1 The President of India attends the 75th Foundation Day celebrations of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
The President of India, Smt. Draupadi Murmu at the 75th Foundation Day function of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), in New Delhi on July 01, 2023 . Speaking on the occasion, the President said that today is not only a special day for the Chartered Accountants fraternity but also for the auditing fraternity. The Chartered Accountants community is a strong pillar of the business world which strengthens good governance. He said that they have a major role in showing the true state of the economy.
2 Indian Coast Guard and Navy signed MoU with Indian Port Rail and Ropeway Corporation Limited to construct gallery at National Maritime Heritage Complex
The National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) , which is being constructed in the historic Indus Valley Civilization area of Lothal (Gujarat) , is involved in the planning, development, construction and installation of a gallery on the theme ” Evolution of the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard “. Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy and Indian Port Rail and Ropeway Corporation Limited at Gandhinagar to be commissioned on 02 Jul 2023 A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between The Central Government under the aegis of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is building a National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at the historic Indus Valley Civilization area of Lothal (Gujarat). The foundation stone for the NMHC project was laid by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in March 2019. It will include a Maritime Museum, Light House Museum, Maritime Theme Park, Amusement Park Centre. NMHC will showcase the country’s maritime heritage from ancient to modern times, adopting an education and entertainment approach using latest technology to spread awareness about India’s maritime heritage.
3 Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah launches Made in India ‘Akshar River Cruise’ on Sabarmati Riverfront through video conferencing
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah launched Made in India ‘ Akshar River Cruise ‘ on Sabarmati Riverfront by Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation and Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Limited through video conferencing. This cruise is the first passenger catamaran built in India at a cost of ₹15 crore under Make-in India, which has two engines and can travel safely for one and a half hours.
4 Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra
In a significant political development in Maharashtra , Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister. Bharatiya Janata Party leader Devendra Fadnavis is already working as the Deputy Chief Minister. Apart from Pawar, the Nationalist Congress Party’s Chhagan Bhujbal, Dhananjay Munde, Dilip Walse Patil, Hasan Mushrif, Aditi Tatkare, Sanjay Bansode, Dharamrao Baba Atram and Anil Patil also took oath as ministers.
5 Emperor Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands apologized for his country’s role in slavery
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has apologized for his country’s role in slavery . He apologized during a historic speech that was greeted with cheers and wishes at an event to mark the anniversary of the emancipation from slavery. The statement comes after King Willem-Alexander apologized to Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte late last year for the country’s role in the slave trade and slavery. This development is part of the colonial history in the West, which in recent years has been inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement.
6 Dream-11 became the lead sponsor of Team India
fantasy sports company Dream-11 will now be the main sponsor of Team India . Dream-11 will now be printed on the Indian cricket team’s jersey instead of Byju ‘s. This three-year deal has been done for Rs 358 crore. BCCI made this information public through its official Twitter handle. The Dream-11 logo will be used on the jersey of the Indian team from the West Indies tour. This tour is starting from 12th July.
7 Rajinder Singh Dhatt honored with Points of Light Award
On a special occasion during the UK-India Week celebrations , veteran soldier Rajinder Singh Dhatt was presented to the United Kingdom presented with the prestigious Point of Light award by Prime Minister of Rishi Sunak . to be provided. Rajinder Singh Dhatt has been the driving force behind the “Undivided Indian Ex-Servicemen Association”, an organization focused on uniting veterans of the British Indian War. The Point of Light award recognizes Dhatt’s extraordinary service and his tireless efforts to bring these stalwarts together. Dhatt, who currently lives in Hounslow, South West London, was born in 1921 in pre-Partition India. During World War II, he joined the British Indian Army, demonstrating his dedication to serving his country. Through his commitment and hard work, Dhatt progressed and achieved the respected rank of Havaldar Major (Sergeant Major) in 1943.
8 Audi Appoints Gernot Dollner As New CEO To Management Board
German luxury carmaker Audi AG has announced the appointment of Gernot Dollner as its new CEO . Döllner, who currently heads Volkswagen Group’s product and group strategy, will replace Markus Deussmann as chairman of the management board.
9 UK-India Awards: Mary Kom named ‘Global Indian Icon of the Year’
Sports legend and India’s first Olympic medalist in women’s boxing, Mary Kom has been honored with the Global Indian Icon of the Year award at the annual UK-India Awards in Windsor, southeast England . Shekhar Kapur , director of the Oscar-nominated film ‘ Elizabeth: The Golden Age ‘ , was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to the field of cinema in both the countries at the awards organized by India Global Forum (IGF) as part of UK-India Week. Went. The Nehru Center in London, the cultural arm of the High Commission of India, has been awarded the UK-India Award for significant contribution to UK-India relations. Won.
