1.PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Deoghar airport in Jharkhand
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Deoghar Airport in Jharkhand . He also inaugurated the Baba Baidyanath Temple , which was renovated under the PRASAD scheme of the Ministry of Tourism. Spread over 654 acres of land, this airport is dedicated to the 12 Jyotirlingas of the country.One of them will provide direct air service to devotees and tourists from Baba Baidyanathdham. Shri Modi inaugurated 13 development projects and laid the foundation stone of 12 development schemes costing Rs 16,000 crore. Jharkhand Governor Shri Ramesh Bais, Chief Minister Shri Hemant Soren, Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, State Ministers and public representatives were present on the occasion. Baba Vaidyanath Dham is an important religious place for devotees across the country. As a step to provide direct connectivity to Baba Vaidyanath, the Prime Minister inaugurated the Deoghar Airport. It has been built at an estimated cost of around Rs 400 crore. The airport’s terminal building has a capacity of about half a million passengers annually. The projects inaugurated by the Prime Minister include development of two large shrine buildings with a capacity of 2,000 pilgrims, development of the front of Jalsar Lake, Sivaganga pond development etc. The new facilities will improve the experience of lakhs of devotees visiting Baba Baidyanath Dham every year. The Prime Minister inaugurated and laid foundation stones of several road projects worth over Rs 10,000 crore. The Prime Minister also inaugurated and laid foundation stones of various energy infrastructure projects in the region worth about Rs 3,000 crore. The Prime Minister inaugurated two rail projects- Godda-Hansdiha electrification section and Garhwa-Mahuria doubling projects. The Prime Minister dedicated services related to AIIMS, Deoghar Patient (In-Patient) Department (IPD) and Operation Theater to the nation. He also inaugurated and laid foundation stones of various energy infrastructure projects worth Rs. The Prime Minister inaugurated two rail projects- Godda-Hansdiha electrification section and Garhwa-Mahuria doubling projects. The Prime Minister dedicated services related to AIIMS, Deoghar Patient (In-Patient) Department (IPD) and Operation Theater to the nation. He also inaugurated and laid foundation stones of various energy infrastructure projects worth Rs. The Prime Minister inaugurated two rail projects- Godda-Hansdiha electrification section and Garhwa-Mahuria doubling projects. The Prime Minister dedicated services related to AIIMS, Deoghar Patient (In-Patient) Department (IPD) and Operation Theater to the nation.
2.On the occasion of 75th Independence Day, the Central Government will launch a national campaign of ‘Har Ghar Tricolor’ across the country.
On the occasion of 75th Independence Day , the Central Government will launch a national campaign of ‘Har Ghar Tricolor ‘ across the country . The Ministry of Culture will start this campaign under the Amrit Mahotsav of Azadi. Home Minister Amit Shah has approved this campaign in honor of the national flag tricolor . The objective of the campaign is to inculcate the spirit of patriotism among the people and bring awareness to the tricolor. The rules for the use, display and hoisting of the national flag are set out in the Flag Code of Conduct 2002. This code of conduct came into force on 26 January 2002.
3.Reserve Bank of India introduced the system of merchant payments in rupees
Reserve Bank of India introduced the system of merchant payments in rupeeshas started. The Reserve Bank has made this additional arrangement for invoicing, payment and payment of exports and imports in Indian currency. The objective of this initiative is to promote global trade with an emphasis on exports from India and support the growing interest of the global trading community in the Indian currency. Before implementing this process, authorized dealer banks were required to obtain permission from the Foreign Exchange Department of the Reserve Bank. Under this system, invoices can be generated by classifying all types of export and import payments in rupees. Authorized dealer banks in India have been permitted to open Vostro accounts of Rs. Further, for settlement of business transactions with any country, such banks in India may open special Vostro accounts with the respective banks of the partner trading country.
4.Union Textiles Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated National Institute of Fashion Technology in Panchkula, Haryana
Union Textiles Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the National Institute of Fashion Technology-NIFT in Panchkula, Haryana. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Goyal said that he is confident that this campus of NIFT will emerge as an important institution. He said that the professionals passing out from this prestigious institute would make a significant contribution to the fashion world. This is the 17th NIFT campus in the country.
