1) India’s first dragon blood-oozing tree
•This is for the first time that a dragon tree species has been reported from India.Dragon tree species whose sap turns bright red after coming in contact with air.
2) GoM on sexual harassment at workplace reconstituted
•The other members of the reconstituted GoM are: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, and Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani.
3) Cabinet approves merger of NIMH with ICMR-NIOH
•Union Information and Broadcasting Minister said that the decision will help the company in reducing bank borrowings and implementing projects for enhancing fertilizers production capacity and upgrading logistics and raw materials.
4) PM Modi releases book on former PM Chandra Shekhar
•Prime Minister also announced a museum for all former Prime Ministers of India, and invited their families to share aspects of their lives.
5) Ajay Bhalla appointed as Home Secretary
•Bhalla will take over as Home Secretary from incumbent Rajive Gauba. Bhalla is currently serving as Power Secretary.
6) Priti Patel appointed as Britain’s Home Secretary
7) Lt Gn. Ranbir Singh releases a book on Fire and Fury Warriors
•This book showcases the courage and bravery of the Fire and Fury Warriors and portrays the rich heritage and ethos of the Indian Army.
8) RIL’s becomes top-ranked Indian company in Fortune Global list