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World Tuberculosis Day observed across the world

24th March is observed every year as a Day to raise awareness regarding Tuberculosis. This year’s theme is 'It's time'- to focus on urgency to act on the commitments made to scale up access to prevention and treatment of the disease

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In 1882 Dr Robert Koch discovered TB causing bacterium

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Mandhana, Jhulan retain top position in ICC women ODI rankings

Smriti Mandhana (797 points) tops the batting list while Jhulan Goswami leads the bowlers list (730 points) in the latest ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings. In all-rounder’s list, Deepti Sharma shared the 3rd spot with D van Niekerk of South Africa

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New ICC Designated CEO: Manu Sawhney (from July 2019)

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Hinduja Family stands at top position: Asian Rich List 2019

The list released at Asian Business Awards, puts London-based Hinduja family at topmost position with an estimated net worth of £25.2 billion while steel magnates Mittal family remained in 2nd place, with £11.2 billion

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Hinduja family topped the list for 6th successive year

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NSEIT acquires Aujas cybersecurity company

IT-services focused subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange, NSEIT recently announced its acquisition of Aujas Networks Ltd., provider of information security consulting and IT risk management services

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CEO & MD, NSEIT: N Muralidharan

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Canara Bank issues bonds to raise up to $400 mn

Government owned Canara Bank launched issuance of 5-year senior unsecured bonds Medium Term Notes to the extent of $400 million, via its London branch to be utilised for deploying in long-term assets by the bank’s foreign branches

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Canara Bank Founder: Ammembal Subba Rao Pai; HQ: Bengaluru

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India to launch electronic intelligence satellite Emisat

ISRO to launch an electronic intelligence satellite Emisat for the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) along with 28 third party satellites using a new variant of its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket

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ISRO in Jan launched defence satellite Microsat R for DRDO

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SBI issues Basel III-compliant bonds worth ₹1,251 crore

State Bank of India recently announced that it has raised about ₹1,251 crore by issuing Basel III-compliant bonds with a face value of ₹10 lakh each and a coupon rate of 9.45% per annum payable annually with call option after 5 years

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SBI Chairperson: Rajnish Kumar

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Indian Navy undertakes Humanitarian efforts in Mozambique

Indian Navy is undertaking Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief operations post the Cyclone 'IDAI' hitting the coast of Mozambique causing large scale destruction and loss of lives. In addition, 2 medical camps have been set up at Port Beira

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Mozambique Capital: Maputo; Currency: Mozambican metical

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PhonePe ropes in Aamir Khan as brand ambassador

PhonePe appointed Bollywood actor Aamir Khan as its brand ambassador to help create awareness about the benefits of digital payments for users across India and PhonePe is also officially co-presenting sponsor for the television broadcast of VIVO IPL 2019

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PhonePe is a Bengaluru based start-up

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Former CEC Navin Chawla’s book launched

Former Vice-President Hamid Ansari recently launched former Chief Election Commissioner Navin Chawla’s book Every Vote Counts-The Story of India’s Elections. Navin Chawla had served as 16th Chief Election Commissioner of India in 2009

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Current CEC: Sunil Arora