1 Government approves eco-friendly PM-E-Bus service in 169 cities
The government has approved the PM E-bus service to increase the service of e-buses in cities. Initially ten thousand e-buses will be run. After the Union Cabinet meeting, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur said that Rs 57 thousand 613 crore would be spent on PM-e-bus service. Ten thousand new electric buses will be introduced in 169 cities . He said that this scheme will be applicable in cities with a population of three lakh or more. Mr. Thakur said that the PM-e-bus service will promote environment-friendly transport system.
2 The Economic Affairs Committee of the Cabinet approved the PM Vishwakarma Yojana to support traditional artisans and craftsmen in rural and urban areas.
Government has approved a new Central Scheme – PM-Vishwakarma Yojana to support traditional craftsmen and artisans with a financial outlay of Rs 13,000 crore . The objective of the scheme is to strengthen and promote the traditional skills passed down through generations of artisans and craftsmen working with hands and tools. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the PM Vishwakarma Yojana for a period of five years. Initially 18 traditional industries will be included under this scheme. These include carpenters, boat makers, goldsmiths, masons, toy makers, blacksmiths and potters. under this plan Loan up to one lakh rupees will be given at a concessional interest rate of five percent. More than 30 lakh families will be benefited from this scheme . Under PM Vishwakarma Yojana, craftsmen and artisans will be recognized through PM Vishwakarma certificate and identity card.
3 Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approves seven projects of Ministry of Railways at an estimated cost of about Rs 32 thousand 500 crores
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved seven projects of the Ministry of Railways at an estimated cost of about Rs 32 thousand 500 crore . The Central Government will provide 100 percent funds for these projects. The proposal for multi-tracking will ease operations and reduce congestion while providing much-needed infrastructure development on the busiest routes of Indian Railways. In these projects Uttar Pradesh , Bihar , Telangana , Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra , Gujarat , Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal consists of 35 districts. These projects will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by 2339 km . These projects will provide employment of 7 crore 6 lakh man-days to the people of the states. These are essential routes for movement of various commodities like food grains, fertilisers, coal, cement, fly ash, iron and finished steel, metal tailings, crude oil, limestone and edible oil. With the increase in the capacity of the works, an additional 200 million tonnes of freight will be carried every year.
4 Union Cabinet approves Cooperation Agreement in Sports between the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Department of Health and Aging of Australia
The Union Cabinet has approved the MoU on cooperation in sports between the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Department of Health and Aging of Australia . Contact programs in the field of sports between the two countries will help in enhancing knowledge and expertise in sports science, athlete and coach training and development and grassroots participation in sports. The benefits of mutual cooperation in the field of sports with Australia will apply equally to all sportspersons.
5 Center approves expansion of Digital India program with an outlay of Rs 14,903 crore
The Center has approved the expansion of the Digital India program with an outlay of Rs 14,903 crore . After the Union Cabinet meeting, Communications and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said that the Digital India program was launched in 2015 and has made a big difference in the lives of the poorest of the poor. He said that under the project, existing skills of six lakh 25 thousand IT professionals would be enhanced and new skills would be taught. Shri Vaishnav said that two lakh 65 thousand people will be trained in information security under information security and education awareness programme. He said that one thousand two hundred startups will be promoted in Tier-II and Tier-III cities.
6 Union Cabinet approves signing of MoU between India and Suriname in the field of Regulation of Medical Products
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Suriname in the area of medical product regulation. was apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on June 4, 2023 between the Health Ministry of It was signed during the visit of the President of India to Suriname. The objective of this MoU is to facilitate constructive dialogue on laws and regulations relating to medical products as well as other important matters. This MoU provides for establishing a framework for fruitful cooperation and exchange of information between the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) and the Government of the Republic of Suriname in matters relating to the regulation of medical products consistent with their international responsibilities.
7 India’s first space mission to study the Sun Aditya L-1 ready for launch this month
Indian Space Research Organisation-ISRO is preparing for the next launch of Aditya L-1 satellite this month . This will be India’s first space mission to study about the Sun. The satellite will carry three instruments to study the solar atmosphere, solar magnetic storms and its impact on Earth’s environment. It will be sent to the hollow orbit at the L-1 point between the Earth and the Sun. The satellite will take about 109 earth days to reach the hollow orbit after launch and will cover a distance of more than 1.5 million kms. Aditya L-1 spacecraft prepared at UR Rao Satellite Center in Bengaluru and Satish Dhawan Space Center at Sriharikota for launch has reached. Dr. M. Sankaran, Director, UR Rao Satellite Center briefed AIR about the Aditya L-1 mission.