10 India’s largest natural arch discovered by GSI in Odisha
The state unit of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) has discovered a spectacular ” Natural Arch ” located in the Kanika Range of the Sundergarh Forest Division . This geological wonder is believed to have originated during the Jurassic period . GSI has also proposed a Geo Heritage tag for ‘Natural Arch’ . If this is done, it will become the largest natural arch in the country with the Geo Heritage tag. The length of this oval shaped arch is 30 meters at the base and it is 12 meters high. The maximum height and width of the Natural Arch are 7 meters and 15 meters respectively. Presently, there are two other natural arches in India – one in the Tirumala Hills of Tirupati and the other in It is located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands .
11 Virgin Galactic completes first manned mission in space
Virgin Galactic, founded by Richard Branson, made its first manned mission to the edge of space on June 29. successfully completed, which is a significant milestone for the company after two decades of dedicated efforts. The mission’s focus was research-oriented and involved two Italian Air Force personnel, Colonel Walter Villadei and Lieutenant Colonel Angelo Landolfi, funded by Virgin Galactic. Engineer Pantaleone Carlucci, affiliated with Italy’s National Research Council, and Virgin Galactic astronaut instructor Colin Bennett were also part of the group. The objective of the mission was to assess flight comfort and functionality, providing valuable feedback for enhancing Virgin Galactic’s rocket-powered spacecraft, VSS Unity. The journey began at Virgin Galactic’s spaceport in New Mexico, where passengers boarded the VSS Unity mounted under the wing of the twin-fuselage mothership, VMS Eve.
12 RBI gives non-banking institution license to Mahalaxmi Cooperative Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) made an important announcement on June 27 canceling the banking permit of the Mahalaxmi Cooperative Bank Limited in Dharwad , Karnataka . However, in a later move, the RBI granted a non-banking institution license to the institution , allowing it to continue its operations. The RBI officially canceled the banking license granted to the Mahalaxmi Co-operative Bank Limited, with effect from March 23, 1994.
13 Visa acquires Brazil’s Pismo
The world’s largest payment processor Visa has announced the acquisition of Brazilian fintech platform Pismo for $1 billion . The move aims to increase Visa’s footprint in Latin America and reflects renewed confidence in the region amid a slowdown in funding. Visa’s acquisition of Pismo is the company’s first major acquisition since it bought European open banking platform Tink for $2.2 billion and British cross-border payments provider CurrencyCloud in 2021.
14 Kolkata team emerge victorious in historic Dubai Women’s Kabaddi Final
In a momentous moment for women’s kabaddi , Dubai hosted India’s first ever women’s kabaddi league , which saw a thrilling encounter between Punjab Panthers and Uma Kolkata . The thrilling match culminated with Uma Kolkata team emerging as champions, taking home the grand prize of INR 10,000,000. The team from Punjab displayed commendable skill and won the second position, taking home the prize money of ₹ 5,000,000. The tournament, organized by the Women’s Kabaddi League, lasted for 12 days and featured eight teams from India, representing different states. Delhi Dynamites, Gujarat Angels, Great Marathas, Haryana Hustlers, Punjab Panthers, Rajasthan Riders, Uma Kolkata and Bengaluru Hawks have shown their mettle at the international level.
15 Yuki Bhambri won maiden ATP doubles title in Mallorca, Spain
India’s Yuki Bhambri has won the doubles title of Mallorca Tennis Championships in Spain with his South African partner Lloyd Harris . This is Yuki Bhambri’s first ATP World Tour title . Both the players defeated the pair of Robin Hejje of Netherlands and Philipp Oswald of Austria 6-3, 6-4 in the final. Yuki Bhambri’s ATP doubles ranking will improve after this success. He will reach number 58 from 75th position.
16 Steve Smith completed 9000 runs in Test cricket
Steve Smith has become the second fastest batsman to score 9000 runs in terms of innings in world cricket . Topping the list is former Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara . Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara holds the record for the fastest 9000 runs in Test cricket, who did it in 172 innings . Steve Smith achieved this feat in 174 innings during the second Ashes Test against England.
17 Chartered Accountants Day
National Chartered Accountants Day , also known as CA Day , is celebrated on 1 July to commemorate the establishment of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) . This important day acknowledges the contribution made by ICAI, India’s oldest and most respected financial and accounting organization. In its 75th year of existence , ICAI serves as the exclusive licensing and regulatory authority for the accountancy profession and financial auditing in India. All accounting and finance organizations including the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) are bound to follow the guidelines on accounting standards issued by ICAI.
18 Former Punjab Deputy Speaker Bir Devinder Singh passed away
Former Deputy Speaker of the Punjab Legislative Assembly Bir Devinder Singh passed away at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh. Bir Devinder, who started off as a leader of the All India Students’ Federation (AISF), was first elected as an MLA from Sirhind in 1980 on a Congress ticket. Later he won from Kharar assembly constituency in 2002. He served as the Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly between 2003 and 2004 during the Amarinder Singh- led Congress government in Punjab . He was expelled from the Congress in 2016 and joined the Shiromani Akali Dal (Taksali) in 2019.