Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy launched SIMS 2.0, July 26, 2024 Read More
Curator and author Rahaab Allana Curator and author Rahaab Allana was conferred with the insignia of Officier dans lOrdre des Arts et des Lettres July 26, 2024 Read More
Finance Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Telangana deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Bhatti Vikramarka has presented Rs.2.91 lakh crore budget for the Financial Year 2024-25 July 26, 2024 Read More
President Droupadi Murmu President Droupadi Murmu has renamed two halls at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 25 July 2024. July 26, 2024 Read More
The Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) The Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has launched the first of two Advanced Frigates for the Indian Navy at GSL, Goa. July 26, 2024 Read More
National Income Tax Day National Income Tax Day is observed every year on July 24 to honours the establishment of income tax by Sir James Wilson in 1860. July 25, 2024 Read More
Winter Olympics and Paralympics Games in 2034 Salt Lake City in USA will host the Winter Olympics and Paralympics Games in 2034. July 25, 2024 Read More
Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System at ITR, Chandipur in Odisha on 24 July 2024. July 25, 2024 Read More
Henley Passport Index 2024 According to the Henley Passport Index 2024, Singapore has been named the worlds most powerful passport, offering visa-free access to 195 countries. July 25, 2024 Read More
CMA Bibhuti Bhusan Nayak CMA Bibhuti Bhusan Nayak was elected as the 67th President of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) for the period 2024-2025. July 25, 2024 Read More
Free Trade Agreement (FTA) UK Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs David Lammy met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 24 July 2024. July 25, 2024 Read More
National Broadcasting Day National Broadcasting Day is observed every year in India on July 23. July 24, 2024 Read More
Krishnan Venkat Subramanian The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the appointment of Krishnan Venkat Subramanian as the Managing Director July 24, 2024 Read More
Climate Finance Action Fund (CFAF) Azerbaijan, the host of 2024 UN climate talks has announced the creation of a Climate Finance Action Fund (CFAF). July 24, 2024 Read More
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) report, India secured the third spot among the top 10 countries July 24, 2024 Read More
Union Budget 2024-25 Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024-25 in Lok Sabha on 23 July 2024. July 24, 2024 Read More
National Flag Day National Flag Day is observed every year on 22 July to commemorate the adoption of the Indian national flag in 1947 by the Constituent Assembly. July 23, 2024 Read More
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) NITI Aayog signed a Joint Letter of Intent (JLoI) with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) under its Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) on 22 July 2024. July 23, 2024 Read More
Sanjeev Krishan Sanjeev Krishan has been re-elected as Chairperson of PwC India for a second term. July 23, 2024 Read More
Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL) Six Indian languages namely Tamil, Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam and Odia have been accorded the status of Classical Language. July 23, 2024 Read More
Abhinav Bindra Abhinav Bindra has been honoured with the Olympic Order for his outstanding contributions to the Olympic movement. July 23, 2024 Read More
Economic Survey 2023-24 Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Economic Survey 2023-24 in Parliament on 22 July 2024. July 23, 2024 Read More
The Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) The Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) has received the best technology award for its pioneering work in the field of horticultural sciences. July 22, 2024 Read More
Indian players Leander Paes and Vijay Amritraj Indian players Leander Paes and Vijay Amritraj became the first Asian men inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. July 22, 2024 Read More
D. Nageshwar Reddy D. Nageshwar Reddy was awarded the Johns Hopkins Universitys Captains Chair in recognition of his contributions to the field July 22, 2024 Read More
World Heritage Committee Meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on 21 July 2024. July 22, 2024 Read More
The International Chess Day The International Chess Day is observed every year on July 20. This date coincides with the founding of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in 1924. July 22, 2024 Read More
Ivory Coast (Cote dIvoire) Ivory Coast (Cote dIvoire) joined the United Nations Water Convention. It is the 53rd Party to the Convention and 10th African country to join the 1992 Convention July 22, 2024 Read More
UPSCChairman Manoj Soni Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Chairman Manoj Soni has tendered his resignation nearly five years before his scheduled term was set to end. July 22, 2024 Read More
Manolo Marquez Manolo Marquez was appointed as the Indian mens football teams head coach on 20 July 2024. July 22, 2024 Read More
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) July 20, 2024 Read More
Gandhi Mandela Award 2020 Nobel Peace Prize winner Rigoberta Menchú Tum was honored with the Gandhi Mandela Award 2020. July 20, 2024 Read More
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) released the National Time Release Study (NTRS) 2024 report on 19 July 2024. July 20, 2024 Read More
