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Well-known photojournalist, R. Raveendran has been passed away at the age of 69. He was known for his iconic photo of Rajiv Goswami setting himself on fire during the Mandal agitation in the Capital. He has been awarded various photography awards. He has worked in AFP and ANI. Initially, he worked as a teleprinter operator in […]
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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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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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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’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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Coursera’s latest Global Skills Report (GSR) 2022 has revealed India’s overall skills proficiency has slipped four places to be ranked at the 68th position globally. In Asia, India stands at the 19th position. The report findings further revealed an increase in India’s technology proficiency levels from 38% to 46%, with the country strengthening its position
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Indian men’s football team captain, Sunil Chhetri has become the joint fifth highest goalscorer in the history of international football. He has achieved this feat during their AFC Asian Cup Qualifier clash against Hong Kong, where he scored his 84th goal. Presently, he is equal to the legendary Real Madrid and Hungarian player, Ferenc Puskas goals. He has also
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American-Canadian writer, Ruth Ozeki has won the 2022 Women’s Prize for Fiction for her novel ‘The Book of Form and Emptiness”. This is her fourth novel, which depicts the story of a thirteen-year-old boy who, starts to hear the voices of objects to talk to his father, after the tragic death of his father. She was received £30,000 prize at a ceremony
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Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has set up 20-member advisory committee under the chairmanship of K V Kamath. Aim: recommends for giving a fillip to the growth of such instruments, including measures focusing on ease of issuance and attracting domestic and global capital. Sebi has reconstituted its research advisory committee of 16 members, chaired by V Ravi
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International Olympic Day is celebrated on 23rd June to mark the birth of the Olympic Movement. The day is primarily celebrated to commemorate the birth of modern Olympic games. The day is also observed to celebrate the health and harmony aspect associated with sports. The day marks the foundation of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). On this day close
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