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July 8, 2023 -_3.1

Defence Ministry Inks Rs 458 Crore Deal With HAL

In a significant development, the Ministry of Defence has recently signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of two Dornier Aircraft, aimed at enhancing the aerial surveillance capabilities of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). With an overall cost of Rs 458 crore, this contract represents a strategic investment in bolstering India’s …

July 8, 2023 -_4.1

India, Panama sign MoU on electoral cooperation

About the MOU India’s Election Commission (ECI) and Panama’s Electoral Tribunal (ET) have taken a significant step towards enhancing their collaboration in the field of election management and administration. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the two institutions in Panama City, establishing an institutional framework for ongoing cooperation. The ECI delegation, led by …

July 8, 2023 -_5.1

India’s forex reserves rise by $1.85 billion to $595.05 billion

India’s foreign exchange reserves have shown a positive trend as it rose by $1.853 billion to $595.051 billion in the week ended on June 30, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). However, the overall reserve had previously experienced a decline of $2.901 billion to $593.198 billion in the preceding reporting week. Foreign exchange …

July 8, 2023 -_8.1

CMV and ToMV virus hit tomato crop in Maharashtra and Karnataka

  Why in CMV and ToMV virus news? Tomato farmers in Maharashtra and Karnataka have attributed the decline in their yields earlier this year to two distinct viruses. Those in Maharashtra reported that their tomato crops were adversely affected by the cucumber mosaic virus (CMV), whereas growers in Karnataka and other South Indian states attributed …

July 8, 2023 -_10.1

A book titled Colours of devotion by Anita Bharat Shah

A book titled Colours of devotion authored by Anita Bharat Shah. ‘Colours of Devotion’ aims at understanding the underlying connection of Indian philosophical concepts of Pushti Marg, as laid down by the saint and founder Shri Vallabhacharya, which inspired the art that was created for use in the religious practices of the Vallabha Sampradaya. Daily Current …

July 8, 2023 -_11.1

RBI Releases Draft Circular on Credit Card Network Portability

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled a draft regulation that grants debit, credit, and prepaid cardholders the authority to select their desired card network, marking a potentially revolutionary development on a global scale. This regulation challenges the prevailing practice where card network options are predetermined through agreements between issuers and networks. As per …

July 8, 2023 -_12.1

PM unveils 29 projects in Varanasi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently unveiled a series of development projects worth Rs 12,100 crores in is parliamentary constituency, Varanasi. These initiatives, spanning various sectors, reflect the government’s focus on transforming the city and fostering growth in key areas such as infrastructure, education, and more. PM Modi emphasized the need for schemes that address ground …