From former Indian pacer Ajit Agarkar being chosen as the Chief Selector for Men’s Cricket team to July 3 being recorded as the ‘hottest day ever’ globally, read on to know more about the latest trending news and updates in the July 5 news roundup.
Ajit Agarkar named Chief selector for India Men’s Cricket Team
Former Indian pacer Ajit Agarkar has been named the Chief Selector of India Men’s Cricket team on Tuesday. With the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 just around the corner, Agarkar’s appointment is being touted to be a crucial one.
July 3 the “hottest day ever” recorded globally; Average temperature touches 17.01
Data from the US National Centers for Environmental Prediction has found out the past July 3 to be ‘the hottest day ever’. The average global temperature on Monday, July 3, was recorded at 17.01 degree Celsius (62.62 Fahrenheit).
India’s first major gender in Physics conference to start from July 10
The 8th edition of International Conference on Women in Physics is all set to be held in India, between July 10 and July 14. The conference will be a virtual one, hosted by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education in Mumbai.
PhD not mandatory for post of Assistant Professor from July 1: UGC
The University Grants Commission has revised the recruitment criteria for the post of Assistant Professor. For recruitments after July 1, PhD will be optional for a candidate applying for the role of an Assistant Professor. It is noteworthy that PhD used to be a minimum requirement for the post.
Gold prices stay flat; Silver up by ₹200
Gold prices in the national capital remained flat on Wednesday at ₹59,280 per 10 grams, according to HDFC securities. Silver prices, on the other hand, went up by ₹200 to reach ₹71,500 per kilogram. Gold and Silver prices also went down in the global market.
India’s e-commerce market to touch $150 bn mark by 2026
According to a report release on Wednesday, India’s e-commerce transaction value will show 16% annual growth to reach $150 billion by 2026. The global e-commerce market, on the other hand, is predicted to reach $8.5 trillion by 2026.
SRK’s ‘Pathaan’ set for Japan release on September 1
After setting new records in Hindi cinema, SRK’s ‘Pathaan’ is all set for release in Japan, with September 1 picked as the date. The movie will release in Japanese theatres with subtitles. It is noteworthy that Pathaan is also the highest grossing Hindi movie worldwide.
Pullela Gopichand conferred honorary doctorate by President Murmu
India’s former Badminton Player and All-England Championship winner Pullela Gopichand was conferred honorary doctorates by President Draupadi Murmu. The doctorates were awarded to 4 other Indians for their contribution to nation-building.
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