1. New projects approved for the revival of 6 polluted rivers in Uttarakhand
Shri Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, Director General, National Mission for Clean Ganga ( NMCG ) chaired the 36th Executive Committee meeting of NMCG and approved new projects for the rejuvenation of 6 polluted rivers of Uttarakhand . The proposals of the Uttarakhand State Mission for the polluted stretches of these rivers were reviewed and finalized by the NMCG and the proposal was also sent to the Election Commission today for consideration of these plans. The projects sanctioned include work on “Interception and Diversion (I&D) and 6 STPs. The polluted Bhela, Dhela, Kichha, Kosi, Nandhaur, Pilakhar and Kashipur rivers will be rejuvenated.
2. Requirement of male guardian for women participating in Haj abolished
According to Saudi Arabia‘s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah , women can no longer perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage without a male guardian ( macar ).can register for. As per the Haj Registration Guidelines for Domestic Pilgrims, women do not require a male guardian for registration, And they can register with other women. Women wishing to perform Haj will have to register in person. India had announced in 2017 by the Modi government that women can go for Haj without a male companion. Muslim women were also exempted from the mahram and lottery system. The annual five-day Hajj pilgrimage has begun in Saudi Arabia. Due to the Corona epidemic, the number of people coming to Haj has been drastically cut. The Saudi Arabian government has restricted the Hajj pilgrimage to local people only. In this, only those people of 18 to 65 years of age who have got Kovid vaccine can participate. The Saudi government has made strict arrangements to prevent the spread of corona among Haj pilgrims. In the year 2019, about 25 lakh people participated in the Haj pilgrimage. Of these, two lakh were Indians.
3. New Zealand chairs special APEC meeting
New Zealand chaired the special virtual meeting of the Asia-Pacific Business Group named “ Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation ( APEC )” . During this meeting world leaders highlighted that, widespread COVID-19 vaccinationThere is a global public need and accelerated access to vaccines is essential to address the health emergency. APEC Group leaders pledged to redouble efforts to expand vaccine manufacturing and supplies. APEC is a forum that includes 21 Asia-Pacific economies. Members account for over 70% of Australia’s total trade in goods and services. APEC was established in 1989 by Australia. It was established to encourage a prosperous regional economy.
4. Registration process formalized with an aim to preserve very old vehicles- Nitin Gadkari
Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkarihas said that with an aim to preserve very old vehicles , the government has formalized the registration process . He said that there is no rule for regulation of old vehicles in the states, so with the new rules, registration of such vehicles can be done without any hesitation. Shri Gadkari said that old numbers of such vehicles would be retained and VA series would be allotted for their registration afresh . This facility will be available for such two wheelers and four wheelers which are more than fifty years old which are present in their original form and in which no significant changes have been made. The state administration will issue a certificate for their registration within two months. These vehicles will not be allowed to be driven on the road for normal purposes.
5. Train operation between India’s Jaynagar and Nepal’s Kurtha was successfully tested
Trainoperationbetween India’s Jaynagar and Nepal ‘s Kurtha was successfully tested on Sunday . This 34 and a half kilometer long railway line is the first rail link between the two countries . It will connect Jaynagar in Madhubani district in Bihar to Kurtha in Mahottari district of Nepal . Its cost is six hundred and 19 crores.is Rs. The Jayanagar-Kurtha rail link is being built by IRCON-IRCON under the Indo-Nepal Friendship Rail Project. Government of India is providing funds for this. This railway section will be built in two phases. The 17-km-long second section of the rail project will connect Kurtha and Bhangah, while the third phase will be between Bhangah and Bardiwas. Indian Railways has provided two modern DEMU trains to Nepal for Jaynagar Kurtha rail connectivity. It is worth noting that Nepalese trains have operated from Jaynagar to Janakpur in Nepal till the year 2014. This rail service is considered to be the lifeline of the people of both the countries. In the year 2010, the Government of India had approved Rs 548 crore for the conversion of narrow gauge to meter gauge and laying a new railway line in a distance of 69.5 km from Jaynagar to Vardiwas in Nepal under the Maitree scheme.
6. US releases online hub to help ransomware victims
The US governmenthas released an online hub for victims of ransomware The online hub will make it easier for companies and municipalities to find resources and get help in case they are targeted by cyber hackers. The US government also announced a reward of up to $10 million to anyone providing useful tips to track down cybercriminals supported or directed by foreign governments. The reward can be paid in cryptocurrencies. This online hub is an initiative of the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security. This is the first central hub that will consolidate the ransomware resources of all the agencies. The website for Colonial Pipeline Company ( Colonial Pipeline Cok) in the backdrop of a ransomware attack that caused widespread shortages at gas stations on the East Coast of the US.
