UN chief appoints Xu of China as deputy head of UNDP

UN chief appoints Xu of China as deputy head of UNDP

June 29, 2023

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has announced the appointment of Haoliang Xu of China as Under-Secretary-General and Associate Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Mr. Xu will succeed Usha Rao-Monari of India, to whom the Secretary-General has expressed his appreciation for her service and commitment during her tenure as Associate Administrator. About the …

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Cabinet Approves PM-PRANAM and Urea Gold Schemes to Promote Sustainable Agriculture

June 29, 2023

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has recently approved several schemes aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture and ensuring the well-being of farmers. These initiatives include the PM-PRANAM scheme and the introduction of sulphur-coated urea (Urea Gold) to address soil deficiencies. Additionally, the Cabinet has allocated a substantial subsidy for …

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RBI’s Financial Stability Report Highlights Strong Performance of Indian Banking Sector

June 29, 2023

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently released its 27th Financial Stability Report (FSR), presenting an assessment of the Indian financial system’s resilience and risks. Despite global uncertainties and challenges, the Indian economy continues to display robust growth supported by strong macroeconomic fundamentals. The banking sector, in particular, has performed well, outshining the turmoil experienced …

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Cabinet Approves National Research Foundation Bill, 2023 to Strengthen Research Eco-system in India

June 29, 2023

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the introduction of the National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill, 2023 in the Parliament. This significant move aims to establish the NRF, an apex body that will play a pivotal role in seeding, nurturing, and promoting Research and Development (R&D) while …

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International Day of the Tropics 2023: Date, Significance and History

June 29, 2023

International Day of the Tropics is observed annually on June 29. Its purpose is to acknowledge the extraordinary variety of the tropics while shedding more light on the distinctive challenges and opportunities that are faced by tropical areas. To raise awareness about the specific challenges of tropical countries at all levels, and the implications and …

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National Statistics Day 2023: Date, Theme, Significance and History

June 29, 2023

National Statistics Day is commemorated annually on June 29 to honor the significant contributions made by Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis in the fields of statistics and economic planning. Often hailed as the ‘father of Indian statistics,’ Professor Mahalanobis is renowned for developing the Mahalanobis distance, a statistical measure utilized to determine the disparity between a …

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Diksha Dagar wins record second ladies European tour event title

June 28, 2023

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 …

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

June 28, 2023

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 …

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

June 28, 2023

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 …

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Banking on World Heritage: Depicting Cultural Treasures through Banknotes

June 28, 2023

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 …

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Monthly Archives: June 2023

UN chief appoints Xu of China as deputy head of UNDP

Cabinet Approves PM-PRANAM and Urea Gold Schemes to Promote Sustainable Agriculture

RBI’s Financial Stability Report Highlights Strong Performance of Indian Banking Sector

Cabinet Approves National Research Foundation Bill, 2023 to Strengthen Research Eco-system in India

International Day of the Tropics 2023: Date, Significance and History

National Statistics Day 2023: Date, Theme, Significance and History

Diksha Dagar wins record second ladies European tour event title

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

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

Banking on World Heritage: Depicting Cultural Treasures through Banknotes

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