Tennis Champion, Iga Swiatek as Global Brand Ambassador of Infosys

• Infosys, a global leader in consulting and digital services, has unveiled a multi-year alliance with women’s tennis World No. 1, Iga Swiatek.
• This partnership designates Swiatek as the worldwide brand ambassador for Infosys.

Assam Government Bans Plastic Water Bottles Below 1 Litre

• The Assam Environment and Forest Department has embarked on a significant measure by declaring a prohibition on the production and utilization of plastic water bottles with a capacity below 1000 ml within the state.

RBI has Increased the Offline Payment Transaction Upper Limit

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has increased the upper limit of an offline payment transaction from ₹200 to ₹500 with immediate effect.

India Smart Cities Awards 2022

• The India Smart Cities Awards 2022, organised by the Ministry of Union Housing and Urban Affairs, have acknowledged Indore as the best city and Madhya Pradesh as the best state.
• Surat and Agra secured second and third positions respectively.

Smart India Hackathon 2023

• The sixth edition of the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2023 has been jointly introduced by the Innovation Cell of the Ministry of Education and the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE).
• With a vast network of over 7500 Innovation Institutes across India, the Smart India Hackathon offers participants a unique opportunity to tackle problem statements from various government bodies and ministries.

Ministry of Defence Signs Contract with Hindustan Shipyard for Five Fleet Support Ships

• Aimed at enhancing the operational capacities of the Indian Navy, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has entered into an agreement with Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), a state-owned enterprise located in Visakhapatnam.
• This agreement involves the procurement of five Fleet Support Ships (FSS), heralding a fresh chapter in naval logistics. The total expenditure for this initiative is projected to be around ₹19,000 crore.