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7th July 2019 Current Affairs for SBI | IBPS RRB | SSC | Railways | State Exam
Chhattisgarh CM inaugurated 'Jan Choupal' programme to hold public meetings

 

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel inaugurated 'Jan Choupal' programme in Raipur.

Under this programme, public meetings will be held once every week to discuss the issues of the people.

About Chhattisgarh

Capital - Raipur

Chief Minister - Bhupesh Baghel

Governor - Anandiben Patel

National Park

  • Indravati National Park
  • Kanger Vally National Park
  • Guru Ghasi Das (Sanjay) National Park

 

Karnataka Bank launched a web tool named 'Vasool So-Ft'

 

Karnataka Bank has launched a web tool named 'Vasool So-Ft' (Vasool So-Fast) for digitizing the Non-Performing Asset (NPA) recovery process.

The digital tool for the recovery of stressed assets will provide an end-to-end digital solution.

The tool will enable easy & faster processing, real-time information and immediate decision making in the recovery area. It will enhance the overall efficiency in the recovery efforts.

About Karnataka Bank

Tagline - Your Family Bank, Across India

Founded - 1924

Headquarters - Mangaluru, Karnataka

MD & CEO - Mahabaleshwara MS

 

First ever India International Cooperatives Trade Fair to be held at New Delhi

 

The first every India International Cooperatives Trade Fair (IICTF) will be held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

It scheduled from October 11-13, 2019.

It is a unique initiative for taking farmers, artisans and other members of cooperatives directly to the international trade arena.

The event is aimed to promote cooperatives to trade within India and aboard to enhance rural and farm prosperity.

 

CCMB and CDFDi sign MoU to improve genetic disease diagnostics

 

CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) and Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enable better ways of diagnosis and treatment of genetic disorders.

The aims of the MoU also include the provision of quality based diagnostic services to the public at lower costs, to develop newer diagnostic methods and to engage in scientific research to improve understanding of human genetic disorders.

 

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat released a Kargil Tribute Song

 

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat has released a Kargil Tribute Song to honour, salute and pay homage to the Kargil martyrs and war veterans.

The song has been composed by eminent Hindi lyricist Sammer Anjaan and sung by Shatadru Kabir.

The song was released as part of the 20th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas to be celebrated on 26th of July.

 

Tripura gets Rs 358 crore from GoI for road projects

 

The Government of India has sanctioned an additional amount of Rs 358 crore for the construction of new roads in rural areas of Tripura.

About Tripura

Capital - Agartala

Chief Minister - Biplab Kumar Deb

Governor - Kaptan Singh Solanki

National Park

  • Bison National Park
  • Clouded Leopard National Park

 

RBI set up panel to review CICs

 

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has set up a working group to review the regulatory and supervisory framework for core investment companies (CIC).

The group will be headed by Tapan Ray, non-executive chairman, Central Bank of India.

The panel will examine the current regulatory framework for core investment companies (CICs) in terms of adequacy, efficacy and effectiveness.

About RBI

Headquarters - Mumbai

Founded - 1 April 1935, Kolkata

Governor - Shaktikanta Das (25th)

 

Hong Kong govt grants over &9 million for cylone-hit Odisha

 

The Hong Kong government has approved over $9 million for relief and rehabilitation work in cyclone-hit Odisha.

The grants will benefit around 45,100 cyclone victims, who were affected by cyclone storm, 'Fani' in May 2019 that killed 64 people and damaged more than five lakh houses in the Odisha's coastal districts.

The grants will be used to provide hygiene kits, kitchen kits, water, education, household items, and shelter kits.

About Odisha

Capital - Bhubaneswar

Chief Minister - Naveen Patnaik

Governor - Ganeshi Lal

Dam

  • Hirakud Dam (Mahanadi River)

National Park

  • Similipal National Park
  • Bhitarkanika National Park

 

Duty-Free shops at Dubai airport to accept Indian currency

 

The Indian Rupee will now be accepted for transaction at all airports in Dubai

The move makes the Indian rupee the 16th international currency to be accepted at Dubai's airports.

Stores at the Dubai Airport will accept notes of various denominations, including 100s, 200s, 500s and 2000s.

Earlier, Indian travellers had to convert the rupee into Dollar, Dirham or Euro before they could shop at Dubai's duty-free shops.

 

International Day of Cooperatives: 6 July

 

The United Nations observes first Saturday of July every year as International Day of Cooperatives.

The 2019 International Day of Cooperatives was celebrated on 6th July 2019.

The theme of 2019 2019 International Day of Cooperatives is 'COOPS 4 DECENT WORK'

The day is celebrated to increase awareness of cooperatives.

 

World Zoonoses Day 2019: 6 July

 

The World Zoonoses Day is observed every year on 6 July.

The day is observed to create awareness on Zoonotic diseases and to teach people to take the right action on diseases.

The day is celebrated every year to commemorate the day, in 18885 when Louis Pasteur successfully administered the first vaccine against Rabies virus.

 

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