8 NHAI sets up Design Division to review design and construction of bridges and other structures
For effective review of design and construction of bridges, special structures and tunnels , NHAI has established a Design Division . has been set up to formulate policy and guidelines for planning, design, construction and maintenance of bridges, structures, tunnels and RE walls on National Highways across the country. The division will undertake project preparation, construction of new bridges, condition survey and rehabilitation of existing old/distressed bridges, review of the condition of vulnerable bridges, structures, tunnels and RE walls. It will independently review bridges and special structures which are at DPR stage where DPR will start after June 2023. In addition, the Division will also review the prestressing methods and construction practices of selected bridges and structures with a span of more than 200 meters on random basis, temporary structures, bridges developed and in use. In addition, the design of all bridges/structures longer than 200 meters in existing projects will be reviewed. In addition, other bridges of more than 60 meters span,
9 NIPCCD organizes training program on ‘Poshan Bhi Padhi Bhi’
National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) has organized “Poshan Bhi Padhya Bhi ” for state level master trainers in Madhya Pradesh .Organized a two-day training program on “Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi.” and Education- ECCE). To enhance the capabilities of Anganwadi workers by providing them with a basic understanding of the ECCE curriculum and pedagogical approach. This enables them to provide high quality sports-based ECCE at the grassroots level. Anganwadi India It is a type of rural child care center in the U.S. It was established as part of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) programme.
10 G-20 Digital Economy Working Group and Digital Economy Ministerial Meeting begins in Bengaluru
Alkesh Kumar Sharma, Secretary , Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology formally inaugurated the G-20 Economic Working Group meeting in Bengaluru . The G20 Working Group meeting and the Digital Economic Ministerial meet will continue till August 19 in Bengaluru. Various issues related to digital information, service delivery to citizens and growth in digital economy will be discussed during the deliberations under the G-20 chairmanship of India. Along with these meetings, the Digital Innovation Alliance meeting will be held on 17th and 18th August. It will be an effort to acknowledge and support the innovations of G-20 member countries and invited countries.
11 Indian Army Quiz 2023 – ‘Battle of Minds’ launched on the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas
Indian Army has launched ‘ Battle of Minds ‘ quiz program on the occasion of 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations . Its objective is to promote knowledge and empower the youth in this direction. The program was announced at the Manekshaw Center in Delhi Cantonment area of the capital . The event is being organized to pay respect and pay tribute to the valor, valor and courage with which the Indian Armed Forces ensured victory during the Kargil War.
12 A-HELP Program
Recently Union Minister of Animal Husbandry and Dairying inaugurated the ‘ A-HELP ‘ (Accredited Agent for Augmentation of Health and Production of Livestock) program. This program is the initiative of Amrit Mahotsav of Independence and Pashudhan Jagruti Abhiyan and Rashtriya Gokul Mission promoting livestock growth . Part of the goals of Pashudhan Jagruti Abhiyan focuses on important aspects of livestock health, disease management and animal sterility. Rashtriya Gokul Mission focuses on sustained increase in bovine productivity through use of advanced technologies, high genetic merit bulls and home-based artificial insemination while promoting scientific conservation of indigenous cattle and buffaloes. Trained women agents have been empaneled for animal disease control, artificial insemination, animal tagging and livestock insurance under the ‘A-HELP’ programme. Aimed at empowering women and increasing livestock, the ‘A-HELP’ program will contribute to the socio-economic progress of rural communities.
13 Maharashtra tops in fiscal health reports, Chhattisgarh second
Fiscal Position tells the financial health of any country or state. Maharashtra has the best fiscal health in the country . After this comes the name of Chhattisgarh, one of the poorest states of India . While Bengal , Punjab and Kerala are at the bottom in this matter. This information was given in a foreign brokerage report . Kaushik Das, Chief Economist, Deutsche Bank India Based on the first budget estimate for the financial year 2023-24, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Telangana have the best fiscal position among the country’s top 17 states, while Bengal, Punjab and Kerala are at the bottom, said the report presented by .
