| 1. Canara Bank takes partnership with BSNL for upgrading the bandwidth at all its branches to 2 Mbps . The bandwidth upgradation of branches is in line with the bank’s policy of promoting digital channels and will ensure faster service across the counters. The bandwidth upgradation activity shall be completed in three months. |
| 2. Asian development Bank expects Indian Economy to grow to 7.4% in 2017-18. For financial year 2017-18, Asian Development Bank has projected India’s growth forecast at 7.4%. ADB expects the growth rate to improve to 7.6% in 2018. India reflected a growth rate of 7.1% for 2016-17. |
| 3. India ranks 40th in WEF’s global travel & tourism ranking Spain is ranked at the top in the list. The traditional strong travel and tourism destinations, including Japan (4th), the United Kingdom (5th), the United States (6th), Australia (7th), Italy (8th), Canada (9th) and Switzerland (10th), have also made it to the top 10. |
| 4. Ban on cash transaction in excess of Rs 2 lakh will not be applicable to withdrawals from banks and post office SB accounts Restriction is also not applicable to any receipt by government, banking company, post office savings bank or co-operative bank respectively. |
| 5. Malala Yousafzai set to become youngest UN Messenger of Peace. As a peace messenger, Malala will help to promote education of girls across the globe.She is also the youngest recipient of Nobel Peace Prize. Jane Goodall, Actors Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael Douglas, Musicians Yo Yo Ma, Daniel Barenboim also serve as the Messenger of Peace. |
| 6. Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan has launched ‘Deendayal Rasoi Yojana’. Under this scheme, people would be provided wholesome meal through canteens that would offer subsidised prices (wholesome meal below Rs. 5/-). The arrangement is expected to serve almost 2000 people on a regular basis. Urban Infrastructure Scheme of Chief Minister will provide funds required to set set these canteens/ centres. |
| 7. NPCI disburses Rs. 245 cr in prize money under Niti Aayog's Lucky Draw scheme It has disbursed over Rs. 245 crore worth of prize money to about 18 lakh winners under the NITI Aayog’s Lucky Draw schemes for consumers and merchants which are Lucky Grahak Yojna (LGY) and Digi-Dhan Vyapar Yojna (DVY). |
| 8. India takes over operations of 1 unit of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant. Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is located in Tamil Nadu. Unit I and II of the power plant have a capacity of 1000 MW each while unit III and IV are under construction. |
| 9. The first basketball school of NBA lauched in mumbai. The school, as part of a multi-year agreement announced with India On Track (IOT), is open to male and female players between ages 6-18. The school’s curriculum has been developed by the NBA’s Elite Basketball Development team in consultation with current and former NBA coaches, former NBA players, and player development experts. |
| 10. K Shyam Kumar won a gold medal at the Thailand International Tournament He clinched the medal without even stepping inside the ring for his summit clash as Olympic champion Hasanboy Dusmatov of Uzbekistan was unable to play the match due to his injury. |
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