1 PM Modi urges Sri Lankan President to implement 13th amendment
During the Sri Lankan President’s visit to India, the Indian Prime Minister expressed hope for the implementation of the 13th Amendment to the Sri Lankan Constitution , which comes from the India-Sri Lanka Accord of 1987 . Sri Lanka has been experiencing increasingly violent conflict since the early 1980s. The struggle can be traced back to its independence from Britain in 1948. At the time when the Sinhalese majority government came into existence, it passed a law which was deemed discriminatory against the Tamil minority population. In the 1970s, the two major Tamil parties Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) united to form Tamil Nadu, who began agitation for a separate state for Tamils within the system in north and east Sri Lanka, which would give them greater autonomy. The TULF became ineffective after the enactment of the Sixth Amendment to the Sri Lankan Constitution in August 1983, and thus the ethnic divide began to escalate into a violent civil war. The 13th Amendment to the Sri Lankan Constitution was made following the signing of the India-Sri Lanka Accord between Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and President JR Jayawardene in Colombo, Sri Lanka in 1987. The purpose of this accord is to amend the constitution to transfer certain powers like agriculture, health etc. to the nine provinces of the country and to find a constitutional solution to the civil war.
2 G-20, two-day Women Empowerment Summit to begin in Gandhinagar
The two-day G-20 Women Empowerment Conference will begin in Gandhinagar under the G-20 chairmanship of India . Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani will inaugurate it. The conference will focus on ensuring global economic growth on a sustainable, inclusive and equitable basis through women-led development.
3 Information and Broadcasting Secretary Apoorva Chandra will also hold the additional charge of Secretary, Department of Telecommunications.
Information and Broadcasting Secretary Apoorva Chandra will now hold the additional charge of Secretary, Department of Telecommunications . According to the Department of Personnel and Training, Shri Apoorva was awarded K.K. Rajaram has been given the additional charge of Secretary, Department of Telecommunications till regular arrangements are made after his retirement.
4 The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023 to Prohibit Unauthorized Recording and Exhibition of Films passed by Parliament
The Parliament has passed the Cinematograph Amendment Bill-2023 . Lok Sabha approved it. It has already been passed in the Rajya Sabha. Cinematograph Act-1952 in this bill There is a provision for amendment, under which the certificate issued by the Central Board of Film Certification was valid for ten years. Now this certificate will be considered valid forever. The Bill also has a provision to add some additional categories of certificates on the basis of age. Films with “A” or “S” certificate will require a separate certificate for showing on TV or any other media prescribed by the Central Government. The bill will ban unauthorized recording and exhibition of films. Attempting to make an unauthorized recording would be considered an offence, punishable by a jail term of between three months and three years. Along with this, a fine of up to three lakh rupees and five percent of the gross production cost of the film will have to be paid.
5 TRAI and Center for Development of Telematics signed MoU
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and Center for Development of Telematics have signed an MoU to establish technical and institutional cooperation mechanism in telecommunications. TK Rajaraman, Secretary, Department of Telecom, said that this collaboration will open new vistas in policy research, regulatory studies and dissemination of upcoming technologies in the telecom and broadcasting sectors. This will help the country achieve policy driven innovation, he added.
6 CDAC and Arm partner to enable semiconductor startups in India through the Arm Flexible Access for Startups program
Center for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC) announces collaboration with world’s leading semiconductor IP company Arm in Gandhinagar to broaden support under Design Linked Incentive Scheme (DLI) and enable growth of semiconductor market in India . As part of this announcement, the Arm® Flexible Access to Startups program, which provides $0 license fee access to a comprehensive portfolio of certified Arm IP, tools and training, is now available at the SemiconIndia FutureDesign DLI of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). is expanding its eligibility criteria to welcome applications from startups that qualify under the scheme.
7 Think-20 Summit under India’s G20 Presidency begins in Mysore, Karnataka
The Think-20 summit under India’s G-20 chairmanship has begun in Mysuru . The conference, which runs till August 2, is being hosted by the Observer Research Foundation as Think-20 Secretariat. Think-20 is a working group of the G-20, serving as a think tank for multilateral groups. It aims to bring together high-level experts and think tanks on a single platform to discuss policy issues relevant to the G-20.
