Defense Ministry launches project to create an interactive virtual museum for gallantry award winners of the country

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1. Tibet’s first fully electrified bullet train begins operation
Recently China has started operating its first fully electrified bullet train in the remote Himalayan region of Tibet , connecting the provincial capital Lhasa and Nyingchi , strategically located in Arunachal Pradesh. Near the Tibetan border town. The ‘Lhasa-Nyingchi section’ of the Sichuan-Tibet Railway is about 435.5 kilometers long. The importance of this project can be understood from the fact that it is the first electrified rail project in the Tibet Autonomous Region. This section has a maximum speed of 160 kmph and is operated on single line electrified railways. It stops at nine stations including Lhasa, Shannan and Nyingchi. Compared to roads, the Lhasa–Nyingchi railway reduces the travel time from Lhasa to Nyingchi from 5 hours to about 3.5 hours, and the travel time from Shannan to Nyingchi from 6 hours to about 2 hours. It is also important for India given that China claims Arunachal Pradesh as part of South Tibet, which India has vehemently denied. The 3,488-km-long Line of Actual Control (LAC) is involved in the India-China border dispute.
2. West Bengal Government has launched the Student Credit Card, an education loan scheme for higher education aspiring students.
The Government of West Bengal has started the Education Loan Scheme for the students who want to pursue higher education . The name of this scheme is Student Credit Card which was launched by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata on 30 June. This loan scheme is for undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral and post doctoral students studying in the country and abroad. This loan will also be available for those students who are preparing for higher services like UPSE, PSC. Students residing in the state for at least ten years are eligible for loan under this scheme till the age of 40 years and they can repay it in 15 years.
3. Shambhu Nath Srivastava appointed as the new chairman of IFUNA
Allahabad High Court to former judges and state ‘s former chief Lokayukta Justice (retired) Shambhu Nath Srivastava ( Shambhu Nath Srivastava ) The Indian Federation of United Nations Associations ( IFUNA has been appointed president of). The Indian Federation of United Nations Associations is a non-profit organization to promote the objectives of the United Nations and its specialized agencies. IFUNA has special advisory status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.
4. Indian Information Service officer N. Venudhar Reddy takes over as Director General of All India Radio
A 1988 batch senior officer of the Indian Information Service, N. Venudhar Reddy has taken over as the Director General of All India Radio . He is presently working as Principal Director General in News Services Division of All India Radio. After the approval of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, he has been given the additional charge of All India Radio.
5. Approval for signing of MoU between Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Public Service Commission of Gambia
The Cabinet has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and the Public Service Commission of The Gambia , on Renewal of Personnel Administration and Governance Reforms. The Cabinet was apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Indian Council of Medical Research and the Nepal Council of Health Research. The Cabinet was also apprised about a Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Indian Council of Medical Research and the Department of Medical Research, Myanmar in New Delhi in February last year.
6. Tourism loss due to COVID pandemic last year could cost up to $4 trillion: UN
The United Nations has said in its report that the loss of tourism due to the Kovid epidemic last year could cause losses of up to $ 4 trillion . United Nations , World Tourism Organization – UNWTO and Conference on Trade and Development – UNCTADIt has been informed in a joint report that the lack of vaccination of people in developing countries is causing economic losses. UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili has informed that tourism is a means of livelihood for millions and to protect communities from the Kovid epidemic, it is necessary to accelerate vaccination, which will boost tourism and create jobs for youth. Roads will open. He said that many developing countries are dependent on international tourism. The pandemic caused $2.4 trillion in damages to tourism and its related sectors last year, and the report has raised fears that economic losses could happen this year as well. To prevent economic loss in the tourism sector, more and more people should be vaccinated. International tourism declined by 63-75 per cent this year from the 2019 levels forecast by UNCTAD.
7. Cabinet’s Economic Action Committee approves Renewed Power Distribution Scheme for DISCOMs with an allocation of Rs.3 lakh crore
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the reform-based and outcome linked Reformed Distribution Sector Scheme . This scheme is to improve the operational efficiency and financial stability of all the discoms and power departments except the private sector discoms . Under the scheme, conditional financial assistance will be provided to them to strengthen the supply infrastructure for the same. Power Minister RK Singh said that more than Rs 3 lakh crore will be spent on this scheme . The central government will give an estimated gross budgetary support of Rs 97 thousand 631 crore.
8. Defense Ministry launches project to create an interactive virtual museum for gallantry award winners of the country
The Ministry of Defense has initiated a project to create an interactive virtual museum for gallantry award winners of the country in connection with the 75th anniversary of the country’s independence . This museum is being built to honor the heroic deeds of the brave heroes of India. The project is expected to be completed soon. The museum will include a series of animation videos that will bring to life the heroic stories of war heroes. In addition, visitors will have the facility to pay tribute to them by posting tribute messages. The project will be the first of its kind cyber museum to honor war heroes.
