1 During the three-day BRICS summit, it has been decided to expand the five-member grouping of BRICS – Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the expansion of the five-member grouping of BRICS has been decided during the three-day BRICS summit . Currently Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa are its members. Shri Modi has said that Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates will now become full members of BRICS. Addressing the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, the Prime Minister said that India has always supported the expansion of BRICS and has always believed that the inclusion of new members will strengthen BRICS as an organization. Earlier, the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa Announcing the results of the 15th BRICS Summit, it was agreed to invite Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (six new countries) to become full members of BRICS . These countries will become members of BRICS from January 1, 2024 .
2 69th National Film Awards announced, R Madhavan directed Rocketry The Nambi Effect declared the best film
The 69th National Film Awards have been announced. Announcing the awards in New Delhi this evening , Ketan Mehta, Chairman, Feature Film Jury , said that Rocketry, The Nambi Effect, directed by R Madhavan, will be awarded the Best Feature Film of the year 2021 . R Madhavan also played the lead role in this film. Allu Arjun has been selected for the Best Actor award for Pushpa The Rise . Mr Mehta told Alia Bhatt for Gangubai Kathiawadi and Kriti Sanon for Mimibest Actress will be awarded. Pallavi Joshi has been declared Best Supporting Actress for the film Kashmir Files and Pankaj Tripathi has been declared Best Supporting Actor for Mimi. RRR won the award for Most Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. The Kashmir Files, directed by Vivek Agnihotri, will be given the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Film on National Integration. Non-Feature Jury Chairman Vasant S Sai announced Ek Tha Gaon directed by Srishti Lakhera as the best non-feature film of the year. Shreya Ghoshal will get the award for Best Female Playback Singer for the song – Mayawa Chayawa from the movie Irwin Nijhal. Kaal Bhairav has been adjudged the Best Playback Singer for the song Komuram Bhimudo from the film RRR. Best Director Award to Nikhil Mahajan for Marathi film Godavari will be given. The Best Hindi Film award went to historical film Sardar Udham Singh produced by Shoojit Sircar. The film has also been selected in the categories of Best Cinematography, Audio, Production Design and Costume Design. The National Awards for the year 2021 were announced by filmmaker Ketan Mehta, chairman of the 11-member jury.
3rd B-20 summit India 2023 begins in New Delhi
B-20 summit India 2023 will begin in New Delhi . Union Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman, Dharmendra Pradhan, Dr.S Jaishankar , Sherpa of G-20 India Amitabh Kant in 3 day summit , Trade Ministers of various countries and several business leaders will share their views on issues related to international trade. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the special session on August 27 as the chief guest. Global priorities including India’s priorities and recommendations for the B-20 world, Artificial Intelligence for Business and Society, Resilient Global Trade and Inclusive Global Value Chains for Investment and Trade Ministers’ Session and Investment and Trade Ministers’ Session on the first day of the Summit 7 sessions will be held including session. Several global Indian leaders including Tata Sons Global India Business Executive Chairman and B-20 India President N Chandrasekaran, Mastercard CEO Michael Meibach, World Economic Forum President Borj Barende will attend the summit.
Rover Pragyan landed on the surface of the moon after leaving the lander of Chandrayaan-3
Rover Pragyan has landed on the surface of the Moon after Chandrayaan-3 ‘s lander Vikram . The Indian Space Research Organisation- ISRO said that the rover Pragyan, built indigenously and designed for the Moon, has started walking and taking stock of the surface of the Moon. This is a significant success in the Indian space programme. The 6 wheels fitted in the rover have imprinted the Ashoka Pillar and the ISRO logo on the lunar surface . It will be proof to the whole world till eternity that India was the first country to land on the South Pole of the Moon.
5 Signing of MoU between Numaligarh Refinery Limited of Assam and Inland Waterways Authority of India in Guwahati
An MoU was signed in Guwahati between Numaligarh Refinery Limited of Assam and Inland Waterways Authority of India for transportation of petroleum and petrochemical products to Bangladesh and other South East Asian countries . Union Minister for Shipping, Shipping and Waterways and AYUSH, Sarbananda Sonowal and Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Ramesh Teli and two Ministers from the Government of Assam were also present on the occasion.
6 Kerala’s first AI school launched in Thiruvananthapuram
The country’s first AI school Shanthigiri Vidyabhavan has been opened in Thiruvananthapuram , the capital of Kerala . Former President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the AI School. The first AI school will be for students of classes 8 to 12. At AI School, students will get support from multiple faculty, different levels of testing, aptitude tests, counseling, help in career planning and tricks to remember things better. The country’s first AI school is also like any other educational institution. However, the AI School will take the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced technological systems to enhance the learning experience of the students. As reported by Mathrubhumi, AI School, i-Learning Engine (ILE) America and Vedic E-School Opened in collaboration between That is, it is like starting a new era of education.
