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Corporation Bank launches ‘Corp SME Suvidha’ for MSMEs

Corporation Bank has launched ‘Corp SME Suvidha’ for GST-registered MSMEs. The product has been designed as part of the bank's efforts to provide the best products to the MSME sector.

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MD and CEO of Corporation Bank – PV Bharathi

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DRDO test fires guided bomb from Sukhoi combat jet

Defence Research and Development Organisation has test-fired an indigenously developed 500 kg class guided bomb from a Sukhoi combat jet at Pokhran, Rajasthan. The guided bomb achieved the desired range and hit the target with high precision.

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DRDO is headquartered in New Delhi.

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Naveen Patnaik all set for record fifth term as Odisha CM

In Odisha, Biju Janata Dal Legislature Party has elected Naveen Patnaik its leader. He will take oath as Chief Minister for the fifth consecutive term. BJD has bagged 112 of the 146 assembly seats.

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Ganeshi Lal is the governor of Odisha.

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Nalini Malani becomes first Indian to win Joan Miro Prize

Indian contemporary artist Nalini Malani has won the seventh edition of Joan Miro Prize 2019 for her impressive body of work that gave a voice to ‘the silenced and the dispossessed all over the world, most particularly women’.

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Joan Miro - An influential artists in 20th century.

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Isro's new commercial arm NewSpace India (NSIL) officially inaugurated in Bengaluru

NSIL was inaugurated K Kasturirangan (ISRO’s honorary adviser). It is responsible for manufacturing & production of Small Satellite Launch Vehicle & Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle via technology transfer mechanisms.

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NSIL was incorporated on March 6, 2019.

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NHA to collaborate with cancer grid

National Health Authority and National Cancer Grid have signed an MoU under the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana to bring in uniform standards of patient care to battle cancer.

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Indu Bhushan - Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ayushman Bharat PM

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ISSF World Cup begins in Germany

International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup will begin at Munich, Germany. A total of 919 athletes from 98 countries will be competing for the 17 Tokyo Olympics quota places available. India has 5 quota places in Rifle & Pistol competitions.

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President of ISSF - Vladimir Lisin.

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Telangana government releases draft block-chain policy

The Telangana government has released a draft block-chain policy under the overall IT policy, focussing on attracting firms and encouraging start-ups working in block-chain and using the technology in government processes.

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Telangana recorded 15% of GSDP growth in FY 19.

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Zverev outlasts Jarry in thrilling final to clinch Geneva Open title

Germany’s Alexander Zverev has defeated Chile’s Nicolas Jarry in the finals of the Geneva Open title. He clinched his first ATP Tour title this season by winning his third consecutive three-setter against Jarry.

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Zverev is a former world No. 1 junior.

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Indian Army Man to Head UN Peacekeeping Operations In South Sudan

The commandant of the Indian Army Infantry School, Shailesh Tinaikar has been appointed as the commander of the UN Mission in South Sudan. He is the recipient of the Sena Medal and the Vishisht Seva Medal for Distinguished Service.

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The mission was created in 2011.