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1.The Central Government constituted a committee under the chairmanship of Sanjay Agarwal on Minimum Support Price for agricultural products for more effective and transparent functioning.

Former Agriculture Secretary Sanjay Aggarwal on Minimum Support Price by the Central GovernmentA committee has been constituted under the chairmanship of The committee includes Ramesh Chand, Agriculture Member of NITI Aayog, CSC Shekhar, Agriculture Economist of Indian Institute of Economic Development and Sukhpal Singh of IIM-Ahmedabad and Naveen P Singh, Senior Member, Agricultural Costs and Prices Commission. The farmers’ representatives will include National Award winner Bharat Bhushan Tyagi, three members from SKM and five members from other farmers’ organizations Gunwant Patil, Krishnaveer Choudhary, Pramod Kumar Choudhary, Guni Prakash and Syed Pasha Patel. Two members of the farmers’ cooperative group, Dilip Sanghani, chairman of IFFCO and Binod Anand, general secretary of CNRI, will also join the committee. Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Secretary, Agriculture Research and Education Secretary, Food and Public Distribution Secretary, Cooperation Secretary, Secretary in the Ministry of Textiles, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh,

2.Initiatives of NITI Aayog and World Food Program to mainstream coarse cereals in Asia and Africa

NITI Aayog and World Food Program (WFP – World Food Programme) ‘ Mapping and Exchange of Good Practices for Mainstreaming Millets in Asia and Africa ‘‘ will launch the initiative. This event will be organized online and in hybrid form on July 19, 2022. NITI Aayog and WFP will prepare a summary of effective measures to increase the consumption and production of coarse cereals in India and abroad. The program will be inaugurated by Shri Suman Beri, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog. ICAR, Central and State Government Departments, Krishi Vigyan Kendras, Industry, Central and State Agricultural Universities, FPOs, NGOs, Start-ups, Academic and Research Institutes and International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) Delegates from international organizations like Food Agriculture Organization (FAO), International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) etc. will also participate in the programme.

3.Advisory Committee of Ministry of Civil Aviation discusses ‘Digi Yatra’ project

Recently, a meeting of the Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Civil Aviation was held in New Delhi to discuss the  DIGI YATRA  project Contactless , seamless travel process of passengers at airports based on Face Recognition System (FRT)This project has been considered for sure. The basic idea of ​​this project is that any passenger can pass through various check points without any paperwork or contact. For this, his facial features will be used, which will establish his identity, which will be directly linked to his boarding pass. It provides a decentralized mobile wallet based identity management platform which is also affordable and also addresses the privacy/data security issues in the implementation of Digi Yatra. Digi Yatra Foundation (DYF) has been incorporated in 2019 as a Joint Venture Company under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013.

4.Jeddah summit for security and development held

Jeddah Security and Development Summit was organized in Jeddah city of Saudi Arabia . In this summit, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the USleaders took part. During this summit, the leaders highlighted the historical ties that countries share. Its aim is to promote joint cooperation of countries in all fields. During this summit, Gulf leaders justified the important role played by the US in their strategic partnership in the Middle East region. The leaders also reiterated their joint vision for a prosperous and peaceful Middle East and stressed the importance of taking all necessary measures to safeguard security and stability in the region. leaders to develop mutual areas of cooperation and integration, Committed to tackling common threats while upholding the principles of good neighborliness and mutual respect. He stressed the need to support the Palestinian economy and UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees). During this summit, the commitment to building joint projects between countries to achieve sustainable development was also renewed.

5.Ashish Kumar Chauhan becomes the new chief of NSE

Ashish Kumar Chauhan will be the new head of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) . The candidature of Ashish Kumar Chauhan has been approved by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) . He will become the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NSE. Presently, he is the MD and CEO of BSE. His name was cleared after Vikram Limaye resigned as MD and CEO of NSE. Now Ashish Kumar Chauhan will need shareholders’ approval to take over the charge of NSE.

6.Telangana government and UNDP collaborate on DiCRA

Data in Climate Resilient Agriculture (DiCRA) , the latest entry in the Digital Public Goods Registry, was announced by the Telangana government in collaboration with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) . The platform, which uses artificial intelligence to power it, aims to improve food security and food systems. According to IT Minister KT Rama Rao, DiCRA becoming a digital public good is an important step in our commitment to advance governance to open up a data policy, serve farmers and address the world problem of food security.

