From Mary Kom being named ‘Global Indian Icon of the Year’ at UK-India awards to the Indian Kabaddi team winning their 8th Asia Cup title in last 9 editions, read on to know more about the latest trending news and updates in this news roundup.
Boxing Champ Mary Kom termed “Global Indian Icon” at UK-India awards
Indian Boxing superstar Mary Kom, who won the first Olympic medal for India in women’s boxing, has been named ‘Global Indian Icon of the Year’. She was conferred the honour at the 5th Annual UK-India Awards held at the Nehru Center in London.
Import of cigarette lighters under ₹20 prohibited by Govt
Central government has slapped a prohibition on import of pocket cigarette lighters costing under ₹20. The probable reason behind this step might be the appeal by Tamil Nadu CM to ban single-use pocket lighters to protect the state’s matchbox industry.
2020 Lockdown in India prevented 27 MT of Himalayan snowmelt, finds research
According to a latest study, 27 metric tonnes Himalaya’s ice and snow melt was prevented due to the 2020 covid-induced lockdown in India. The reduced emissions and decline in anthropogenic pollutants in India due to the lockdown reduced the snowmelt.
Spending on apps in India to touch Rs 64 lakh crore by 2030, finds report
With the nuclear rise in the demand for smartphones and internet usage, spending on apps in India is all set to reach ₹64 lakh crore by 2030. The report also stated that the growth in app economy is being witnessed at 32%, which is four times India’s GDP growth rate.
World Bank agrees $1.5 billion financing to accelerate India’s low carbon transition
The World Bank has approved a $1.5 billion financing to support India in its low-carbon transition. The financing will be used to scale up the country’s renewable energy sector, produce more green hydrogen, and other low-carbon energy investments.
Rupee trades flat to close at 82.03 against US Dollar
The Indian rupee closed at 82.03 against US Dollar on Friday after a restricted trade. Even though the domestic currency was supported by FII inflows, a strong US Dollar in the global market and firm crude oil prices capped its gains.
Asian Kabaddi Championship: India beat Iran in the final to clinch title
India defeated Iran to clinch the Asian Kabaddi Championship title at South Korea’s Dong-Eui Institute of Technology Seokdang Cultural Center on Friday, June 30. The Indian side beat the Iranians 42-32 to win their eighth title in the last nine editions.
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