• The Rajya Sabha has passed the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2013. This bill prescribes that anyone who is caught bribing government officials can be sentenced to a jail term of up to seven years. The bill also prescribes…
• The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees today declared that Migrants do not have the unfettered right to choose their host nation. • Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic arm of IT major, Infosys, signed a MoU with the Bengalore Metro…
• Israel’s parliament today approved a controversial piece of legislation that defines the country as the nation-state of the Jewish people. • The Turkish government has ended the nationwide state of emergency imposed following a failed coup attempt in July…
• A draft amendment to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules has proposed that driving licence and pollution control certificates can be carried in physical or digital form. The amendment further proposes that vehicles tracking systems and FASTags for electronic toll…
• World Day for International Justice (International Justice Day) – 17 July. • World Emoji Day – 17 July. • Home Ministry has liberalized the process for granting Long-term Visas to minorities from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. • J K…
• Madhya Pradesh government is going to appoint those girls as district brand ambassadors who have recorded significant achievements in any field under the Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao scheme. • Carnatic vocalist Aruna Sairam has been selected for Sangita Kalanidhi Award…
• India has invited US President Donald Trump to be the Chief Guest for next year’s Republic Day Parade. • Haryana government has announced that the individuals accused of Rape and Molestation will be barred from government services including losing…
• World Population Day – 11 July. The theme of 2018: ‘Family planning is Human Right’ • T Latha, ex-PNB executive, has been appointed as the MD & CEO of Dhanlaxmi Bank Limited. • Industries and Mines Dept. of Gujarat…
• The leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea today signed a declaration to fully implement a peace deal reached in 2000, ending the 20-year war between the two countries. • Gujarat Government has granted religious minority status to Jews living in…
• Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched India Smart Cities Fellowship (ISCF) and Internship (ISCI) program that will provide the youth with an opportunity to experience the aspects of Urban Planning and Governance. • ‘Smart Cities Digital Payments…
• Thetford, a small town in the United Kingdom will be converted into a twin city of Amritsar in the memory of the last king of the Sikh Empire, Maharaja Duleep Singh. • Himachal Pradesh govt. has banned the use…
