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August 15-16, 2018 A proud India celebrated her 72 nd Independence Day on 15 August The day is a remembrance of all those who fought valiantly and sacrificed their lives for the freedom of India from

1 August 15-16, 2018 A proud India celebrated her 72 nd Independence Day on 15 August The day is a remembrance of all those who fought valiantly and sacrificed their lives for the freedom of India from colonial powers. After paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort in Delhi at 7 AM. PM said women are contributing in all fields. Citing the example of the recent appointment of three women judges in the supreme court, Prime Minister hailed the contribution of women in nation building. PM Modi pledged to complete the promise of ending triple talaq. He said that the noose has been tightened on crimes against women and the girl child. He appealed said a change in mindset is needed to end such crimes. PM also congratulated the 6 members of the all women crew of INS Tarini who circumnavigated the globe as well as the young tribal girls who unfurled the Tricolour on Mt Everest. 1

GDP likely to expand by 7.4% in FY 19: FICCI survey The Indian economy is expected to grow at 7.4 percent in the current fiscal, higher than the previous year, said a FICCI survey released recently.

participated in the FICCI s Economic Outlook Survey. Also, trade tensions between major economies is disturbing the global recovery, it said. The survey forecasts an annual median GDP growth at 7.

2 GDP likely to expand by 7.4% in FY 19: FICCI survey The Indian economy is expected to grow at 7.4 percent in the current fiscal, higher than the previous year, said a FICCI survey released recently. Rising oil prices however are putting pressure on the current account, while global uncertainties around trade and financial markets carry serious risks for the rupee, according to the economists who participated in the FICCI s Economic Outlook Survey. Also, trade tensions between major economies is disturbing the global recovery, it said. The survey forecasts an annual median GDP growth at 7.4 percent for , with a minimum and maximum range of 7.1 percent and 7.5 percent, respectively. Akshay Kumar Baap Ka Road safety campaign Akshay Kumar has joined forces with Ministry of Road Transport and Highways with a mission to spread awareness on traffic rules and road safety. The Bollywood actor has released a series of videos depicting situations different kinds of traffic offenders and giving out a clear message on road safety. There are three videos that are part of the Road Safety Week Campaign's theme "Sadak Suraksha Jeevan Raksha". These were launched in the presence of Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari. 2

3 Wholesale inflation eases to 5.09% in July on account of cheaper food articles Wholesale inflation eased to 5.09 percent in July on account of cheaper food articles, especially fruits and vegetables, government data showed recently. The Wholesale Price Index based inflation was recorded at 5.77 percent in June. Airtel Payments Bank, Bharti AXA Life ally for Govt s insurance scheme PMJJBY Airtel Payments Bank and Bharti AXA Life Insurance have announced a pact to offer Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), leveraging the payments banks network in rural pockets. The alliance will be supported by the payments banks network "to reach deep rural pockets and serve the underinsured", a company statement said. PMJJBY offers life insurance cover of Rs 2 lakh at a premium of Rs 330 per annum, and will initially be available at 1,00,000 banking points of Airtel Payments Bank. 3

REC inks pact with German bank for 200 mn euro loan State run Rural Electrification Corporation today said it has inked a loan agreement with German bank

Anandiben Patel takes oath as Governor of Chhattisgarh President Ram Nath Kovind gave Anandiben Patel the additional charge as Governor of Chhattisgarh

4 REC inks pact with German bank for 200 mn euro loan State run Rural Electrification Corporation today said it has inked a loan agreement with German bank KfW for EUR 200 million facility that would be used to finance clean energy projects in India. Anandiben Patel takes oath as Governor of Chhattisgarh President Ram Nath Kovind gave Anandiben Patel the additional charge as Governor of Chhattisgarh following the death of Chhattisgarh governor Balramji Dass Tandon. Chhattisgarh High Court Chief Justice Ajay Kumar Tripathi administered the oath of office to Anandiben Patel. 4

New CEO appointed for Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) Senior bureaucrat Ashish Kumar Bhutani has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY),