14 Goa is the first state in the country where free IVF will be available in government hospitals.
Goa has become the first state in the country to have free IVF treatment . Chief Minister Pramod Sawant launched the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) and IUI facility at Goa Medical College . 100 parents have already registered their names to avail this facility in the super-specialty block of Goa Medical College. CM Sawant said that the state government has achieved another achievement in healthcare.
15 CSIR-NBRI launches an exotic variety of Lotus ‘Namoh 108’
CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI) launched an extraordinary variety of the national flower Lotus , named ‘ Namoh 108 ‘. This unique flower has an astonishing 108 petals and was dedicated to the nation on the eve of Independence Day, underscoring its importance in the cultural and religious tapestry of India. The unveiling took place during NBRI’s week-long festival ‘ One Week One Lab Programme ‘ in Lucknow , where CSIR Director General N Kalaiselvi led the function. The ‘Namoh 108’ lotus variety has been developed by NBRI scientists, who brought the original plant from Manipur for extensive research. it Became the first lotus variety to have its entire genome sequenced , ensuring its longevity and protection from possible extinction.
16 INS Kulish marked its presence during the 77th Independence Day in Singapore
In a remarkable display of maritime cooperation , Guided Missile Ship INS Kulish marked its presence during the 77th Independence Day celebrations in Singapore . As part of their participation in the multinational Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) 2023 exercise , the crew and officers of INS Kulish celebrated the occasion at the High Commission of India in Singapore.
17 Center appointed R Duraiswamy as Managing Director of LIC
Government of India R. Doraiswamy as the Managing Director of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) . He is working in the central office of Mumbai. The national insurance company said in a notice sent to the stock exchanges that he has been appointed as the Managing Director of LIC in place of Mini IPE with effect from the date of assumption of charge on or after September 1, 2023 till August 31, 2026 or until further orders, which It has also been done for the first time.
18 Govt hikes windfall profit tax on domestic crude oil, diesel exports
The government increased the special additional excise duty on crude petroleum to Rs 7,100 per tonne . This order will be applicable from August 15 . In the last fortnightly review, windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil was fixed at Rs 4,250 per tonne. In addition, the Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) or duty on export of diesel will be increased from Re 1 per liter at present to Rs 5.50 per litre. At the same time, a duty of Rs 2 per liter will be imposed on jet fuel from 15 August. At present, there is no specific additional excise duty on jet fuel. The special additional excise duty on petrol will remain nil. India first imposed windfall gains tax on 1 July 2022. Significantly, the windfall tax It is imposed on such companies or industries, which are getting a lot of immediate benefit in a particular situation. Presently the oil companies of India are a good example of this.
19 India’s per capita income will increase seven and a half times by 2047
According to economists at SBI Research , India’s per capita income will grow 7.5 times from Rs 2 lakh ($2,500) per year in FY2023 to Rs 14.9 lakh ($12,400) per year by FY2047. That means income will increase more than 7 times. Let us tell you that on Tuesday, on the occasion of 77th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said from the ramparts of the Red Fort that by the year 2028, India would become the third largest economy in the world. That is, if the size of GDP increases, the income of the common people will automatically increase. The Modi government has set a target of making India a developed country by 2047. At this time the country would be celebrating the 100th anniversary of independence.
20 India’s first long range revolver ‘Prabal’ to be launched on August 18
In a significant step towards indigenous manufacturing and innovation, the state-owned company Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL) , headquartered in Kanpur , Uttar Pradesh , will soon launch ‘ PRABL ‘, India’s first long-range revolver, is all set to unveil. Its launch date is set as August 18, thereby ushering in a new dimension of personal defense expertise. Designed and manufactured by AWEIL, this lightweight 32 bore revolver boasts of an exceptional range, capable of accurately hitting targets up to 50 meters away. This remarkable range is more than double that of other revolvers currently in production, establishing the Prevail as the leader in the field of long-range handguns. Weighing only 700 grams (excluding cartridges), with a barrel length of 76 mm and an overall length of 177.6 mm, it is expertly designed to facilitate rough use.
