National & International Appointments
2. Indian govt appoints Bandaru Wilsonbabu as Indian Ambassador to Madagascar
- IFS officer. Bandaru Wilsonbabu has been appointed as the next ambassador of India to the Republic of Madagascar.
- He is presently serving as the joint secretary in the ministry of external affairs.
- He will be replacing ambassador Abhay Kumar.
- He has also served as the joint Secretary in the Eurasia division.
- Madagascar:
- Capital: Antananarivo; Currency: Malagasy ariary
- President: Andry Rajoelina; Prime Minister: Christian Ntsay
Banking & Finance
3. Leh achieves 100 percent digitization of banking operations
- RBI has felicitated the bankers of the district to Leh district for achieving 100% digitization of banking operations.
- Digital Banking: It refers to the electronic banking service provided by a bank for its financial and other transactions through electronic devices online.
- In 2019, RBI has proposed to make at least one district of every state in the country have 100% digitization of banking operations.
- First fully digital banking district of India: Thrissur, Kerala
National Affairs
4. President Murmu inaugurates HAL's Cryogenic Engines Manufacturing Facility
- President Droupadi Murmu has inaugurated the Integrated Cryogenic Engines Manufacturing Facility of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Bengaluru.
- The Cryogenic engines are used by ISRO for its satellite launch operations.
- The President has also laid the foundation stone of the South Zonal Institute of Virology virtually at HAL.
- She has also inaugurated the St. Joseph University and attended a Civic reception hosted by the State Government in her honour.
National & International Appointments
5. Giorgia Meloni becomes first woman PM of Italy
- Giorgia Meloni has become the first woman prime minister of Italy, after defeating, Mario Draghi by a huge margin.
- She has joined politics at age 15 in 1992, joining the neo-fascist Social Movement.
- She has also served as a youth minister in Berlusconi's 2008-2011 government before founding the Brothers of Italy in 2012.
- Three prominent political leaders Meloni, La Russa, and Crosetto founded a new political movement Brothers of Italy in 2012.
Obituaries
6. Veteran Congress leader, Aryadan Muhammed passes away
- Former Kerala minister and senior Congress leader, Aryadan Muhammed has been passed away at the age of 87 in Kozhikode, Kerala.
- He has won the Nilambur seat (Malappuram district) of Kerala legislative assembly in 1977.
- He was also a minister in the EK Nayanar cabinet when he was part of the Left Front Group A in 1980.
- He also held the ministerial post in the AK Antony cabinet and Oommen Chandy cabinet.
State Affairs
7. Himachal Pradesh government approves tutor scheme for 3 to 6 age group
- The HP cabinet has given their nod to the ‘Himachal Pradesh early childhood care and education tutor scheme-2022’ for children in the age group of 3 to 6.
- Aim: To provide an appropriate care and stimulation of the brain in early years to ensure healthy development and growth.
- The govt will be paid a sum of ₹9,000 a month to those candidates who have done a one-year diploma in nursery teacher, so that they can bridge courses to make them eligible.
Banking & Finance
8. Union Bank of India opens ethical hacking lab
- Union Bank of India has inaugurated ‘Ethical Hacking Lab’ at the Cyber security Centre of Excellence (CCoE) in Hyderabad.
- Aim: To build cyber defence mechanism to safeguard the Bank’s Information Systems, Digital Assets, Channels etc against potential cyber threats.
- The Ethical Hacking Lab was inaugurated by Ms. A. Manimekhalai (MD & CEO, Union Bank of India).
- Union Bank is adopting various new initiatives to increase Digital Footprints.
- Union Bank of India HQ: Mumbai
National Affairs
9. CEC of LAHDC Kargil inaugurated first ever Mega Kissan Mela in Ladakh
- CEC of LAHDC Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan has inaugurated the first ever Mega Kissan Mela at Indoor Stadium Kargil.
- This event was organised by Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) Kashmir
- Stalls were established by scores of progressive farmers, KVK Centre, & Research Centre from across UT Ladakh and J&K.
- Aim: Experts will educate the farmers about latest techniques and use of high yielding varieties for satiable agriculture.
Agreement
10. BPCL, Petrobras signs MoU to diversify crude oil sourcing
- Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd has signed an MoU with Brazilian oil major, Petrobras to diversify its crude oil sourcing.
- The MoU was signed by Arun Kumar Singh (Chairman BPCL) and Caio Paes de Andrade (CEO Petrobras) in Brazil.
- Aim: To strengthen future crude oil trade relations between the two companies and explore potential crude import opportunities by BPCL.
- Petrobras operates in an integrated and specialized manner in the oil, natural gas and energy industry.
National Affairs
11. Govt to launch Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan
- Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has launched a Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan for implementing City Action Plans prepared as part of National Clean Air Programme.
- Aim: To reduce air pollution upto 40% by 2025-26.
- This survey has categorized 131 cities into three groups based on population.
- First group: Population more than 10 lakh (47 cities)
- Second group: Population between 3 to 10 lakh (44 cities)
- Third group: Population less than 3 lakh (40 cities)
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