8 Jammu to get 100 electric buses under smart city project
Jammu , the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir , will get a fleet of 100 electric buses in August under the Smart City project . These buses will be supplied by Tata Limited. The operation of these buses in Jammu will bring down the carbon emission significantly and contribute significantly in creating a cleaner environment. Out of one hundred electric buses, 75 9 meter buses will be run in Jammu city and twenty five 12 meter buses will be run in outlying areas of Jammu district. After successful trial run of these environment-friendly buses, they will be launched in August.
9 DGCA gives in-principle approval to Air India and Indigo to import aircraft
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has given in-principle approval to Air India Limited and InterGlobe Aviation Limited (Indigo) for import of 470 and 500 aircraft respectively . The details of aircraft approved for import by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation are at Annexure. Information regarding the cost of acquisition of these aircraft is not available as the airline and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) are commercial in nature. Availability of parking spaces has been ensured at the time of grant of NOC for physical import of aircraft. As per the induction plan of the airlines, the aircraft are proposed to be imported over the period 2023-2035.
10 Japan’s population decline
Japan , known for its rich culture and technological advancement, is facing significant demographic challenges. As of 2022, the country has a total population of 125.41 million, but has been showing a decline over the years. The population of Japanese citizens has been steadily declining, and in 2022, it is expected to decline by 0.65%, amounting to approximately 800,000 people. This marks the 14th consecutive year of declining numbers, highlighting a worrying trend for the country’s future.
11 RoboMapper, a robot designed to accelerate solar energy research
In an unprecedented development, scientists have introduced RoboMapper , a state-of-the-art robot designed for materials testing. This innovative technology promises to revolutionize the process of de-identifying materials for solar cells , providing greater efficiency and stability. The robot has already shown remarkable results, identifying perovskite materials with enhanced stability and efficiency in solar cells. RoboMapper’s primary focus is on identifying perovskite materials, which are known to have better light absorption than conventional silicon, making solar cells lighter and more efficient. The robot successfully pinpointed 150 different compositions of these materials in an impressively short amount of time, outperforming manual efforts.
12 Meta ties up with ‘India AI’
‘ India AI ‘ – Digital India Corporation and META, India to enhance cooperation in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies signed an MoU. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Mr. Abhishek Singh, CEO, India AI and Mr. Shivnath Thukral, Director and Head of Public Policy, META in India. The objective of the MoU is to establish a mechanism for collaboration and linkages between ‘India AI’ and META in the field of Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies. This includes making Meta’s open-source AI models available for use by the Indian AI ecosystem. Through this partnership with META, the joint research and development effort will address large-scale challenges by leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies such as LLAMA and other open-source solutions.
13 Bengaluru becomes the first Indian city to join the World Cities Culture Forum
The first Indian city to be a part of the World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF) is Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka . A global network of cities that share research and intelligence to explore the role of culture in future prosperity. Bengaluru became the 41st city to join the Forum and the network currently comprises 40 cities across six continents. The Forum includes cities such as New York, London, Paris, Tokyo and Dubai. A participatory project called Unboxing Bangalore has been set up to create a new story around Bengaluru through multimedia properties and they are representing the city and leading the discussions. WCCF Unboxing will work closely with BLR Foundation, a non-profit initiative set up in April 2022 by Prashant Prakash, founding partner of Accel India and philanthropist, and journalist Malini Goyal.
14 New platform for young eSports players in MP: MP State Esports Academy
Madhya Pradesh will soon have its first online gaming industry “ MP State Esports Academy”.” to provide young esports players with an opportunity and platform to reach the professional level. The Academy focuses on training aspiring gaming and eSports professionals. An eSports tournament will be held, selecting the top players for entry. 80% of the seats are reserved for gamers from Madhya Pradesh, while the remaining seats are open for gamers from across the country. Anyone can participate in tournaments to compete for a spot in the Academy. The state-wise MP Junior Esports Championship will be held from July 27 to August 7, especially focusing on 12 to 17-year-old esports enthusiasts. The sports department will organize this 10-day tournament, thereby providing a platform to the young participants to showcase their skills in games.
