Indore declared India’s first ‘Water Plus’ certified city

1. Indore declared India’s first ‘Water Plus’ certified city

• India’s cleanest city Indore under ‘ Swachh Survekshan-2021 ‘, the country’s first ‘ Water Plus ” The city has been declared. Swachh Survekshan is an annual survey of cleanliness, hygiene and cleanliness in cities and towns across the country as part of the ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’. Significantly, according to the survey, 30 percent of the city’s sewage water is being recycled and reused. The ‘recycled’ water is being used by the common people in their gardens and construction sites in the city. Apart from this, a total of seven sewerage treatment plants have been set up in the city and about 110 million liters of water is treated daily in them. As per the guidelines of ‘Water Plus’ protocol of Swachh Survekshan, 1,746 public and 5,624 domestic sewers have been connected by Indore Municipal Corporation to 25 minor and major drains, thereby freeing the Kanh and Saraswati rivers of the city from sewer lines. has gone. It is to be known that the first ‘Water Plus’ in the country India’s cleanest city has been declared.

2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses Investors Summit in Gujarat; Vehicle scrappage policy launched

• The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, addressed the Investor Summit in Gujarat through video conference . Voluntary Vehicle Fleet Modernization Program or Vehicle Scrap PolicyThe summit has been organized keeping in mind the goal of inviting investment for setting up of infrastructure of vehicle scrap under Rs. Suggestions and synergies presented by the ship breaking industry located at Alang for the development of an integrated scrap hub will also be discussed in the conference. The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways and the Chief Minister of Gujarat were also present on the occasion. Vehicle Scrap Policy has been launched, Which can be called an important milestone in the development journey of India. The Investor Summit held in Gujarat opens a new range of possibilities for setting up vehicle scrap infrastructure. The Vehicle Scrap Policy will help in the phased removal of unsuitable and polluting vehicles in an environment-friendly manner. The Prime Minister said that this policy will greatly benefit the general public in every way. The first benefit would be that a certificate would be given on scrapping the old vehicle. Those who have this certificate will not have to pay any money for registration when they buy a new vehicle. Along with this, they will also be given some exemption in road tax. The second advantage would be that it would cover the maintenance cost of the old vehicle, It will also save on repair cost and fuel efficiency. The third benefit is directly related to life. There will be some relief in road accidents due to old vehicles and old technology. The fourth benefit would be that it would reduce the harmful effects of pollution on our health.

3. Chhattisgarh became the first state to recognize forest resource rights in urban areas

• Chhattisgarh has become the first state to recognize Community Forest Resource Rights in urban areas . The state government has set up Dhamtari district spread over 4,127 hectares of forest recognized the rights of residents of The state government has also recognized community resource rights of 5,544 hectares of forest within the core area of ​​the Sitanadi Udanti Tiger Reserve area. Any forest resource that tribals and other forest dwelling communities use and depend on for livelihood is known as community forest resource. It can be a common forest area that the community is protecting to make use of its resources. Community forest resource area may include any category of forests i.e. revenue forests, classified and unclassified forests, deemed forests, reserved forests, protected forests, sanctuaries and national parks etc.

4.  Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched India’s first Single Polymorphism (SNP) based chip “Indigou” to protect pure varieties of indigenous animal breeds like Gir, Kankrej, Sahiwal, Angol etc.

• Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (Donor), PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Minister of State for Atomic Energy,  Jitendra Singhhas called for conservation of pure varieties of indigenous cattle breeds like Gir, Kankrej, Sahiwal, Angol etc. India’s first Single Polymorphism (SNP) based chip to provide ” IndiGoThis indigenous chip has been developed by the tireless efforts of the scientists of National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NAIB), Hyderabad, an autonomous organization under the Department of Biotechnology. Dr. Jitendra Singh said that IndiGo is a complete Indigenous and the world’s largest animal chip. It has 11,496 Markers (SNPs) which is much higher than the 777K Illumina chip earmarked for US and UK breeds. Developed for our own indigenous cows, the Minister said. This chip in Gaya is a shining example for the direction of self-reliant India.

5.  India achieves installed renewable energy capacity of 100 GW

• The government has said that the total installed renewable energy capacity in the country has exceeded one hundred gigawatts . At present , India ranks fourth in the world in terms of renewable energy potential, fifth in solar energy and fourth in terms of wind energy. The achievement of 100 GW renewable energy capacity is an important step towards achieving the target of 450 GW by 2030 . The Ministry of Power informed that 100 GW capacity has been installed while 50 GW capacity installation work is in progress and tenders have been floated for 27 GW capacity. The installed renewable energy capacity will increase to 146 GW when the hydroelectric capacity is included.

