PGI\u2019s Resource Centre for Tobacco Control, Chandigarh awarded by WHO<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"PGI\u2019s](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/download-2022-06-11T125735.126.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWHO has awarded Resource Centre for Tobacco Control (e-RCTC) of the Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health at Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh with Regional Director Special Recognition Award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The centre provides information related to tobacco control in India, including circulars, orders, policies and legislations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RCTC is a joint initiative of\u00a0PGIMER\u00a0and\u00a0UNION-SEA\u00a0and was set up in\u00a02018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tamil Nadu CM launches logo and mascot of 44th Chess Olympiad<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Tamil](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/download-2022-06-11T130132.475.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has launched the official logo and mascot of the 44th Chess Olympiad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The mascot is names as \u2018Thambi\u2019 and is a knight dressed in the traditional Tamil attire Veshti (Dhoti) with a shirt and is seen with folded hands, apparently extending the Tamil greeting \u2018Vanakkam\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chess Believe is written on its shirt. It is the 2nd major international chess event to be hosted by Chennai, after World Championship match in 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nirmala Sitharaman launches EASE 5.0 \u2018Common reforms agenda\u2019 for PSBs<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Nirmala](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/download-2022-06-11T130419.548.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFM Nirmala Sitharaman has launched EASE (Enhanced Access and Service Excellence) 5.0 \u2018Common reforms agenda\u2019 for Public Sector Banks (PSBs) under EASENext program<\/p>\n\n\n\n
EASE has evolved over four annual editions from FY19 to FY22 and has catalyzed reforms in diverse areas in Public Sector Banks<\/p>\n\n\n\n
EASE 5.0 will focus on digital customer experience, and integrated & inclusive banking, with emphasis on supporting small businesses and agriculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Indian diplomat Amandeep Singh Gill appointed as UN Chief\u2019s envoy on technology<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Indian](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/download-2022-06-11T130730.604.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSenior Indian diplomat Amandeep Singh Gill was on Friday appointed by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as his Envoy on Technology, with the UN describing him as a \u201cthought leader on digital technology\u201d who has a solid understanding of how to leverage the digital transformation responsibly and inclusively for progress on the Sustainable Development Goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Experience of Amandeep Singh Gill:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nGill, who was India\u2019s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva from 2016-to 2018, is the Chief Executive Officer of the International Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence Research Collaborative (I-DAIR) project, based at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Career of Amandeep Singh Gill: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nGill joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1992 and served in various capacities in disarmament and strategic technologies and international security affairs, with postings in Tehran and Colombo. He was also a visiting scholar at Stanford University. Gill holds a Ph.D in Nuclear Learning in Multilateral Forums from King\u2019s College, London, a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Electrical Communications from Panjab University in Chandigarh and an Advanced Diploma in French History and Language from Geneva University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
IISM launches \u201cThe Winning Formula for Success\u201d Book<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"IISM](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/download-2022-06-11T131054.781.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nInternational Institute of Sports Management (IISM) has launched India\u2019s first-ever book on Sports Marketing in the country as part of a series to enrich students with industry knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first book in the series is titled as \u2018Business of Sports: The Winning Formula for Success\u2019, which is authored by Vinit Karnik. It has been published under the banner of Popular Prakashan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Founder of IISM:\u00a0Nilesh Kulkarni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ramkrishna Mukkavilli recognized as Global SDG pioneer by UNGC<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Ramkrishna](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/download-2022-06-11T131239.926.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFounder and MD of Maithri Aquatech, Ramkrishna Mukkavilli becomes the first Indian to be recognized by United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) as a Global Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Pioneer for Water Stewardship<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was previously selected as India\u2019s SDG Pioneer by UN Global Compact Network India (GCNI) for his work in building water security with nature-based water solutions across India and 27 countries spanning South East Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ex-registrar of MSU, N J Ojha appointed as MGNREGA ombudsman<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Ex-registrar](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/download-2022-06-11T131519.897.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nEx-registrar of MSU, N J Ojha has been appointed as ombudsman under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) for 2-year term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He will now have the power to investigate allegations by MGNREGA staff, consider them, award awards within 30 days of receipt of the complaint<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MGNREGA: It was launched in 2005 to augment employment generation and social security in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is a demand-driven wage employment scheme under\u00a0Ministry of Rural Development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