7 Central government formed high power committee to review defense institute DRDO
The committee has been constituted under the directions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and with a view to bring about changes in the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) . India’s Defense Minister Rajnath Singh appointed Professor K.K. A nine-member expert committee has been constituted under the leadership of Vijayraghavan . This committee will present a report to the government in the next three months. Professor Vijayaraghavan, who is heading this committee, has been the former Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India. The initiative comes in the wake of persistent concerns expressed by various stakeholders, including the Armed Services, regarding the efficiency and effectiveness of the organisation.
8 Defense Acquisition Council approves proposals worth seven thousand eight hundred crore rupees to enhance the operational capabilities of the Armed Forces
The Defense Procurement Council, under the chairmanship of Defense Minister Rajnath Singh , has decided to spend around Rs 7,800 crore. Proposals for purchase of equipment worth Rs. To enhance the efficiency of the Indian Air Force, the Defense Acquisition Council has approved the procurement and installation of Electronic Warfare EW suite in Mi-17 V-5 helicopters. This will increase the affordability of helicopters. The EW suite will be procured from Bharat Electronics Limited. The Council also approved the procurement of ground based autonomous systems for the Mechanized Infantry and Armored Regiments. This will enable many tasks like unmanned reconnaissance, delivering weapons, fuel and spares to the battlefield. 7. The proposals for procurement of 62 x 51 mm Light Machine Gun and Bridge Laying Tank have been approved. The light machine gun will increase the fighting capability of the security forces and the bridge laying tank will enable quick movement of mechanized forces. Procurement of durable laptops and tablets for the Indian Army has also been approved under Project Shakti. All these will be purchased from indigenous vendors only. The Council also approved the procurement of weapons for the Indian Navy’s MH-60-R helicopters to enhance their operational capability.
9 China bans all imports of seafood from Japan with immediate effect
China ‘s customs authorities have announced that it has stopped all imports of seafood from Japan with immediate effect . China made the decision after Tokyo Electric Power Company began releasing treated and rarefied water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean . Officials said the aim was to eliminate the risk of food being contaminated by radioactive water leaks and to protect food and the health of China’s people. The ban is expected to have a major impact on Japan’s fishing industry and could lead to further deterioration of bilateral relations.
10. Trade and Investment Ministers’ meeting under India’s G-20 chairmanship begins in Jaipur
The trade and investment ministers’ meeting under India’s G-20 chairmanship has begun in Jaipur . Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the meeting through video conferencing. The Prime Minister said that history is witness to the fact that trade has played an important role in exchange of ideas, cultures and technology and has connected people to each other. He said that trade and globalization have also lifted millions of people out of extreme poverty. Expressing the world’s faith in the Indian economy, Shri Modi said that India is seen as a combination of generosity, opportunities and choices.
11 Tele-law 2.0 launched
Committed to fulfilling the constitutional mandate of Article 39A relating to ensuring access to justice , the Department of Justice (DOJ) is organizing a Tele-Law 2.0 event on August 25, 2023 at Siri Fort Auditorium, New Delhi . In this program, Minister of State for Law and Justice (Independent Charge) Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal will participate. The event celebrates the milestone of reaching 50 lakh pre-litigation consultations to common citizens through the use of technology. It also integrates this legal advice service under Tele-Law with legal representation services under Nyaya Bandhu (Pro Bono) programme. It will enable the common citizen to have access to legal advice, legal aid and legal representation through a single registration and a single gateway to tele-law.
12 NHPC and APGENCO come together for implementation of Pumped Storage Hydroelectric projects and other renewable energy projects in Andhra Pradesh
Taking yet another step towards clean and green energy, India’s leading hydropower company NHPC Limited has tied up with Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation (APGENCO) Limited (a Government of Andhra Pradesh subsidiary) for implementation of renewable energy projects and pumped hydro storage in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Undertaking) has signed an MoU with The total capacity in the MoU in the first phase is 1,950 MW. The two identified Pumped Hydro Storage projects are envisaged for implementation. These projects are Kamalapadu (950 MW) and Yaganti (1,000 MW). The implementation of these projects is expected to generate significant employment opportunities and boost the local economy in the area. The projects will be implemented under joint venture. On August 23, 2023, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Mr. Y.S. The MoU was signed at Tadepalli in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh in the presence of Jagan Mohan Reddy.
13 Ministry of Heavy Industry Appointed Engineers India Limited as Independent Engineer for PLI-ACC Scheme
The Ministry of Heavy Industry has given approval to three stakeholders to build 30 GWh battery storage capacity . These include Ola Cell Technologies Pvt Ltd , ACC Energy Storage Pvt Ltd and Reliance New Energy Battery Storage Ltd. The ministry is in the process of granting approvals for the remaining 20 GW capacity with a target of achieving 50 GWh generation by 2030. In order to monitor the progress of work of these selected companies, the Ministry has appointed Engineers India Limited (EIL). has been appointed as the independent engineer. Prototype testing work by these stakeholders is almost complete and commercial production is expected to commence in phases in FY2024.