7.UK launches ‘Aviation Passenger Charter’ to help passengers know their rights

The British government launched an ” Aviation Passenger Charter ” to help passengers know their rights.If they face problems at airports after widespread disruption this year. The new charter will help travelers know what to do if they face cancellations, delays or missing baggage. It has been developed by the British Government in partnership with the aviation sector and the travel industry. Long queues and canceled flights due to staff shortage have at times created chaos, forcing airlines to cut their schedules as the industry struggles to cope with the surge in demand in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Last month, the government published a 22-point aid plan to avoid further disruption, including asking airlines to run “realistic” summer programs and promising to expedite security checks.

8.Commerce Ministry notifies new rules Work from Home in Special Economic Zones Rules, 2006 for all Special Economic Zones

The Commerce Department has notified a new work-from-home rule for all Special Economic Zones . Work from Home in Special Economic Zone Rule, 2006This notification has been issued in view of the industry’s demand for a uniform work from home policy for all Special Economic Zones across the country. As per the new notification, work from home can be increased to a maximum of 50 per cent of the total employees including contractual personnel of a unit. The Development Commissioner of Special Economic Zones has also been empowered to allow more number of employees to work from home in view of any genuine reason recorded in writing. Work from home is now allowed for a maximum period of one year. However, it can be further extended by the Development Commissioner for a period of one year at a time on the request of the units.

9.Government approves 2877 electric vehicle charging stations in 68 cities across 25 states and union territories

The government has approved two thousand 877 electric vehicle charging stations in 68 cities of 25 states and union territories under the second phase of FAME India . The government formulated the FAME India scheme in 2015 to improve the infrastructure required for mass use of electric vehicles. This information was given by the Minister of State for Heavy Industries, Krishan Pal Gurjar in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha. He said that one thousand five hundred and seventy six charging stations have also been approved under the FAME India scheme on nine expressways and 16 highways. He said that under the first phase of FAME India scheme, 479 charging stations have been opened till July 1 this year.

10.Uber allegedly deployed kill switches to destroy sensitive data: Uber Files

Recent ‘ Uber files ‘ reveal that the company allegedly deployed kill switches to destroy sensitive data that could be legitimately accessed by police and authorities . A kill switch is a mechanism used to shut down or disable a device or program . In manufacturing they are deployed in assembly lines to prevent damage or to curb operation/operation to save the life of a worker. These serve a similar purpose in the digital world but are mostly software based rather than hardware. The purpose of a kill switch is usually to prevent theft of a machine or data, or to shut down machinery in an emergency.

11.VK Singh appointed as Director (Technical) of REC Ltd.

VK Singh has taken over as Director (Technical) of REC Ltd. Prior to this promotion, Singh was Executive Director at REC and held a portfolio of key business areas including private sector project management, unit appraisal and procurement and is also a Director on the Board of REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd.

12.RBI and Bank Indonesia signed MoU

An agreement was signed between the Reserve Bank of India and Bank Indonesia to enhance cooperation in payment systems, digital financial innovation, Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism ( AML  CFT During the meeting of G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors in Bali, the two central banks agreed on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to take forward mutual cooperation.

13.Kotak Mahindra Bank completes integration with new tax portal

As one of the first private banks to be fully integrated with the new portal, Kotak Mahindra Bank has announced the completion of its technological integration with the new Income Tax e-filing system . According to a statement from the lender, customers of Kotak Mahindra Bank can now pay their direct taxes online through the e-pay tax page of the portal using Kotak net banking or in person at a branch. For its customers, it will make the tax payment process quick, easy and convenient.

14.After $100 Million Investment, OneCard Becomes India’s 104th Unicorn

OneCard , a mobile-first credit card company, raised $100 million in a Series D round of funding backed by Temasek , making it the 104th Unicorn in India . India has created more than 20 financial unicorns so far in 2022, including OneCard, Open, Oxyzo, and Yubi (formerly CredAvenue). Existing investors including QED, Sequoia Capital and Hummingbird Ventures also invested in OneCard’s most recent round Kia, which is owned by FPL Technologies of Pune.

15.Successful trial of India’s first 5G private network announced by Bharti Airtel

The country’s first 5G private network was successfully tested by Bharti Airtel at the Bosch Automotive Electronics plant in Bengaluru . The trial comes ahead of the 5G spectrum auction amid a tussle between telecom and IT firms over the allocation of airwaves for private networks. Using testing spectrum allocated by the government, Airtel deployed two industrial-grade use cases at Bosch’s facility to enhance quality and operational efficiency.

