1 The President virtually inaugurated the Alluri Seetharama Raju Smriti Vanam at Bhimavaram
The President Draupadi Murmu addressed the closing ceremony of the 125th birth anniversary celebrations of freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju, in Hyderabad on July 04, 2023. He said that the countrymen will always be grateful for Sitaram Raju’s sacrifice towards the country. He also recalled the famous revolutionary writer’s song for the film on Sitaram Raju. He said that this song will inspire generations to come. President attends Alluri Seetharama Raju Smriti Vanam at Bhimavaram virtually Inaugurated the He also unveiled an animation film on the life of Sitarama Raju. Telangana Governor Dr. Tamilsai Soundararajan, Chief Minister K.K. Chandrasekhar Rao and Union Culture Minister G. Kishan Reddy were also present on the occasion. The Prime Minister unveiled a bronze bust of Alluri Sitharaman Raju in Andhra Pradesh to commemorate his 125th birth anniversary on July 4, 2022. Alluri Seetharaman Raju was born in the year 1897 (year 1898 in some sources) in present-day Andhra Pradesh. He became a sanyasi at the age of 18 and acquired a mystical aura among the hill and tribal people because of his penance, knowledge of astrology and medicine, and his ability to tame wild animals. Growing discontent with the British led to the Rampa Rebellion/Manyam Rebellion of 1922, in which Alluri Sitarama Raju played a prominent role as one of the leaders.
2 President Draupadi Murmu at Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups – P.V.T.G. communicated with
President Draupadi Murmu at the Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru with the Specially Vulnerable Tribal Groups – P.V.T.G. communicated with. The Jenu Kurba and Koraga tribal communities of Karnataka are considered particularly vulnerable tribal groups. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and Karnataka Welfare Minister B. Nagendra were also present on the occasion. The President addressed the tribal community belonging to the weaker sections of the society and stressed the need to educate them.
3 Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 23rd Shanghai Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described terrorism as a major threat to regional and global peace. He called upon the countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to fight this menace unitedly. He S.C.O. Addressing the summit through virtual means, said that some countries are using cross-border terrorism as their policy. SCO Member countries should not hesitate to criticize such countries. SCO Prime Minister Narendra Modi is presiding over the 23rd Summit of the Heads of State of the Council . All SCO member countries China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan have been invited to participate in the summit. Iran, Belarus and Mongolia has been invited as an observer. SCO As per the tradition, Turkmenistan has also been invited as the guest chair.
4 SCO Heads of State endorse New Delhi Declaration, call for cooperation to combat extremism, separatism and terrorism
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization has expressed its commitment to fight terrorism, separatism and extremism . The organization has stressed on measures to stop terror financing, prevent radicalization of youth and eliminate sleeper cells and terrorist safe havens and their cross-border movement. The New Delhi Declaration was adopted after a virtual meeting of the Organization’s Heads of State . Accordingly , the member states shall endeavor to develop common principles and approaches for the preparation of a unified list of terrorist, separatist and extremist organizations., The activities of these extremist organizations are banned in the member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. Member countries opposed the militarization of information and communication technologies. In addition, concerns were expressed about the increased production, trafficking and abuse of narcotics and the dangers of using drug-trafficking proceeds as terrorist financing. The member countries agreed to declare the year 2024 as the SCO Environment Year . The next chairmanship of the organization was handed over to Kazakhstan . The next meeting of the heads of state of the organization will be held in Kazakhstan in 2024.
5 PM Modi inaugurated the Sai Heera Global Convention Center in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the next 25 years of India’s independence are going to be a period of duty, as the country is giving priority to its duty. Shri Modi said that moving towards the goal of 100 years of independence, we have named Amrit Kaal as Duty Kaal. Sai Heera Global Convention Center in Puttaparthi , Andhra Said this in the video conference after inaugurating the The Prime Minister said that the convention center will be the hub of spiritual convention and educational programmes. The Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust has constructed a new facility, the Sai Heera Global Convention Centre, at Prasanthi Nilayam in Puttaparthi. Prasanthi Nilayam is the main ashram of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. The convention center, donated by philanthropist Mr. Ryuko Hira, is a testimony to the promotion of cultural exchange, spirituality and global harmony. The sprawling complex has meditation halls, serene gardens and accommodation facilities.
6 Britain sought to increase the number of permanent members of the UNSC by representing India, Brazil, Germany, Japan and Africa.
Britain has sought to increase the number of permanent members in the United Nations Security Council by giving representation to India, Brazil, Germany and Japan and Africa . His comments came during a briefing for UN correspondents on this month’s Security Council schedule by Ambassador Barbara Woodward , Britain’s Permanent Representative to the UN and President of the Security Council for the month of July.
7 G-20 Research and Innovation Initiative Summit begins in Mumbai
The G-20 Research and Innovation Initiative Summit began in Mumbai . Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Dr. Chandrasekhar welcomed the delegates attending the conference. Dr. Chandrasekhar highlighted the constructive participation of G-20 member countries in drafting the Ministerial Declaration on G-20 Science Programs. The conference has been taken forward under the theme ‘Research and Innovation for an Equal Society’ during India’s G-20 Presidency.
