1 Padma Vibhushan Ratan Tata honored with Maharashtra Government’s first Udyog Ratna Award for distinguished contribution in the industry sector
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde honored eminent entrepreneur Padma Vibhushan Ratan Tata with Maharashtra government ‘s first Udyog Ratna Award for his distinguished contribution in the industry sector . Chief Minister Shinde, accompanied by Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar , honored Mr. Ratan Tata by presenting him with a check of Rs 25 lakh, a badge and a citation at his residence in Colaba, Mumbai. Industries Minister Uday Samant and Education Minister Deepak Kesarkar were also present on the occasion.
2 Navy submarine INS Vagir to reach Fremantle, Australia
Naval submarine INS Vagir will reach Fremantle, Australia . The submarine had started this journey in June this year. INS Vagir is the fifth submarine of the Kalvari class . It was handed over to the Navy in January this year. In Australia, the submarine will participate in several exercises with the Australian Navy . Indian Navy ships and aircraft are currently participating in the Malabar exercise off the east coast of Australia. This exercise has started from 11th August and will continue till 21st August. They will then take part in Exercise Ausyndex , which will run from 22 to 24 August.
3 Ministry of New and Renewable Energy notified Green Hydrogen Standard
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has notified the Green Hydrogen Standard . It clarifies that which hydrogen produced from renewable sources can be called green hydrogen. This includes both electrolysis and biomass-type hydrogen production systems. The Ministry, after consultation with all concerned, has decided that the definition of green hydrogen will include greenhouse gases generated from water purification, electrolysis, gas purification, drying and hydrogen compression. The notification states that the modalities for measurement, monitoring, on-site verification and certification of green hydrogen will be determined by the ministry. For this, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency of the Ministry of Power will be the authorized authority.
4 Luna 25 could not enter orbit due to technical glitch – Roscosmos
The Russian space agency Roscosmos has issued a statement saying that the Luna-25 spacecraft collided with the moon after rotating in an uncontrolled orbit . The Russian spacecraft was supposed to land on the lunar surface on August 21. Meanwhile, the lander module of India’s Chandrayaan-3 has been successfully placed in a lower orbit. In this way, Chandrayaan-3 has reached closer to the moon. The lander module of Chandrayaan-3 will attempt to land on the South Pole of the Moon on 23rd of this month.
5 Ten days long Onam festival begins with Atham
The ten-day Onam festival in Kerala begins with Atham . On this occasion, people from all over the state dressed in traditional clothes and offered prayers in temples in the morning. People make pookkalams with flowers outside the houses to mark the welcome of King Mahabali. King Mahabali was sent to Patal by Baman Dev, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that on this day King Mahabali comes to earth from Patal Lok to bless his subjects, in whose happiness this festival is celebrated. In his welcome, the houses are cleaned and decorated well. Also, there is a belief that on this day Lord Vishnu took Vamana avatar.
6 NIN reported that majority of IT workers in Hyderabad are at risk of heart disease, blood pressure, diabetes, stroke and other types of non-communicable diseases due to lifestyle
The Hyderabad -based National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), affiliated to the Indian Council of Medical Sciences – ICMR, reported that most of the workers working in the information technology sector in Hyderabad suffer from heart diseases, blood pressure, diabetes, stroke and other types of non-communicable diseases due to sedentary lifestyles. diseases are taking the risk of Research conducted by the National Institute of Nutrition indicates that the reason for this is lack of physical activity and excessive stress at workplaces. The research, conducted on IT workers in Hyderabad with an average age of 30 years, was published in the international journal ‘Nutrients’. Dr. Hemlata, director of the institute, said that about 46 per cent of the participants in the age group of 26 to 35 years were suffering from high blood pressure, diabetes, excess fat and abnormal levels of cholesterol. He pointed out that there are growing concerns about the health and welfare of IT sector employees who contribute largely to the development of the country.
7 Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembers Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Bahadur of Tripura on his 115th birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Bahadur of Tripura on his 115th birth anniversary . He is remembered as the builder of Tripura because of his contribution to educational institutions.
