Top News of The Day 23rd May 2024

1. RBI has approved a ₹2.11 lakh crore dividend payout to the central government for 2023-24, more than doubling the amount paid for the previous financial year.

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2. Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari inaugurated the first-ever emergency medical response system at the Indian Air Force Command Hospital in Bangalore.

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3. SIDBI partners with Airbus Helicopters to Finance Helicopter purchases in India.

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4. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) exported its first-ever shipment of premium fuel, XP100, with 100 octane to Sri Lanka.

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5. Spain becomes 99th Member of International Solar Alliance.

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6. People across the country are celebrating Buddha Purnima today, the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha.

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7. The Calcutta High Court has cancelled all Other Backward Class (OBC) certificates issued by the West Bengal government since 2010.

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8. Rajasthan Royals defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 4 wickets to reach the playoff 2 of the IPL 2024 season.

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9. According to a recent report by the Wildlife Institute of India, there are more than 4000 dolphins in the Gangetic River basin.

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10. Deepthi Jeevanji of Telangana has set a new world record in the 400-meter T 20 event at the World Para Athletics Championship 2024.

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