With this MoU, RBI and BI committed to deepen relations between both central banks and strengthen the exchange of information and cooperation in the area of central banking, including payment systems, digital innovation in payments services, and regulatory and supervisory framework for Anti Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML-CFT).
The aim of developing a framework on right to repair in India is to empower consumers and product buyers in the local market, harmonize trade between the original equipment manufacturers and the third-party buyers and sellers, and emphasise developing sustainable consumption of products and reduction in e-waste.
Smt. Nidhi Khare- Chairperson of the committee.
Smt. Nidhi Khare, Additional Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, GoI.
Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Center, New Delhi (RGCI) have installed the first-ever Made-in-India Surgical Robotic System, SSI-Mantra, devised by the new-age Indian med-tech start-up SS Innovations. The ingenious SSI Mantra, is a brainchild of World-renowned robotic cardiac surgeon Dr. Sudhir P Srivastava.
Sudhir P Srivastava,popularly known as The Robo Doctor.
Senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Nirmal Singh Kahlon passed away Nirmal Singh Kahlon, 79, was known as the backbone of Shiromani Akali Dal and the leader of Fatehgarh Churidan.
Knowledge Portal for Khadi is a platform created by the Center of Excellence for Khadi to provide design guidance to Khadi institutions. Preeta Verma, CEO-KVIC, launched the portal. The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Ministry of MSME, and NIFT have established the Khadi Center of Excellence to support Khadi Institutions.
The committee chaired by Defence Secretary will identify specific areas for the conduct of performance and audit by CGDA and monitor performance audit reports and action taken thereon. It also shall advise Raksha Mantri on remedial measures to be adopted as well as measures for overall improvement in strengthening of internal oversight and Risk Management Framework.
Dr. Ajay Kumar- Defence Secretary of India.
Tournament hosts Zimbabwe and reigning tournament champions Netherlands continued their undefeated runs at the T20 World Cup Qualifier in Bulawayo, both sides winning their respective semifinal to clinch the final two available berths at the T20 World Cup in Australia this October.
This year's tournament will be the 8th edition of the ICC men's cricket T20 world cup.
Health Minister said that more than five crore people received the benefit of e-Sanjeevani Tele-consultation. Patients consult with doctors and specialists on a daily basis using this innovative digital medium to seek health services. The e-Sanjeevani facility has led to massive improvement in access to specialised health services, particularly in rural areas.
The 296 kilometres-long four-lane Bundelkhand Expressway has been constructed at a cost of around ₹14,850 crore. The foundation stone of the expressway was laid by the prime minister in February 2020 and the construction was completed in 28 months.The expressway originates in Bharatkoop in Chitrakoot and merges with Agra Lucknow expressway in Etawah.
Bank of India in alliance with K-fintech has launched its UPI-enabled digital platform for the enrollment of National Pension System (NPS).
The move is said to help customers in an easy and smooth account opening process. They can simply scan the QR code and get their NPS account functional.
Facebook owner Meta released its first annual human rights report following years of accusations that it turned a blind eye to online abuses that fueled real-world violence in places like India and Myanmar. The report, which covers due diligence performed in 2020 and 2021, includes a summary of a controversial human rights impact assessment of India by law firm Foley Hoag.
The G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, met in Bali on 15-16 July 2022, for the third time under the Indonesian G20 Presidency. The meeting was attended by G20 members,invited countries (including Ukraine), and international and regional organizations. The pledged to address global food insecurity and rising debt. FM Nirmala Sitharaman participated.
West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhakhar is the NDA's pick to be the next Vice President of India.
The electoral college for picking the next vice president, who is also the ex-officio Rajya Sabha chairperson, comprises members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
Of the current strength of Parliament (780), the BJP alone has 394 MPs, more than the majority mark (390).
UIDAI has launched a new mobile app named AadhaarFaceRd to perform face authentication through mobile app from anywhere and at any time.Aadhaar holders' identities, including their Aadhaar numbers and any demographic or biometric data, can be stored in the Central Identity Data Repository using face authentication.
Aadhaar number is a 12-digit random number issued by the UIDAI to residents of India
FPL Technologies, an Indian startup that offers credit cards to customers under the brand name OneCard, is the latest to join the unicorn club following a new round of funding.
OneCard was founded in 2018 by Anurag Sinha, Rupesh Kumar and Vaibhav Hathi, and launched its first mobile metal card in 2020. The startup partners with various banks to provide credit cards.
Rajeev Misra, CEO of SB Investment Advisers, which manages SoftBank Vision Fund, known as the banking giant’s investment arm, would be stepping back from his role to run a new outside investment outfit, according to a company memo sent by SoftBank’s founder Masayoshi Son.
Misra joined SoftBank in 2014 after a long career in Wall Street.
Kerala has now become the first and only state in the country to have its own internet.The announcement came in the wake of the Kerala Fiber Optic Network Ltd, an ambitious IT infrastructure project of the government to make the internet accessible to everyone in the state, receiving the Internet Service Provider (ISP) license from the Department of Telecommunications.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has inaugurated a new census workstation at the Economics Lab of Department of Humanities and Social Sciences. The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India, Dr Vivek Joshi inaugurated the Census Data Workstation. The new workstation seeks to facilitate access to census microdata for academicians and researchers.
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced the government’s plan to develop India’s first e-waste eco park in Holambi Kalan in Delhi. Delhi environment department stated that every year the capital city produces over two lakh tonnes of e-waste, or about 9.5 percent of the total amount produced in India.Delhi is now the fifth-largest producer of e-waste in India
Vedanta partners IIT Madras incubated start-up for AI based safety technologies. The collaboration is in line with Vedanta's commitment to zero harm by implementing AI-enabled safety monitoring of workplaces which is a key initiative in its digital transformation roadmap.The module will be implemented to find unsafe acts and conditions under various categories.
The World Day for International Justice is observed on July 17 every year to mark the strengthening system of international justice and to promote the rights of the victims. Also, known as the Day of International Criminal Justice (ICC), it emphasises the need of combating impunity and providing justice to the victims of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide.