6.  IIT Mumbai develops new technology to identify high-risk covid patients with the help of infrared technology

• IIT Mumbai has developed a novel method using infrared technology to find out which patients are most at risk of contracting COVID-19 . The Chairman of the Proteomics Facility, Indian Institute of Technology Mumbai, Prof. Sanjeev Srivastava has confirmed that there is a correlation between the blood chemistry of a patient and being severely affected by COVID-19 . Such a blood-based test will help doctors in diagnosing the critical condition of COVID-19 patients in India. Primary financial support for this study was provided by the Board of Science and Engineering Research, Government of India.

7.  Government notifies Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules-2021

• The government has notified the Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules-2021, under which single-use plastic items have been banned till the year 2022 . Pollution from single-use plastic items has become a major environmental challenge. The manufacture, import, storage, distribution, sale and use of multiple single-use plastic items will be banned from July 1 next year. The thickness of plastic bags will be increased from fifty microns to seventy-five microns from September 30 and to 120 microns from December 31 this year. The waste management infrastructure is being strengthened in the States and Union Territories through the Swachh Bharat Mission.

8.  Sports Minister Anurag Thakur launched the nationwide program of Fit India Freedom Run 2.0 in New Delhi

• Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Anurag Singh Thakur performed the second Fit India Freedom Run from Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium , New Delhi . launched a nationwide program of It is being organized on the occasion of Amrit Mahotsav of Independence. Apart from the capital Delhi, it is also being organized from 75 other places of historically famous country. These include Azad Park in Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, Port Blair in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Kaza Post in Cellular Jail Himachal Pradesh and Gateway of India in Mumbai. Apart from this, Fit India Freedom Run is also being started from Chitralekha Udyan, Attari Seema and Leh and Chennai in Tezpur, Assam. From historical places, this race is organized by Central Reserve Police Force, Central Industrial Security Force, Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force, National Security Guard, Sashastra Seema Bal, Border Security Force and Railways and Nehru Yuva Sangathan are doing the centre. Shri Thakur interacted with the organizers across the country through video conference. The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports said that it will be organized every week from 75 locations in 75 districts of the country till October 2.

9. Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority in association with Himachal Pradesh Horticulture Products Marketing and Processing Corporation Ltd. exported unique varieties of apples to Bahrain

• They should encourage the export of the new places of agricultural and processed food products are Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) of Himachal Pradesh Horticulture Products Viprn and Processing Corporation Ltd (in collaboration with HPMC) Bahrain to five unique variety Shipped the first shipment of apples . These include Royal Delicious, Dark Brown Gala, Scarlet Spur, Red Velox and Golden Delicious varieties of apples. These apples were procured from farmers of Himachal Pradesh and exported by DM Enterprises registered with APEDA. Apple Promotion Event Organized by Al-Jazeera Group , a leading retailer in BahrainThese apples will be introduced under The exhibition will start from 15 August 2021. From this day, the celebration of India’s 75th Independence Day will also begin, whose theme is ‘Amrit Mahotsav of India’s Independence’. The apple promotion program is also being organized so that the consumers of Bahrain can get acquainted with the varieties of apples grown in India.

10.  MoHUA launches a brand for urban SHG products – ‘Sonchiriya’

• Shri Durga Shankar Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched ‘ Sonchiriya’- ( a brand and logo ) for marketing of Urban Self-Help Group (SHG)) launched. Under the aegis of MoHUA, DAY-NULM lays emphasis on providing adequate skills and opportunities to urban poor women and enabling them to promote sustainable micro enterprises. It mobilizes women from urban poor families into SHGs and their organizations to create a system that encourages these women. More than 5.7 lakh SHGs have been formed with 60 lakh members in different states/UTs. Many of these SHGs are engaged in livelihood activities, handicrafts, clothing, toys, food items etc. These are mainly being sold in the neighborhood markets and often face barriers to visibility and wider market access. To overcome these challenges, the ministry has entered into agreements (MoUs) with leading e-commerce portals like Amazon and Flipkart, with the main objective of women empowerment.

11.   Union Agriculture Minister Shri Narendra Tomar addressed the 6th meeting of Agriculture Ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member countries

• To empower rural youth, farmers and women in agriculture, the Government of India is taking several steps to develop new technologies and take them out of the laboratory to the fields. This was stated by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Tomar in the 6th meeting of Agriculture Ministers of the member countries of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) . In this meeting held in Dushanbe , Tajikistan through virtual medium , the Agriculture Minister said that India’s agriculture sector has performed well even during the Kovid-19 epidemic. Contributing to global food security, food grains production as well as exports have registered a significant increase.