8 Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar met United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. met mohammed
Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar met United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. met Mohammed . Dr Jaishankar said in a tweet that they discussed issues relating to the G-20, the status of the Sustainable Development Goals and climate change. Deputy Secretary General Amina J. Mohammad arrived in India yesterday on a three-day visit. This is his first visit to India after his re-appointment as Deputy Secretary-General in January 2022 for a five-year term. During this, she will also meet Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupendra Yadav, Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs V. Muraleedharan, NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Suman Berry and India’s Sherpa of G-20 Amitabh Kant.
9 Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of the country’s first co-operative Sainik School in Gujarat.
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah virtually laid the foundation stone of the country’s first cooperatively run Sainik School near Mehsana in Gujarat . Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and senior cabinet ministers of the state were also present on the occasion. This Sainik School will be set up at Boriyawi village , eleven kilometers from Mehsana town, by the flagship milk cooperative Sagar Dairy at a cost of Rs 75 crore.
10 India doubles global commercial services exports, according to World Trade Organization report
India has doubled exports of global commercial services . This export was two percent in 2005, which has increased to four point four percent in 2022 . This information has been given in the report of the World Trade Organization. The title of the report is – Trade in Services for Development. The report notes that in India, South Africa and Turkey, jobs directly linked to cross-border services exports account for more than 10 percent of total service sector jobs. As per reports patients from developed countries like UK and USA and also patients from developing countries like Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka prefer to come to India for low cost and high quality treatment.
11 Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 11 National Highway projects worth Rs 5600 crore in Pratapgarh, Rajasthan
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurated 11 National Highway projects worth Rs 5600 crore at Pratapgarh in Rajasthan Inaugurated and laid the foundation stone. Four National Highway projects with a total length of 219 km and a cost of Rs 3,775 crore were inaugurated in Rajasthan. This 6-laning project from Kishangarh to Gulabpura section of National Highway 48 will give a fillip to the economic and social development of Ajmer and Bhilwara districts. The 6-laning of Gulabpura to Chittorgarh section will strengthen the connectivity of Udaipur, Jaipur and Kota areas of Bhilwara and Chittorgarh districts. The construction of 4-lane ROB on National Highway 162A at Fatehnagar will solve the problem of traffic jam at railway crossing. Under CRIF, the construction of high level bridge (or high level bridge) on Chambal river in Mandrayal was started. With the construction of this bridge, Mandrayal of Rajasthan, Connectivity will remain between Karauli and Sabalgarh in Madhya Pradesh. Foundation stone of 7 projects costing Rs 1850 crore and total length of 221 km was also laid. These projects will provide direct connectivity from the famous religious site Nathdwara to Udaipur airport.
12 Startups 20 Gurugram Summit concludes on a grand note, India hands over torch to Brazil
The Startup 20 Gurugram Summit , organized by the Startup 20 Engagement Group under the India G20 chairmanship, concluded in Gurugram with a resounding success. The two-day summit served as a platform to foster innovations, collaborations, knowledge sharing and strategic alliances within the global startup ecosystem. During the closing ceremony, Startup20 President Dr. Chintan Vaishnav officially handed over the torch to Brazil as Brazil takes over the G20 presidency next year and has committed to continue the Startup20 initiative in 2024. Brazil The continuation of Startup20 with the Chairmanship is a true success for the group and a major milestone towards the advancement of the startup ecosystem across the globe.
13 Ministry of Communications (DoT) launched India 6G Alliance to promote innovation and collaboration in next generation wireless technology
The Department of Telecom has launched the India 6G Alliance to promote innovation and collaboration in next generation wireless technology . The India 6G Alliance (B6GA) is a collaborative platform comprising public and private companies, academia, research institutes and standards development organizations. India from 2G to 3G, 4G to 5G in mobile service has seen a change and now the next leg is 6G. Union Minister for Communications, Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnav announced the India 6G Alliance. The website of India 6G Alliance was also launched. According to the government, the India 6G Alliance will forge alliances and synergies with other 6G global alliances. Its primary objective is to understand the business and societal needs of 6G beyond the technical requirements, promote consensus on these needs, and promote high-impact open research and development (R&D) initiatives.
14 Vice Admiral Atul Anand takes over as Additional Secretary, Department of Military Affairs
Vice Admiral Atul Anand has taken over as Additional Secretary, Department of Military Affairs (DMA) . The first Lieutenant General Anil Puri was appointed to this post, who has retired on February 28, 2023. Vice Admiral Atul Anand was commissioned into the Executive Branch of the Indian Navy on 01 Jan 1988. He is an alumnus of National Defense Academy (71st Course, Delta Squadron), Defense Services Command and Staff College, Mirpur (Bangladesh) and National Defense College, New Delhi. He has also attended the Advanced Security Cooperation Course at the Asia Pacific Center of Security Studies, Hawaii, USA.