India\u2019s FDI rank rises to 7th position despite falling inflows<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"India's](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/download-2022-06-11T131727.679.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nUnited Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in its latest World Investment Report projected India\u2019s rank to be 7th among the top recipients of foreign direct investment (FDI) despite FDI inflows into the country declining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FDI inflow into India declined to $45 billion in 2021 from $64 billion in the preceding year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
US ($367 billion) remained the top recipient of FDI, followed by China ($181 billion) and Hong Kong ($141 billion).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNCTAD\u2019s HQs:\u00a0Geneva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PM Modi inaugurates development initiatives during Gujarat Gaurav abhiyan<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"PM](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/download-2022-06-11T132050.526.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPrime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development initiatives during \u2018Gujarat Gaurav Abhiyan\u2019 in Navsari:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A M Naik Healthcare Complex and Nirali Multi Speciality Hospital in Navsari. Headquarters of Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) in Bopal, Ahmedabad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Madhuban dam-based Astol regional water supply project<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Development initiatives worth about Rs 3,050 crore at Khudvel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RBI cancelled licence of Mudhol Co-op Bank, Bagalkot, Karnataka<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"RBI](\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/download-2022-06-11T132516.105.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Reserve Bank has cancelled the licence of The Mudhol Co-operative Bank Limited, Bagalkot (Karnataka), thus restricting it from repayment of deposits and acceptance of fresh funds. The bank does not have adequate capital and earning prospects, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Wednesday while announcing the cancellation of licence. RBI also said that bank with its present financial position would be unable to pay its present depositors in full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why this step taken by RBI?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWHO has awarded Resource Centre for Tobacco Control (e-RCTC) of the Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health at Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh with Regional Director Special Recognition Award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The centre provides information related to tobacco control in India, including circulars, orders, policies and legislations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RCTC is a joint initiative of\u00a0PGIMER\u00a0and\u00a0UNION-SEA\u00a0and was set up in\u00a02018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tamil Nadu CM launches logo and mascot of 44th Chess Olympiad<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has launched the official logo and mascot of the 44th Chess Olympiad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The mascot is names as \u2018Thambi\u2019 and is a knight dressed in the traditional Tamil attire Veshti (Dhoti) with a shirt and is seen with folded hands, apparently extending the Tamil greeting \u2018Vanakkam\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chess Believe is written on its shirt. It is the 2nd major international chess event to be hosted by Chennai, after World Championship match in 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nirmala Sitharaman launches EASE 5.0 \u2018Common reforms agenda\u2019 for PSBs<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFM Nirmala Sitharaman has launched EASE (Enhanced Access and Service Excellence) 5.0 \u2018Common reforms agenda\u2019 for Public Sector Banks (PSBs) under EASENext program<\/p>\n\n\n\n
EASE has evolved over four annual editions from FY19 to FY22 and has catalyzed reforms in diverse areas in Public Sector Banks<\/p>\n\n\n\n
EASE 5.0 will focus on digital customer experience, and integrated & inclusive banking, with emphasis on supporting small businesses and agriculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Indian diplomat Amandeep Singh Gill appointed as UN Chief\u2019s envoy on technology<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSenior Indian diplomat Amandeep Singh Gill was on Friday appointed by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as his Envoy on Technology, with the UN describing him as a \u201cthought leader on digital technology\u201d who has a solid understanding of how to leverage the digital transformation responsibly and inclusively for progress on the Sustainable Development Goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Experience of Amandeep Singh Gill:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nGill, who was India\u2019s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva from 2016-to 2018, is the Chief Executive Officer of the International Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence Research Collaborative (I-DAIR) project, based at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Career of Amandeep Singh Gill: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nGill joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1992 and served in various capacities in disarmament and strategic technologies and international security affairs, with postings in Tehran and Colombo. He was also a visiting scholar at Stanford University. Gill holds a Ph.D in Nuclear Learning in Multilateral Forums from King\u2019s College, London, a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Electrical Communications from Panjab University in Chandigarh and an Advanced Diploma in French History and Language from Geneva University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
