Book Tatkal Train Tickets now and Pay Later announced by Indian Railways
- Indian Railways announced on 2nd August 2017 that people can now pay later for tickets booked under the tatkal quota on the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corp (IRCTC) website. This service was available only for general reservations till now.
NABARD (Amendment) Bill, 2017 passed by - Lok Sabha
- The Lok Sabha passed the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Amendment) Bill, 2017 by voice vote on 3rd August 2017.
- NABARD Bill enables exit of The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) from the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development and increase authorised capital of the development institution six times to Rs 30000 crore.
Robert Hardy, Harry Potter actor, dies at 91
- English actor, Robert Hardy, famous for his role as Cornelius Fudge in Harry Potter, passed away on August 3, 2017. He was 91.
HeliTaxi Services Launched From Bengaluru Airport to Electronic City
- Thumby Aviation, a private helicopter service provider, and Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL) have partnered to launch HeliTaxi services from Bengaluru Airport.
Indian Woman hockey player Jyoti Gupta died at the age of 20
- An India international hockey player, Jyoti Gupta a 20-year-old has committed suicide on 2nd of August 2017.
- She had also represented India in the Five-Nation international Junior hockey tournament played in Valencia last year.
Neymer signs world record deal with PSG
- Neymar has become the most expensive player in football history after completing his blockbuster transfer to Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona for 222 million euros ($262 million)
Microsoft Ties Up With Telangana To Use AI To Screen Kids For Eye Issues
- Microsoft ties up with the state of Telangana to use its artificial intelligence-based MINE platform to screen children for eye problems and prevent avoidable blindness.
Mohammad Mustafa appointed as CMD of SIDBI
- Senior bureaucrat Mohammad Mustafa was appointed as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) on 3rd August 2017.
- Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved his appointment for a period of three years.
Air Marshal Hemant Narayan Bhagwat has been appointed Air Officer-in-charge Administration of Indian Air Force
- Air Marshal Hemant Narayan Bhagwat took over as Air Officer-in-Charge Administration (AOA) of Indian Air Force at Air Headquarters in New Delhi on 1st August 2017.
Satellite launched by Israel to monitor climate change and vegetation
- Two satellites have been launched by Israel that is one dedicated to monitoring the effects of climate change on vegetation were successfully launched into orbit.
Prabhat Kumar as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Shri Prabhat Kumar, (IFS 1991), presently Ambassador of India to Colombia has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Kazakhstan announced on 3rd of August 2017.
2nd Agri UDAAN Program Launched in New Delhi
- In an attempt to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in agriculture, Government launched the 2nd AGRI-UDAAN program in New Delhi.
- It will mentor start-ups and help them connect with potential investors.
World’s highest paid author by Forbes is JK Rowling
- JK Rowling, the creator of Harry Potter tops the ranking of the highest paid author by Forbes with earnings of £72m ($95) this year announced on 4th of May 2017
Qatar becomes first Arab country to offer permanent residency to non-citizens
- Qatar’s Cabinet approved a draft law making permanent residency available to some non-citizens of the country announced on 3rd of August 2017.
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