daily current affairs today July 11
The Colombo Security Conclave (CSC), a regional security group, has welcomed Bangladesh as its fifth member during the 8th Deputy National Security Adviser (DNSA) level meeting, which was hosted virtually by Mauritius. The CSC now includes India, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, and the Maldives, with Seychelles participating as an Observer State.
daily current affairs today July 11
- ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has launched the ICICI Prudential Nifty Oil & Gas ETF, marking a significant development in the Indian investment landscape. This pioneering product is India’s first exchange-traded fund (ETF) specifically focused on the oil and gas sector. The fund aims to track the performance of the Nifty Oil & Gas TRI, an index that reflects the performance of listed companies in this crucial economic sector.
- REC Limited has secured a 5-year green loan of 31.96 billion Japanese yen (approximately $200 million) through Deutsche Bank’s Gift City branch. The funds are earmarked for financing sustainable projects in India.
- UNESCO has recently approved the designation of 11 new Biosphere Reserves across 11 countries. This expansion brings the total number of sites in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves to 759, spanning 136 countries. This development is a significant step forward in global efforts to protect biodiversity and promote sustainable development.
- The India-Taiwan Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for Organic Products, effective from July 8, 2024, aims to enhance trade by allowing certified organic products from each country to enter the other’s market. The agreement is implemented by India’s Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and Taiwan’s Agriculture and Food Agency.
daily current affairs today July 11
- The India-Taiwan Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for Organic Products, effective from July 8, 2024, aims to enhance trade by allowing certified organic products from each country to enter the other’s market. The agreement is implemented by India’s Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and Taiwan’s Agriculture and Food Agency.
- Olympic medalist and badminton star PV Sindhu has joined Hoop, a wellness brand based in Gurugram, as both an investor and brand ambassador. This move marks a new milestone in Sindhu’s career beyond badminton, showcasing her growing interest in entrepreneurship and brand building.
- Rajat Sharma, the Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of India TV, has been unanimously elected as the President of the News Broadcasters & Digital Association (NBDA).
- The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index), which measures the extent of financial inclusion across the country, rose to 64.2 in March 2024 from 60.1 in March 2023. This improvement reflects growth across all sub-indices, indicating a deepening of financial inclusion.
- Europe’s new Ariane 6 rocket successfully launched for the first time, restoring the continent’s independent access to space after a series of setbacks. Initially delayed for an hour by a minor issue, the rocket lifted off from Kourou, French Guiana, releasing satellites into orbit. This launch marks a significant milestone for European space efforts, which had faced delays and loss of independent launch capabilities.
- As July 11th approaches, the world prepares to observe World Population Day, an annual event that has become increasingly significant in our rapidly changing global landscape.
