1. Appointment of Chief Justice of Telangana and Kerala to the Supreme Court
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Telangana Chief Justice Ujjwal Bhuiyan and Kerala Chief Justice S Venkatanarayana Bhatti were appointed as Supreme Court judges based on the recommendation of their names by the Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud.
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With the appointments of Justice Bhuiyan and Justice Bhatti, the total strength of judges in the Supreme Court has gone up to 33, with only one vacancy remaining.
Background of Justice Ujjwal Bhuiyan:
Justice Bhuiyan was appointed as a judge of the Gauhati High Court on October 17, 2011.
From June 28, 2022, he is serving as the Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court.
His appointment to the Supreme Court comes after his tenure and experience as the Chief Justice of Telangana.
Background of Justice S. Venkatanarayana Bhatti:
Justice Bhatti was appointed as a judge of the Andhra Pradesh High Court on April 12, 2013.
In March 2019, he was transferred to the Kerala High Court, where he serves as the Chief Justice from June 1, 2023.
The appointment of Justice Bhatti to the Supreme Court also addresses the absence of representation from the High Court of Andhra Pradesh from August 2022.
Reason for the selection of Justice Bhatti:
The Supreme Court Collegium noted that Justice Bhatti's judgments cover a wide variety of legal issues and reflect his legal acumen and competence.
The appointment recognizes his experience and addresses the lack of representation from the Andhra Pradesh High Court in the Supreme Court.
2. Visit of Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Karim, Secretary General of the Muslim World League to India
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Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa, Secretary General of the Muslim World League, has arrived in India on 10 July 2023 on a five-day visit. Dr. Al-Issa is known as a well-known expert on moderate Islam.
An Overview of the news:
- Dr. Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the League, jointly addressed other religious leaders and academics at an event organized at the India Islamic Cultural Center on 11 July.
- In his address, he said that the Muslim community living in India is proud of their nationality that they are Indian citizens. They also feel proud of their constitution. India can send a message of peace to the world.
- Indian communities with their diversity are a great model of coexistence not only in words but also at the ground level.
- India is home to the second largest Muslim population in the world. In 2011, the population of Muslims in India was 172.2 million.
- The Indian Muslim population is almost equal to the combined population of more than 33 member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
Muslim World League:
- The Muslim World League was established on 18 May 1962 by a resolution adopted during a meeting of the General Islamic Conference held in Mecca. It has had eight general secretaries since its inception.
- The purpose of the Muslim World League is to promote Islam and the moderate values presented in the Quran and Sunnah.
3. Neeraj Prabhakar became the chairman of the research advisory committee of ICAR
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In July 2023 B. Neeraj Prabhakar has been appointed as the chairman of the Research Advisory Committee (RAC) of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
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- Ms. Prabhakar, Vice-Chancellor of Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Research Advisory Committee (RAC) for ICAR-Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research (IIOPR) at Pedavegi, Andhra Pradesh.
- The appointment of Ms. Prabhakar as RAC Chairperson is deemed to be effective from June 13. Ms. Prabhakar will head the ten-member committee in this position for three years.
- In addition, Ms. Prabhakar has also served as a member of the Telangana Oil Palm Advisory Committee, which advises the state government on various issues for the cultivation and promotion of oil palm.
- Telangana boasts of the highest oil extraction from oil palm kernels produced among all states in India.
- The ICAR-Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research (IIOPR) at Pedavegi (Andhra Pradesh) is the only dedicated institute in India dedicated to research on oil palm and developing technologies applicable to all oil palm growing states.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR):
- Established: 16 July 1929
- Headquarters: New Delhi
- Director General: Himanshu Pathak
4. Google appoints Srinivasa Reddy as new India policy head
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Google has appointed Srinivasa Reddy as India Policy Head. In this new role, Reddy has been tasked with ensuring fair and secure Internet access for users across the Indian subcontinent.
An Overview of the news:
- This will lead to greater dedication of Google's products and services for Indian users and to use them in a fair and reliable manner.
- Srinivasa Reddy has been appointed in place of Archana Gulati who exits Google in September 2022 after her five-month tenure.
Reddy has also contributed to Apple in the past:
- Reddy served as Apple's head of regulatory affairs in India between 2018 and 2021, in a policy and regulatory role.
- Prior to that he served for five years at Ericsson as Vice President and Head of Government and Industry Relations. He has also worked with Aircel, Marconi and Blue Star.
- Reddy will help Google deal with several policy and regulatory challenges in the country.
- In October last year, India's antitrust body fined Google $275 million in two cases for abusing its dominant position in the Android market and forcing developers to use in-app payment systems.
5. FPSB India appoints Krishna Mishra as CEO
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The Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB) of India appointed Krishna Mishra as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with effect from 1 August 2023.
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FPSB India is the Indian subsidiary of FPSB, a global standard-setting organization for the financial planning profession.
Krishna Mishra will lead the strategy and operations of FPSB India as CEO.
His primary focus will be on advancing the financial planning profession in India.
Krishna Mishra brings over 20 years of experience to his new role.
His previous leadership positions include Country Head-International Business (India and South Asia) at Becker Professional Education, Head of North and East India at the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, and Regional Head (East) and Business Head-Channel Business at HCL Infosystems.
Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB)
It is a global non-profit organisation that sets and supports standards for the financial planning profession.
