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Who became the first Indian to play in Australian basketball league?
Former Indian basketball team captain and country's most talented centre Amritpal Singh will be seen shooting and guarding the Sydney Kings' rim in Australia's National Basketball League (NBL). The 26-year-old - who picked basketball for the first time when he was 19 - will be the first Indian-born player to take to the court in Australia's National League.
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The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind laid the foundation stone of Saurashtra Narmada Avataran Irrigation Yojana (SAUNI) Phase-II Link-4 in Rajkot, Gujarat.
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Which Metro rail corporation has launched 1,000 e-rickshaws at five metro stations in collaboration with Smart-E company?
To aid safe last-mile connectivity in Gurgaon, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) in collaboration with Smart-E company launched 1,000 e-rickshaws at five metro stations across the city.
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Which airport has bagged National Award for ‘Excellence’ in Energy Management at a conference hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)?
Hyderabad International Airport Ltd has bagged the National Award for ‘Excellence’ in Energy Management at a conference hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The event held here focused on recognising companies that are engaged in energy efficiency initiatives and displaying commitment towards energy conservation.
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Who became the first wicketkeeper to effect 100 stumpings in One Day Internationals (ODIs)?
MS Dhoni reaches another milestone as the 36-year old became first wicketkeeper to have 100 stumpings to his name. Dhoni surpasses former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara, who had 99 stumpings.
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Which union ministry Launched Two New Contraceptives Antara and Chhaya?
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched two new contraceptives, an injectable contraceptive MPA under the ‘Antara’ programme and a contraceptive pill, ‘Chhaya’, in the public health system to expand the basket of contraceptive choices to meet the emerging needs of couples. The contraceptives, which are available for free in Medical Colleges and District Hospitals at present, have so far been launched in 10 states that includes Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Haryana, West Bengal, Odisha, Delhi and Goa. The contraceptives are safe and highly effective, the ‘Antara’ injectable being effective for three months and the ‘Chayya’ pill for one week, and will help meet the changing needs of couples and help women plan and space their pregnancies. Training of healthcare practitioners from all the states has been completed as well, with a pool of state and district level doctors and staff nurses being trained to support the roll-out.
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India despatches First Consignment of 30 MT of High Speed Diesel to which country?
Symbolising the growing hydrocarbon engagement between India and Myanmar, the first consignment of 30 MT of High Speed Diesel was sent from India to Myanmar by land route. Numaligarh Refinery Ltd. (NRL), which has been supplying HSD to Bangladesh, despatched the first diesel consignment through NH 37 across the Moreh Custom Check Point on the Indian side and Tamu Custom Check Point on the Myanmar side.
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Who is appointed as the new CEO & MD of Tamil Nadu Mercantile Bank?
KV Rama Moorthy has assumed charge as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank. Prior to joining TMB, he was Executive Director of United Bank of India. He had also served as ED of Bank of Baroda for a brief period.
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Which country announces $80 million funding plan for BRICS?
The heads of state from the BRICS group of emerging economies - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa gathered in Xiamen. There China announced $80 million funding plan pales in comparison to China's $124-billion pledge earlier in May in a push for Xi's own Belt and Road initiative, which aims to expand links between Asia, Africa, Europe and beyond as a new way to boost global development.
