INDIAN AFFAIRS
- Global Innovation Index 2018 (GII- 2018) was launched in India in New Delhi.
- ‘One District one Product’ Summit inaugurated by President of India in Uttar Pradesh
- Swachh Survekshan 2019, ODF+ & ODF ++ Protocols, Ease of Living Index and Swachh Manch Web Portal launched by MoSHUA Shri Hardeep Puri
- Parijat Urja Chakrain collaboration with Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) organized a special campaign at Fatehgarh villageof Ambala in Haryana.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, launched PARIVESH (Pro-Active and Responsive facilitation by Interactive, Virtuous and Environmental Single-window Hub) on the occasion of World Biofuel Day.
BANKING & FINANCE
- Bajaj Allianz General Insuranceentered into a bancassurance deal with Vijaya Bank.
- 1stof its kind iris authentication for Aadhaar-based transactions introduced by Axis Bank
APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNS
- R. G Anandhas been appointed as member of National Commission for Protection of Child Rights.
SPORTS
- Saina Nehwal out of top 10, Kidambi Srikanth at 8th spot in BWF ranking
- COTIF Cup(under-20):Argentina Won the Tournament by defeating Russia
- Saudi Arabia’s Mosaad Aldossarywon the FIFA eWorld Cup held at The O2 Arena in London, Britain.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
- Mahesh Sharma releases 3 books at IGNCA, New Delhi
IMPORTANT DAYS
- August 10, World Biofuel Day was Observed every year.