Rajasthan :-
The notice issued by the director of education department has said that either the school should withdraw the increased fees by following the fees act in seven days, otherwise the recognition will be abolished.
6.India has helicopter and two tanks assigned to Bangladesh :-
India handed over M-14 helicopter and two PT-76 tanks to Bangladesh. In order to save the memories of the 1971 war, Sushma Swaraj had taken this decision last year on a visit to a neighboring country. The gifts will be displayed in Bangladesh Army and Air Force museums.
Sushma Swaraj had taken the decision last year to save the memories of the 1971 war.
Things which are related to the war of 1971, which are being handed over to Bangladesh, include 25 types of weapons and war-related equipment. Indian High Commissioner Harsh Vardhan said that the remaining things related to war have been handed over to the neighboring country, only M-4 helicopters, two PT-76 tanks were used, which were used in the war.
7.Sensex up 126 points at 34857 level, good start of the stock market :-
The Indian stock market has started to look good with a good start. The main index Sensex is up 126 points at 34857 and Nifty is trading 28 points higher at 10646 level.
On the National Stock Exchange, the mid-cap index was 0.35 per cent and the smallcap 0.50 per cent rise. During this time, most of the purchases are available in Pharma Shares.
8.Policy Commission launches Atal New India Challenge to encourage innovation in various fields :-
Under the Policy Commission, the Atal Innovation Mission today started the Atal Navbharatp Competition.
Under this competition, a grant of up to Rs one crore will be given for sponsored ideas and sponsored. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that this competition will prove to be milestone for various innovation areas.
9.Diu, 1st to Run on 100% Renewable Energy During Daytime :-
Diu Smart City has become the first city in India, that runs on 100% renewable energy during daytime setting a new benchmark for other cities to become clean and green. Diu had been importing 73% of its power from Gujarat until 2017.
To further enhance its solar capacity, Diu offers its residents a subsidy of Rs10, 000-50,000 for installing 1-5KW rooftop solar panels.
10.Madras HC, 1st Court in South India to Introduce e-Court Fee Payment Facility :-
The Madras High Court became the first court in south India and overall eighth in the country to introduce e-court fee payment facility. It was jointly launched by Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami and Chief Justice Indira Banerjee.
The new system will enable litigants who file cases in High Court to pay judicial stamp duty to the government through e-stamps, which can be purchased both online and offline.
11.India Wins 8th South Asian Judo Championship :-
India has won 8th South Asian Judo Championship held in Lalitpur, Nepal. On the concluding day of the championship, Indian women and men won team events. Keeping the unbeaten streak, Indian women whitewashed the championship by beating host Nepal in the final of team events.
Indian men also won the team championship. They defeated Pakistan by 3-2 in the final. Earlier Indian women grabbed all 7 gold medals in the individual category while men bagged 3 gold and 3 bronze medals.
India topped the medal tally winning 10 Gold and 3 Bronze medals in the individual category. Host Nepal remained second and Pakistan got third place.
