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1.Sports Dominic Theim (Austria) won the Men’s Single title at US Open Dominic Theim defeated Alexander Zverev (Germany) in a nail biting 5 set match at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Flushing Meadows. This is his maiden Grand Slam Victory This was for the first time that a player recovered after losing Read more…
1.Environment Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework launched Ministry for Housing and Urban Affairs has launched the Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework (CSCAF) 2.0. The objective of the framework is to inculcate a climate-sensitive approach to urban planning and development in India. The framework has 28 indicators across the following five Read more…
1.Economy SBI to launch new loan scheme SAFAL for organic cotton growers State Bank of India will launch a loan product named SAFAL for organic cotton growers SAFAL stands for Safe and Fast Agriculture Loan. It is primarily meant to benefit organic cotton growers who don’t have any credit history. Read more…
1.Person in News Father of Indian Radio Astronomy Govind Swarup passes away Prof Govind Swarup, considered the Father of Indian Radio Astronomy passed away He was the founding director of National Centre for Radio Astrophysics of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, and the founder of Astronomical Society of India He Read more…
1.Economy Australia appoints cricket icon Matthew Hayden as trade envoy to India Matthew Hayden and Lisa Singh have been appointed by the Government of Australia as trade envoys for advancing business ties with India. Lisa Singh is an Indian-origin politician, while Hayden is a former international cricketer. Quick Fact: Matthew Read more…
1.History Wilmington, North Carolina, announced as 1st WWII Heritage City On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the second World War, US President Donald Trump has announced Wilmington, North Carolina as the first World War II Heritage City. Wilmington was the site of the North Carolina Shipbuilding Company during Read more…
1.Economy RBI revises Priority Sector Lending guidelines The PSL guidelines have been revised as per evolving national priorities The new guidelines will: Increase credit penetration into credit deficient areas increase lending to small and marginal farmers and weaker sections. Boost credit to renewable energy, and health infrastructure New categories eligible Read more…
1.Economy ‘Home Utsav’, a virtual property exhibition, launched by ICICI Bank ICICI Bank has launched a virtual property exhibition ‘Home Utsav’ for both outsiders and customers. It will showcase real estate properties from prominent developers virtually The exhibition can be accessed on www.homeutsavicici.com. Quick Fact: ICICI Bank’s taglines are Khayal Read more…
1.Economy Green Term Ahead Market launched Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Raj Kumar Singh has launched the Pan-India Green Term Ahead Market (GTAM) for electricity GTAM will be the World’s First Exclusive Product Market for the renewable energy sector. It will increase the Read more…
1.Person in News Aveek Sarkar becomes new Chairman of Press Trust of India Aveek Sarkar is the Editor Emeritus and Vice Chairman of the Ananda Bazar Group of Publications He has been elected as the chairman of Press Trust of India (PTI) He will be succeeding Vijay Kumar Chopra in Read more…