9. 240 million years ago Bharatlasuchus tapani was a carnivorous reptile found
Recently, paleontologists International team a carnivorous reptiles highlight that (before 240 million years Britlasucs Tpani was found). The team studied some fossil specimens stored at the Indian Statistical Institute , Kolkata . In the middle of the 20th century , researchers from the Institute established the Yerrapalli Formation (present-day Telangana).Extensive study on the rocks of ), has uncovered many fossils. This reptile belongs to a genus and species, there was no information available in science about it in the past. Researchers have named it Bharatalasuchus tapani (BT) after paleontologist Tapan Roy Chowdhury. In honor of Tapan Roy Chowdhury’s contributions to Indian vertebrate paleontology, and in particular his extensive work on tetrapod fauna found in the Yerrapalli Formation. is kept.
10. Philippines included in FATF gray list
Philippines the Financial Action Task Force ( FATF ) of the gray list have been included. The FATF has released a gray list of its jurisdictions, which will be closely monitored. Apart from the Philippines, Haiti , Malta and South Sudan have also been added to the gray list. Now, these courts will be required to submit progress reports to the FATF three times a year. The Philippines was removed from the FATF blacklist in 2005. It was first included in the FATF blacklist in 2000.
11. Khemlata Wakhlu’s book Kashmiri Century: Portrait of a Society in Flux released
Kemlta Waklu ( Khemlata Wakhlu ) the ” Kashmiri Century: Portrait of a Society in Flux ( Kashmiri Century: Portrait Of A Society In Flux)”. She is a writer, a political leader and a social activist, who has devoted the last fifty years to use her many talents for betterment of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. A Kashmiri Century Human- A powerful and rare compilation of interesting stories. Throughout the century, it sheds a kind light on the innocent and hardworking people living in the beautiful valley of Kashmir. All the stories share the author’s personal experiences and what it means to be a Kashmiri speaking native, They are based on a deep understanding of it. They cover the period from the late 19th century to the present day. None of the political texts available have ever gone deeply into the sociological and humanitarian aspects of living in the Valley. The Kashmiri society in the book In the author’s intimate insight, its development in an enchanting, remote valley, and how its people deal with the bitter and stormy history of Kashmir,liberally sprinkled.
12. Kaushik Basu wrote a book titled Policymaker’s Journal: From New Delhi to Washington, DC
Kaushik Basu ( Kaushik Basu ) written “by policymakers Journal: From New Delhi to Washington, DC ( Policymaker’s Journal: From New Delhi To Washington, DC ) will soon be releasing a book called”. The book traces the course of Kaushik Basu’s career spanning seven years, as he pursued policy-making outside academia, first as Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India in India and then as Chief Economist at the World Bank in Washington. The frenzied went into the world. Kaushik Basu is an Indian economist who was the Chief Economist of the World Bank from 2012 to 2016.
13. Turkey, Azerbaijan begin joint military exercises in Baku
Turkey and Azerbaijan ‘s Baku joint military exercises in ” Mustafa Kemal Atatürk ( Mustafa Kemal Ataturk ) – 202l ” have been launched, involving military tanks, helicopters and drones in an effort to improve the interoperability of war between the two countries. The exercise involved up to 600 personnel in an effort to improve the combat interactivity of the Allies. The main objective of the exercise is to improve the interaction between military units of the two countries during combat operations, develop military decision making skills of commanders and their ability to manage military units.
14. Praveen Sinha appointed special director of CBI
Appointment of the Cabinet Committee ( ACC ) said Praveen Sinha ( Praveen Sinha ) of the Central Bureau of Investigation ( CBI approved the appointment as Special Director). The special director is the second most senior position in the agency after the director. This post was vacant for the last three years and was earlier held by Rakesh Asthana. Sinha is a 1988 batch IPS officer from Gujarat cadre and was earlier posted as Additional Director in CBI.
15. WhatsApp appoints Manesh Mahatme as payments head in India
WhatsApp his Indian payment business development lead to Amazon ‘s former executive Manesh Mahatme ( Manesh Mahatme appointed as director). As the Director of WhatsApp Payments-India, Mahatme will work towards enhancing the payment experience for users, enhancing the service and contributing to the messaging app’s vision of digital and financial inclusion in India.
16. Twitter appoints California-origin Jeremy Kessel as India Grievance Officer
Twitter was new to India Grievance Officer as the California -born Jeremy Cassell ( Jeremy Kessel has announced the appointment). Kessel is Twitter’s Director of Global Legal Policy. The appointment of Grievance Officer by social media companies is mandatory under the new Information Technology Rules, 2021. However, Kessel’s appointment is not seen to be in line with the guidelines of the new IT regulations, which mandate that the Grievance Redressal Officer must be a resident of India.
