Current Affairs - July 2, 2023 Current Affairs

Tamil Nadu has become the top exporter of electronics in 2023. Tamil Nadu has exported electronics items worth 5.37 billion $.

The Supreme Court struck down Biden's student loan forgiveness program. The program would have benefited 43 million Americans at a cost of $400 billion.

National Chartered Accountants Day, also known as CA Day, is observed on July 1 to commemorate the establishment of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).

The Carbon Credit Trading Scheme 2023 has been drafted by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, a statutory body under the Ministry of Power.

The Prime Minister launched the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission and issued AB-PMJAY cards in Madhya Pradesh.

The International Monetary Fund has approved a $3 billion loan for Pakistan to avoid default.

Rajib Kumar Mishra has been appointed as the CMD of PTC India Limited.

According to reports, the popular fantasy gaming platform Dream11 has reportedly taken over as the main jersey sponsor for the Indian cricket team from July 2023 to March 2026, replacing Byju's.

Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra secured the top spot in the Lausanne Diamond League 2023 with a best throw of 87.66 m.

The United States approved the sale of ammunition worth $440 million to Taiwan.

Virgin Galactic Holding Inc. has successfully completed its first commercial spaceflight mission named Galactic 01.

Goods and Services Tax Day is celebrated on July 01 to commemorate the launch of the GST system in India.

India's external debt saw a marginal rise to USD 624.7 billion by the end of March 2023, accompanied by a decline in the debt-to-GDP ratio. According to data released by the Reserve Bank, India's external debt has witnessed a slight increase, reaching USD 624.7 billion at the end of March 2023.

Alan Arkin, the Oscar-winning 'Little Miss Sunshine' actor, passed away at the age of 89.

The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract for Medium Refit with Life Certification (MRLC) Submarine "INS Shankush" with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai, at an overall cost of Rs. 2725 Cr. INS Shankush belongs to the Shishumar class of submarines and has a speed of 22 knots.

A.P. Hota, the former MD & CEO of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has been appointed as the chairman of the Federal Bank following approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

The Union Appointments Committee, headed by the Prime Minister, has reappointed Tushar Mehta as the Solicitor General of India. Tushar Mehta will continue to serve as the Solicitor General for 3 more years.

Iran is set to join the Shanghai Alliance on July 04, 2023.

The Kakrapar-3 nuclear power plant in Gujarat state, western India, has begun commercial operation. Kakrapar-3 is the country's first indigenous 700 MW (gross) pressurized heavy water reactor unit (PHWR).

Dipika Pallikal and Harinder Sandhu won the 2023 Asian Squash Mixed Doubles Championships.