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National Digital Communications Policy-2018 approved

Cabinet approved National Digital Communications Policy-2018 and re-designation of the Telecom Commission as the "Digital Communications Commission”. NDCP-2018 envisions supporting India's transition to a digitally empowered economy.

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India ranks 134 in ICT Development Index of ITU.

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Change of ownership structure in the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN)

The Union Cabinet approved increasing of Government ownership in Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN). The restructured GSTN, with 100% government ownership shall have equity structure between the Centre (50%) and the States (50%).

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Vijay Kelkar Committee was first to recommend GST

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Agmark’s online software launched

Minister of Agriculture launched the online software for Agmark. Agmark online system is being implemented across the country to conduct quality control functions. Agmark certification is being done online by the Directorate of Marketing & Inspection.

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Agmark Registry is headquartered at Faridabad, Haryana.

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Comprehensive policy to deal with excess sugar production in the country

Union Cabinet approved various measures involving total assistance of over Rs. 5500 crore support to overcome the liquidity problem of the sugar mills persisting due to excess carryover stocks.

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Min. price of cane fixed by Govt.= Fair & Remunerative price

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Supreme Court declared Center's Aadhaar scheme Constitutionally valid

Supreme Court declared Centre's Aadhaar scheme Constitutionally valid. However,it

struck down some of its provisions including its linking with bank accounts, mobile, and school. SC also struck down Section 57 permitting private entities to avail Aadhaar

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Aadhar is 12 digit unique identity number

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First Smart City Expo India-2018 inaugurated in Jaipur

Vice President of India inaugurated Smart City Expo India-2018 in Jaipur. The objective of the expo is to have discussions among different experts and groups to utilize the benefits of new technology, town planning, capacity management.

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The theme of Expo- “Smart India: Making it happen”.

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PM Narendra Modi awarded UN Champions of Earth Award

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been awarded the prestigious United Nations Champions of the Earth Award. PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron have been awarded under the Policy Leadership category for initiating International Solar Alliance(ISA).

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UN Champions of Earth award presented by UN Environment.

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8th Asian Yoga Sports Championship to be held in Kerala

The 8th Asian Yoga Sports Championship will be organized by Asian Yoga Federation in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Participants representing 12 Asian countries will take part in the event that will be held for the second time in the country.

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International Yoga Day – 21st June

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Supreme Court quashes Section 497 of IPC

Supreme Court quashed Section 497 of IPC which deals with adultery. Adultery will not be a criminal offence as it violates Right to Privacy to some extent. Court took a view that the concept of "gender neutrality" was absent in Section 497.

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SC also scraps section 377 of IPC which criminalizes homosexuals

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Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology announced

On the occasion of its foundation day, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) announced Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology for 2018.

Every year, several scientists below the age of 45 are selected across the country

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Dr. Aditi Sen De is the only female winner this year.