8 Dr.Jitendra Singh unveils new species of “Lotus” flower developed by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – (National Botanical Research Institute) CSIR-NBRI Lucknow: Named ‘NaMo 108’
Union Minister of State for Science & Technology (Independent Charge); Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh has presented a new species of ” Lotus ” flower developed by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-(National Botanical Research Institute) CSIR-NBRI Lucknow Named ‘ NaMo 108 ‘, the new lotus has 108 petals . The lotus named ‘NBRI Namo 108’ has been developed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR- NBRI), a premier plant-based, multidisciplinary, state-of-the-art national R&D center located in Lucknow . namo 108 this species of lotus March to December Till blooms and is full of nutrients. It is the first species of lotus whose genome has been completely sequenced for its characteristics. Is. Dr. Jitendra Singh also released a garment made from lotus fiber and a perfume ‘Fruits’ extracted from lotus flowers, developed under the Lotus Research Program in collaboration with Fragrance and Flavor Development Center (FFDC), Kannauj. Developed by NBRI under Launching the Kamal Abhiyan (Lotus Mission) on the occasion, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that this project is part of National Honey Bee Mission (NHBM), National Bamboo Mission (NBM), National Food Security Mission (NFSM) and National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF), National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA), Gokul Mission, Blue Revolution, Mission Shakti – An Integrated Women Empowerment Program and National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) ) etc. are being launched in a mission mode similar to other priority schemes.
9 Rajasthan CM launches free Annapurna food packet scheme
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot launched the Chief Minister Free Annapurna Food Packet Scheme on Independence Day . Under this initiative, households covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) will receive monthly Annapurna food packets containing essential items from Fair Price Shops (FPS) free of cost. Each packet contains Chana Dal, Sugar, Iodized Salt, Soybean Refined Edible Oil, Chilli Powder, Coriander Powder and Turmeric Powder. The scheme is in line with the government’s commitment to ensure that no one goes hungry. The launch will take place at various locations, with public representatives distributing packets to beneficiaries through point-of-sale machines. The scheme, with an annual budget of about Rs 4,500 crore, aims to provide relief to more than one crore needy families amid rising inflation.
10 Rajasthan CM unveils progressive initiatives for the development of the state
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot unveiled a series of transformational initiatives designed to enhance the state’s well-being and development. These initiatives cover various domains such as cultural heritage conservation, infrastructure development, agricultural extension, social support and gender equality. Gehlot is credited with reviving the Ramgarh Dam through the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project, expanding the Annapurna Ration Kit Scheme, extending the Chiranjeevi Jeevan Rakshak Yojana, launching the Indira Gandhi Smartphone Scheme and awarding the Rajasthan Police Force with the “Rajasthan Police Panchsati Medal”. announced the plan.
11 Uttar Pradesh government started tree plantation campaign-2023
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a grand effort to plant 5 crore saplings under the Tree Plantation Campaign-2023 . Speaking at the inauguration near Gomti beach , he emphasized that protecting nature is the key to keeping humanity safe from disasters. CM Yogi said that these trees will act as a bridge connecting people with both nature and spirituality.
12 Indonesia Launches Golden Visa Program
Indonesia is preparing to launch its own golden visa program by the end of 2023, aiming to revise its immigration policy to attract foreign investment and international entrepreneurial talent. Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno announced the upcoming launch of the Golden Visa during a press conference. The objective of this program is to encourage foreign tourists to invest in the country and extend their stay. Initially expected by June 2023, the program is now targeted to be launched before the end of the third quarter. The move follows Indonesia’s introduction of “second home visas” for five and ten years, which target individuals with significant financial stakes.
13 NASA’s STEREO passed rapidly near the Earth
Recently, NASA ‘s Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory (STEREO-A) spacecraft passed near the Earth for the first time almost 17 years after its launch . NASA’s Solar and Heliospheric Observatory and Solar Dynamics Observatory to improve their observations of STEREO-A, a fast passer by Earth will coordinate with Through this coordination, the spacecraft will be able to locate solar features of different sizes from different distances. STEREO-A (A stands for Ahead), along with its twin STEREO-B (B stands for Behind), was launched in 2006 to study the behavior of the Sun by forming Earth-like orbits around it. it was done. Their primary goal was to provide a stereoscopic view of the Sun, allowing researchers to study it from multiple perspectives. In 2011, STEREO-A achieved an important milestone by reaching a distance of 180° from STEREO-B in its orbit. This spatial arrangement allowed humanity to view the Sun as a complete sphere for the first time, providing important insights into its complex structure and activity.