14 Project WorldCoin
Recently a project called WorldCoin has been launched by artificial intelligence (AI) company OpenAI . The project is the world’s largest identity and financial public network. claims to make. WorldCoin is an initiative to create a digital network in which everyone can claim some form of stake and participate in the digital economy. The initiative uses a device called “Orb” to collect biometric (iris) data and help participants obtain a World ID through the World app. With the app, participants can collect a cryptocurrency called WorldCoin (WLD). The WorldCoin network can only function if users are willing to scan irises and/or have their own irises scanned. World ID holders and people who have had their irises scanned can use it to claim WLD crypto, whereby they can trade (if possible and legal) or hold the asset with the expectation that its value may increase. WorldCoin claims that there is a legitimate way to include everyone in this network with the help of biometric information to avoid duplication. This process is called “proof of identity” and it helps prevent people from repeatedly entering names in exchange for crypto.
15 KVIC launches Khadi Rakshasuit for Raksha Bandhan
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has launched ‘ Khadi Rakshasut ‘ on the occasion of Rakshabandhan .‘ started. KYIC is a statutory body established under the Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act, 1956. It functions under the Ministry of MSME. Rakshasoot is manufactured by a few dedicated women in rural India who spin different types of yarn from Charkha. This Rakhi is completely natural and free from any chemical additives. Some of these rakhis are made from sacred cow dung and seeds of basil, tomato and brinjal. The concept behind its creation is that, when thrown on the ground, it will sprout basil, tomato and brinjal plants. The ‘Khadi Rakshasuit’ is being introduced as a ‘Pilot Project’ initiative exclusively available at Khadi Bhawan, New Delhi.
16 LIC acquires 6.7% stake in Jio Financial Services through de-merger action
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has announced the acquisition of 6.7% stake in Jio Financial Services (JFSL) , a non-banking financial services entity created from the elements of Ambani Industries run by Mukesh Ambani . The acquisition by Reliance Industries through a demerger action is set to make a significant impact on both the entities and the wider financial markets.
17 Rafael Nadal becomes the new global brand ambassador of Infosys
Veteran tennis star Rafael Nadal has been made the brand ambassador of IT company Infosys . Infosys has disclosed this in a regulatory filing with the stock exchange. Infosys will have a 3-year deal with Rafael Nadal. Infosys said that Nadal will be the ambassador of brand and digital innovation. Spain’s 37-year-old Rafael Nadal has held the top spot in the ATP rankings for 209 consecutive weeks. He has won 22 Grand Slab tournaments, including 14 French Open titles.
18 US FDA Approves Pfizer’s Maternal RSV Vaccine to Protect Babies
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the first vaccine designed for infants to protect them from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) -associated lower respiratory tract disease in infants from birth to 6 months of age. (LTD) And designed to prevent serious cases. This important decision is raising optimism among parents and healthcare providers who are working hard to protect the well-being of these vulnerable babies. Pfizer’s maternal respiratory syncytial vaccine ‘Abrisvo’ on FDA approval is in perspective. This vaccine is an important milestone in maternal and child health, as it is the first vaccine to be approved specifically for use in pregnant individuals. It is given between 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy and is given as a single dose injected into the muscle.
19 In the Chess World Cup final, R.K. Silver medal for Praggnanand
Grandmaster R. Pragyanand won the silver medal in the finals of the FIDE Chess World Cup held in Baku after a strong performance . Former world champion Magnus Carlsen defeated Pragyanand 1-0 in the played tie-breaker . R. Praggnanandhaa became the second and youngest Indian player after Viswanathan Anand to play in a World Cup final .
20 Asmita Women’s League: A significant step towards excellence of women in sports
Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur has announced that the prestigious Khelo India Women’s League will henceforth be recognized as ” Asmita Women’s League “. This purposeful change underlines the government’s commitment to furthering gender equality and promoting vibrant participation of women in the field of sports. The new name, “Asmita Mahila League,” carries a deeper meaning. ASMITA stands for “Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women Through Action”, encapsulates the resilience, determination and spirit of achievement that defines women athletes across the country. The change not only marks a new identity but is also symbolic of the aspirations of the countless women who strive to make a mark in the field of sports.
21 ICC ties up with Mastercard for Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has made an important announcement, introducing an exciting collaboration with Mastercard , which is set to become the Global Partner for the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 . With the 2023 World Cup to be held in India from October 5 to November 19, the partnership between Mastercard and the ICC could be a game-changer in enhancing the cricketing experience for cricket fans around the world.
