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APPOINTMENTS
Bangladesh’s Junaid Ahmad new World Bank head in India
Junaid Ahmad has become the World Bank’s Country Director for India, replacing Onno Ruhl who served a four-year term based out of the national capital. Hailing from Bangladesh, Ahmad was Chief of Staff to the World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim before being elevated to the current position.
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AWARDS AND HONOURS
Andhra Pradesh Tops in Industrial Investments
Andhra Pradesh has emerged on the top among all other states in attracting industrial investments in 2015-16, pushing the previous year’s topper Maharashtra to the third spot.
Andhra Pradesh attracted an investment of Rs 21,914 crore out of the Rs 1,38,700 crore gross investments across India. Gujarat retained the second place attracting 14.5 percent of investments, up from 9.5 percent in 2014-15.
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West Bengal to confer Bangabibhushan award to Lata Mangeshkar
To honour her contributions to Bengali songs, West Bengal government will confer this year’s ‘Bangabibhushan’ to legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee told reporters at the state Secretariat about the decision taken by her government.
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Malayalam critic M Leelavathi bags Mohanan Suvarna Mudra award
Eminent Malayalam critic and academician Dr M Leelavathi has been chosen for the prestigious N Mohanan Suvarna Mudra Award 2016, instituted in memory of well-known short story writer N Mohanan. The honour comprises a gold medal of one sovereign. An expert panel, comprising journalists M G Radhakrishnan and M Saritha Varma and Athmaraman, selected Leelavathi for the biennial award considering her contributions to Malayalam language and literature.
INDIAN AFFAIRS
supercomputer unveiled at IIT Guwahati
Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar launched the PARAM-ISHAN supercomputing facility at IIT, Guwahati. While some institutions already have supercomputers, the number of such institutes will rise and go up to 60 as the government is focussing on providing advanced infrastructure.
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Bhubaneswar to host 2-day national conference on labour
The state government in association with International Labour Organisation (ILO) will organize a two-day long national conference on labour in the city from September 20. This was informed by state labour minister Prafulla Mallick at a press meet. Union minister of state for labour and employment Bandaru Dattatreya, labour ministers and chairpersons of labour welfare boards of 29 states will attend the conference. Odisha is organizing such an event for the first time.
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Govt to set INR 4000 cr overhaul of 80 check posts for GST
Road Transport and Highways Ministry is considering a Rs 4,000 crore-overhaul of around 80 border check posts across the country to ensure seamless flow of goods ahead of the implementation of GST. An app to link check posts under state governments as well as the Centre is also in the works. The Ministry would be one of the biggest contributors towards the GST regime.
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Haryana to be developed as capital of Ayurveda
Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij said the state would be developed as the capital of Ayurveda and Yoga. With a view to achieve this target, the state government has already passed the proposal for setting up AYUSH University in Kurukshetra. Mr. Vij said a five-storey civil hospital was being constructed in Ambala Cantt at a cost of Rs 40 crore which would have Cath Lab, AYUSH services and other necessary facilities.
Quick Link – AYUSH University
Federal Bank launches FederalSkill Academy in Tamil Nadu
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, Federal Bank has launched its second Federal Skill Academy at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu with the first being inaugurated last year at Ernakulam, Kerala. The Academy at Coimbatore will be initially providing an in-demand CNC Machine Operator Certificate Course in Milling & Turning which will be certified by COINDIA.
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World Bank to invest Rs. 1,000 cr. in Assam
World Bank has announced investment of nearly 1000 crore rupees in Assam for the betterment of the inland waterways. It was conveyed to State Transport Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary by Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. The Union Minister also assured to re-construct jetty for which 100 percent assistance will be given by the Centre.
Quick Link – World bank invest Rs. 1,000 cr. in Assam
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
First Indian music & dance festival starts in Sydney
A first-of-its-kind Indian music and dance festival aimed to showcase the country’s rich and diverse culture was kicked off in iconic Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia. The 10-week festival “Confluence: Festival of India” was inaugurated byUnion Tourism and Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma with spectacular joint performances by Indian and Australian artists.
Quick Link – First Indian music & dance festival
BANKING AND FINANCE
ICICI Prudential Life IPO subscribed 16 per cent on Day 1
The initial public offering (IPO) of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance was subscribed 0.16 times (or 16 per cent), with investors bidding for 2.08 crore of the total 13.23 crore shares on offer. ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has priced its IPO, aimed at raising Rs 6,057 crore at the upper end of the price band, between Rs 300 and Rs 334 per share. The IPO is entirely an offer for sale (OFS) of 18.1 crore equity shares of a face value of Rs 10 each by ICICI Bank.
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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
India test fires long-range surface-to-air missile
India has successfully test-fired a long range surface-to-air missile, as part of its efforts to bolster its defence capability. The missile, developed jointly with Israel, was fired off from a mobile launcher from a defence base off the Odisha coast in the east. Three medium range surface-to-air missiles were test-fired successfully between 30 June and 1 July from the DRDO base at Chandipur.
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SPORTS
Nico Rosberg wins 2016 Singapore Grand Prix
Nico Rosberg has taken the lead of the world championship after winning the Singapore GP while title rival Lewis Hamilton struggled to third place. After withstanding a late surge from Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo, Rosberg’s victory, his third in succession since the summer break, has propelled him eight points clear of his Mercedes team-mate with six races remaining.
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OBITUARY
Odisha’s 1st ever referee passed away aged 100
Odisha’s first ever football referee, centenarian Narottam Mohanty passed away. He was 100 years old when he breathed his last after a massive heart attack at his residence .Mohanty was also considered as the oldest citizen of Baripada town.
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