- Indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant leaves for sea trials for the first time
Indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant sailed for the first time for sea trials. It has been designed by the Indian Navy team and manufactured by Cochin Shipyard Limited . It is the largest warship built and designed in the country. The aircraft carrier will undergo prolonged trials under all conditions before being accepted as “proven at sea”. this by 2022 will be fully operational. The Navy will accept this warship and then conduct aviation tests. The aircraft carrier Vikrant weighs 40,000 tonnes. This aircraft carrier is about 262 meters long and 62 meters wide. 30 combat aircraft and helicopters can be deployed on the ship, which will include MiG-29K fighter jets, Kamov-31 airborne early warning helicopters and the soon to be inducted MH-60R multi-role helicopters, apart from indigenously advanced light helicopters. .. It has a top speed of about 30 knots (about 55 km/h) and will be powered by four gas turbines. The indigenous aircraft carrier is capable of covering a range of 7,500 nautical miles in one go at a speed of 18 knots (32 kmph). The weapons on this aircraft carrier include the Barak LR SAM and AK-630, It also includes MFSTAR and RAN-40L 3D radar as sensors. The ship also carries an electronic warfare suite named ‘Shakti’. Its construction has cost around Rs 23,000 crore. Let us tell you that a warship of the same name played a very important role in the 1971 war 50 years ago.
- India beat Germany in men’s hockey to win bronze at Tokyo Olympics
Tokyo Olympics in the men’s hockey team who after 41 years has Ruchel medal history. Team India won the medal for the country by defeating Germany 5-4 in a thrilling bronze medal Earlier, India’s hockey team’s last medal at the Olympics was in 1980 in Moscow, when the team won gold under the captaincy of Vasudevan Bhaskaran. So far, the Indian men’s hockey team has won 8 gold medals, 1 silver medal and 3 bronze medals in the Olympics.
- Ravi Dahiya won silver medal in wrestling at Tokyo Games
Ravi Dahiya won a silver medal in the 57 kg weight category of men’s freestyle category in wrestling at the Tokyo Games . Ravi was defeated by Zavur Yugayev of the Russian Olympic Committee in the gold medal match . India’s fifth medal in Tokyo Games Is. Deepak Punia had to face defeat in the bout for the bronze medal in the 86 kg weight category. India was disappointed in women’s wrestling. Vinesh Phogat’s journey in the quarter-finals of the 53 kg weight category ended with a loss. At the same time, Anshu Malik also lost in the 57 kg category. In the medal tally, China is at the first, USA is second and Japan is at the third place. India is ranked 62nd with two silver and three bronze medals. Ravi Kumar Dahiya is a young wrestler from India. He was born on 12 December 1997 in Sonipat, Haryana. Ravi Kumar Dahiya is a freestyle wrestler. He has won two gold medals in Asian Championships. Apart from this, he won a bronze medal in the 2019 World Championships.
- BRO completes world’s tallest motorable road construction in Ladakh at 19,300 feet
The Border Roads Organization( BRO ) has set a new world record by building a motorable road at an altitude of more than 19,300 feet near the Umlingala Pass in Eastern Ladakh . This 52-km-long road passing through the Umlingala Pass has been made of coal tar and has broken the record for the highest road in Bolivia . It is noteworthy that Bolivia has built a road at an altitude of 18,935 feet to connect the volcano Uturunku located in its country. ‘ Project HimankThe strategic road built under the Umling passes through La Top and connects the villages of Chisumle and Demchok. It will enhance the socio-economic status and boost tourism in Ladakh. This road is close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and will facilitate quick movement of troops and equipment. The road has been constructed at a higher altitude than Mount Everest Base Camp as the South Base Camp in Nepal is at an altitude of 17,598 feet, while the North Base Camp in Tibet is 16,900 feet.
- India and World Bank sign $250 million project to make existing dams safe and flexible
Government of India, Central Water Commission , 10 participating States government representatives and the World Bank ‘s long-term dam safety program and related improvements in security and performance of existing dams in various states of India $ 250 million signed project. Second Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project ( DRIP-2)) Strengthen dam safety by formulating dam safety guidelines, incorporating global experiences and using innovative technologies. The introduction of a risk-based approach to the management of dam associated assets is another major innovation envisaged under this project, which is expected to transform dam safety management and effectively channelize financial resources for priority dam safety related needs. This will help in allocating. The project will be implemented in about 120 dams in Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Odisha, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu and through the Central Water Commission (CWC) at the national level. Other states or agencies may be involved during the implementation of this project.
- Ladakh launches ‘Pani Month’ campaign
The Union Territory of Ladakh has launched a month- long campaign- ‘ Pani Month ‘ ( Water Month ) to accelerate the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission and to inform and engage rural communities on the importance of clean water . ‘Pani Maah’ will be run in two phases at Block and Panchayat level. The first phase will run from 1 to 14 August and the second phase will run from 16 to 30 August 2021. The campaign will adopt a three-pronged approach – water quality testing, water supply planning and strategy, and seamless conduct of water meetings in villages.