5.First full-color image released from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope recently took many pictures of space . Many of these images are from an unknown part of space. First image taken by SMACS 0723The galaxy cluster is shown. It was developed jointly by NASA, the Canadian Space Agency and the European Space Agency. It was launched from Ariane rocket. This telescope has been launched to scan galaxies and stars that formed 13.7 billion years ago. The cost of this telescope is 10 billion dollars. It took 15 days for the telescope to be aligned properly. It had 18 sections and they were all manually aligned. It took 12 days to align the mirrors. The alignment process is still underway and it will take three months for the telescope to be ready for its maiden flight. This telescope will be able to see even further than Hubble’s telescope. Its mirrors are connected to IR (Infra Red). The James Webb Telescope will study the extraterrestrial and atmosphere. With all, This telescope will explore the atmosphere similar to that of Earth. It will search for galaxies formed during the Big Bang. It will also determine the process of evolution of galaxies. This will observe the formation of stars. In addition, the telescope will also measure the chemical and physical properties of the planets.
6.Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa signs resignation letter
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has signed the resignation letter and the Speaker of Parliament will officially announce it. According to Sri Lankan newspapers, Mr. Rajapaksa has submitted his resignation letter to a senior government official, who will hand it over to the Speaker of the Parliament. Mr. Rajapaksa left Rashtrapati Bhavan before thousands of protesters entered the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday.
7.Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park launched an ambitious program to release 20 red pandas into the wild in five years
Recently Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park has started an ambitious program to release 20 red pandas into the wild in about five years . Singilla National Park , the most protected area in West Bengal, will soon get new residents. The giant panda and red panda are the only two different panda species in the world. Red Panda is the state animal of Sikkimis also. Red pandas are shy, solitary and tree-dwelling animals and are considered an indicator species for ecological change. India is home to both (sub)species (Himalayan red panda (Ailurus fulgens), Chinese red panda (Ailurus styanii)). The Siang River in Arunachal Pradesh divides two phylogenetic species. It is found in the northern mountains of India, Nepal, Bhutan and Myanmar and in the forests of southern China. Singilla and Neora Valley National Parks in West BengalThere are two protected areas where red pandas are found, even in these protected areas the panda population has declined. Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park has launched an ambitious program to release 20 of these mammals into the wild in about five years. Padmaja Naidu Park Darjeeling is one of the highest altitude zoos in the country and has been quite successful in breeding these mammals. These pandas will be released in the Singilla National Park, the highest protected area in West Bengal. Singalila National Park is located on the Singalila Ridge in Darjeeling district. It is the highest altitude park in the state of West Bengal. It was initially a wildlife sanctuary and was made a national park in the year 1992.
8.Brajesh Kumar Upadhyay to be the new head of Goa Shipyard
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Brajesh Kumar Upadhyay as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) , a PSU under the Ministry of Defence . Upadhyay has been appointed to the post for a period of five years from the date of assumption of charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
9.Coffee Board to collaborate with ISRO to develop climate resistant varieties
The Coffee Board plans to focus on developing new varieties that will be resistant to the changing climate patterns . A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Coffee Board and the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) regarding breeding of climate-resilient varieties and assessing the carbon sequestration potential in coffee. Coffee Board of India is a statutory organization constituted under the Coffee Act, 1942 . Its Headquarters Bangaloreis in. The organization is managed by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to promote coffee production in India. Central Coffee Research Institute (CCRI) from plants under the Board in the areas of Plant Breeding, Agronomy, Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science, Plant Physiology, Pathology, Entomology, and Post-harvest Technology in Chikmagalur District of Karnataka Conducts related research activities.
10.Union Minister of State for Space Jitendra Singh inaugurated the IS4OM Center
Union Minister of State for Space Jitendra Singh inaugurated the ISRO System for Safe and Sustainable Space Operation and Management (IS4OM) center in Bengaluru. On this occasion, Jitendra Singh said that IS4OM will perform space debris observation, orbit determination and new debris inventory and data processing, so that accidents due to debris present in space can be avoided. ISRO Chairman S. Somnath said that this is the first step in this area. More research will be done in the future to deal with the debris, so that other countries can also help it.
