Page-22 of Current Affairs - July, 2018

India, Pakistan exchange lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen lodged in each other’s jails

July 2, 2018

India and Pakistan have exchanged lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen lodged in each other’s jails. The list was shared as per the provision of bilateral agreement on consular access signed between both countries in May 2008. Under it, lists ..

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Income Tax department launches instant e-PAN card service

July 2, 2018

The Income Tax Department has launched instant Aadhaar-based e-PAN allotment service for individuals seeking PAN (Permanent Account Number) service for the first time. This facility is free of cost and is available for a limited period on first-come, first-served basis ..

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Mumbai’s Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Buildings declared World Heritage site by UNESCO

July 1, 2018

Two building clusters of Victorian Gothic and Art Deco architectural styles in Mumbai, Maharashtra were jointly inscribed in UNESCO World Heritage List. The decision was taken during 42nd session of UNESCO World Heritage Committee (WHC) in Manama, Bahrain. This recognition ..

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42nd session of World Heritage Committee: Four sites added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List

July 1, 2018

The 42nd session of World Heritage Committee (WHC) meeting of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) held in Manama, Bahrain has inscribed four cultural sites on the World Heritage List. These four cultural sites are Victorian Gothic and ..

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Anjolie Ela Menon awarded Kalidas Samman for visual arts

July 1, 2018

Madhya Pradesh Government has conferred prestigious National Kalidas Samman on noted artist Anjolie Ela Menon (78) for her contribution to visual arts. The award was conferred in recognition of her insightful and sensitive portrayal of the identity and spirit of ..

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9th Heads of Mission Conference held in New Delhi

July 1, 2018

The 9th Heads of Mission Conference was held in New Delhi from June 30-July 2, 2018. It was inaugurated by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. The conference comes at the time when India is monitoring several important global developments including ..

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Banks Board Bureau recommends elevation of 15 executive directors as MD PSU bank

July 1, 2018

The Banks Board Bureau (BBB) has recommended 15 executive directors to be elevated as managing directors (MD) at various public sector banks (PSBs). It was headed by former Department of Personnel and Training Secretary B P Sharma. These recommendations were ..

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30 June: International Day of Parliamentarism

July 1, 2018

The International Day of Parliamentarism is observed every year on June 30 across the globe with an aim to recognise role of parliaments in national plans and strategies and in ensuring greater transparency and accountability at national and global levels. ..

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