INDIAN AFFAIRS
- Government cuts excise duty on fuel by Rs 2.50, appeals States to lower VAT
- Assamstate assembly passed an amendment in the Assam Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Act 2018.
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
- India ranked 28th among 73 countries in govt e-payment adoption: 2018 Visa Survey
- To bring successful changes in sanitation by 2030, World Health Organization (WHO)launched its first Global Guidelines on Sanitation and Health.
BANKING & FINANCE
- Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $100 millionloan agreement with India for continuation of sewage and water treatment in
- State Bank of Mauritius’ Indiaoperations was hit by cyber fraud.
- MobiKwiklaunched an instant loan approval and disbursal product called ‘Boost’.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
- US scientists Frances Arnoldand George Smith and British researcher Gregory Winter won the Nobel Chemistry Prize.
- Mukesh Ambanihas been named the richest Indian for the 11th consecutive year with a net worth of $47.3 billion, as per the ‘Forbes India Rich List 2018’.
- Ministry of Railwayswas named the best department for its contribution to “Swachchta Pakhwada” under the “Swachchta Hi Seva” category of awards.
APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNS
- Madan Bhimarao Lokurtook charge as the Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority of India (NALSA).
- Ramon Laguartatook charge as the chief executive officer (CEO) of
- Justice Surya Kantwas appointed as the Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court.
- ICICI Bank MD and CEO (Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer) Chanda Kochharresigned from the post.
ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS
- Bharti Airtelacquired artificial intelligence (AI) service provider AuthMe ID
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
- Astronomers have made a discovery, which might be the first exomoone. the first known moon outside our Solar System.