16.PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to freedom fighter Mangal Pandey on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi freedom fighter Mangal PandeyTributes were paid to him on his birth anniversary. Mangal Pandey, who raised the trumpet of revolution, was born on 19 July 1827 in the village of Nagwa near Ballia in Uttar Pradesh to a Saryupari Brahmin. At the age of 22, he joined the 34th Bengal Native Infantry of the East India Company as a soldier. On March 29, 1857, near Barrackpore Parade Ground, Calcutta, Mangal Pandey attacked him after being forced by the officer of the regiment, Lieutenant Bagh. This was the first protest by any soldier against the British rule. Along with giving the shout of ‘Maro Firangi’s’, Mangal Pandey asked the soldiers to oppose the British rule and took up arms. He shot Sergeant Major Hewson. Mangal Pandey shot himself before his arrest but the wound was not deep. After this he was arrested and sentenced to death on April 18 by court martial. was given. Even after this, the British rule was afraid and therefore Mangal Pandey was hanged 10 days ago i.e. on 8 April 1857 secretly. Mangal Pandey played a major role in the events due to which India’s first major rebellion against the British Empire took place in 1857 and is also considered the country’s first war of independence .

17.2025 World Athletics Championships: Tokyo’s Olympic Stadium to host the event

The World Athletics Council has chosen Tokyo (Japan) to host the 2025 World Athletics Championships . At the World Athletics Council meeting in Oregon , United States , the council also announced that the 2024 World Athletics Cross Country Championships would be held in Medulin and Pula, Croatia, and the 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Florida . to be held in Tallahassee. The 18th edition of the World Athletics Championships begins in Oregon USA while Budapest in Hungary will host the 2023 event. The 2022 edition is currently being held in Oregon, USA, which was originally scheduled to be held in 2021 but has been postponed by a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

18.IOA announces 322-member Indian contingent for Commonwealth Games

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has announced a 322-member Indian contingent comprising 215 athletes and 107 officials and support staff to represent the country at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham , United Kingdom . To be held in the British city from July 28 to August 8, 2022 , Team India will compete in 15 sports disciplines as well as four disciplines in the Para-Sports category. Boxing Federation of India (BFI) Vice President Rajesh Bhandari is the Chef de Mission of the team. Team India will compete in four disciplines along with 15 sports disciplines in the Para-Sports category.

19.Narinder Batra resigns from FIH, IOC and IOA

Veteran sports administrator, Narinder Batra has resigned as the President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) , the International Hockey Federation (FIH) , as well as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) , citing ” personal reasons “. Have given. Mr Batra ceased to be the President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) when the Delhi High Court on May 25 annulled the post of ‘life member’ in Hockey India, courtesy of which he contested the IOA elections and won back in 2017. .

20.Expat Insider Ranking 2022: India ranked 36th

Mexico has topped the Expat Insider Ranking for 2022 , which was recently released by Internationale, while India is ranked 36th out of 52 countries on the list with high affordability scores. Kuwait is the worst country for expatriates in the ranking. Mexico, Indonesia, Taiwan, Portugal, Spain, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Thailand, Australia, Singapore are ranked in the top 10. The Expat Insider survey is conducted every year by Internationa, a community for expatriates. The survey takes a look at some of the best possible ex-pat destinations around the world that offer the best quality of life to those who move abroad to improve their quality of life.

21.Renowned singer Bhupinder Singh passes away in Mumbai

Renowned playback singer Bhupinder Singh passed away in Mumbai. His wife and singer Mithali Singh told that he was suffering from many diseases for some time. 82-year-old Bhupinder Singh started his career with All India Radio and was also associated with Delhi Doordarshan . He gave his melodious voice to many songs in the movies. He is remembered for his melodious songs in the films “Mausam”, “Satte Pe Satta”, “Ahista Ahista”, “Dooriyan”, “Haqeeqat” and many more. Mohammad Rafi , Talat Mahmood and Manna DeyMany of his songs became popular with him. These songs include many songs like “Hoke majboor mujhe, she bhulaiya hoga”, “Dil dhoonta hai”, “Dukki pe dukki ho ya satte pe satta”.