IISM launches \u201cThe Winning Formula for Success\u201d Book<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nInternational Institute of Sports Management (IISM) has launched India\u2019s first-ever book on Sports Marketing in the country as part of a series to enrich students with industry knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first book in the series is titled as \u2018Business of Sports: The Winning Formula for Success\u2019, which is authored by Vinit Karnik. It has been published under the banner of Popular Prakashan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Founder of IISM:\u00a0Nilesh Kulkarni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ramkrishna Mukkavilli recognized as Global SDG pioneer by UNGC<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFounder and MD of Maithri Aquatech, Ramkrishna Mukkavilli becomes the first Indian to be recognized by United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) as a Global Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Pioneer for Water Stewardship<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was previously selected as India\u2019s SDG Pioneer by UN Global Compact Network India (GCNI) for his work in building water security with nature-based water solutions across India and 27 countries spanning South East Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ex-registrar of MSU, N J Ojha appointed as MGNREGA ombudsman<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nEx-registrar of MSU, N J Ojha has been appointed as ombudsman under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) for 2-year term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He will now have the power to investigate allegations by MGNREGA staff, consider them, award awards within 30 days of receipt of the complaint<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MGNREGA: It was launched in 2005 to augment employment generation and social security in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is a demand-driven wage employment scheme under\u00a0Ministry of Rural Development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
India\u2019s FDI rank rises to 7th position despite falling inflows<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nUnited Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in its latest World Investment Report projected India\u2019s rank to be 7th among the top recipients of foreign direct investment (FDI) despite FDI inflows into the country declining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FDI inflow into India declined to $45 billion in 2021 from $64 billion in the preceding year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
US ($367 billion) remained the top recipient of FDI, followed by China ($181 billion) and Hong Kong ($141 billion).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNCTAD\u2019s HQs:\u00a0Geneva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PM Modi inaugurates development initiatives during Gujarat Gaurav abhiyan<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPrime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development initiatives during \u2018Gujarat Gaurav Abhiyan\u2019 in Navsari:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A M Naik Healthcare Complex and Nirali Multi Speciality Hospital in Navsari. Headquarters of Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) in Bopal, Ahmedabad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Madhuban dam-based Astol regional water supply project<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Development initiatives worth about Rs 3,050 crore at Khudvel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RBI cancelled licence of Mudhol Co-op Bank, Bagalkot, Karnataka<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Reserve Bank has cancelled the licence of The Mudhol Co-operative Bank Limited, Bagalkot (Karnataka), thus restricting it from repayment of deposits and acceptance of fresh funds. The bank does not have adequate capital and earning prospects, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Wednesday while announcing the cancellation of licence. RBI also said that bank with its present financial position would be unable to pay its present depositors in full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why this step taken by RBI?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has launched the official logo and mascot of the 44th Chess Olympiad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The mascot is names as \u2018Thambi\u2019 and is a knight dressed in the traditional Tamil attire Veshti (Dhoti) with a shirt and is seen with folded hands, apparently extending the Tamil greeting \u2018Vanakkam\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chess Believe is written on its shirt. It is the 2nd major international chess event to be hosted by Chennai, after World Championship match in 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nirmala Sitharaman launches EASE 5.0 \u2018Common reforms agenda\u2019 for PSBs<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFM Nirmala Sitharaman has launched EASE (Enhanced Access and Service Excellence) 5.0 \u2018Common reforms agenda\u2019 for Public Sector Banks (PSBs) under EASENext program<\/p>\n\n\n\n
