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Russia Successfully Tested 3D Printed Aircraft Engine
The country of Russia successfully tested the MGTD-20 gas turbine 3D printed aircraft engine.
Russia successfully test-fired the 3D printed aircraft engine at its Kazanbansh Aviation Testing Center in Tatarstan.
The production of this engine will be determined by Russia by 2021-22.
This new technology reduces the time it takes to produce the main engine's elementus by about 20 times.
Rajasthan government set up its first plasma bank in Jaipur
The Government of Rajasthan established its first plasma bank in the state of Jaipur.
India's first plasma bank was established by Delhi.
After which the State Governments of Kerala, Odisha started Plasma Bank.
Recently the Maharashtra Government has announced the introduction of Plasma Bank in Malegaon and Dharavi.
A nationally established plasma bank is in Delhi while a second nationally established plasma bank will be opened in the state of Tamil Nadu.
Partha Pritam Sengupta becomes IOB's new MD and CEO
New Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Indian Overseas Bank - Partha Pritam Sengupta
Partha Pritam has been appointed in place of the current Indian Overseas Bank managing director and CEO Karnam Sekar.
Partha Pritam is currently working as Deputy Managing Director of State Bank of India, appointed as MD and CEO of Indian Overseas Bank till 2022.
NASA announces launch of ASTHROS mission to study the universe
Space agency NASA announced the launch of a mission called ASTHROS to study the universe by the end of the year 2023.
NASA will launch this space mission from Antarctica.
Under this mission, NASA will study air currents over the continent for 3 weeks.
Under the ASTHROS mission, NASA will send a football stadium-shaped balloon into space to observe the wavelength of invisible light from Earth.
This balloon will be filled with Hillium gas which will help to keep the superconducting dictators at 268.5 ° C.
ASTHROS - "Astrophysics Stratospheric Telescope for High Spectral Resolution Observation as Sub Millimetre Wavelengths".
160th Income Tax Day celebrated on 24 July
The Central Board of Direct Taxes celebrated the 160th Income Tax Day on 24 July.
Publication e-journal publicity kit etc. were displayed in the Income Tax Office on the occasion of this day.
The first income tax in India was presented by Sir James Williams on 24 July 1860.
The Income Tax Department functions under the Union Ministry of Finance which was established under the Central Board of Revenue Act, 1963.
Sri Lankan women's all-rounder Shripali Veerakodi announces to retire from international cricket
Sri Lankan women's all-rounder Shripali Veerakodi announces to retire from international cricket.
Veerakodi made his debut in international cricket in 2006 after which he played 89 ODIs, 58 internationals and 20 T20 matches for Sri Lanka.
Veerakodi last played an international cricket match in the year 2018.
He contributed in winning 3 50-over World Cups and five T20 World Cups for Sri Lanka.
Amazon Pay ties up with Acko General Insurance to sell auto insurance
Amazon Pay ties up with Acko General Insurance to sell auto insurance.
Under this, vehicle insurance will be done and additional discount will also be given to Amazon Prime Members.
This policyholder will also have the option of cash settlement with lower value claims as well as a 1 year guarantee with zero paperwork promise.
In this insurance policy, the customer can also select a list of add-ons like engine protection and pay using Amazon Pay Balance UPI or card.
Naveen Tahilani becomes the new MD and CEO of Tata AIA Life Limited
Naveen Tahilani was appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Tata AIA Life Limited.
Tahilani was appointed in place of Rishi Srivastava, the current CEO of Tata AIA Life Limited.
Tahilani has been appointed chief executive of AIKA Group, a Hong Kong-based group agency distribution.
Tahilani was the CEO of AIA Group of Hong Kong till 2019.
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