Current Affairs 7th July 2019

Current Affairs 7th July 2019

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NATIONAL

1. Jal Shakti Abhiyan

  -Union Jal Shakti Minister has launched a water conservation campaign ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan’ , with an emphasis on 1592 stressed blocks in 256 districts.

2. India to contribute USD 5M in 2019 to UN Palestine refugee agency

  -India has pledged to contribute USD 5 Million in 2019 to the UN Palestine refugee agency. 

3. High Powered Committee for ‘Transformation of Indian Agriculture’

  -Prime minister has constituted a high powered committee of chief ministers for transforming Indian agriculture and raising farmers’ income.

INTERNATIONAL

1. ISALEX19 Exercise Kicks-off in Abu Dhabi

  –The International Security Alliance’s first Joint Exercise ISALEX19started in Abu Dhabi.

AWARDS

1. Sports Journalists Federation of India 2019 Awards

  –Sports Journalists Federation of India 2019 Awards: 

• SJFI Medal (Highest Honour):Prakash Padukone (Badminton).
• Sportsperson of the Year Award:Pankaj Advani (Billiards and Snooker) and Bajrang Punia (Wrestling).
• Emerging Talent of the Year Award:Saurabh Choudhary (Shooting).
• Team of the Year Award:Vidarbha Cricket Team.

AGREEMENT

1. SBI, NIIF in pact for funding infrastructure projects

  –The State Bank of India has signed a memorandum of understanding with National Investment and Infrastructure Fund to boost availability of capital for infrastructure projects.

OBITUARIES

1. Professional motorcycle racer, Carlin Dunne passes away

  –Professional motorcycle racer, Carlin Dunne passes away.