1 Indian-origin Vaibhav Taneja appointed as Chief Financial Officer of Tesla Motors
Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk has appointed Indian-origin Vaibhav Taneja as the company’s Chief Financial Officer-CFO. appointed. Tesla plans to make India the main source of its new supply system. According to media reports, Mr. Taneja will also hold the role of CFO in addition to his current position of Chief Accounts Officer. He will replace Zachary Kirkhorn, who has been with Tesla for 13 years. Recently, Tesla has discussed with the government officials here to bring its parts and electronic plants to India. During his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the US in June, Elon Musk had said that he would visit India next year. Talking to reporters after this meeting, he talked about considering important investments in India.
2 Justice Subhashish Talpatra becomes 33rd Chief Justice of Odisha High Court
Justice Subhasish Talapatra has been sworn in as the 33rd Chief Justice of the Odisha High Court . He was administered the oath by the Governor of Odisha , Prof. Ganeshi Lal . Justice Talapatra was serving as a judge in the Odisha High Court itself. He has been made the Chief Justice in place of Dr. S. Muralidhar . The Supreme Court Collegium had last month approved the name of Justice Talapatra for the post.
3 France aims to admit 30,000 Indian students by 2030
France has taken a new initiative to encourage Indian students and alumni studying in France. It aims to promote academic excellence, cultural understanding and long-lasting friendship between the two countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited France as the chief guest on the Bastille Day of France. An official release from the French Embassy said that President Emmanuel Macron has decided to facilitate 30,000 students from India to study in France by the year 2030. announced to give. It provides an opportunity to Indian students pursuing post-graduation in France to work and explore professional options in France during a two-year post-study work visa, the release said.
4 India to launch BRICS Startup Forum this year to enhance collaboration between 4 startup ventures, investors, incubators and entrepreneurs
India will launch the BRICS Startup Forum this year to enhance cooperation between startup enterprises, investors, incubators and entrepreneurs. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal made this announcement at the 7th BRICS Industry Ministers ‘ Conference. Referring to the changes in the country, Shri Goyal also mentioned about the expansion of Startup India initiative. Under this initiative, about one lakh startup enterprises have started in the country. The Industry Ministers of Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa also emphasized on increasing digitization, industrialization, innovation, inclusion and investment among BRICS countries. They emphasized on creating market opportunities among the member countries and managing them by women, youth and underprivileged sections.
5 Haryana government will construct a dam in Yamunanagar district at a cost of Rs 6,134 crore
Haryana government is planning to construct a dam in Yamunanagar district . This dam will be constructed 4.5 km downstream from Hathini Kund barrage with a cost of Rs 6,134 crore and will also have a 14 km long reservoir. On completion of the project, more water will be available for irrigation in the state. Along with this, apart from generation of 250 MW power, there will also be help in increasing ground water and in fisheries and aquaculture related works. The capacity of the reservoir will be one lakh 82 thousand cusecs. This will prevent floods in Delhi and areas around the Yamuna River in Haryana. This dam will also be connected to the borders of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.
6 Parliament approved the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill 2023
Parliament has approved the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill 2023 . The bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha. Lok Sabha has already passed it. The Bill proposes to amend the Indian Institutes of Management Act, 2017 . The Bill declares the Indian Institutes of Management-IIMs as institutions of national importance . Under the new Act, the IIM director will be appointed by the Board of Governors based on the recommendations of the selection committee. The Board of Governors will have to take the approval of the Visitor before appointing the Director of the Institute. Responding to the discussion on the Bill, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that the Bill nominates the President as the Visitor of every institution covered under the Act. Is. He said that IIMs have been given autonomy so that these institutions emerge as centers of academic excellence. He said that the Center has no intention to interfere with the academic autonomy of the Indian Institutes of Management.
7 Inter-Army Organization (Command, Control and Discipline) Bill-2023 passed in Parliament
Parliament passed the Inter-Services Organization (Command, Control and Discipline) Bill-2023 . Rajya Sabha approved it and Lok Sabha has already passed it. The Bill empowers the heads of inter-service organizations to exercise disciplinary and administrative control over the personnel under their command. The Bill will also apply to all personnel of the Army, Navy and Air Force and personnel of other forces of the Central Government who are serving in an inter-services organisation. According to the bill, the central government can constitute an inter-services organization consisting of personnel belonging to at least two of the three services.