15 Online Financial Reporting Platform for 15 Political Parties
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched an online web portal for political parties to file their financial reporting electronically . Objective of the initiative Representation of the People Act, 1951 To simplify the process of submission of Contribution Reports, Audited Annual Accounts and Election Expenditure Statement as per Emphasizing the importance of compliance and transparency in financial disclosure, the ECI has made it mandatory for political parties to follow democratic principles. Those who choose not to file online will have to provide a written explanation and both these reports and clarifications will be published by the Election Commission of India on its platform. The ECI is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for the administration of the Union and State election processes in India. It was established as per the constitution on 25th January, 1950 (celebrated as National Voters Day). The secretariat of this commission is in New Delhi. The United Kingdom issued guidelines in April 2019, which were subsequently implemented under the Data Protection Act, 2018.
16 Indian refiners turn to Chinese yuan to pay for Russian oil
Indian refiners have turned to Chinese yuan as an alternative payment method for oil imports from Russia . Indian Oil Corporation, the largest buyer of Russian crude oil in India It became the first refiner to do so. Western sanctions imposed on Russia following the Russia-Ukraine conflict have prompted Russia and its customers to seek alternatives to the US dollar for payments. As Russia’s top crude oil supplier, China has already shifted payments for most of its energy imports from Russia to yuan. Significant steps have been taken to diversify payment options by India, which is now the largest buyer of Russian oil via sea route. However, the exact extent of Russian oil bought by Indian refiners in yuan is not clear. The move reflects a strategic shift in payment methods amid emerging geopolitical dynamics.
17 Data Carbon Ladder
Scientists associated with Loughborough University have developed a tool called the Data Carbon Ladder , which allows businesses to calculate the carbon emissions associated with their digital data. enables to do. With global data volume expected to double every two years to more than 180 zettabytes by 2025, understanding the carbon dioxide output of digital data is increasingly important. This tool addresses a critical oversight in global decarbonization policies by considering a commonly neglected factor, the carbon footprint of the data. Data centers, which are responsible for 2.5% to 3.7% of all human-induced carbon dioxide emissions, exceed the emissions of the aviation industry (2.1%). Using this tool, businesses and organizations can improve the sustainability of their data projects, reduce their environmental impact, and achieve more efficient and eco-friendly solutions.
18 Department of Consumer Affairs urges online platforms to avoid adopting ‘dark patterns’ that harm consumer interest
In the world of digital interfaces , the term ” dark patterns ” has attracted significant attention. Coined by Harry Brignole , a renowned user experience designer , dark patterns are deceptive tactics employed by websites and apps to manipulate user behavior. refers to the. Dark patterns are user interface design choices intentionally made to mislead or trick users into making decisions they may not have intended. They exploit psychological biases and play with users’ emotions to achieve desired results. An example of dark patterns occurs when users intentionally struggle to close annoying ads because of the small ‘X’ icon. Confirmed shaming is a dark pattern that uses guilt to pressure users into conforming to a particular belief or point of view. Subscription traps make it easy for users to sign up for a service but difficult to intentionally cancel or leave. These patterns take advantage of users’ inertia and reluctance to go through complex processes.
19 IIT Kharagpur is developing anti-tamper signaling system
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur , is making significant progress in ensuring the safety and efficiency of train operations for the Indian Railways . By leveraging the power of blockchain technology , researchers from the electrical and electronics engineering stream are developing a tamper-proof signaling system . The tamper-proof signaling system being developed by IIT Kharagpur is based on blockchain technology. Blockchain is a decentralized system that ensures the integrity, security and immutability of recorded information. Widely known for its use in cryptocurrencies and banking transactions, this technology is capable of recording information that cannot be tampered with, hacked, or manipulated.
20 Proposal for Solar Radiation Management (SRM): America
The US is considering a controversial tool called Solar Radiation Management (SRM) to address global warming . Recently the White House In a report, various activities were proposed to implement SRM, including injecting aerosols and brightening marine clouds to reflect sunlight into space. While interest in the concept of SRM has grown, scientists have raised concerns about the environmental, social and geopolitical risks associated with its deployment. SRM involves reflecting a small fraction of sunlight back into space as a means of combating global warming. The proposed research governance framework aims to provide guidance on transparency, engagement and risk management for publicly funded solar geoengineering research. This framework will contribute to informed decision making and responsible practices in this emerging field.
21 India won the final of the SAFF Championship
The Indian football team defeated Kuwait in the final of the SAFF Championship . With this victory, he won the title for the ninth time . The Sunil Chhetri -led Indian team defeated Kuwait 5-4 in the penalty shootout. Sree Kanteerava Stadium , Bangalore Both the teams were tied at 1-1 till the stipulated 90 minutes. Neither team could score a second goal even in its 30 minutes of extra time. In such a situation, the match was decided in the penalty shootout. Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh gave this victory to India. He did brilliantly in the penalty shoot-out, stopping Kuwait captain Khalid Al Ibrahim’s final shot. India had earlier become champions in 1993, 1997, 1999, 2005, 2009, 2011, 2015 and 2021. In the tournament’s 14-year history, India has emerged as the champion nine times and finished runners-up four times.