EASE has evolved over four annual editions from FY19 to FY22 and has catalyzed reforms in diverse areas in Public Sector Banks<\/p>\n\n\n\n
EASE 5.0 will focus on digital customer experience, and integrated & inclusive banking, with emphasis on supporting small businesses and agriculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Indian diplomat Amandeep Singh Gill appointed as UN Chief\u2019s envoy on technology<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSenior Indian diplomat Amandeep Singh Gill was on Friday appointed by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as his Envoy on Technology, with the UN describing him as a \u201cthought leader on digital technology\u201d who has a solid understanding of how to leverage the digital transformation responsibly and inclusively for progress on the Sustainable Development Goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Experience of Amandeep Singh Gill:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nGill, who was India\u2019s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva from 2016-to 2018, is the Chief Executive Officer of the International Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence Research Collaborative (I-DAIR) project, based at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Career of Amandeep Singh Gill: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nGill joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1992 and served in various capacities in disarmament and strategic technologies and international security affairs, with postings in Tehran and Colombo. He was also a visiting scholar at Stanford University. Gill holds a Ph.D in Nuclear Learning in Multilateral Forums from King\u2019s College, London, a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Electrical Communications from Panjab University in Chandigarh and an Advanced Diploma in French History and Language from Geneva University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
IISM launches \u201cThe Winning Formula for Success\u201d Book<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nInternational Institute of Sports Management (IISM) has launched India\u2019s first-ever book on Sports Marketing in the country as part of a series to enrich students with industry knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first book in the series is titled as \u2018Business of Sports: The Winning Formula for Success\u2019, which is authored by Vinit Karnik. It has been published under the banner of Popular Prakashan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Founder of IISM:\u00a0Nilesh Kulkarni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ramkrishna Mukkavilli recognized as Global SDG pioneer by UNGC<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFounder and MD of Maithri Aquatech, Ramkrishna Mukkavilli becomes the first Indian to be recognized by United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) as a Global Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Pioneer for Water Stewardship<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was previously selected as India\u2019s SDG Pioneer by UN Global Compact Network India (GCNI) for his work in building water security with nature-based water solutions across India and 27 countries spanning South East Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ex-registrar of MSU, N J Ojha appointed as MGNREGA ombudsman<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nEx-registrar of MSU, N J Ojha has been appointed as ombudsman under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) for 2-year term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He will now have the power to investigate allegations by MGNREGA staff, consider them, award awards within 30 days of receipt of the complaint<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MGNREGA: It was launched in 2005 to augment employment generation and social security in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is a demand-driven wage employment scheme under\u00a0Ministry of Rural Development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
India\u2019s FDI rank rises to 7th position despite falling inflows<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nUnited Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in its latest World Investment Report projected India\u2019s rank to be 7th among the top recipients of foreign direct investment (FDI) despite FDI inflows into the country declining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FDI inflow into India declined to $45 billion in 2021 from $64 billion in the preceding year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
US ($367 billion) remained the top recipient of FDI, followed by China ($181 billion) and Hong Kong ($141 billion).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNCTAD\u2019s HQs:\u00a0Geneva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PM Modi inaugurates development initiatives during Gujarat Gaurav abhiyan<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPrime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development initiatives during \u2018Gujarat Gaurav Abhiyan\u2019 in Navsari:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A M Naik Healthcare Complex and Nirali Multi Speciality Hospital in Navsari. Headquarters of Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) in Bopal, Ahmedabad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Madhuban dam-based Astol regional water supply project<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Development initiatives worth about Rs 3,050 crore at Khudvel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RBI cancelled licence of Mudhol Co-op Bank, Bagalkot, Karnataka<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Reserve Bank has cancelled the licence of The Mudhol Co-operative Bank Limited, Bagalkot (Karnataka), thus restricting it from repayment of deposits and acceptance of fresh funds. The bank does not have adequate capital and earning prospects, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Wednesday while announcing the cancellation of licence. RBI also said that bank with its present financial position would be unable to pay its present depositors in full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why this step taken by RBI?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFM Nirmala Sitharaman has launched EASE (Enhanced Access and Service Excellence) 5.0 \u2018Common reforms agenda\u2019 for Public Sector Banks (PSBs) under EASENext program<\/p>\n\n\n\n
