1. PM Modi presides over open debate at UNSC
United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in maritime security and cooperation chairing the open discussion on the PM said that the seas are our common heritage. Our sea routes are the lifeline of international trade and above all, these seas are very important for our future. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level open discussion at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on ” Promoting Maritime Security: The Need for International Cooperation “. The heads of state and government of UNSC member countries also participated in this program through video conferencing. Let us tell you that India is the United Nations Security Council for the month of August this year. presiding over. While PM Modi is the first Prime Minister of the country to preside over the open discussion of the United Nations Security Council .
2. Now the anti-covid vaccine certificate can be downloaded by sending a message on the WhatsApp number
Now the anti-covid vaccine certificate can be downloaded by sending a message on the WhatsApp number . Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said in a tweet that people can now obtain anti-covid vaccine certificates from MyGov Corona Helpdesk by following three simple instructions. For this, people will have to send the Kovid certificate by typing on the WhatsApp number 9 0 1 3 1 5 1 5 1 5 . After this, people will be able to get the certificate in a moment through OTP.
3. Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the ninth installment of financial assistance under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the next installment of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana through video conference . Nine million five million beneficiary farmer families to Rs 19 thousand crore amounting to more than went to put into account. The Prime Minister said that the country is going to celebrate the Amrit Mahotsav of Independence in a few days and this is an opportunity for the people to decide where they want to see the country in 25 years. He said that till the completion of hundred years of independence in 2047 , farmers have a big role in deciding the condition of India. Under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, one lakh 60 thousand crore rupees have been given to the farmers so far .
4. Parliament’s approval for the Constitution Scheduled Tribes Order Amendment Bill 2021
Parliament has approved the Constitution Scheduled Tribes Order Amendment Bill-2021 . It was passed by voice vote in the Lok Sabha. This Bill is part-XVIII of the Schedule to the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950 relating to Arunachal Pradesh. provides for the amendment. For information, let us tell you that it has already been approved in the Rajya Sabha. This bill will allow the inclusion of Scheduled Tribes in the Constitutional list approved by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh. During the proceedings of the House, Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda said that this would give justice to the tribes. At present 18 communities are included in the list of tribes in Arunachal Pradesh. On the basis of the recommendation of the State Government, a provision has been made in this Bill to amend the list of Scheduled Tribes in relation to the State.
5. Center allows foreign nationals residing in India to register on the Kovin portal and take covid vaccine
The Ministry of Health has decided to allow foreign nationals residing in India to register on the COVIN portal for the COVID-19 vaccine as part of a significant initiative to ensure protection against COVID-19 . Foreign nationals residing in India can use their passport as an identity proof for registration on the COVIN portal. After registering on this portal, they will be able to get the timing of vaccination.
6. Last date for submission of names for Padma Awards is September 15
Online nominations and recommendations have been sought for the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awards to be given on the upcoming Republic Day . The last date for submission of names for Padma Awards is 15th September . Nominations or recommendations for the Padma Awards can be sent online only on the Padma Awards portal padmaawards.gov.in. All citizens are requested to identify such talents from amongst women, weaker sections of the society, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Persons with Disabilities, whose excellence and achievements are truly worthy of respect and also recommend the names of such persons. Those who are doing selfless service to the society.
7. One hundred and one member contingent of Indian Army leaves for Russia to participate in International Army Games – 2021
One hundred and one-man contingent of the Indian Army will leave for Russia to participate in the International Army Games- 2021 . These games will be held from 22 August to 4 September . The Army contingent will participate in Army Scout Masters Competition, Elbrus Ring, Polar Star, Sniper Frontier and Safe Route Games, which include high altitude snow operations, sniper action and engineering skills competitions. Participation in these annual games shows the professional proficiency of the Indian Army among the world armies. Organizing these competitions encourages mutual cooperation between the armies. In 2019, India was ranked first among the eight countries that participated in the Army Scouts Master Competition held in Jaisalmer .
8. Indian Navy ships Shivalik and Kadmat reached Brunei under ‘Act East’
In compliance with India’s ‘ Act East‘ policy, Indian Naval Ships Shivalik and Kadmat arrived at Muara, Brunei as part of their deployment to South East Asia . During their stay, the crew of both the ships will take part in various bilateral professional interactions with the Royal Brunei Navy. Apart from this, a three-day bilateral exercise between the navies of both the countries. Will also happen. The Act East promotes intensive and continuous interaction with Southeast Asian countries in enhancing connectivity, trade, culture, defense and people-to-people contacts at the bilateral, regional and multilateral levels. On completion of the bilateral exercise with the Royal Brunei Navy, both the ships will visit Guam to participate in the Malabar-21 exercise with the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and United States Navy (USN) .
