Published on: July 23, 2023

Snippets : 22 JULY 2023

Snippets : 22 JULY 2023

  • Scientist, clinician and researcher S. Vincent Rajkumar has been appointed chairman-elect of the Board of Directors of the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF).
  • Saudi Aramco completed its purchase of a 10% stake in the Chinese petrochemicals firm Rongsheng Petrochemical, part of an expansion into the world’s top crude importer. The deal calls for the supply of 4,80,000 barrels per day of Saudi crude to an integrated refining and chemicals complex owned by a Rongsheng affiliate.
  • Lisa Franchett would be the first woman to lead U.S. Navy
  • Noted American singer Tony Bennett passed away
  • India Star batter Virat Kohli surpassed South Africa’s Jacques Kallis to become the fifth-highest run-scorer in international cricket history. Kohli achieved this feat on the first day of India’s second Test against West Indies at Port of Spain. The game is also the former India captain’s 500th international outing.
  • Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has appointed a School of Review Commission 2023-24 (SRC) in consultation with the Karnataka government for a comprehensive evaluation of the National Law School of India University (NLSIU).
  • Coal Ministry was recently awarded for its achievements on e- procurement through GeM by Ministry of Commerce. The Ministry of Coal has been awarded in “Best Engagement” category, Coal India Limited (CIL) has been awarded “Rising Star” and NLC India Limited has been awarded in the “Timely Payments” category.
  • DPIIT and Government of Gujarat jointly launch ‘One District One Product’ Wall at Garvi Gujarat Bhawan.
  • An MoU has been signed between the Ministry of Culture and Canara Bank for disbursal of financial assistance to the selected beneficiaries under the “Scheme for Financial Assistance for Veteran Artists” earlier known as “Scheme for Pension and Medical Aid to Artists”
  • Ministry Of Jal Shakti To Celebrate 1st Anniversary Of Rural WASH Partners’ Forum
  • India Chamber of Business and Commerce and Indian Council of Medical Research signs MOA for Partnership in building Future of Health and Healthcare in India and partnership in India Health Dialogue Platform