14 Indian Flying Fox Bat: Pteropus giganteus
Flying fox bat, India’s largest nectar-eating bat species, has been identified in a recent study by scientists from the Indian Institute of Science and the Center for Ecological Sciences of the Wildlife Institute of India. New information has been received about (Pteropus giganteus). Flying fox bats were found to spend a large part of the daytime monitoring the environment in addition to nocturnal foraging activity. Studies have shown that in contrast to their nocturnal nature, Pteropus giganteus have been observed to be more alert during the day, with approximately 7% of the day’s time spent assessing for any type of threat. This study shows the interplay between social vigilance (watching for any conflicts with other nearby organisms) and environmental vigilance (watching for signs of nearby threats) in this species of bat.
15 Anduri Utsav: The Amazing Butter Festival Of Uttarakhand
Anduri Utsav , popularly known as Butter Festival , celebrated at Dayara Bugyal in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand , came to an end recently. Dayara Bugyal, situated at an altitude of 11,000 feet above sea level, is one of the ancient grasslands of the state. It is also known as Butter Holi, as people playfully smear each other with butter, milk and buttermilk .
16 GI tag for Matti Banana from Tamil Nadu
Matty Banana (Matty Banana), a variety native to Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu , was recently given the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for its unique features and qualities. There are six types of Matti Banana which differ in colour, aroma, taste and texture, as well as being suitable for baby food and medicinal use. This banana is commonly known as ‘Baby Banana’. It grows well in the special climate and soil of Kanyakumari.
17 The world’s first 3D rocket will be launched from Sriharikota.
The rocket Agnibaan Suborbital Technological Demonstrator of Chennai -based private space company AgniKul Cosmos is ready for launch at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh . Launching will be from Satish Dhawan Space Center . The process of integrating this rocket started on 15 August. If this rocket successfully reaches the Earth’s Lower Earth Orbit, Agnikul will become the country’s second private rocket sending company . Earlier, Skyroot Aerospace had sent its rocket. Agnibaan rocket is a single stage rocket. The name of its engine is Agnilet engine . This engine is completely 3D printed Is. It is a semi-cryogenic engine producing 6 kilonewton thrust. This rocket will not be launched from the conventional guide rail. This will do vertical lift off. Will go on a predetermined route.
18 Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant Unveiled The Biodiversity Atlas of Mayem Village
In a significant step towards preserving and celebrating India’s rich socio-cultural heritage, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant unveiled an unprecedented initiative – The Biodiversity Atlas of Mayem Village . This unprecedented atlas provides a comprehensive socio-cultural history that traces back to the 12th century, making it a remarkable repository of historical and ecological knowledge. The Biodiversity Atlas of Mayem Village, which garners accolades as the first village atlas of India, traces the fascinating journey of Mayem village through the medium of time. Delving deep into history, this atlas unravels the socio-cultural web painstakingly woven over the centuries.
19 OpenAI Successfully Acquires Startup Global Illumination
OpenAI has successfully acquired Global Illumination , a New York -based startup that harnesses the power of AI to build innovative creative tools, digital experiences, and robust infrastructure. This acquisition signals OpenAI’s commitment to enhance its capabilities and revolutionize the AI landscape.
20 Appointment of Kamlesh Varshney, Amarjeet Singh as whole time members of SEBI
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Kamlesh Varshney and Amarjeet Singh as SEBI Whole Time Members . Varshney, a 1990 batch officer of the Indian Revenue Service, is Joint Secretary in the Department of Revenue in the Finance Ministry while Singh is Executive Director in the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Both Varshney and Singh have been appointed for three years from the date of assuming charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier, according to the order issued by the ACC secretariat. In SEBI, Varshney and Singh will fill the vacancies created by the retirement of SK Mohanty and Anant Baruah.