11.IIT Madras develops AI tool for personalized cancer diagnosis
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras have developed an artificial intelligence based tool, PIVOT , which can identify cancer-causing genes in a person . This early information could not only help prevent cancer, but could also lead to better treatment strategies for cancer patients. Raghunatham Swamy, professor of chemical engineering, led the research. The tool is based on machine learning that classifies genes as tumor suppressor, neutral or oncogene. The tool is able to successfully predict existing oncogenes and tumor-suppressor genes such as TP53, PIK3CA and new cancer-related genes such as PRKCA, SOX9 and PSMD4.
12.Two suspected cases of Marburg virus disease in Ghana
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) , two suspected cases of Marburg virus disease have been reported in Ghana . Marburg virus disease is similar to Ebola . In the initial analysis, samples were taken from two patients from the southern region of Ghana. Both the patients died as they were positive. Samples have now been sent to the research center in Senegal to confirm the presence of this virus. No new case has come to light after the death of these two. Marburg virus disease is a contagious hemorrhagic fever . It belongs to the same family as Ebola. This virus is found in fruit bats.spreads through people. People-to-people transmission occurs if the uninfected person comes into direct contact with the bodily fluids of the infected person or surfaces. Marburg virus has an incubation period of 2-21 days. The disease is potentially very harmful and fatal. Mortality rates in previous outbreaks ranged from 24% to 88%.
13.Nokia ties up with IISc
Nokia has partnered with the Indian Institute of Science to set up the Nokia Center of Excellence in Network Robotics at IISc Bengaluru . The Center of Excellence (CoE) will promote inter-disciplinary research involving robotics and advanced communication technologies in 5G and Artificial Intelligence (AI) . It will also develop use cases in industrial automation, agriculture and disaster management.
14.RBI imposes penalty on Federal Bank and Bank of India
Due to deficiencies in regulatory compliance, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a penalty of Rs 5.72 crore on Federal Bank . Violation of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) (Financial Services to be Provided by Banks) Directions, 2016 provides for strict penalties. Federal Bank did not ensure that the insurance company did not compensate the corporate agency or any of its employees providing insurance broking services with incentives (cash or non-monetary).
15.Union Bank Launches Open Banking Sandbox and Metaverse Virtual Lounge
Union Bank of India (UBI) in association with Tech Mahindra has introduced Metaverse Virtual Lounge – Uni-Verse and Open Banking Sandbox Environment in association with Tech Mahindra in an effort to enhance the banking experience of the consumers . Initially, movies and information on bank deposits, loans, government assistance programs, digital initiatives, etc. will be hosted by Universe. Through this, customers will get an exclusive banking experience. According to reports, the bank will work with fintechs and start-ups to develop state-of-the-art banking products under an open banking sandbox environment.
16.Pallavi Singh won the crown of Mrs Universe Divine in South Korea
India’s Pallavi Singh won the title of Mrs Universe Divine in the final held in Yeosu city , South Korea . She hails from Kanpur , India and has made her country proud in this competition, in which 110 countries participated. It is a proud moment for India. Pallavi Singh was a contestant from Asia in the Mrs. Universe pageant and has demonstrated the strong will and commitment of Indian women to excel in all walks of life.
17.Deutsche Bahn will be Star Alliance’s first intermodal partner
A rail network will soon be a member of the world’s largest airline alliance, when Deutsche Bahn (DB), the German national railway company , joins the Star Alliance with effect from August 1, 2022 . Deutsche Bahn (DB) will be Star Alliance ‘s first intermodal partner in the world . With this DB and the aviation industry are sending another strong signal for the eco-friendly development of the travel industry. Under the new collaboration, DB customers and passengers of Star Alliance member airlines will be able to comfortably start or end their long distance journeys on a climate-friendly train. Germany is the first market and DB is the world’s first participant in the new Star Alliance initiative.