9. Platinum Jubilee Celebrations of Central Accounts Office of Air Force, Special Day Cover launched by Chief of Air Staff
Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria PVSM AVSM VM ADC Chief of Air Staff (CAS) visited the Central Accounts Office ( AFCAO ) of the Air Force on 9 August 2021 to celebrate his Platinum Jubilee Year . To commemorate the occasion , a ‘ Special Day Cover ‘ was released in coordination with the Army Postal Service . AFCAO, which is the apex accounts office of the Indian Air Force, is responsible for centralized disbursement of pay and allowances of all ranks of the Air Force besides their ledger accounts, provident fund accounts and release of other benefits till retirement. AFCAO has its origins as ‘Royal Account Base’ and was formed in 1945 in Bombay. It moved to Madras in 1946 and then to New Delhi in 1947.
10. Zydus Cadila’s needle-free COVID-19 vaccine to be approved
India Soon his sixth Kovid -19 vaccine will get the pharmaceutical company Zydus Cadila ( Zydus Cadila ) of needle-free Kovid -19 vaccine that ‘ ZyCoV-D is called’ being the approval of the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) has been Currently, the Indian government has authorized 5 vaccines for COVID-19 , Covaxin, Covishield, Sputnik V, Moderna Vaccine and Johnson & Johnson’s Single-Dose Vaccine.. Zydus Cadila applied for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) with the Indian drug regulator for its three-dose COVID-19 vaccine and plans to make 10-12 crore doses annually. The company conducted the largest clinical trial for its COVID-19 vaccine at over 50 centers in India. For the first time this vaccine was tested in the adolescent population aged 12-18 years in India. The vaccine was found to be safe in the test.
11. Delhi: First animal DNA laboratory set up in Rohini
Delhi‘s first ” Animal DNA Laboratory ” was established at the Forensic Science Laboratory in Rohini . Earlier, animal samples were sent to other states along with animal DNA testing facilities for test results. Sometimes this process leads to delay in testing. Animal DNA Lab has also procured two machines. Animal DNA laboratory will be used by Delhi Police for timely disposal of cow slaughter, animal trafficking and other such animal related cases. Forensic labs analyze evidence from any part of the animal, such as blood and tissue samples, hair, teeth, carcasses and bone material. This laboratory will also be used for testing and identification of animal species of meat products, frozen meat packing, slaughter cases etc.
12. DDMA orders implementation of GRAP
Delhi Disaster Management Authority ( DDMA ) has issued an order to implement Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for effective management of COVID-19 in Delhi . The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) was prepared by the State Level Expert Committee. It was approved during the DDMA meeting chaired by the Lieutenant Governor in July 2021. The GRAP comprises three parameters, namely positivity rate, cumulative new positive cases and average oxygenated beds. The Delhi government has also introduced four levels of colour-coded alerts. These alerts will be triggered when the GRAP parameters are met.
13. Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba’s tenure extended by one year
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has extended the term of service of Rajiv Gauba as the Cabinet Secretary of India by one more year . Gauba, a 1982-batch IAS officer of Jharkhand cadre, was appointed to the country’s top bureaucratic post for two years in August 2019. His term was to end on 30 August 2021. Earlier Shri Gauba was the Union Home Secretary from August 2017 to August 2019.
14. Google dedicates a doodle to Sarla Thukral on her 107th birth anniversary
Recent major Internet company Google was the first Indian woman flying ‘ Sarla Thukral theirs’ 107th anniversary on the occasion of the doodle was dedicated. Sarla Thukral was born on August 8, 1914 in Delhi , British India and later moved to Lahore in present-day Pakistan . She was an Indian pilot, designer and entrepreneur . She took her first flight at the age of 21 wearing a traditional saree and created history with her first flight. Sarla Thukral did her training at Lahore Flying Club‘ and during this training, Sarla Thukral also achieved the distinction of completing 1,000 flying hours, earning her an ‘A’ class licence. In this way she was the first woman in the country to get ‘A’ category license. Although World War II posed a significant challenge to plans to pursue civil aviation training, he continued his teaching and studied fine arts and painting at the Mayo School of Arts (now the National College of Arts) in Lahore. Did. She then returned to Delhi, where she continued painting and built a successful career as a designer.
