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Current Affairs
- India's GDP growth rate slows down to 4.5% in Q1: The Indian economy has witnessed a significant slowdown in its growth rate, with the GDP growth rate declining to 4.5% in the first quarter of the current fiscal year.
- India and US sign MoU on cooperation in space technology: India and the United States have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate in the field of space technology, with a focus on promoting peaceful uses of outer space.
- India's first bullet train project gets a major boost: The Indian government has given a major boost to the country's first bullet train project, with the signing of a loan agreement with Japan for the project.
Polity
- Supreme Court sets aside Delhi HC order on Rafale deal: The Supreme Court has set aside the Delhi High Court's order that had sought a review of the Rafale deal, saying that the court has no jurisdiction to review the deal.
- Lok Sabha passes bill to amend the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code: The Lok Sabha has passed a bill to amend the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), which aims to improve the resolution process for stressed assets.
- Rajya Sabha passes bill to amend the Reserve Bank of India Act: The Rajya Sabha has passed a bill to amend the Reserve Bank of India Act, which aims to give more autonomy to the central bank.
Economy
- India's trade deficit widens to $18.01 billion in June: India's trade deficit has widened to $18.01 billion in June, driven by a surge in imports and a decline in exports.
- India's foreign exchange reserves decline by $1.43 billion: India's foreign exchange reserves have declined by $1.43 billion to $429.63 billion, driven by a decline in foreign portfolio investments.
- India's inflation rate rises to 3.18% in June: India's inflation rate has risen to 3.18% in June, driven by a surge in prices of food and fuel.
International
- India and China hold talks on border issues: India and China have held talks on border issues, with both sides agreeing to maintain peace and tranquility along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
- India and the US hold talks on trade issues: India and the US have held talks on trade issues, with both sides agreeing to work towards a mutually beneficial trade agreement.
- India and the UK sign MoU on cooperation in healthcare: India and the UK have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate in the field of healthcare, with a focus on promoting healthcare innovation and research.
Sports
- India wins the ICC World Cup 2019: India has won the ICC World Cup 2019, defeating New Zealand in the final by 18 runs.
- India's Rohit Sharma becomes the first batsman to score two centuries in a World Cup final: India's Rohit Sharma has become the first batsman to score two centuries in a World Cup final, scoring 103 runs against New Zealand.
- India's Virat Kohli becomes the first captain to win the World Cup, the Champions Trophy, and the Asia Cup: India's Virat Kohli has become the first captain to win the World Cup, the Champions Trophy, and the Asia Cup, leading India to victory in the ICC World Cup 2019.