11) The 7th edition of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), a | Railway RRB NTPC, JE, ALP, Group D, Technician
11) The 7th edition of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), a biennial event, was hosted by the French Navy at La Réunion from 28 June to 01 July 2021.
➨Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of the Naval Staff, Indian Navy, participated virtually in the inaugural session of the event and provided his congratulatory remarks to the Outgoing and Incoming Chairmen.
12) India called on Pakistan to ensure early release and repatriation of Indian civilian prisoners and missing defence personnel languishing in Pakistani jails.
➨The two countries exchanged lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in each other’s custody in line with the provisions of a 2008 agreement.
13) The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has launched its Saral Pension, an Individual Immediate Annuity Plan, with effect from July 1, 2021. An annuity is a financial product that makes regular payment to its buyer as per the agreed terms and conditions.
✸Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) :-
➨Founder - Government of India
➨Founded - 1 September 1956
➨Headquarters - Mumbai
14) Grene Robotics, a Hyderabad-based company into building autonomous technologies, has developed an indigenous autonomous drone defence dome called Indrajaal.
➨Indrajaal is capable of protecting a large area of 1,000-2,000 sq km per system against threats such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), incoming weapons (missiles), loitering munitions and Low-Radar Cross Section (low flying) targets autonomously.
15) A Special Assistance Scheme for COVID Mortalities (SASCM) has been announced by the Jammu and Kashmir Administration to aid the families who are bearing the brunt of the lethal Coronavirus in the Union Territory.
Jammu and Kashmir :-
➨L. Governor of J&K - Manoj Sinha
➨Dachigam National Park
➨Salim Ali National Park
➨Rajparian Wildlife Sanctuary
➨Hirapora Wildlife Sanctuary
➨Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary
16) Odia poet Dr. Rajendra Kishore Panda has been selected for the Kuvempu Rashtriya Puraskar, the national award instituted in memory of the late poet laureate, for 2020. The award carries a cash award of ₹5 lakh, a silver medal and a citation.
Odisha CM - Naveen Patnaik
➨ Similipal Tiger Reserve
➨ Satkosia Tiger Reserve
➨ Bhitarkanika Mangroves
➨ Nalabana Bird Sanctuary
17) The Andhra Pradesh government came out with the new 'AP Information Technology Policy 2021-24' that is expected to generate more than 55,000 jobs over the next three years.
➨The State Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, approved the new policy, which is also expected to create 1.65 lakh indirect employment thereby ensuring a holistic eco system development.
Andhra Pradesh :-
➨CM - Jaganmohan Reddy
➨ Venkateswara Temple
➨Sri Bhramramma Mallikarjuna Temple
18) The first lot of 12 units of 10m Short Span Bridging System (SSBS) designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has been inducted into the Indian Army.
➨ The bridges were inducted into the force by Army Chief General M.M. Naravane during a ceremony held at the Cariappa Parade Ground in Delhi Cantonment.
Defence Research and Development Organisation( DRDO) :-
➠ Founded - 1958
➠ HeadQuarter - New Delhi
➠ Chairman - G. Satheesh Reddy
➠ Recent News - Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW)
19) Black carbon (BC), a form of particulate matter that results from carbon emissions, was most associated with premature mortality, according to a study that tracked mortality rates from different classes of air pollutants in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh :-
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister - Yogi Adityanath
➨Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary
➨Dudhwa National Park
➨National Chambal Sanctuary
20) HDFC Bank announced SalaamDilSey initiative to pay tribute to doctors
➨ICICI Bank announced the launch of comprehensive banking solutions for medical doctors.
ICICI Bank Limited :-
Founded - 5 January 1994
Headquarters - Vadodara, Gujarat, (Registered Office)
Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai (Corporate Office)
Chairman - Girish Chandra Chaturvedi
MD & CEO - Sandeep Bakhshi