15. Volcanic eruption at Mount Merapi, Indonesia
Indonesia‘s most active volcano Mount Merapi has erupted recently. 2,968 m (9,737 ft) high, this volcano is located on the densely populated island of Java and the ancient city of Yogyakarta in Indonesia .is near. Mount Merapi is the most active of the dozens of volcanoes in Indonesia and has been erupting continuously for the past few years. The name ‘Merapi’ means ‘fire maker’ under the old Javanese, which is a popular name for volcanoes. In 2010, a massive eruption on Mount Merapi killed 347 people. Indonesia is an island group with a population of 270 million people, due to its location in the ‘Ring of Fire’ or ‘Circum-Pacific Belt’, there are many active volcanoes and it is The area comes under earthquake prone zone. The ‘Ring of Fire’ is a region around the Pacific Ocean where tectonic plates meet.
16. Compound dose of Covishield and Covaxin produces better immunity: ICMR study
Indian Council of Medical Research( ICMR ) has found in a study that Kovishild ( Covishield after a dose) Kovaksin ( Covaxin taking a dose) significantly increased immunity ‘ Serendipitous Covid-19 Vaccine-Mix in Uttar Pradesh, India: Safety and Immunogenicity Assessment of a Heterologous Regime The study was conducted by ICMR scientist Rajni Kant. These combined vaccine regimens will also help in overcoming the challenges of vaccine shortage and also remove the hesitation of vaccines in the minds of people. However, to substantiate these findings, a multicentre randomized clinical trial needs to be conducted. This study also found that, no major systemic adverse events were reported.
17. Indian Railways Launches Rail Madad: An Integrated Customer Service Solution
Indian Railways has an integrated one-stop solution ( Integrated One-Stop Solution ) rail help (Rail Madad) launched the national transporter has been found in a number of existing helplines, which were used for various purposes. Toll free number 139 of Ministry of RailwaysIt can be used for all inquiries and making complaints and the helpline facility is available round the clock in 12 languages. Rail Madad, an integrated and innovative one-stop solution for customer grievance, enquiry, suggestion and assistance, passengers on the go through multiple channels like, Web, App, SMS, Social Media and through helpline number (139), till Rail Madad Provides an option to reach out to them and take prompt resolution of their grievances.
18. PM Narendra Modi condemns attack on St. Vincent and Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned the attack on Vincent and the Prime Minister of the Grenadines , Ralph Gonsalves . In a tweet, Shri Modi has wished him a speedy recovery. Prime Minister Gonsalves was injured after a demonstrator threw a stone at his head during an anti-vaccine protest led by nurses and other activists in the eastern Caribbean island.
19. Indian sportspersons who won medals in Olympics were honored
The Sports Authority in New Delhi held the reception ceremony in Indians, who won the gold medal Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju, Minister of State for Sports Nishith Pramanik and Indian Olympic Association President Narinder Batra were present on the occasion. The Indian women’s and men’s hockey teams that returned home, wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Ravi Dahiya and Neeraj Chopra were honored with a memento and shawl. India has won gold medal in track and field event for the first time in Olympics. Neeraj Chopra achieved this feat in the javelin throw competition. Apart from this, India has won a total of seven medals including silver in wrestling and weightlifting, while bronze medals in badminton, wrestling, women’s boxing and men’s hockey.
20. International Day of Indigenous Peoples Around the World: 9 August
UN every year by August 09 worldwide International Day of Indigenous Peoples ( International Day Of Worlds Indigenous People ) is observed. The day is celebrated to protect the rights of the world’s indigenous population and to honor the achievements and contributions that indigenous people make to improve global issues such as environmental protection. 2021’s theme is ” A missed it: indigenous people and called for a new social contract ( Leaving No One Behind: Indigenous Peoples And The Call For A New Social Contract).” This day was recognized by the General Assembly of the United Nations in December 1994. The day marks the day of the inaugural session of the Working Group on Indigenous Populations at the United Nations in 1982.
21. August 9: Nagasaki Day
Japan (Japan) every year on August 9 on Nagasaki Day ( Nagasaki Day celebrates as). On 9 August 1945, the US dropped an atomic bomb on Nagasaki, Japan. Due to the design of the bomb, it was code-named “Fat Man” because of its wide, round shape. This happened 3 days after the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. An area of about 5 square miles was completely destroyed and about 65,000 people were killed in the bombing. Nagasaki and Hiroshima are still feeling the effects of the destructive bombing.
