WPI inflation eases to 2% in June
According to official data release, wholesale price-based inflation declined for the second consecutive month to its 23-month low of 2.02% in June, helped by a decline in prices of vegetables as well as fuel and power items
Trade deficit shrinks 8% in June
According to official data, India’s trade deficit narrowed by nearly 8% to $15.28 billion during the last month, as against $16.6 billion in June 2018.
Blue Flag Certification
The Union Environment Ministry has selected 12 beaches in India as eligible candidates for a ‘Blue Flag’ certification.
NIA Amendment Bill 2019
Lok Sabha has passed the National Investigation Agency(Amendment) Bill 2019.
Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019
Health Minister re-introduced the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019 in the Lok Sabha.
Amended Motor Vehicles Bill
Amendments to the Motor Vehicles Act was re- introduced in Lok Sabha after it lapsed in Rajya Sabha during the previous tenure of the incumbent Govt.
Afghan diplomacy-1st quadrilateral meeting
China sought to reassure India that it does not intend to “exclude” New Delhi from international diplomacy on Afghanistan, following last week’s quadrilateral talks in Beijing among China, Russia, the U.S. and Pakistan.
Moon mission launch aborted
India’s ambitious second lunar mission, Chandrayaan-2, suffered a temporary setback, with the launch of the rocket being aborted 56 minutes before the scheduled lift-off.
Ransomware
Recent incidences where ransomware hit and paralysed services.
Next Dalai Lama must be chosen within China
Recently, Chinese authorities have said that the successor of the Dalai Lama has to be decided within China and any interference by India on the issue will impact bilateral ties.