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Ashok Soota awarded CII Quality Ratna Award 2021

Ashok Soota has been conferred with CII Quality Ratna Award 2021 for his contribution to building the competitiveness of the Indian industry through quality Initiatives. He is founder and Executive Chairman of Happiest Minds Technologies. The Annual CII Quality Ratna Award was constituted in the year 2019 for outstanding leadership, contribution, and distinguished service to the Quality Movement in India. CII President: […]

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Yair Lapid takes over as 14th prime minister of Israel

Leader of Yesh Atid Party, Yair Lapid has been officially became the 14th prime minister of Israel, after replacing Naftali Bennett. His term could be a fairly short one, as he takes over a caretaker government ahead of national elections on November 1. He is a former journalist who serving as PM of Israel since July 1, 2022. Naama

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ReNew Power, UNEP, SEWA collaborate to train women as solar technician

ReNew Power has collaborated with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Self-Employed Women’s Association of India (SEWA) to launch ‘Project Surya’. Aim: To train low-income women salt pan workers to work as solar technicians. Women salt pan workers will be trained as solar panel and solar pump technicians at Dhokavada village in the Patan district of Gujarat.

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Bank deposit growth slows down in March 2022: RBI

As per the Reserve Bank of India data, the growth of bank deposit has moderated to 10% in March 2022 as compared with 11.9% in 2021. Current, savings and term deposits have been increased by 10.9%, 13.3% and 7.9%, respectively, during 2021-22. The share of current account and savings account (CASA) deposits has been increasing over the years and stood at

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Axis Bank partners with EazyDiner to launch Dining Delights

Axis Bank (third-largest private sector bank) has joined hands with EazyDiner to launch of Dining Delights for the bank customers. It offers choice of over 10,000 premium restaurants across India and Dubai. 40% discount on specific credit cards at hand-picked premium restaurants in India and Dubai. Customised birthday celebration offers for premium cardholders Aim: to serve customers who want choice,

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PokerBaazi appoints Shahid Kapoor as its brand ambassador

PokerBaazi has appointed actor Shahid Kapoor as its brand ambassador. Aims: to create a robust ecosystem for Poker in India. According to research firm Statista, the online gaming industry across India was valued at around ₹79 billion in 2021, marking a leap from about ₹65 billion in 2020. The sector is expected to be worth over ₹150 billion by 2024, indicating a compound

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Himachal CM launches ‘Naari Ko Naman’ scheme

Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Jai Ram Thakur has launched the ‘Naari Ko Naman’ scheme. Aim: 50 % concession on fares in Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) buses to women commuters within the state boundaries. He has also announced a reduction in the minimum bus fare from Rs 7 to Rs 5 to all passengers across the state. The government will

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International Plastic Bag Free Day 2022: 03 July

International Plastic Bag Free Day is celebrated on July 3 all over the world with an aim to encourage countries to ban single-use plastic. 2022 is the 13th edition of the celebrations. The day is an initiative by Bag Free World for the purpose of getting rid of the single-use of plastic bags around the world and

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NMCG Plants 75 Saplings to Create Amrit Vatika

National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has created Namami Gange Amrit Vatika at Kalindi Kunj Ghat on River Yamuna in New Delhi with the planting of 75 saplings under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The plantation activities were carried out under the initiative Yamuna Ghat par Vriksharopan. The project Yamuna Ghat par Vriksharopan served as the

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One District One Focus Product Scheme: UPSC Daily Important Topic | 2 JULY 2022

One District One Focus Product Scheme The One District One Focus Product (ODOFP) programme cover products of agriculture and allied sectors for 728 districts of the country. ODOFP programme ✓The ODOFP programme cover products of agriculture and allied sectors for 728 districts of the country. ✓The products have been identified from agricultural, horticultural, animal, poultry,

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