EASE has evolved over four annual editions from FY19 to FY22 and has catalyzed reforms in diverse areas in Public Sector Banks<\/p>\n\n\n\n
EASE 5.0 will focus on digital customer experience, and integrated & inclusive banking, with emphasis on supporting small businesses and agriculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Indian diplomat Amandeep Singh Gill appointed as UN Chief\u2019s envoy on technology<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSenior Indian diplomat Amandeep Singh Gill was on Friday appointed by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as his Envoy on Technology, with the UN describing him as a \u201cthought leader on digital technology\u201d who has a solid understanding of how to leverage the digital transformation responsibly and inclusively for progress on the Sustainable Development Goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Experience of Amandeep Singh Gill:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nGill, who was India\u2019s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva from 2016-to 2018, is the Chief Executive Officer of the International Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence Research Collaborative (I-DAIR) project, based at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Career of Amandeep Singh Gill: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nGill joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1992 and served in various capacities in disarmament and strategic technologies and international security affairs, with postings in Tehran and Colombo. He was also a visiting scholar at Stanford University. Gill holds a Ph.D in Nuclear Learning in Multilateral Forums from King\u2019s College, London, a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Electrical Communications from Panjab University in Chandigarh and an Advanced Diploma in French History and Language from Geneva University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
IISM launches \u201cThe Winning Formula for Success\u201d Book<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nInternational Institute of Sports Management (IISM) has launched India\u2019s first-ever book on Sports Marketing in the country as part of a series to enrich students with industry knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first book in the series is titled as \u2018Business of Sports: The Winning Formula for Success\u2019, which is authored by Vinit Karnik. It has been published under the banner of Popular Prakashan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Founder of IISM:\u00a0Nilesh Kulkarni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ramkrishna Mukkavilli recognized as Global SDG pioneer by UNGC<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFounder and MD of Maithri Aquatech, Ramkrishna Mukkavilli becomes the first Indian to be recognized by United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) as a Global Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Pioneer for Water Stewardship<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was previously selected as India\u2019s SDG Pioneer by UN Global Compact Network India (GCNI) for his work in building water security with nature-based water solutions across India and 27 countries spanning South East Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ex-registrar of MSU, N J Ojha appointed as MGNREGA ombudsman<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nEx-registrar of MSU, N J Ojha has been appointed as ombudsman under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) for 2-year term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He will now have the power to investigate allegations by MGNREGA staff, consider them, award awards within 30 days of receipt of the complaint<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MGNREGA: It was launched in 2005 to augment employment generation and social security in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is a demand-driven wage employment scheme under\u00a0Ministry of Rural Development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
India\u2019s FDI rank rises to 7th position despite falling inflows<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nUnited Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in its latest World Investment Report projected India\u2019s rank to be 7th among the top recipients of foreign direct investment (FDI) despite FDI inflows into the country declining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FDI inflow into India declined to $45 billion in 2021 from $64 billion in the preceding year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
US ($367 billion) remained the top recipient of FDI, followed by China ($181 billion) and Hong Kong ($141 billion).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNCTAD\u2019s HQs:\u00a0Geneva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PM Modi inaugurates development initiatives during Gujarat Gaurav abhiyan<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPrime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development initiatives during \u2018Gujarat Gaurav Abhiyan\u2019 in Navsari:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A M Naik Healthcare Complex and Nirali Multi Speciality Hospital in Navsari. Headquarters of Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) in Bopal, Ahmedabad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Madhuban dam-based Astol regional water supply project<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Development initiatives worth about Rs 3,050 crore at Khudvel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RBI cancelled licence of Mudhol Co-op Bank, Bagalkot, Karnataka<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Reserve Bank has cancelled the licence of The Mudhol Co-operative Bank Limited, Bagalkot (Karnataka), thus restricting it from repayment of deposits and acceptance of fresh funds. The bank does not have adequate capital and earning prospects, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Wednesday while announcing the cancellation of licence. RBI also said that bank with its present financial position would be unable to pay its present depositors in full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why this step taken by RBI?