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- Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved 3rd phase of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) to consolidate 1,25,000 km of roads in the states. An estimated cost of PMGSY-III would be Rs 80,250 crore over next five years, out of which Central Share-Rs 53800 crore and State Share- Rs 26450 crore. States shall be asked to enter into an MoU before launching of PMGSY-III in the concerned state.
Dutee Chand - Indian sprinter Dutee Chand became the first Indian to win a gold medal in women’s 100 metres in World Universiade, Italy. The 23-year-old Indian athlete clocked 11.32 seconds to win the race. She has now become the only second Indian sprinter to win gold in a global event after Hima Das. Her 100 metres’ national record stands at 11.24 seconds.
- Indian Army has placed an order for procuring Israeli Anti-Tank Spike missiles from Israel under emergency purchases to meet operational preparedness of the army. Spike missile is known for their precision targeting with an ability to pierce even bunkers at a range of 4 kilometers. It can be fired from different platforms such as- vehicles, helicopters, ships and ground launchers. Under the emergency provision forces can make procurement up to Rs 300 crore.
- As per property consultant BPRE’s annual Global Prime Office Occupancy Costs Survey, New Delhi’s Connaught Place (CP) is the 9th most expensive office location in the world with an annual rent of nearly $144 per sq. ft. CP retained its 9th position from last year. CBRE is the world’s leading commercial real estate services company. Six of world’s 10 most expensive office markets are found in Asia.
- Kerala Government decided to form a Non-Resident Keralites (NRK) Investment and Holding Company Ltd. with 74% stake to be held by expatriate (or expat) to channelize investments from overseas Keralites for major infrastructure development in the state. Government will have a 26% stake. Kerala cabinet also decided to appoint a NORKA (Non-Resident Keralites Affairs) Chief Executive officer (CEO) as special officer of company.
- Railway Protection Force (RPF) launched ‘Operation Thirst’ on 8th and 9th July 2019 to stop selling of unauthorised Packaged Drinking Water (PDW) and fines were imposed on those found guilty and many were arrested. The bottles were seized under Section 144 and Section 153 of the Indian Railways Act. During the operation, a total fine amount of Rs. 6,80,855 has been realised from the offenders.
- World Population Day is observed every year across the world on 11th July to focus attention on consequences of increasing population and how it affects overall development plans and programmes. The Day was established by the Governing Council of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 1989. 11th July, 1987 is the approximate date on which world’s population reached 5 billion people.
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