International Youth Day 2017 observed globally on - 12th August 2017

  • The International Youth Day was observed across the world with the theme 'Youth Building Peace' on 12th August 2017. 
  • This year, the Day is aimed to celebrate young people’s contributions to prevent conflicts and bring about transformations along with social justice, inclusion and sustainable peace.

World’s oldest man Yisrael Kristal dies at 113

  • Israeli Holocaust survivor Yisrael Kristal died at the age of 113 on 11th of August of 2017. 
  • Israel Kristal passed away in his hometown of Haifa.

David Rasquinha appointed as Exim Bank MD

  • David Rasquinha has been appointed as Managing Director of Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) on August 11, 2017.

Vinay Dube appointed asJet Airways appoints CEO

  • Vinay Dube has joined as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jet Airways. Jet Airways has been without a full-time CEO since Cramer Ball quit in February 2016.

 SEBI Ties Up with Iran Counterpart for Technical Assistance

  •  The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and Securities & Exchange Organization (SEO) of Iran have entered into a bilateral MoU for mutual cooperation and technical assistance.

Prasoon Joshi appointed as Chairperson of CBFC

  • Bollywood lyricist-screenwriter and ad guru Prasoon Joshihas replaced PahlajNihalani as CBFC chairperson on 11th of August 2017.

 Dilip Asbe Appointed as Acting Chief Executive of NPCI

  •  National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has appointed Dilip Asbe to act as its chief executive officer in the wake of the retirement of A. P. Hota, its founding managing director.

GerishKhemani and Akshat Nigam awarded Hindu playwright Award 2017 

  • The Hindu Playwright Award 2017 is awarded to GerishKhemani and Akshat Nigam for their play ‘In Search of DariyaSagar’. 

Milkha Singh Appointed WHO Goodwill Ambassador

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  • Legendary Indian athlete Milkha Singh has been appointed WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Physical Activity in South-East Asia Region.

 Telangana Government Launches ‘Smart Streets Lab’ in Hyderabad

  •  The government of Telangana in association with the World Resources Institute (WRI) India – Ross Centre and the Indian School of Business (ISB) launched the ‘Smart Streets Lab’ program.