Prof. Anil Bhardwaj The COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal for the year 2024 is awarded to Prof. Anil Bhardwaj, Director, Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) July 20, 2024 Read More
FIFA mens rankings India has ranked 124th in the latest FIFA mens rankings. In Asia, India remained in the 22nd position, July 20, 2024 Read More
Vinay Mohan Kwatra Vinay Mohan Kwatra was appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the United States of America on 19 July 2024. July 20, 2024 Read More
Nelson Mandela International Day Nelson Mandela International Day is observed every year on July 18 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Nelson Mandela. July 19, 2024 Read More
Georges Elhedery HSBC Holdings has appointed Georges Elhedery as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). July 19, 2024 Read More
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has entered into a tie-up with IDFC First Bank Ltd under corporate agency arrangement. July 19, 2024 Read More
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $240.5 million in loans to finance rooftop solar systems in India that will help the government July 19, 2024 Read More
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) named Suryakumar Yadav as captain of the Indian T20 team on 18 July 2024. July 19, 2024 Read More
Germanys Ursula von der Leyen Germanys Ursula von der Leyen won a second five-year term as President of the European Commission on 18 July 2024. July 19, 2024 Read More
World Day for International Justice World Day for International Justice is celebrated every year on July 17 to commemorate the establishment of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in 1998. July 18, 2024 Read More
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) projected Indias GDP growth forecast at 7 percent for the current financial year 2024-25. July 18, 2024 Read More
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar inaugurated Indias first overseas Jan Aushadi Kendra in Mauritius on 17 July 2024. July 18, 2024 Read More
The Ministry of Education and the University Grants Commission (UGC) The Ministry of Education and the University Grants Commission (UGC) launched the ASMITA project, which aims to produce 1,000 books in 22 languages within five years. July 18, 2024 Read More
Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) leader Paul Kagame was elected President of Rwandan for a fourth term on 16 July 2024. July 17, 2024 Read More
Justice N Kotiswar Singh Justice N Kotiswar Singh is the first judge from Manipur to be elevated to the Supreme Court. July 17, 2024 Read More
The India-Indonesia-Australia Focal Points The India-Indonesia-Australia Focal Points Meeting was held virtually on 16 July 2024. July 17, 2024 Read More
International Monetary Fund (IMF) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised Indias growth projections for 2024 from 6.8 percent earlier to 7 percent in its latest outlook. July 17, 2024 Read More
President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola won a second term as president of the European Parliament on 16 July 2024. July 17, 2024 Read More
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the 96th Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Foundation and Technology Day 2024 July 17, 2024 Read More
World Youth Skills Day World Youth Skills Day is observed every year on July 15. July 15, 2024 Read More
Golden Sand Master award Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik won the Golden Sand Master award at the International Sand Sculpture Championship held in St. Petersburg, Russia. July 15, 2024 Read More
Vikram Misri Vikram Misri assumed the charge of Foreign Secretary of India on 15 July 2024. July 15, 2024 Read More
European Soccer Championship 2024 Spain clinched the European Soccer Championship by defeating England 2-1 in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin. July 15, 2024 Read More
Copa America title Argentina won a record 16th Copa America title by defeating Colombia in the final. July 15, 2024 Read More
Arun Kumar Bansal Arun Kumar Bansal was appointed as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Paytm Payments Bank July 14, 2024 Read More
Carlos Alcaraz won the Wimbledon 2024 Mens Singles title Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz won the Wimbledon 2024 Mens Singles title on 14 July 2024 July 14, 2024 Read More
KP Sharma Oli Nepals communist leader KP Sharma Oli was appointed as the Prime Minister for the fourth time on 14 July 2024 July 14, 2024 Read More
Robert Jerard Ravi The government has appointed Robert Jerard Ravi as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) July 14, 2024 Read More
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has amended the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019 on 13 July 2024. July 13, 2024 Read More
UNs World Population Prospects 2024 report According to the UNs World Population Prospects 2024 report, Indias population is projected to peak in the early 2060s at about 1.7 billion. July 13, 2024 Read More
Agri Fund for Start-Ups Rural Enterprises (AgriSURE) The Government is poised to launch the Agri Fund for Start-Ups Rural Enterprises (AgriSURE) July 13, 2024 Read More
Samvidhan Hatya Diwas The Government of India has decided to celebrate 25 June yearly as Samvidhan Hatya Diwas. July 13, 2024 Read More
Wimbledon 2024 Womens Singles title Czech Republic professional tennis player Barbora Krejcikova clinched the Wimbledon 2024 Womens Singles title. July 13, 2024 Read More
International Malala Day International Malala Day is observed every year on July 12 to commemorate the birthday of Malala Yousafzai July 12, 2024 Read More
Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth launched “GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme (GAINS 2024) July 12, 2024 Read More
NITI Aayog NITI Aayog released the fourth edition of SDG India Index 2023-24 report on 12 July 2024. July 12, 2024 Read More
K. Chockalingam K. Chockalingam was selected for the Hans von Hentig Award by the World Society of Victimology. July 12, 2024 Read More
Honoring UAEs Visionaries: Commemorative Streets The UAE has named a road in Abu Dhabi after Dr. George Matthew, July 12, 2024 Read More
Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal lost a parliamentary vote of confidence on 12 July 2024. July 12, 2024 Read More
The Indian Air Force (IAF) The Indian Air Force (IAF) participated in the biennial, multinational exercise Pitch Black 2024 at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base in Darwin, July 12, 2024 Read More
World Population Day World Population Day is observed every year on July 11 to raise awareness about global population issues and their impact on society July 11, 2024 Read More
2024 GROHE-Hurun India Real Estate 100 report Hurun India released 2024 GROHE-Hurun India Real Estate 100 report on 11 July 2024. July 11, 2024 Read More
2024 International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Award Captain Avhilash Rawat and his crew have received the 2024 International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea. July 11, 2024 Read More
The World Health Organization (WHO) The World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced an online platform called MeDevIS (Medical Devices Information System). July 11, 2024 Read More
11 new biosphere reserves in 11 countries The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has approved the designation of 11 new biosphere reserves in 11 countries. July 11, 2024 Read More
BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers The 2nd Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Foreign Ministers meeting was held in New Delhi on 11 July 2024. July 11, 2024 Read More
India TV chairman Rajat Sharma India TV chairman Rajat Sharma was elected President of the News Broadcasters and Digital Association (NBDA). July 10, 2024 Read More
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the M. S. A Research Foundation (MSSRF) signed an MoU to work together for livelihood generation among rural, July 10, 2024 Read More
Modis visit to Austria Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen in Vienna on 10 July 2024. July 10, 2024 Read More
The 8th Deputy National Security Adviser (DNSA) The 8th Deputy National Security Adviser (DNSA) level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) was hosted virtually by Mauritius on 10 July 2024. July 10, 2024 Read More
The Sixteenth Finance Commission The Sixteenth Finance Commission has constituted an Advisory Council with five members DK Srivastava, Neelkanth Mishra, Poonam Gupta, Pranjul Bhandari, and Rahul Bajoria. July 10, 2024 Read More
Govind Singh The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the re-appointment of Govind Singh as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank (Utkarsh SFB) July 9, 2024 Read More
The Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) The Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) and TransUnion CIBIL have launched SEHER July 9, 2024 Read More
Former India batter Gautam Gambhir Former India batter Gautam Gambhir was appointed the head coach of the Indian mens cricket team. July 9, 2024 Read More
The 22nd Annual Bilateral Summit Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met for a formal dialogue and the 22nd Annual Bilateral Summit on 9 July 2024. July 9, 2024 Read More
The Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) The 12th edition of the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting between India and UAE was held in Abu Dhabi on July 09, 2024. July 9, 2024 Read More
Russias most prestigious civilian honour Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Order of St Andrew the Apostle by Russian President Vladimir Putin on 9 July 2024. July 9, 2024 Read More
Indias employment growth rate According to a RBI report, Indias employment growth rate stood at 6 percent in that 2023-24 fiscal year. July 8, 2024 Read More
Patent Landscape Report According to the Patent Landscape Report, India ranked fifth with 1,350 GenAI patents. July 8, 2024 Read More
The Chevalier de la Légion dHonneur (Knight of the Legion of Honour) HCLTech chairperson Roshni Nadar Malhotra was conferred Frances highest civilian honor, July 8, 2024 Read More
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Elisa de Anda Madrazo of Mexico has assumed the presidency of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for a two-year term from July 2024 to June 2026. July 8, 2024 Read More
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has named Gagan Narang as the Chef-de-Mission of the Indian contingent to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, July 8, 2024 Read More
Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO) Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO) unveiled the countrys indigenous light tank Zorawar. July 7, 2024 Read More
Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances A five-member Indian delegation from the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) arrived in Colombo, July 7, 2024 Read More
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) Chairperson Priyank Kanoongo declared Mica mines in Jharkhand as Child Labour Free. July 7, 2024 Read More
Indias Abhay Singh Indias Abhay Singh won both the mens doubles and mixed doubles titles in the Asian Doubles Squash Championships held in Johor, Malaysia. July 7, 2024 Read More