18.India’s Arjun Babuta won his maiden gold medal at the ISSF World Cup stage
India’s Arjun Babuta has won his maiden gold medal at the International Shooting Sports Federation-ISSF World Cup stage . He defeated Lukas Kozenisky of America 17-9 in the final held in Changwon , South Korea . Arjun secured the first position in the ranking round with a score of 261 decimal 1. While Lucas finished second with 260 decimals. Israel’s Sergei Richter won the bronze medal and India’s Partha Makhija finished fourth.
19.India won 22 medals including four gold in the Asian Under-20 wrestling competition held in Bahrain
India has won 22 medals including four gold in the Asian Under-20 Wrestling Championship held in Manama , Bahrain . India won nine silver and nine bronze medals in this championship. The Indian women’s team has won a total of ten medals including three golds from Priyanka, Arju and Interim . In the men’s section, freestyle wrestler Sujit won the gold medal in the 65 kg weight category.
20.BCCI announces Indian women’s cricket team for Commonwealth Games to be held in Birmingham
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced the Indian women’s cricket team for the Commonwealth Games-2022 . Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the Indian team, while Smriti Manghana will be the vice-captain in these games to be held from 28 July to 8 August . Off-spinner all-rounder Sneh Rana and wicket-keeper batsman Tania Bhatia have returned to the team. India will start its campaign in cricket from 29 July at the Commonwealth Games to be held in Birmingham. India’s first match will be against world champion Australia. Cricket is returning to the Commonwealth Games after 24 years. While women’s cricket is being played for the first time.
21.Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc wins the 2022 Austrian Grand Prix
Ferrari ‘s Charles Leclerc defeated world champion Max Verstappen to win the 2022 Austrian Grand Prix . Red Bull’s Max Verstappen had to settle for second place, and Mercedes’ seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton started eighth and finished third to take his third consecutive race to the podium. Leclerc, whose win is his first in Formula 1, did not start on pole position, has now reduced Verstappen’s gap in the drivers’ championship standings to 38 points.
22.July 12: Malala Day
On 12 July , Malala Day is celebrated by the United Nations to honor the rights of women and children around the world . Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist. In 2012, Malala was shot in the head by Taliban gunmen after advocating for girls’ education. She soon recovered and continued her advocacy for girls’ rights despite the attack. Malala founded the Malala Fund. It is an NGO that helps young girls to go to school. He has also co-authored the book “I Am Malala”. Malala began writing for the BBC in 2009. He was awarded the first National Youth Peace Prize by the Government of Pakistan in 2014. Malala became the youngest recipient of the Nobel Prize in 2014 at the age of 17.
23.National Fish Farmers Day 2022: 10 July
National Fish Farmers Day is observed every year on 10th July to show solidarity with all the fishermen, fish farmers and concerned stakeholders across the country. This is the 65th National Fish Farmers Day which is being celebrated across the country. National Fisheries Development Board, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India celebrated National Fish Farmers Day virtually at National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) Hyderabad. National Fish Farmers Day is celebrated in the memory of scientists Dr. K. H. Alikunhi and Dr. H. L. Choudhary. They successfully demonstrated hypophysation (induced breeding technique) in Indian Major Carps (common name for several species of fish) on July 10, 1957.
24.Former Angola President Jose Eduardo dos Santos dies
Former Angolan President, Jose Eduardo dos Santos has died at the age of 79. He was one of Africa’s longest-serving heads of state, ruling for nearly four decades as President of Angola. He resigned from the presidency in 2017. He also fought for the continent’s longest civil war and made his country a major oil producer.
25.’Father of Indian Internet’ BK Singhal passes away
Brijendra K Singhal , former chairman of Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited (VSNL) , passed away after a prolonged illness. He was 82 years old. Singhal, acknowledged as the father of the Indian Internet , was known for his strong views and fearlessness on establishment. As the chairman of VSNL, he was informally known as the ‘ Bulldozer ‘ for his ability to move through bureaucratic hurdles , resulting in VSNL growing from a $125 million company in 1991 to $1.65 billion by 1998. became a communications company.
