CURRENT AFFAIRS OF 8th JULY, 2023
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Vice Admiral Atul Anand took over as Additional Secretary, Department of Military Affairs on 3 July, 2023.
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In a significant stride towards achieving self-reliance in navigation applications and services, Elena Geo Systems, a Bengaluru-based firm, has unveiled the country’s first hand-held navigation device based on the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (NavIC).
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Sri Lankan Captain Chamari Athapaththu has been rewarded for her superb recent form by becoming the new No. 1 ranked batter on the latest ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings.
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The Indian Navy and the US Navy successfully conducted the seventh edition of the Indian Navy – US Navy (IN – USN) Salvage and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) exercise, SALVEX, from 26 June to 6 July, 2023, in Kochi.
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed P. Vasudevan as Executive Director, effective from 3 July, 2023.
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Defending champions Haryana has clinched 9 medals, including 8 gold and 1 bronze medal and with 63 points finished top of the table in the 6th youth Women’s National Boxing Championships in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
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The United Arab Emirates has announced the establishment of a new Ministry of Investment aimed at developing the investment vision of the country and enhancing its competitiveness in the global market.
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Debadatta Chand has assumed charge as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Baroda, by succeeding Sanjiv Chadha.
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India’s lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 is going to be launched on 14 July 2023, at 2:35 PM from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, announced by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has partnered with Indian manufacturer VVDN Technologies to begin manufacturing some of its high-volume servers in India.
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Union Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy has unveiled a postal cover on ‘9 Years of Telangana Statehood’ and picture post cards showcasing ‘Buddhist Heritage in Telangana - Bavapur Kurru’ in Hyderabad.
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Punjab National Bank (PNB) has announced the launch of PNB Metaverse, a virtual branch that offers a unique banking experience.
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Asics India Private Limited, a sports gear company, has appointed actor Shraddha Kapoor as its new brand ambassador.
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The Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB) of India has appointed Krishan Mishra as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1 August, 2023.
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In a significant development, Jammu and Kashmir Government has raised the age of superannuation for university professors to 65 in the Union Territory.
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Renowned artist KM Vasudevan Namboothiri, recognized for his exceptional talent in painting and sculpture, passed away on 7 July 2023, at the age of 97 in Kottakkal, Malappuram district.