World Zoonoses Day World Zoonoses Day is observed every year on July 6 to commemorate the day when Louis Pasteur successfully administered the first Rabies vaccine and saved a life. July 6, 2024 Read More
The International Day of Cooperatives The International Day of Cooperatives is celebrated every year on the first Saturday of July each year. July 6, 2024 Read More
Ratan Kumar Kesh Ratan Kumar Kesh was appointed interim MD CEO of Bandhan Bank on 6 July 2024. July 6, 2024 Read More
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) announced the launch of Jeevan Samarth. July 6, 2024 Read More
Dhruv Sitwala Dhruv Sitwala clinched the Asian Billiards Championship title on 6 July 2024. July 6, 2024 Read More
Masoud Pezeshkian (69) Masoud Pezeshkian (69) was elected as Irans President on 6 July 2024. July 6, 2024 Read More
Siddhartha Mohanty Siddhartha Mohanty was reappointed as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Life Insurance Corporation (LIC). July 5, 2024 Read More
Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra will lead the 28-member Indian athletics contingent at the Paris Olympics starting July 26. July 5, 2024 Read More
The Spice Award 2024 Sopna Kallingal received the Spice Award 2024 from the Indian Institute of Spices Research (ICAR). July 5, 2024 Read More
Labour Party leader Keir Starmer (61) Labour Party leader Keir Starmer (61) became Britains 58th Prime Minister on 5 July 2024. July 5, 2024 Read More
Indias annual defence production Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that Indias annual defence production has hit a record high of approximately Rs.1.27 lakh crore in 2023-24. July 5, 2024 Read More
The Lancet Planetary Health journal According to The Lancet Planetary Health journal, more than seven percent (nearly 33,000) of all deaths in 10 of Indias largest cities are attributed to air pollution. July 4, 2024 Read More
Tamil writer Sivashankari Tamil writer Sivashankari was selected to be bestowed with Vishwambhara Dr. C Narayana Reddy National Literary Award-2024. July 4, 2024 Read More
Dhirendra Ojha Senior Indian Information Service (IIS) officer Dhirendra Ojha was appointed as Director General of Press Information Bureau (PIB) on 4 July 2024. July 4, 2024 Read More
Hemant Soren Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Hemant Soren was sworn in as Jharkhand Chief Minister for the third term on July 4, 2024. July 4, 2024 Read More
India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT The 16th edition of India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT commenced at the Foreign Training Node, Umroi (Meghalaya) on 3 July 2024 July 4, 2024 Read More
International Plastic Bag Free Day International Plastic Bag Free Day is observed every year on July 3 to promoting a zero-tolerance approach to plastic pollution and the importance of recycling and composting plastic waste July 3, 2024 Read More
Dr B N Gangadhar Dr B N Gangadhar was appointed as the Chairperson of the National Medical Commission (NMC) on 3 July 2024. July 3, 2024 Read More
Honorary Leopard Achievement Award Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will receive the Honorary Leopard Achievement Award from the Locarno Film Festival. July 3, 2024 Read More
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $170 million policy-based loan to enhance Indias preparedness and response capacity for future pandemics. July 3, 2024 Read More
Hardik Pandya India all-rounder Hardik Pandya became the top-ranked all-rounder in mens T20Is with 222 points July 3, 2024 Read More
World Sports Journalist Day World Sports Journalist Day is observed every year on July 2 to honour the outstanding work of journalists in the field of sports journalism. July 2, 2024 Read More
IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari inaugurated the Indian Air Forces (IAF) Weapon Systems School (WSS) at Begumpet in Hyderabad. July 2, 2024 Read More
Akhilesh Pathak Akhilesh Pathak has assumed office as the Chief General Manager of the Southern Region Transmission System-I (SRTS-I) of the Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL). July 2, 2024 Read More
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Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) has partnered with MosChip Technologies, and Socionext Inc. July 2, 2024 Read More
National Doctors Day National Doctors Day is observed every year on July 1 to commemorate the birth and death anniversary of Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy July 1, 2024 Read More
The National Chartered Accountants (CA) Day The National Chartered Accountants (CA) Day is observed every year on July 1. July 1, 2024 Read More
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Day The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Day is celebrated every year on July 1 to commemorate the introduction of GST on 1 July 2017. July 1, 2024 Read More
Space Exploration and Research Agency The U.S.-based Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) announced India as a partner country in its human spaceflight programme on 1 July 2024. July 1, 2024 Read More
Ravindra Kumar Tyagi Ravindra Kumar Tyagi took charge as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) on 1 July 1, 2024. July 1, 2024 Read More
The three New Criminal Laws The three New Criminal Laws Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 came into effect on 1 July 2024. July 1, 2024 Read More
India-Thailand joint military Exercise MAITREE The 13th edition of India-Thailand joint military Exercise MAITREE was started on 1 July 2024 at Fort Vachiraprakan in Tak Province of Thailand. This will conclude on 15 July. July 1, 2024 Read More