17. CJI NV Ramana released the book “Anomalies in Law and Justice”
India ‘s Chief Justice , Justice NV Ramana ( Justice NV Ramana ) by the Supreme Court before Justice RV Raveendran book Anomlijh in Law and Justice ( Anomalies In Law And Justice released). The book is an attempt to convince the common man that the law and the legal system are still evolving and that more critical thinking is needed to solve the problems that have remained in the system for a long time. The book contains procedural as well as de facto laws relating to civil procedure, electoral reforms and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
18. European Space Agency to appoint first disabled astronaut
European Space Agency ( European Space Agency ) the world’s first physically disabled astronauts will launch appointed. 22000 applications have been received for this recruitment. ESA is developing technology for para-astronauts. It will send a message to the world that ‘Space is for everyone’. The European Space Agency is facing stiff competition from private players and other space agencies to launch commercial satellites. Amazon founder Bezos will become the first person to go to space on his own rocket in July 2021.
19. Shafali Verma becomes youngest Indian player to debut in all formats
Opener Shefali Verma ( Shafali Verma ) Bristol in England before against women ODIs as descending in all formats to debut to the young Indian cricketers became. He took 17 years 150 days to make his debut in all formats. She has become the fifth youngest cricketer overall in the list of all format debuts. The list also includes Afghanistan 17 years and 78 days Mujeeb-ur-Rehman ( Mujeeb Ur Rahman), who is the youngest player to play across all formats, followed by former England wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor. Australia’s Ellysse Perry is at third place in this list, followed by Mohammad Amir.
20. Anshula Rao first female cricketer to get dope ban
Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Anshula Rao ( Anshula Rao ) failed a dope test after being banned for four years to get the first woman cricketer -turned. He was banned on the date of July 2020 by the National Anti-Doping Agency’s panel for dope testing. Earlier he was also found guilty of consuming the banned anabolic steroid ’19- Noandrosterone. The Under-23 cricketer has participated in several domestic tournaments organized by the BCCI. She had last participated in the 2019-20 Under-23 event organized by the governing body.
21. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 to be held in UAE
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup , originally to be held in India , will now be shifted to the UAE . The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which holds the authority for this year’s event, will inform the International Cricket Council (ICC) in this regard. The T20 World Cup was postponed last year due to the pandemic. BCCI will continue to be the host of the event, which will now be held at Dubai International Stadium, Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Sharjah Stadium and Oman Cricket Academy Ground from 17 October to 14 November 2021.
22. India’s Dutee Chand qualifies for Tokyo Olympics
India’s Dutee Chand has qualified for Tokyo Olympics . He has got a place under the World Ranking Quota. Dutee Chand has qualified in 100m and 200m events. He secured an Olympic quota based on world rankings. In fact, there were 22 quotas in the 100 m race via world rankings, while 15 players could make it to the 200 m.
23. international asteroid day
International Asteroid Day i.e. International Asteroid or Asteroid Day is celebrated globally on 30 June every year . Asteroids are small rocky bodies that orbit the Sun, often called microsatellites. According to NASA, at present there are about one million 97 thousand 106 known asteroids. 113 years ( 30 June 1908) also 113 years since the deadliest impact of an asteroid near the Tunguska River in Siberia , Russia .) are completed. This effect was so extensive that in an area of ​​two thousand 150 square meters, about eight crore trees were destroyed. In December 2016, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 30 as International Asteroid Day after accepting a proposal to create awareness about it.
24. International Tropical Day: 29 June
United Nations , Jun 29 The International Tropical Day ( International Day Of The Tropics) as observed. International Day of the Tropics celebrates the extraordinary diversity of the tropics, highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities of tropical countries. It provides an opportunity to take stock of progress in the tropics, share tropical stories and expertise, and acknowledge the diversity and potential of the region. The Tropical Report was inaugurated on 29 June 2014 as the culmination of a collaboration between twelve major tropical research institutions. The report offers a unique perspective on this increasingly important area. Marking the anniversary of the report’s launch, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/70/267 in 2016, declaring that 29 June of each year is to be observed as the International Day of the Tropics.
25. International Parliamentary Day: 30 June
International Parliamentary Day ( International Day Of Parliamentarism ) every year June 30 is celebrated globally. International Parliamentary Day is a time to review the progress that parliaments have made to become more representative and move forward over time to achieve some key goals, including self-assessment, involving more women and young parliamentarians. Including working to do and adapting to new technologies. The day was established in 2018 through a United Nations General Assembly resolution. The day also acknowledges the formation of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, a global organization of parliaments established in 1889.
26. National Award winning director-cinematographer Sivan passes away
Molivud veteran cinematographer and director , cinematographer ( Sivan recent) died in. The best cinematographer rose to fame in the Malayalam film industry with his photographs taken for the film Chemeen. He has won the National Award thrice in his career. His popular movies include Abhayam, Yagam, Keshu, Kochu Kochu Mohangal, Oru Yatra etc.