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June 28, 2023 -_3.1

Diksha Dagar wins record second ladies European tour event title

Introduction Diksha Dagar, a talented 22-year-old southpaw golfer from Jhajjar, Haryana, secured her second Ladies European Tour (LET) title at the Czech Ladies Open. Diksha, who won her first LET title in 2019 and was part of the winning team at the Aramco Team Series in London in 2021, delivered a commanding performance throughout the …

June 28, 2023 -_4.1

DRDO organises ‘Anusandhaan Chintan Shivir’ to encourage Defence R&D

Introduction The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) recently unveiled a comprehensive list of 75 technology priority areas aimed at bolstering the indigenous defence manufacturing sector in India. This strategic move is expected to stimulate innovation, indigenization and self-reliance, placing the country on a trajectory towards enhanced military technology design and development. The unveiling of …

June 28, 2023 -_5.1

8th Edition of the World’s Largest Urban Cleanliness Survey Begins

The field assessment of Swachcha Survekshan 2023 is going to be launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Assessment from 1st July 2023. As a part of Swachcha Bharat Mission, urban cleanliness survey is based on cleanliness of public spaces and toilets, feedback of residents and the performance of municipalities in waste collection, segregation …

June 28, 2023 -_6.1

Banking on World Heritage: Depicting Cultural Treasures through Banknotes

Introduction The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) is set to host an extraordinary exhibition titled “Banking on World Heritage.” This unique exhibition, curated by Ms. Rukmini Dahanukar, founder of ‘Money Talks’ and an independent scholar, will showcase banknotes featuring world heritage sites listed by UNESCO. The exhibition aims to provide a novel …

June 28, 2023 -_8.1

India’s first hydrogen-powered train to run from Jind district, Haryana

Introduction In a significant step towards embracing sustainable transportation, India is poised to launch its first-ever hydrogen-powered train. Hydrogen trains, which rely on fuel cells to convert hydrogen and oxygen into electricity, offer a clean and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional diesel trains. This groundbreaking initiative marks a promising stride in India’s efforts to reduce …

June 28, 2023 -_10.1

Jhulan Goswami, Heather Knight, Eoin Morgan join MCC World Cricket Committee

The MCC World Cricket Committee (WCC) has expanded its ranks by welcoming three new members: English players Heather Knight and Eoin Morgan, as well as legendary Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami. At the same time, former England captain Alastair Cook has stepped down from the Committee to focus on his playing career. With these new additions, …

RBI Imposes Penalties on Standard Chartered Bank and Credit Bureaus; Penalizes Cooperative Banks as well

RBI Imposes Penalties on Standard Chartered Bank and Credit Bureaus; Penalizes Cooperative Banks as well

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed penalties on Standard Chartered Bank, four credit bureaus, and seven cooperative banks for various violations. Standard Chartered Bank was fined ₹30 lakh for non-compliance with KYC directions. The credit bureaus, including Experian, TransUnion CIBIL, Equifax, and CRIF High Mark, faced penalties totaling ₹1 crore for inadequate maintenance …

Sarbananda Sonowal Launches New CSR Guidelines 'Sagar Samajik Sahayog'

Sarbananda Sonowal Launches New CSR Guidelines ‘Sagar Samajik Sahayog’

The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, unveiled the new guidelines for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) called ‘Sagar Samajik Sahayog’ by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways. The guidelines aim to empower ports to address local community issues more efficiently and collaboratively. The launch event was attended by …