7. Amazon rainforest emits more CO2 than it absorbs: Study
According to a study published in the journal ‘ Nature‘ , some parts of the Amazon rainforest have as much carbon dioxideabsorbs, emits more. The study was conducted from 600 flights in four regions of the Amazon. It was led by researchers from the Brazil National Institute for Space Research to collect data on the amount of carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere. According to this research, the role of the Amazon rainforest as a carbon sink is decreasing. This can devastate ecosystems and is a troubling sign for the fight against climate change. Changes in the Amazon are being driven by factors such as deforestation, wildfires and climate change. According to this study, the four regions were emitting 410 million metric tons of carbon dioxide each year. This emission was the result of fire, which is often intentionally started by humans. The four regions absorbed about 120 million metric tons of carbon. Like this,
8. Jammu and Kashmir High Court name changed
With an order notified by the Department of Justice in the Ministry of Law on July 16, 2021, ‘ Common High Court of UT of Jammu & Kashmir and UT of Ladakh‘ was renamed as ‘ High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh ‘. Kashmir and Ladakh ). President Ram Nath Kovind signed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2021 to make this change. This nomenclature has been changed to “Jammu and Kashmir and Kashmir” for convenience in conformity with the name pattern in “Punjab and Haryana High Court”. Ladakh High Court”.
9. First case of monkeypox reported in Texas
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention( CDC ), the first case of rare human monkeypox was reported in Texas . Monkeypox was diagnosed in a US resident who had recently traveled from Nigeria to the US. Although it is a rare viral disease, it does not currently pose a threat to the public. According to laboratory testing at the CDC, the patient is infected with a strain of monkeypox that is commonly found in parts of West Africa, including Nigeria. A fatal infection from this strain of monkeypox occurs in 1 in 100 people. Prior to this case, 6 cases of monkeypox have been reported in travelers returning from Nigeria in the United Kingdom, Israel and Singapore.
10. Integrated Rating for State Power Distribution Utilities introduced
Power Minister K. Singhsaid Power Financial Corporation ( Power Finance Corporation – PFC ) of the 36th Foundation Day of the state power distribution units in New Delhi on the occasion of the 9th Integrated Ratingissued. Releasing the Integrated Rating for State Power Distribution Utilities, the Minister underlined that, Annual Integrated Rating exercise for the rating period 2019-20 covering 41 State Power Distribution Utilities with participation of all utilities has been completed. According to the minister, the Indian power sector will benefit from a fair and accurate assessment of the true status of the distribution sector. It will also help in assessing and improving performance. The exercise will also assist the State Governments, lending institutions and other stakeholders in taking important decisions.
11. SEBI introduces ‘expected loss-based’ rating scale
Indian Security Exchange Board( Security Exchange Board Of India – SEBI ) had ” expected loss-based rating scale ” ( Expected Loss-Based Rating Scale) has introduced a new framework. Under this new framework, credit rating agencies are required to provide requisite loss-based ratings for projects and equipment that are linked to the infrastructure sector. The expected loss-based rating introduced by SEBI is divided into a scale of seven levels. This new scale will be used by credit rating agencies to rate projects or equipment related to the infrastructure sector. All the provisions in the latest circular will be applicable to credit rating agencies with ‘immediate effect’ except the provision relating to standardization of rating scales. The circular was issued in exercise of the powers under section 11(1) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992.
12. Kadambini Ganguly
Recently Googlehas Kadambini Ganguly ‘s 160 th birthday in his honor on the doodle is made. Significantly, Kadambini Ganguly was one of the first female doctors of India. Kadambini Ganguly was the first Indian woman to attend the prestigious Calcutta Medical College in 1884 during her time there. This was a big deal for a woman at that time, it inspired many more women as well. His name is often remembered with Anandi Gopal Joshi. The two received degrees together in 1886, which allowed them to practice medicine. Kadambini Ganguly was born in a village called Chandsi, which is in the Barisal district of West Bengal (now a part of Bangladesh).
13. Indian Council of Agricultural Research’s 93rd Foundation Day celebrated virtually
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research( ICAR ) celebrated its 93rd foundation day virtually on 16 July . At the function, Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar and Union Minister of Electronics & Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnav jointly launched a digital platform ‘Kisan Saarthi’ to facilitate farmers to get right information at right time in their desired language. ‘ Launched.
14. 18 July: International Nelson Mandela Day
International Nelson Mandela Day is celebrated across the world on 18 Julyevery year to mark the birth anniversary of Nelson Mandela , the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former President of South Africa . The observance of this day seeks to celebrate the idea that every individual has the power to change the world, the ability to make an impact. It aims to inspire individuals to take action to help change the world for the better. In November 2009, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) officially declared 18 July as “International Nelson Mandela Day” in honor of the former President of South Africa’s contribution to a culture of peace and freedom.
