Current Affairs - 25 July 2021 ============================= | UPSC Notes EPFO Labour Law
Current Affairs - 25 July 2021
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Aaykar Diwas (Income Tax Day) celebrated by CBDT on July 24
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) observed the 161st Income Tax Day (also known as Aaykar Diwas) on 24 July 2021. In India, the Income Tax Day is celebrated every year on July 24, as it was on 24 July 1980 that Income Tax was introduced for the first time in India by Sir James Wilson.
World’s first 3D-printed steel bridge opened in Amsterdam
The world’s first 3D-printed steel bridge was opened to the public in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It was developed by MX3D, a Dutch robotics company, in collaboration with a consortium of experts, and represents a major milestone for 3D-printing technology.
IIT-K launches technology innovation hub to find cyber security for drones
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IIT-K) has launched the first technology innovation hub to find cybersecurity solutions for anti-drones technologies, intrusion detection systems, block-chain and cyber-physical systems.
Bangladesh to develop alternative social media platform for Facebook, Whatsapp
The Bangladesh government is working to develop a social media platform named ‘Jogajog’ as an alternative to Facebook.
Max Bupa Health Insurance rebrands itself as Niva Bupa
The standalone health insurer Max Bupa Health Insurance has rebranded itself as ‘Niva Bupa Health Insurance. This development comes after the company’s promoter, Max India, which owned 51 per cent of the insurer sold its stake to True North in February 2019 for Rs 510 crore.
Mirabai Chanu secures first medal for India at Tokyo Olympics
Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu who has secured first medal for the country at Tokyo Olympics, winning the silver medal in the women’s 49 kilogram category. She lifted a total 202 kilograms in clean and jerk category. Hou Zhihui of China won the gold lifting 210 kilograms creating an Olympic record.
Ngangom Bala Devi named AIFF ‘Women’s Footballer of the Year’ 2020-21
Indian Women’s National Team Forward, Ngangom Bala Devi has been named as the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Women’s Footballer of the Year 2020-21. She is the first Indian woman footballer to sign a professional contract with an overseas club in Europe.
IOA ropes in Adani Group as sponsor for Tokyo Olympics
The Indian Olympic Association has roped in Adani Group as a sponsor for the Indian contingent at the ongoing Tokyo Games. IOA secretary general Rajiv Mehta, who is in Tokyo, announced the development.
Renowned Marathi poet Satish Kalsekar passes away
Renowned Marathi poet Satish Kalsekar passed away following a heart attack last night at his residence in Pen town in Raigad district of Maharashtra. He was 78.
India’s oldest student Bhageerathi Amma passes away at 107
Bhageerathi Amma, the oldest woman in India to take the equivalency exams, has passed away due to age-related ailments. She was 107-years-old.
