June 2022

Indian women's Wrestling team wins U-17 Asian Championship, Kyrgyzstan

Indian women’s Wrestling team wins U-17 Asian Championship, Kyrgyzstan

Indian women’s Wrestling team has clinched five medals to claim the Under-17 Asian Championship, held at Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. India has lifted the title with a total of 235 points (eight golds, one silver and one bronze). With 143 points, Japan finished at second and Mongolia at third with 138 points. Indian women including: Ritika( gold in 43 kg), Ahilaya Shinde (gold

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Govt to collaborate with SBI for creation of integrated pension portal

Govt to collaborate with SBI for creation of integrated pension portal

Government’s Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) will collaborate with the State Bank of India (SBI). Aim: to create an integrated pension portal, which helps to enhance ease of living of pensioners. It was decided during the special session, that immediate efforts are needed for the creation of pension portal by linking the existing portals of the

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Lisa Sthalekar becomes first female president of FICA

Lisa Sthalekar becomes first female president of FICA

Legendary Australian cricketer Lisa Sthalekar has become the first woman president of the Federation of International Cricketers’ Association (FICA). The 42-year-old former Australia captain was confirmed in the role at the FICA Executive Committee meeting held in Nyon, Switzerland. Her appointment was made at a meeting of the organisation’s executive committee in Switzerland, the first

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India ranks 4th in global gold recycling in 2021, World Gold Council Report

India ranks 4th in global gold recycling in 2021, World Gold Council Report

According to a World Gold Council (WGC) report, India has emerged as the fourth largest recycler in the world and the country has recycled 75 tonnes in 2021. WGC report titled: Gold refining and recycling. Top three: China (recycled 168 tonnes), followed by Italy (80 tonnes) and the US (78 tonnes in 2021). The gold refining capacity of India

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Andhra Pradesh signs MoU with BYJU's for government school kids

Andhra Pradesh signs MoU with BYJU’s for government school kids

The Andhra Pradesh government has signed an MoU with BYJU’s to provide quality education to government school students. The government will provide tablets to 4.7 lakh (approximately) students of class VIII at an estimated cost of Rs 500 crore. Aim: More efficient, quality-oriented and presentable. BYJU’s content would be incorporated in bilingual text books for students of classes IV to X from 2023 as

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RBI extends date for implementation of provisions concerning card issuance

RBI extends date for implementation of provisions concerning card issuance

The Reserve Bank of India has notified that it has extended the timeline for implementation of a few provisions under its master directions on credit card and debit card issuance. The timeline has been extended by three months from July 1, 2022, to October 1, 2022. Provisions: Card-issuers shall seek OTP based consent from the cardholder for activating

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Red Bull driver, Max Verstappen wins 2022 Canadian Grand Prix

Red Bull driver, Max Verstappen wins 2022 Canadian Grand Prix

Red Bull’s driver, World champion Max Verstappen has clinched the 2022 Canadian Grand Prix title. Ferrari driver, Carlos Sainz and Seven-time world champion, Lewis Hamilton ( Mercedes) have finished at second and third respectively. Azerbaijan GP: Max Verstappen Monaco GP: Sergio Pérez Sapinsh GP: Max Verstappen Miami GP: Max Verstappen Emilia Romagna GP: Max Verstappen Australian GP: Charles Leclerc Saudi Arabian

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