Current Affairs - July 3, 2023 Current Affairs

Indian conservationist-filmmaker Kartiki Gonsalves was honoured with the prestigious Elephant Family Environmental Award by Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Kartiki Gonsalves is known for her work on the Oscar-winning documentary 'The Elephant Whisperers.'

Sri Lanka's Parliament overwhelmingly approved the cash-strapped government's domestic debt restructuring (DDR) plan during a special session on July 1. This plan is a crucial element in the nation's recovery efforts from its severe economic crisis.

Canada has introduced the "Digital Nomad Strategy" to tackle its skilled labour shortage, especially in the technology industry.

The price of jet fuel or aviation turbine fuel has risen by 1.6% due to global cues.

Tamil Nadu has reclaimed its position as the leader in electronic exports in India by achieving a significant milestone. The state's electronic exports, valued at USD 5.37 billion in the 2022-23 financial year, now account for a 23% share of the electronics market.

Pedro Sanchez, the prime minister of Spain, is at the centre of attention as the country assumes the presidency of the Council of the European Union. His political future hinges on the outcome of early legislative elections scheduled for July 23.

The Utah Mountains in the United States of America have gained attention for the occurrence of Watermelon Snow, which gives the appearance of the snow changing colour due to the presence of algae.

The merger between Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), India's oldest and largest mortgage lending firm, and HDFC Bank came into effect on July 1.

Infosys has announced a long-term collaboration with Danske Bank. The projected agreement, worth USD 454 million for a 5-year term with the possibility of renewal up to three times for an additional year, also includes the acquisition of Danske Bank's IT centre in India, which employs over 1,400 people.

Bir Devinder Singh, who recently passed away, served as the deputy speaker of the Punjab assembly from 2003 to 2004 during the leadership of Capt Amarinder Singh.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami of Uttarakhand has announced increased pension funds as a tribute to the individuals from Uttarakhand who fought against the Emergency in 1975.

The Finance Ministry announced that GST collections crossed the ₹1.60 lakh crore mark for the fourth time since the implementation of the indirect tax regime, reaching over ₹1.61 lakh crore in June, marking a 12% increase.

The maximum deposit limit for the Mahila Samman Savings Certificate, 2023 scheme is two lakh rupees.

The Sundargarh Natural Arch, estimated to be around 184 million years old from the Jurassic period, was unearthed by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) in Odisha.

In 2022, India expanded its faunal database by incorporating a total of 664 animal species, including 467 newly discovered species and 197 new records of species found in India for the first time.