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSenior Indian diplomat Amandeep Singh Gill was on Friday appointed by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as his Envoy on Technology, with the UN describing him as a \u201cthought leader on digital technology\u201d who has a solid understanding of how to leverage the digital transformation responsibly and inclusively for progress on the Sustainable Development Goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Experience of Amandeep Singh Gill:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Gill, who was India\u2019s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva from 2016-to 2018, is the Chief Executive Officer of the International Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence Research Collaborative (I-DAIR) project, based at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Career of Amandeep Singh Gill: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Gill joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1992 and served in various capacities in disarmament and strategic technologies and international security affairs, with postings in Tehran and Colombo. He was also a visiting scholar at Stanford University. Gill holds a Ph.D in Nuclear Learning in Multilateral Forums from King\u2019s College, London, a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Electrical Communications from Panjab University in Chandigarh and an Advanced Diploma in French History and Language from Geneva University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n International Institute of Sports Management (IISM) has launched India\u2019s first-ever book on Sports Marketing in the country as part of a series to enrich students with industry knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The first book in the series is titled as \u2018Business of Sports: The Winning Formula for Success\u2019, which is authored by Vinit Karnik. It has been published under the banner of Popular Prakashan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Founder of IISM:\u00a0Nilesh Kulkarni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Founder and MD of Maithri Aquatech, Ramkrishna Mukkavilli becomes the first Indian to be recognized by United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) as a Global Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Pioneer for Water Stewardship<\/p>\n\n\n\n He was previously selected as India\u2019s SDG Pioneer by UN Global Compact Network India (GCNI) for his work in building water security with nature-based water solutions across India and 27 countries spanning South East Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ex-registrar of MSU, N J Ojha has been appointed as ombudsman under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) for 2-year term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He will now have the power to investigate allegations by MGNREGA staff, consider them, award awards within 30 days of receipt of the complaint<\/p>\n\n\n\n MGNREGA: It was launched in 2005 to augment employment generation and social security in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is a demand-driven wage employment scheme under\u00a0Ministry of Rural Development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in its latest World Investment Report projected India\u2019s rank to be 7th among the top recipients of foreign direct investment (FDI) despite FDI inflows into the country declining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n FDI inflow into India declined to $45 billion in 2021 from $64 billion in the preceding year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n US ($367 billion) remained the top recipient of FDI, followed by China ($181 billion) and Hong Kong ($141 billion).<\/p>\n\n\n\n UNCTAD\u2019s HQs:\u00a0Geneva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development initiatives during \u2018Gujarat Gaurav Abhiyan\u2019 in Navsari:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A M Naik Healthcare Complex and Nirali Multi Speciality Hospital in Navsari. Headquarters of Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) in Bopal, Ahmedabad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Madhuban dam-based Astol regional water supply project<\/p>\n\n\n\n Development initiatives worth about Rs 3,050 crore at Khudvel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Reserve Bank has cancelled the licence of The Mudhol Co-operative Bank Limited, Bagalkot (Karnataka), thus restricting it from repayment of deposits and acceptance of fresh funds. The bank does not have adequate capital and earning prospects, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Wednesday while announcing the cancellation of licence. RBI also said that bank with its present financial position would be unable to pay its present depositors in full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why this step taken by RBI?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIISM launches \u201cThe Winning Formula for Success\u201d Book<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nRamkrishna Mukkavilli recognized as Global SDG pioneer by UNGC<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nEx-registrar of MSU, N J Ojha appointed as MGNREGA ombudsman<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIndia\u2019s FDI rank rises to 7th position despite falling inflows<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nRBI cancelled licence of Mudhol Co-op Bank, Bagalkot, Karnataka<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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