12. The bats covered 2,000 km from London in the Pskov region of north-western Russia. distanced more than

• Recently one bats by pskov region of north-western Russia from London to 2,000 km. Astonished the scientists by flying to a distance of more than . These bats are called ” Olympian bats ” and have generated keen interest among climate scientists. This bat belongs to the genus Nathusius pipistrel . The voyage is significant as it is the longest voyage made by a British bat across Europe.

13.  The number of billionaires in India decreased from 141 to 136

• In the pandemic-hit financial year of 2020-21, the number of billionaires in India declined from 141 in FY20 to 136 in FY21, according to a statement issued in Rajya Sabha by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman . The calculation is based on the gross total income declared in the income tax return. The number of individuals with gross total annual income of more than Rs 100 crore in the financial year 2018-19 is 77. As per the information available with the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), there is no legislative or administrative definition of the term billionaire under direct taxes. Wealth tax has been abolished with effect from 01.04.2016 and hence, CBDT does not take any further information about the entire wealth of an individual taxpayer.

14. LG Manoj Sinha inaugurates “Bangas Awam Mela” in J&K

• Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha said Kupwara district of Bangs Canyon (Bungus valley) in the 75th year of independence village game to celebrate, with the gorgeous arrangement of great local performances and other activities Bungs Awam Fair ( Bungus Awaam Mela) was inaugurated. Inaugurating the fair, the Lieutenant Governor paid tributes to the great revolutionary, freedom fighter Khudiram Bose on his death anniversary. He also remembered countless others who made sacrifices and invaluable contributions to attain the country’s independence. In order to make Bangus Valley environmentally sustainable, the LG has directed the Forest and Tourism Department to develop a viable eco-tourism plan for the region and all other major scenic grasslands and grasslands of the Union Territory. instructed to prepare. He also suggested to do a feasibility study for starting a cable car in this trekker’s paradise.

15.  Indian team wins US Innovation Award

• Softworthy has been awarded the prestigious National Science Foundation Innovation-Corps ( NSF I-Corps ) Teams Award in the United States . Softworthy’s award-winning project focuses on developing state-of-the-art computational methods for stochastic modeling, design simulation, and sensitivity analysis of electronic devices such as printed-circuit-board (PCB), which are critical for the development of novel technical applications such as driverless vehicles and energy-efficient smart buildings.

16. Kamlesh Kumar Pant is the new chairman of NPPA

• Himachal Pradesh cadre1993 batch IAS officer Kamlesh Kumar Pant by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet to determine the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority ( National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority – NPPA has been appointed as the new president). The pharmaceutical pricing agency was currently headed by IAS officer Shubhra Singh, who was appointed to the post in 2018. According to a Personnel Ministry order, Singh has been returned to his cadre state Rajasthan.

17.  Cashify ropes in Rajkummar Rao as its first brand ambassador

• Re-commerce marketplace Cashify announced that it has appointed Rajkummar Rao as its first brand ambassador . The actor has signed a multi-year contract with the company and will promote the products on digital media platforms through campaigns and promotional activities, especially for the smartphone buyback category.

18. 28th ASEAN Regional Forum Ministerial Meeting

• Minister of State for External Affairs,  Rajkumar Ranjan Singh led India’s delegation to the 28th ASEAN Regional Forum of Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Brunei Darushelm . ARF member states exchanged views on international and regional issues as well as on the future direction of the ARF. Dr Singh presented India’s perspective on the Indo-Pacific, the threat of terrorism, the importance of UNCLOS in the maritime domain and cyber security.

19. RBL Bank selects AWS as cloud provider

• RBL Bankof com ‘s Amazon Web Services (AWS) chose your favorite cloud (cloud) provider. AWS helps RBL Bank strengthen its AI-powered banking solutions and drive digital transformation in the bank, adding significant value to the bank’s innovative offerings , saves costs and performs stringent risk controls.

20. ISRO chief K Sivan inaugurates Health Quest study

• ISRO chief seam Dr. formally Health Quest ( Health QUEST ) study ( potential health quality upgrades by ISRO’s Space Technology – Health Quality Upgradation Enabled By Space Technology Of ISRO is inaugurated). The responsibility of this study is 20 private hospitals across India. will be taken by The objective of this study is to strive towards reducing human errors and achieving defect free and quality service in emergency and intensive care units in hospitals. The objective of this study is to upgrade the country’s health security systems standards in line with ISRO’s quality standards and best practices. The existing Quality Assurance Mechanism and practices in ISRO will be shared with the study team for determination of parameters for establishment of health safety quality standards. The event was co-organized by both Association of Health Care Providers India (AHPI) and Society for Emergency Medicine in India (SEMI) .