8 National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill 2023 passed in Parliament
The National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill 2023 has got the approval of the Parliament. The bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha. Lok Sabha has already passed it. The Bill provides for regulation and maintenance of standards of education and services by nursing and midwifery professionals. National Nursing and Midwifery Commission in the Bill There is a provision for the formation of It will have 29 members. As per the Bill, every state government shall constitute a State Nursing and Midwifery Commission where no such commission exists under the state law. The central government will also set up a Nursing and Midwifery Advisory Council. The President of this Council will be the President of the National Commission. The Parliament also passed the National Dental Commission Bill, 2023. The Bill aims to provide quality and affordable dental education by regularizing the dental profession in the country. This bill was brought to repeal the Dentists Act, 1948. It provides for constitution of National Dental Commission, Dental Advisory Council and three autonomous boards to regulate standards of dental education and dentistry.
9 Iraq becomes 18th country to be recognized by WHO for eliminating trachoma
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recognized Iraq as the 18th country to have successfully eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. With this success, Iraq has also been counted as the fifth country in the East Central Region of the World Health Organization (WHO). Also, the WHO ranked Iraq as the 50th country to eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) globally. This achievement marks a significant step towards the goal of 100 countries achieving the same milestone by 2030, as outlined in the 2021-2030 NTD Roadmap. The roadmap aims to address and combat 20 different diseases and disease groups through prevention, control, eradication and eradication efforts.
10. 5% of birds endemic to India: Zoological Survey of India Publication
Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) unveiled a recent publication titled “ 75 Endemic Birds of India ” on the occasion of its 108th Foundation Day . This publication highlights an astonishing fact: a remarkable 5% of India’s bird species are entirely confined within the country’s borders , making them true avian treasures that are not reported anywhere else on the planet . With an impressive collection of 1,353 documented bird species, India boasts a significant portion of the global avian diversity, approximately 12.40%. Among these feathered inhabitants, a total of 78 species, or 5% of the avian population, are endemic exclusively to the Indian subcontinent.
11 World Rice Price Index Reaches 12-Year High In July: FAO Report
According to the report provided by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) , the FAO All Rice Price Index saw an increase of 2.8 percent in July from the previous month, with an average price of 129.7 points . This represents an increase of nearly 20 per cent from the same period last year and is the highest level seen since September 2011 . Strong demand for rice is one of the major factors behind rising rice prices. An additional factor is India’s recent decision to limit exports, which has reduced global rice supplies. Unpredictable weather patterns in some rice-producing countries have resulted in reduced yields, leading to supply shortages.
12 ‘Rhino Task Force’ to be constituted for the protection of rhinos in Bihar
After a significant increase in the number of tigers in Bihar , the state government is now preparing to set up a ‘ Rhino Task Force ‘ for the protection of rhinos . Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Chief Wildlife Warden PK Gupta told that at present there is only one rhino in Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR) of West Champaran district and 14 rhinos in Patna Zoo. Gupta said that after the reintroduction of the rhino conservation scheme, there would be a significant increase in the number of rhinos in VTR. The VTR has been selected as one of the possible sites under the National Rhino Conservation Strategy, where rhinos from other sanctuaries in the country can be kept.
13 HDFC Bank’s Jagdishan is the highest paid bank CEO
Shashidhar Jagadishan of HDFC Bank has emerged as the highest paid Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a bank in the last financial year (2022-23) with a total compensation of Rs 10.55 crore. According to the annual report, Jagadishan’s colleague and HDFC Bank Deputy Managing Director (MD) Kaizad Bharucha was paid Rs 10 crore in the last financial year, which is probably the second highest paid bank employee in the country. Among CEOs of banks, Axis Bank’s Amitabh Choudhary came second with a pay of Rs 9.75 crore. He was followed by a payment of Rs 9.60 crore to Sandeep Bakshi of ICICI Bank.
14 India launches ‘Neerakshi’ – Autonomous Underwater Vehicle for Mine Detection
‘ Neerakshi ‘ has been built in collaboration with Kolkata- based warship builder Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Ltd and MSME Unity AEPL . It is an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) designed to detect mines and was the first of its kind to be launched in the country. Its name is “Nirakshi”, which means “eyes in water”.
15 The James Webb Telescope captured the Ring Nebula
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have captured a fascinating new image of the Messier 57 or Ring Nebula. known as. The nebula in the image is actually the glowing remnant of a Sun-like star with the star’s hot core at its center, called a white dwarf. The Ring Nebula, a stunning cosmic gem, represents the final stage of a star’s life and provides essential insights into stellar evolution. Its colorful and distinctive appearance makes it a favorite target for amateur astronomers, while professional observatories provide detailed views of its complex structure. As one of the most iconic planetary nebulae in the night sky, the Ring Nebula continues to fascinate both scientists and stargazers alike, enriching our understanding of the universe. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is a collaborative project between NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Canadian Space Agency (CAA).