15 Severe reduction in Antarctica’s sea ice: will have a profound effect on the climate
Antarctica ‘s sea ice extent has been recorded at around 14.2 million square kilometres, which is well below normal for this time. In normal condition, it is 16.7 million square kilometers . Antarctica’s sea ice size on July 25 was about 14.2 million square kilometers, while the normal sea ice size for this year should be closer to about 16.7 million square kilometers. Antarctica lost about 2.6 million square kilometers of sea ice over the long-term average observed during the satellite era. There has been a significant decline in winter sea ice extent since 2015 compared to record highs seen in 2012 to 2014.
16 RBI allows banks to open vostro accounts in 22 countries for trading in rupee
The Reserve Bank of India has given permission to open Vostro accounts in view of the interest of global trade groups . Explaining this, the government said that to promote local currency, the Reserve Bank has allowed 20 banks operating in the country to open Vostro Accounts (SRVA) with partner banks of 22 countries . Will be able to take the help of Vostro Account for trade settlement and will be able to do these trades in rupees. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Som Prakash informed that on 15th July an MoU has been signed between the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Central Bank of UAE.
17 Harmanpreet Kaur suspended for violating code of conduct
Indian women’s cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur has been suspended from the team’s next two international matches for two separate breaches of the ICC Code of Conduct during the third match of the ICC Women’s Championship series against Bangladesh. Has been done. Harmanpreet has become the first woman cricketer to violate the ICC Code of Conduct. Harmanpreet was found guilty of breaching Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, after which she was fined 50 per cent of her match fee and three demerit points were added to her disciplinary record for a Level 2 offence. Kaur was also fined 25 per cent of her match fee for a Level 1 offense and added a further demerit point to her record after being found guilty of breaching Article 2.7, which is ‘public criticism in relation to an incident in an international match’. ‘ is related to. The first incident happened in the 34th over of India’s innings when Harmanpreet took the wicket after being caught by spinner Nahida Akhtar. The second incident took place during the presentation ceremony when Kaur criticized the umpiring in the match.
18 Tripura’s Asmita Dey won gold medal in Junior Asian Judo Championship 2023
Asmita Dey , representing Tripura , has achieved amazing success by bagging the Gold Medal in the Junior Asia Cup Judo Championship held in Macau, China . Apart from his gold medal in the Junior Asia Judo Championship 2023, he had secured a silver medal in the Asian Open 2023 held in Kuwait City in April this year and a bronze medal in the Asian Junior Championship in 2022. Asmita Dey participated in the Junior Asia Judo Championship 2023 in the 48 kg category, where she competed against players from 27 different countries. This included Korea, Bhutan, Iraq, America and many other countries. India has won three gold medals, one silver medal and one bronze medal in the Macau Junior Asia Cup Judo event. Development Earns Knockout Over Ian I Lei. She continued her winning streak defeating Mongolia’s Maralma Khurelchuluun in the semi-finals and claimed victory against Australia’s Rylee Rametta in the final, securing the gold medal. Arun emerged victorious in Group A by defeating Australia’s Dimitrios Giantsios, and went on to top the group with a win against South Korea’s Jimin Lim. In the semi-finals, he defeated Maimani Abdulrauf of Saudi Arabia, and in the final, he smartly defeated Kohsei Toyoshima of Australia to capture the championship. Competing in the over 100 kg category, Yash Ghangas finished the competition with a silver medal after a tough fight against Mongolia’s Khangarid Gantulga in the final. Shraddha Kadubal Chopre Won bronze medal in 52 kg category.
19 World Day Against Human Trafficking 2023
World Day Against Human Trafficking is observed on 30 July every year , which is an annual event. People-to-people trading is a huge global problem of modern-day slavery, with very few countries untouched by human trafficking, and the event is organized by the United Nations to raise awareness of the phenomenon and promote prevention. This year’s theme, “ Reach every victim of trafficking, leave no one behind ,” calls on governments, legal authorities, public services, and civil society to evaluate and improve their efforts to strengthen prevention, Identify and support victims.
20 International Friendship Day 2023
Every year on 30 July, International Friendship Day is celebrated all over the world . Since 2011, this special day has been dedicated to thanking our friends for their common cause. It is a time when we feel meaningful friendship and understand how our friends accompany us in the journey of life. International Friendship Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2011, with the core belief that promoting friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can serve as a catalyst for peace efforts and promote unity among communities. can promote.