- Indian Olympic players to be guests on Independence Day
This time Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to invite the country’s Olympic teams to the Red Fort as a special guest on the occasion of Independence Day , August 15 . Appreciating the Indian sportspersons, Prime Minister Modi said that their zeal, passion and spirit are at the highest level. Let us tell you that the members of the Olympic team, who are attending the Independence Day celebrations as guests at the Red Fort, will also visit the Prime Minister’s residence. Here Prime Minister Modi will personally meet and talk to him. India has sent a 228-member contingent to the Tokyo Olympics 2021, with Indian players participating in 18 sporting events. India’s Olympic contingent for Tokyo 2020 comprises 128 participants from 18 sports.
- US approves selling arms to Taiwan for the first time
The US has approved the sale of arms to Taiwan for the first time amid rising tensions with China . US State Department approves $750 billion arms deal for Taiwan . Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry has said that this decision reflects the commitment of the US government to Taiwan. This will help Taiwan strengthen its security and maintain regional peace and stability.
- India expresses happiness over Bangladesh’s decision to join CDRI
India has expressed happiness over Bangladesh‘s decision to join the Disaster Resilient Infrastructure Coalition – CDRI . CDRI is a coalition of national governments, United Nations agencies, multilateral development banks and the private sector that aims to promote the resilience of new and existing infrastructure to climate and disaster risks. On the initiative of India, the number of member countries in the Disaster Advanced Infrastructure Alliance has increased to 25 . Seven international organizations have also participated in this. Our prime minister September 23, 2019 at the United Nations climate action conference to announce the establishment of this organization during his speech on the occasion.
- Joint military exercise Indra-2021 of the armies of India and Russia begins in Volgograd
India and Russia among the armies of military exercises Indra -2021 Russia Volgograd in Prudboy range The national flags of both the countries were unfurled at the grand opening ceremony of the exercise. Exercise Indra-2021 will enhance the coordination between the Indian and Russian armies. The objective of the exercise is to provide joint training to the armies of India and Russia to plan and conduct counter-terrorist operations under the guidelines of the United Nations. There will also be strategic discussions between expert groups of both the countries during the exercise.
- Central government restores powers to states to prepare OBC lists
The central government on August 4, 2021 approved a Constitution Amendment Bill that seeks to empower states and union territories to make their own OBC lists . The Bill was approved in the meeting of the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister. Now it will be introduced in the Parliament for passage. On May 5, 2021, the Supreme Court dismissed the Centre’s plea seeking review of the majority decision by the court. According to this decision, the 102nd Constitutional Amendment took away the power of the states to declare “Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBCs)” to provide quotas in jobs and admissions.
- Union Government approves MoU between IIST and Delft University
The Union Cabinet on August 4, 2021 approved the approval of the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology ( IIST ) and Delft University of Technology ( TU Delft ), Netherlands to carry out academic programs and research activities .Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been approved between Academic programs and research activities involving students and faculty members of each institution. The MoU was signed between the two institutions on 9th April, 2021 and 17th May, 2021 respectively. The MoU between IIST and TU Delft will help the parties to exchange students at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels under the Student Exchange Programme. The parties to both sides will discuss the areas of study and credit under the scheme. Both sides have agreed on a practical exchange program for degree training to comply with the rules of the educational system and the hosting partner. Under this MoU, students will be eligible for dual degree or double degree program, which will be awarded by the home institution. Internship and project work in this MoU,
- Maldivian style water villas to be built in Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep in which the soon Lakshadweep to draw the natural beauty of the Maldives style of water villa will be installed. Lakshadweep administrator Praful Khoda Patel said water villas would be set up at a cost of Rs 800 crore. This project is the first of its kind in India. Under this project world class facility will be provided through solar powered and eco-friendly villas. These villas will be set up in Minicoy, Suheli and Kadmat islands in Lakshadweep. For the construction of the Water Villa, the Lakshadweep Administration has invited fresh global tenders to select the bidders to develop the Beach and Water Villa. A total of 370 rooms will be provided in the three islands. These villas will be constructed under the public-private partnership model. The water and beach villas will be given to the selected bidders to develop, operate and maintain for a period of 75 years.
- Delhi government approves 66% hike in salaries of MLAs
The cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has approved a proposal to increase the salaries of MLAs by 66% . This hike has been done to increase the existing monthly salary and allowances of MLAs from Rs 54,000 to Rs 90,000 after a decade. The Kejriwal-led government had requested the Home Ministry to increase the salaries and allowances of Delhi MLAs at par with other states. MLAs in Delhi were earlier paid Rs 54,000 per month which included Rs 12,000 as salary and the rest as allowance. The salaries and allowances of Delhi MLAs were not revised since 2011.