16 Cabinet approves Rs 1.39 lakh crore to connect 6.4 lakh villages with broadband
The Union Cabinet has approved the final phase of last mile optical fiber based broadband connectivity plan covering 6.4 lakh villages in India under the BharatNet project . The initiative is backed with a budget that stands at Rs 1.39 lakh crore. Through this enhancement, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) hopes to rapidly scale up the effort to connect all 6.4 lakh villages in the coming two years and half. In the ongoing progress already around 1.94 lakh villages have been covered in BharatNet project.
17 FISU World University Games 2023: India won a total of 26 medals
India finished seventh at the FISU World University Games 2023 with its best ever haul of 26 medals – 11 gold, 5 silver and 10 bronze . 31st edition of World University Games from 28 July to 8 August in Chengdu , People’s Republic of China was organized in India, which has been a part of the World University Games since the inaugural edition held in Turin in 1959, had won 20 medals – six gold, six silver and eight bronze – in the last 30 editions. India’s previous best performance at the World University Games was in Gwangju 2015, where Indian athletes won five medals – one gold, one silver and three bronze. Around 230 Indian athletes participated in the 2023 World University Games. Of the 26 medals won by India in Chengdu, 14 – eight gold, four silver and two bronze – were won by the Indian shooting contingent. Tokyo Olympian rifle shooter Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar was the most successful Indian athlete at the World University Games with four medals . Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar won Gold in Men’s 10m Air Rifle and 50m Rifle 3 Positions. Along with this, he was also a part of the gold medal winning men’s 10m air rifle team. He won a bronze medal with the men’s 50 m rifle 3 positions team. Youth Olympic Games champions Manu Bhaker and Sift Kaur Samra also won two gold medals each. Indian archers contributed seven medals, including three gold. Avneet Kaur and Sangampreet Singh Bisla won individual gold medals in the women’s and men’s compound event respectively. Aman Saini and Pragati teamed up to win gold in the mixed compound team event. India won four bronze medals in athletics. Jyoti Yaraji created a new national record by winning bronze medal in women’s 100m hurdles. Amlan Borgohain (men’s 200m) and Bhavani Yadav (women’s long jump) also won bronze medals. host China topped the FISU World University Games medal table with 178 medals, including 103 gold. Japan finished second with 21 gold medals out of 93 medals. The Republic of Korea finished third with 17 gold medals out of a total of 58 medals. The next edition of the World University Games is scheduled to take place in Germany in 2025.
18 Indian wrestlers won 11 medals in the World Under-17 Championship
In the World Under-17 Championships held in Istanbul , Turkey , Savita won the only gold medal , while Indian wrestlers won 11 medals . In the women’s 61kg final, Savita defeated Japan’s Konami Ono 9-6. The Indian women also won three silver and one bronze.
19 International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
The United Nations (UN) International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed every year on 9 August to promote and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous populations. Also known as World Indigenous Peoples Day, the event also recognizes the achievements and contributions that indigenous peoples make to improve world issues such as environmental protection. This year’s theme is: “ Indigenous Youth as Agents of Change for Self-determination .”
20 81st anniversary of Quit India Movement
The Quit India Movement was a landmark event in India’s struggle for independence from British colonial rule . The year 2023 marks the 81st anniversary of this momentous movement that changed the course of India’s history. Every year August 8 is celebrated as August Kranti Diwas in India, in which tribute is paid to the revolutionaries who sacrificed their lives in the freedom struggle against the regime . Every year August 8 is remembered as the beginning of the last war of independence in Indian history. On this day in 1942, the foundation of the Quit India Movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi was laid. Since independence, 8 August has been known as Kranti Diwas and Bombay The place where it was started by hoisting the flag is known as Kranti Maidan . Quit India Movement was started on 08 August 1942 . This movement was led by Mahatma Gandhi. It was launched by Mahatma Gandhi on 08 August 1942 at the Bombay (now Mumbai) session of the All India Congress Committee (AICC).
21 Javelin Throw Day: 7 August
Athletics Federation of India has announced to celebrate National Javelin Day every year on 7th August across the country on the achievement of gold medalist Neeraj Chopra in Javelin Throw competition on 7th August 2020 in Tokyo Olympics . In the Tokyo Olympics-2020, javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won the first position in the competition by throwing 87.58 meters.
