Economy
ISRO launches PSLV C23 successful
- The mission PSLV-C23 injected SPOT-7, a French earth observing satellite, and four other foreign satellites out of which two from Canada and one each from Germany and Singapore, into the desired orbits.
- This marks exclusive commercial launch by India and the 26th consecutive successful launch of PSLV.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed the PSLV-C23 launch at Sriharikota.
Israel to open two ‘agriculture centres of excellence’ in Bihar
- On agriculture centre in Nalanda district would be for vegetables and in Vaishali district for mangoes.
- Israel has already set up 28 such agriculture centres of excellence in various states in India.
China to set up industrial park in India
- Indian cabinet gave an in-principle approval for a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between India and China for setting up industrial parks in the country.
- Issue will discuss during Vice-President Hamid Ansari’s visit to China.
- He will visit China to celebrate 60th year of Panchsheel.
Rs. 12,500 cr for pending transmission projects
- Power Ministry has approved nine projects aggregating Rs 12,500 crore that been stuck pending approvals.
- The projects will benefit states like Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
- The move will enable high capacity 765 kv lines carrying up to 2,100 MW each and construction of new 765/400kv sub stations.
People in News
David Bergvinson: Next director general ICRISAT
- David Bergvinson will be the next director general of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT).
- ICRISAT conducts agricultural research for development in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.
- He succeeds the current director general, William Dar, who has served the institute since 1999.
- Its Headquartered is in Patancheru near Hyderabad, with two regional hubs and six country offices in sub-Saharan Africa.
Governor Narayanan, Governor West Bengal, resignes
- West Bengal Governor M.K. Narayanan resigned from his post.
- He is fourth governor appointed by the erstwhile UPA regime to quit before the end of their term since the BJP-led government took office last month.
Trinamool Congress MP Tapas Paul
- Trinamool Congress MP Tapas Paul caught in a controversy after a video which shows threatening to gun down his Marxist rivals and “unleash his boys for raping” women.
- His remarks created hue and cry in the society and political arena.
Vakkom B. Purushothaman: Governor Mizoram
- Mizoram Governor Vakkom B. Purushothaman Monday took additional charge as the governor of Tripura.
- He was appointed Mizoram governor by then president Pratibha Patil in August 2011.
Laurent Fabius: French foreign Minister visits India
- French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius arrives in India meets Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj and others.
- He was the first such high level personality from western counties to meet newly elected Modi government in New Delhi.
Rakhi Sawant joins RPI
- Bollywood actress Rakhi Sawant now joined the Republican Party of India (RPI) as the national executive president of its women’s wing.
- She was in election from Mumbai North-West seat as a candidate of ‘Rashtriya Aam Party’ founded by her just before the polls.
Sahebzadi Faizunnisa, daughter-in-law of the Seventh Nizam: died
Sahebzadi Faizunnisa, daughter-in-law of the Seventh Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan, passed away at 92.
- She was daughter of Ziauddin Khan Jagirdar and she was married to Hasham Jah in 1935.
- Faizunnisa was laid to rest in the graveyard of Masjid-e-Judi in Hyderabad.
A.K.Dubey
- A.K. Dubey has been appointed as Chairman of Coal India Limited
Event in News
City Montessori School: Official NGO of the UN
- City Montessori School has been registered as an official NGO of the UN.
- The school was registered with the department of public information of the UN as a non-governmental organisation.
- The city-based school chain with over 50,000 students in its various branches.
GAIL pipeline fire: 15 died in Andhra
- A huge blast and fire took place at a gas pipeline belonging to the Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) in East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh.
- At least 15 people were burnt to death and about 30 others injured in the incident.
‘Rani-Ki-Vav’ and Great Himalayan National Park in World Heritage list
- The 11th century ‘Rani-Ki-Vav’ (The Queen’s Stepwell) has been added to Unesco’s list of World Heritage sites.
- UNESCO has recognised Rani-Ki-Vav stepwell as an exceptional example of utilising ground water resources which is situated in Patan, Gujarat.
- The Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area (GHNPCA) in Himachal Pradesh, also got the coveted Unesco tag of a world heritage site.
- The GHNPCA, located in Kullu district.
Five killed in Bihar train derailment
- Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express derailed in Chhapra in Bihar.
- Five Killed, many injured.
Miscellaneous
Alipurduar: Bengal’s 20th district
- Alipurduar has become the 20th district of West Bengal which has been carved out by bifurcating Jalpaiguri district.
- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee formally declared Alipurduar as the state’s 20th district.
UNODC launches drug information system
- The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) launched an integrated drug information system (IDIS).
“Jang-e-Azaadi” (War of Independence)
- Punjab will set up a “Jang-e-Azaadi” (War of Independence) memorial near Jalandhar \.
- The memorial would be completed within two years by August 2016.
Delhi Metro tie up with ICICI
- ICICI Bank joined hands joint its hands with Delhi Metro to launch the “Unifare Card” that combines the benefits of a debit/credit card, along with a Delhi Metro Smart Card.
- With this, the customers will only have to swipe the card at the station instead of waiting in queues.
Jaitley Lays Foundation Stone for HQ IDS Building
- The Defence Minister Shri Arun Jaitley today unveiled the foundation stone for HQ Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) Building Complex at Mehramnagar, Delhi Cantt.
- The Integrated Defence Staff was set up by the Government of India in October 2001
Book/ Authors
Book Title: Lost and Found in India
Author:Braja Sorensen
- Writer of the book is Australian Braja Sorensen.
- The book is all about Braja’s story of her love for India, a land she clearly adores.
Book Title: Secrets and Second Chances
- Author: Anita Shirodkar
Book title: Blood Feud: The Clintons vs. the Obamas
- Author: Edward Klein released
- As it is clear from the title, book deals with the relationship between the two powerful presidents of USA.
Awards
Sudarsan Pattnaik won international award
- Odisha sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has won a prize at the sand sculpting World Cup in the US.
- The 37-year-old artist was the lone participant from India at the June 15-29 competition in Atlantic City.
- Pattnaik is a recipient of the Padma Shri award
Sports
N. Srinivasan: Chairman of ICC
Narayanaswami Srinivasan on 26 June 2014 was formally appointed as the first Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
- Mustafa Kamal of Bangladesh was named as the 11th President of the ICC.
Jitu Rai: Win three medals in ISSF shooting World Cup
- She became the first Indian to win three medals 19 June 2014.