- Parliament passed the Compulsory Defense Services Bill, 2021
Parliament has passed the Compulsory Defense Services Bill, 2021. Rajya Sabha passed the bill amid protests by the opposition. Lok Sabha has already passed it. Bill to resist incorporation of units of state-owned to Ordnance Factories ( Ordnance Factories tries to prevent workers from going on strike. The Bill empowers the government to declare the services mentioned therein as essential defense services. The discontinuance of such essential services shall adversely affect the production of defense equipment or goods, the operation or maintenance of industries or the unit engaged in the production of goods or equipment or the repair or maintenance of defense related products. The Bill also prohibits strikes and lockouts in industrial establishments or units engaged in essential defense services.
- Parliament passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2021
Rajya Sabha passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2021 on August 3, 2021. The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on July 28, 2021 and was introduced in the lower house on July 26, during the monsoon session. The Amendment Bill was introduced by Union Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman which will amend the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 . Recent Amendment Bill Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)will provide for an alternative insolvency resolution process. This resolution will be called the “Pre-packaged Insolvency Resolution Process (PIRP)”. It will initiate a time bound process to resolve insolvency issues of corporate debtors within 330 days. This process of resolution is called the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP). Under CIRP, the debtor or his creditors will be able to apply for initiation of CIRP in case of default of Rs. 1 Lac. A committee of creditors will also be constituted under CIRP to decide on insolvency resolution. The committee of creditors may consider a resolution plan for repayment of the debt by acquisition, merger or restructuring of the company. If the committee does not approve the resolution plan within the specified time, the company will be liquidated.
- IMD begins work of setting up agro-automated weather stations
India Meteorological Department( IMD ) said people who pay special attention to farmers accurate weather forecasts to provide agro-automatic weather stations (Agro, Automatic Weather Stations – AWS) installation work has started. This information was given by Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha. It has been established in District Agromet Units located in Krishi Vigyan Kendras under Indian Council of Agricultural Research network. At present, 43 million farmers in India receive “Agromet Advisory” directly through SMS. Rural Agriculture Agro-AWS is being set up in 200 District Agricultural Weather Units to provide block level agromet advisory services under the scheme called Mausam Seva (GKMS).
- Governor can pardon prisoners: Supreme Court
On August 3, 2021, the Supreme Court of India said that state governors can pardon prisoners, including those in death row cases . The governor can pardon prisoners even before they complete their sentence of at least 14 years in prison. The Bench also held that the Governor’s power to pardon overrides the provision made under section 433A of the Code of Criminal Procedure .Section 433A states that the sentence of a prisoner can be waived off only after 14 years of imprisonment. The bench said that under Article 433A of the Code, Article 72 or 161 of the Constitution, the President or the Governor cannot and does not affect the constitutional power to grant pardon. However, the Governor will have to act on the aid and advice of the State Government. The Court said that the sovereign power of the Governor to pardon a prisoner under Article 161 is actually exercised by the State Government and not by the Governor voluntarily. Article 161 of the Constitution of India empowers the Governor of a State to grant pardon, relief or punishment, or suspend, or reduce the sentence, any person convicted of any offense against the laws. The scope of the pardoning power of the President under Article 72 is wider than that of the Governor under Article 161 in two ways:
- Court Martial: The power of the President to grant pardon extends to cases where the sentence or punishment is awarded by a Court Martial. But no such power is available to the Governor.
- Death Penalty: Until now, only the President had the power to pardon in all cases, including the cases of capital punishment. Such power was not available to the Governor. However, recently the Supreme Court has reversed this provision of the Governor.
- IIT Roorkee launches Earthquake Early Warning Mobile App
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee has launched Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) mobile app for Uttarakhand . Earthquake Early Warning Mobile App will alert people about the onset of the disaster. It can detect the onset of earthquakes and issue warnings before significant earthquakes occur in the state. This mobile app project was sponsored by the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA). In collaboration with the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences, this initiative was earlier launched as a pilot project for the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. Later the Uttarakhand government extended it. Under this project, sensors have been installed in the highlands of Garhwal and Kumaon regions of Uttarakhand.
- UNSC is against the restoration of Islamic Emirate in Afghanistan
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has announced that it will join the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan .against reinstatement. The UNSC has expressed its deep concern over the high level of violence in war-torn Afghanistan after the Taliban intensified their military offensive. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is likely to visit New York in August, with a special focus on Afghanistan. India is already supporting the efforts of Estonia and Norway. There is an ongoing war in Afghanistan that began after the US entered Afghanistan. The US and its allies successfully ousted the Taliban from power and denied al-Qaeda a safe base of operations in Afghanistan. After completing the initial objectives, A coalition of more than 40 countries formed a security mission in Afghanistan called the International Security Assistance Force. The US has code-named this war as Operation Enduring Freedom (2001–2014) and Operation Freedom Sentinel (2015–present).
