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Google Parent Alphabet appoints Goldman Sachs Veteran, Marty Chavez to Board

Wall Street veteran Marty Chavez is joining the board of Google parent Alphabet Inc., adding significant finance muscle to the technology giant. His appointment marks the first change to the Alphabet board since 2020 when former Google Chief Executive Officer Eric Schmidt departed. Static/Current Takeaways Important For All Exam 2022: Alphabet Inc. CEO: Sundar Pichai; Alphabet Inc. Chairperson: John L. Hennessy; […]

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Trade Deficit widens to record $26.1 Billion in June

India’s merchandise trade deficit widened to a record $26.18 billion in June, wider than the government’s earlier estimate of $25.63 billion, after the Commerce Ministry revised upwards both the exports and imports figures for the month. The previous record monthly merchandise trade deficit was $24.3 billion in May. Last month’s trade deficit was almost three times as wide as the

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Center extends State and Central Tax and Levies Rebate Program

The government has approved the continuation of the Scheme for Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) with the same rates as announced by the Ministry of Textiles for exports of apparel/garments and made-ups until March 31, 2024 in an effort to increase exports and create jobs in the textile industry. RoSCTL is a growth-oriented, forward-looking

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British Parliament felicitated BCCI President Sourav Ganguly

Former India captain and current BCCI president, Sourav Ganguly was felicitated by the British Parliament. The Indian cricket legend was felicitated on the same date July 13 when he led India to Natwest final win in 2002 and exactly 20 years later on the same day he was honoured in the same city. He was elected as the President

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SpaceX: Cargo Dragon supply mission to the ISS launched

A hydrazine leak on a SpaceX cargo Dragon spacecraft caused the launch of the spacecraft to be delayed by more than a month. The spacecraft is now on its way to the International Space Station. Seven and a half minutes after takeoff, the Falcon 9 first stage landed on a droneship in the Atlantic Ocean. The stage successfully

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World Day for International Justice 2022

Every year on July 17, World Day for International Justice is observed all around the world. The aim of the day is to promote international criminal justice and as a way of supporting the work of the ICC. It also commemorates the establishment of modern court systems in the world. The day focuses on the

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Singapore Open 2022: PV Sindhu wins first Super 500 title

Indian badminton star PV Sindhu won the women’s singles title at the Singapore Open 2022 BWF Super 500 tournament after beating Chinese shuttler Wang Zhi Yi in the final on Sunday. PV Sindhu, seventh in the badminton world rankings, took 58 minutes to defeat world No. 11 Wang Zhi Yi 21-9, 11-21, 21-15. In men’s Single: Anthony Sinisuka Ginting won the

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UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz: 17 July 2022

UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz 17 July 2022 composed by the Gkseries team is very helpful to UPSC aspirants.

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UPSC Daily Static Quiz: 17 July 2022

UPSC Daily Static Quiz 17 July 2022 composed by the Gkseries team is very helpful to UPSC aspirants.

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Chinese Involvement in Myanmar: UPSC Daily Important Topic | 17 July 2022

Chinese Involvement in Myanmar ✓Large Chinese infrastructure and mining projects in Myanmar have come up since the early 1990s, with scant regard for environmental degradation and displacement. ✓China has increased its economic profile in the country in recent times pushing for a special economic zone at Kyauk Phyu among other projects. The special economic zone,

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