Economy
- This bank launched its “Smart Edge” lending program, through which MSMEs can avail secured working capital limits from Rs 1 to 3 crore in form of OD, LC - Yes Bank.
- In July 2019, The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected India’s economic growth for 2019-20 to – 7% (cut by 0.3%).
International
- New Prime Minister of United Kingdom - Boris Johnson.
- First on the Fortune Global 500 list – Walmart (US).
National
- India’s highest ranker in the Fortune Global 500 list - Reliance Industries (106).
Persons in News
- Person who was China’s former premier, died on 22 July - Li Peng.
- New President of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India - Balwinder Singh.
Sports
- New Head of the ICC's influential Finance & Commercial Affairs committee - Ehsan Mani (Pakistan Cricket Board's chairman).
- First place in the ICC Test batsmen ranking list, published on July 23 - Virat Kohli.
- First place in the ICC Test Teams ranking list, published on July 23 - India.
- This Sri Lankan fast bowler will retire from ODI cricket in July - Lasith Malinga.
State Current Affairs
- Region that has highest number of ‘red industries’, as per the Maharashtra Economic Survey Report 2018-19 – Pune (5,306 red industries).
Science and Technology
- This Indian company and Netherland-based KeyGene have tied up to undertake research in key field crops - Mahindra Agri Solutions Ltd.
General Knowledge
- International Monetary Fund (IMF) – Established in: 1945; Headquarters: Washington D.C. (US).
- International Cricket Council (ICC) – Formed in: 1909; Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
- Britain - Capital: London; Currency: Pound sterling.
- Canada – Capital: Ottawa; Currency: Canadian Dollar.