Its primary mission is to benefit the global public by establishing, promoting and implementing professional standards for financial planning.
The FPSB develops and maintains the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification program, which is recognized as the global standard for financial planning excellence.
The FPSB aims to increase consumer confidence in the financial planning profession by establishing and maintaining global standards.
It aims to protect the public interest and promote professionalism, integrity and competence among financial planners globally.
6. Sirisha Voruganti appointed MD & CEO of Lloyds Banking Group's Technology Center in India
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Lloyds Banking Group, one of the leading UK-based financial services groups, has appointed Sirisha Voruganti as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of its new Lloyds Technology Centre.
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Voruganti is a globally renowned technology and innovation leader.
She previously served as the Managing Director and Board Member of JCPenney in India.
Voruganti has held senior technology positions at leading global firms, including serving as JPMorgan Chase's first female managing director in technology in India and as executive vice president of architecture, data and shared services for Mastercard.
About Lloyds Banking Group:
Lloyds Banking Group is a British financial institution formed in 2009 through the acquisition of HBOS by Lloyds TSB.
It is one of the UK's largest financial services organisations, serving 30 million customers and employing 65,000 people.
Lloyds Bank was founded in 1765, and the legacy of the wider group stretches back 320 years.
The group is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.
It has a market capitalization of approximately £30.65 billion as of August 1, 2022.
The headquarters of Lloyds Banking Group is located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Robin Budenberg is the chairman of Lloyds Banking Group.
7. Ajit Agarkar Appointed Chairman of Senior Men's Selection Committee
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The Board of Control of Cricket (BCCI) has appointed Ajit Agarkar as the chairman of the Senior Men's Cricket Selection Committee.
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The decision was made by the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), consisting of Sulakshana Naik, Ashok Malhotra, and Jatin Paranjape.
After conducting interviews with several applicants, the CAC unanimously selected Ajit Agarkar for the position of chairman.
Composition of the Selection Committee:
The Senior Men's Selection Committee now consists of Ajit Agarkar as the chairperson.
Other members of the committee include Shiv Sundar Das, Subroto Banerjee, Salil Ankola, and Sridharan Sharath.
This committee will play a crucial role in selecting players for various international matches and tournaments.
Agarkar's Cricketing Career:
Ajit Agarkar is a former India all-rounder, known for his contributions to Indian cricket.
He represented the country in 26 Tests, 191 ODIs, and four T20Is.
Agarkar also has an impressive record in domestic cricket, having played 110 first-class matches, 270 List A matches, and 62 T20 matches.
About Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
It is the national governing body of cricket in India.
The headquarters of the BCCI is located at the Cricket Center near the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
The BCCI is responsible for the administration and organisation of cricket activities in India at both the national and international levels.
Establishment - December 1928
President - Roger Binny
CEO - Hemang Amin
Vice President - Rajeev Shukla
Men's Coach - Rahul Dravid
8. SBI appoints Kameswar Rao Kodavanti as CFO
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Country's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) appointed Kameswar Rao Kodavanti as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
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Kameswar Rao Kodavanti officially assumed the position of CFO on July 1, 2023.
Kodwanti's appointment follows the resignation of Charanjit Surinder Singh Attra.
As CFO, Kodwanti will play a key role in overseeing the financial operations of State Bank of India and ensuring regulatory compliance.
About State Bank of India
It is one of the largest and oldest banks in India.
It was established in 1806 as the Bank of Calcutta and later renamed as the Imperial Bank of India.
In 1955, the Government of India nationalised the bank and it became the State Bank of India.
Establishment - 1 July 1955
Chairman - Dinesh Kumar Khara
Headquarters - Mumbai, Maharashtra
9. Coal India Limited (CIL) appoints PM Prasad as CMD
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P M Prasad has been appointed as the Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Coal India Limited (CIL).
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P M Prasad, is currently serving as the Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Central Coalfields Limited (CCL).
CIL is a Schedule 'A' Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE).
He started his career in Coal India in 1984 as a Management Trainee in Western Coalfields Limited.
Prasad served as Executive Director (Coal Mining) in NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation) for three years.
Pramod Agarwal, former chairman-cum-managing director of Coal India, retired on June 30.
About Coal India Limited (CIL)
It is an Indian Central Public Sector Undertaking owned by the Ministry of Coal, Government of India.
It is the world's largest state-owned coal producer.
It is the seventh largest employer in India.
Establishment - 1975
Headquarters - Kolkata
10. TS Singh Deo became the first Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh
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On June 28, 2023, TS Singh Deo has been appointed as the first Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. Singhdeo's appointment has been made after the discussion held on Chhattisgarh elections.
An Overview of the news:
- Ever since winning the election in 2018, there has been a tussle between Bhupesh Baghel and TS Singhdev over becoming the chief minister.
- The post of CM was fixed between Baghel and Singhdev for two and a half years each but it was not implemented.
- This year elections are to be held in November 2023 on all the 90 seats of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly.
- In 2018, when the Congress made a comeback by winning 68 out of 90 seats in Chhattisgarh, both were vying for the top post.
Chhattisgarh:
- Capital: Raipur (Executive Branch)
- Governor: Vishwabhushan Harichandan
- Chief Minister: Bhupesh Baghel
