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YES Bank launches digital wallet ‘Yuva Pay’

YES Bank in association with UDMA Technologies has announced the launch of a unique digital wallet ‘Yuva Pay’ for smart phone and feature phone users.App ensures contactless payment where the data securely will be sent to the banks on a real time basis.

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Anita Pai, Chief Operating Officer, YES Bank.

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26 June: International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

By the of 1987, the UN decided to observe 26 June as the International Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking as an expression of its determination to strengthen action & cooperation to achieve the goal of an international society free of drug abuse.

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2020 Theme: ‘Better Knowledge for Better Care’.

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PM Modi launches ‘Atma Nirbhar Uttar Pradesh Rojgar Abhiyan’ for migrant workers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Atma Nirbhar Uttar Pradesh Rojgar Abhiyan. It is launched in 31 districts of the state. These districts have more than 25,000 returnee migrant workers, including 5 aspirational districts also.

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Loan amount of 5900 Cr will be distributed to 2.40 lakh units.

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International Day in Support of Victims of Torture : 26 June

On 1997, the UN proclaimed 26 June the UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, with a view to the total eradication of torture and the effective functioning of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment.

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Human Rights Council is made up of 47 States.

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Health Minister Harsh Vardhan launches ‘eBloodServices’ mobile App

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan launched the ‘eBloodServices’ mobile App- under the Digital India scheme- developed by the Indian Red Cross Society through a video conference. The Health Minister is also the Chairman of Indian Red Cross Society.

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PM Narendra Modi launched Digital India scheme in 2015.

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Avaada Energy to set up 350 MW solar plant in Maharashtra

Solar projects developer Avaada Energy will set up a 350 megawatt (MW) solar plant in Maharashtra. The project has been awarded by Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL). The project is expected to be commissioned by January 2022.

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Aseemkumar Gupta, Chairman & Managing
Director MSEDCL.

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Australia New Zealand to co-host 2023 Women's World Cup

Australia and New Zealand will co-host the 2023 Women's World Cup. The island neighbors beat Colombia 22-13 in a vote by the FIFA Council. Launched in 1991, the Women's World Cup has never been hosted in South America.

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

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Swedish company Crunchfish to offer Bluetooth payments in India

Crunchfish, a Swedish company, is in conversation with MobiKwik, PhonePe, Google Pay and many leading FinTechs and Mobile Payment companies in India to offer Bluetooth payment solutions.In Sweden, Crunchfish has integrated with Swish, a top mobile payment.

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Joachim Samuelson, CEO, Crunchfish.

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IRDAI sets-up panel for drone insurance

Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has set-up a working group to study the insurance coverage around the rising usage of Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RAPS) or commonly termed as Drones.Anjan Dey is Chairman of the committee.

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The group has been asked to submit a report within six weeks.

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ABB Power Grids India signs MoU with National Institute of Technology, Warangal

ABB Power Grids India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Institute of Technology, Warangal (NITW), Telangana, for cooperation to drive smart electric grid technology education, skills development and research activities.

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ABB Power Grids India, Managing Director-Venu Nuguri.

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J&K Bank launches products to provide financial support to business communities

J&K Bank has launched two products titled ‘J&K Bank Business Support Loan Scheme 2019-20’ and ‘J&K Bank Business Support Loan Scheme 2019-20 for Hotels and Guest Houses’. It is meant to provide adequate financial support to different business communities.

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J&K Lt Governor- G C Murmu.

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Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) to set up taskforce for 'Golden Hour' accident claims

MoRTH will set up a ten-member task force to work out the modalities of funding motor accident victims' treatment during the crucial ‘Golden Hour'.The NHA will be the nodal agency for coordinating payments made to the hospitals that treat such patients.

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The golden hour is the first hour after an accident occurs.

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Google Photos gets new logo, map view, improved Memories with new overhaul for Android, iOS

Google Photos has received a major overhaul as part of the new update, version 5.0, which has led to the introduction of a new design, a new logo, and new features.The app is now divided into just 3 sections to give 'more prominence' to photos and videos.

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Google Photos was announced in May 2015.

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World Bank enhances the financial Support for Ganga rejuvenation with $400 million through SNGRBP

The World Bank enhanced its support for the Government of India’s program to rejuvenate the Ganga River with a $400 million operation that will help stem pollution in the river and strengthen the management of the river basin.

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WB has been supporting the government’s efforts since 2011.