5 New CEO appointed for Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) Senior bureaucrat Ashish Kumar Bhutani has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), according to an order issued by the Personnel Ministry. Bhutani, a 1992 batch IAS officer of Assam-Meghalaya cadre, has been appointed to the post till May 9, 2020, it said. D Bala Venkatesh Varma appointed Ambassador to Russia Senior diplomat D Bala Venkatesh Varma was today appointed as India's next ambassador to Russia, considered a high-profile posting due to expanse of strategic cooperation between the two countries. Varma, a 1988 batch Indian Foreign Service officer, is currently serving as Indian envoy in Spain. He will succeed Pankaj Saran who has been appointed deputy National Security Advisor. 5

Gallantry medals announced on Independence Day eve On the eve of Independence Day, President and the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces has approved 131 Gallantry Awards to Armed Forces Personnel

Apart from this, 20 Shaurya Chakras, 3 Bar to Sena Medals for Gallantry, 93 Sena Medals, 11 Nao Sena Medals and 3 Vayu Sena Medals will be awarded.

6 Gallantry medals announced on Independence Day eve On the eve of Independence Day, President and the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces has approved 131 Gallantry Awards to Armed Forces Personnel and members of Paramilitary Forces. Kirti Chakra has been given posthumously to the Sepoy Vrahma Pal Singh of 44 th Rajput Regiment. Apart from this, 20 Shaurya Chakras, 3 Bar to Sena Medals for Gallantry, 93 Sena Medals, 11 Nao Sena Medals and 3 Vayu Sena Medals will be awarded. Paraguay: Mario Abdo Benitez sworn in as new President In Paraguay, Mario Abdo Benitez has been sworn in as the new President after defeating his liberal rival in April elections. Mr. Abdo Benitez is the son of a close aide to ex-military dictator Alfredo Stroessner, and has faced criticism for defending 6

Indian Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri handed over a cheque of grant to Secretary, Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport of Nepal, Madhusudan Adhikari in Kathmandu recently.

7 the former leader's record. He replaces Horacio Cartes. India releases 470 million Nepali rupees grant for Terai roads project in Nepal The Government of India has released 470 million Nepali rupees grant for Terai roads project in Nepal. Indian Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri handed over a cheque of grant to Secretary, Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport of Nepal, Madhusudan Adhikari in Kathmandu recently. The amount has been released to maintain fund liquidity for the ongoing construction of 14 road packages under Postal Highway Project. With this payment, 2.35 billion Nepali rupees have been released so far out of total grant assistance of 8 billion Nepali rupees committed by the Government of India for implementing 14 packages under Postal Highway Project. Chhattisgarh Governor Balramji Dass Tandon passes away Chhattisgarh Governor Balramji Dass Tandon passed away on 14 August at the age of 90. He was admitted to a hospital following cardiac arrest in Raipur earlier in the day. Seven-day state mourning has been declared. Balramji dass Tandon was one of the founder members of 7

the Jansangh which later became the Bharatiya Janata Party. He became the governor of Chhattisgarh on 18 th July 2014.

8 the Jansangh which later became the Bharatiya Janata Party. He became the governor of Chhattisgarh on 18 th July Former India captain Ajit Wadekar passes away at age of 77 Former India cricket captain Ajit Wadekar was an aggressive batsman. He was a trailblazer in Indian cricket despite a mere 37 Test appearances, leading India to triumphs in England and the West Indies in This is the feat made him an icon. Wadekar scored 2,113 runs in his Test career, including one hundred, and was also the country's first ODI captain. He appeared in just two matches, though. India lost both those ODIs against England, which prompted Wadekar to retire from international cricket in Learn Two a Day: Chutka Nuclear power plant: Madhya Pradesh Narora Nuclear power plant: Uttar Pradesh 8

Rekha Sharma appointed chairperson of NCW

Rekha Sharma appointed chairperson of NCW NCW member Rekha Sharma, who recently stoked a controversy by suggesting abolition of confessions in churches, has been appointed as the chairperson of the National