1 President Draupadi Murmu conferred with the highest civilian award of Suriname – The Grand Order of the Chain of Yellow Star
President Draupadi Murmu has been awarded Suriname ‘s highest civilian award – The Grand Order of the Chain of Yellow Star . The President of the Republic of Suriname Chandrika Prasad Santokhi conferred this honor on him in Paramaribo. President Murmu is the first Indian to receive this honour . Speaking on the occasion, the President said that this honor is very important not only for her but also for the more than 140 crore Indians she represents. President Murmu expressed his deep gratitude to the Government of Suriname for this honor and said that it is a symbol of the continuing cooperative relationship between the two countries. President Murmu is on a three-day state visit to Suriname.
2 Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was awarded the country’s second highest honor
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been awarded the country’s second highest honor for her leadership and service to the country during the Corona pandemic and the March 15 , 2019 shooting incident. She was awarded the Dame Grand Championship in a series of honors given on the occasion of the birthday of Emperor Charles . In New Zealand, usually two people are selected for the honor twice a year by the Prime Minister and it is approved by the signature of the British Emperor Charles. The Prime Minister of New Zealand has said that Jacinda Ardern has been honored for her extraordinary service during some of the country’s greatest challenges.
3 India’s first international cruise ship – MV Empress flagged off from Chennai to Sri Lanka
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off India’s first international cruise ship – MV Empress from Chennai to Sri Lanka in Chennai . With this, the International Cruise Tourism Terminal has started from Chennai . This terminal has been built at a cost of about Rs 17 crore 21 lakh . This will usher in a new era of maritime tourism and trade in the country. Shri Sonowal along with other port officials also planted 2.5 thousand saplings on Environment Day.
4 Govt sets up three-member committee to probe Manipur violence
The Ministry of Home Affairs has constituted a 3-member judicial commission to probe the Manipur violence . The commission will be headed by former Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court Ajay Lamba . While retired IAS officer Himanshu Shekhar Das and retired IPS officer Alok Prabhakar will be members of this committee. This committee will submit its report to the central government in 6 months. Also, any person can register his complaint in this commission on the basis of sufficient evidence. The head quarter of this commission will be in Imphal.
5 Cyclone Biperjoy: India issues alert
Cyclone Biperjoy is a low pressure area currently forming over the southeast Arabian Sea and is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm in the next 72 hours. The track of the cyclone is not clear yet, but it is likely to move towards the west coast of India. Cyclone Biperjoy is the first cyclone to form in the Arabian Sea this season . The name Biparjoy was given to the cyclone by Bangladesh . The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) names tropical cyclones alphabetically according to the names submitted by member countries. Bangladesh submitted the name Biparjoy, which means “joy” in Bengali.
6 Linda Yacarino is officially the new CEO of Twitter
Twitter ‘s new CEO Linda Yacarino has officially taken charge as the new CEO of Twitter. Linda has also updated Twitter CEO in the bio of her LinkedIn profile. She was the chair of Global Advertising and Partnerships at NBC Universal Media LLC. This platform helps advertisers to reach audiences across screens and formats.
7 Central Government has given permission to 2000 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies to open Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras across the country.
The government has given permission to two thousand primary agricultural credit societies to open Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras across the country . The decision was taken at a meeting of Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah with Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in New Delhi. One thousand by August this year and one thousand more Jan Aushadhi Kendras will be opened by December 2023. With this the income of the committees will increase and employment opportunities will increase in rural areas and cheap medicines will also be available to the people. So far, more than nine thousand 400 Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been opened across the country. One thousand 800 medicines and 285 other medical equipment are available in these centres.
8 Indian Navy successfully tests indigenously made heavy weight torpedoes for hitting underwater targets
The Indian Navy has successfully test fired an underwater target using an indigenously developed heavy weight torpedo . The Navy spokesperson has said that such a successful test from the indigenously developed heavy weight torpedo is an important achievement for the Navy and the Defense Research and Development Organisation . The Defense Research and Development Organization was trying to develop a weapon to hit targets with precision under the surface of the water. The missile named Sea Skimming attacked the target floating in the sea from below. According to the Navy, this missile is capable of hitting a distance of three hundred kilometers.
9 J. P. Nadda released a book titled Towards Amrit Kaal based on the achievements of the nine years of the Narendra Modi government
Bharatiya Janata Party President J. P. Nadda released a book titled Towards Amrit Kaal based on the achievements of the nine years of the Narendra Modi government . Speaking at the function, Shri Nadda said that the face of the country has changed in the nine years of the Modi government and today the whole world is watching its progress. A lot has changed since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office in 2014.
10. Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar co-chairs the first meeting of the India-Namibia Joint Commission
External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar co -chaired the first India-Namibia Joint Commission meeting with Namibian Foreign Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndetwah in Windhoek . At the inauguration ceremony, Dr. Jaishankar said that Namibia has a special place in the hearts of Indians. He said that India-Namibia relations are based on development cooperation, capacity building programs and political solidarity. He also said that the process of high-level visits and continuous interactions would help in further enhancing the India-Namibian partnership in the times to come.
11 Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha laid the foundation stone of ONGC National Disaster Mitigation Center and Yatri Niwas in Jammu
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Limited is funding the construction of National Disaster Mitigation Center and Yatri Niwas at Sidhra, Jammu . Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas, Housing and Urban Affairs Shri Hardeep Singh Puri and Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Shri Manoj Sinha laid the foundation stone of this center in Jammu. The National Disaster Mitigation Center and Yatri Niwas will be constructed on a plot of 1.84 acres (8378 sq. m), with a built-up area of about 1.875 acres (8500 sq. m). ONGC, through its Corporate Infrastructure Group, will oversee the implementation of the project, so that the construction of the center is completed in a timely and efficient manner while also maintaining its commitment towards Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
12 Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurated four projects worth Rs 1450 crore in Assam
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari , through video conferencing, inaugurated the four-lane section between Nagaon Bypass-Teliagaon and Teliagaon-Ranggara in Assam and laid the foundation stone for the four-lane section between Mangaldai Bypass and Daboka-Parakhuwa , in the presence of Chief Minister Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma , MP Shri Dilip Saikia, MP Shri Pradyut Bordoloi and State Forest and Environment Minister Shri Chandra Mohan Patwari. These four projects, worth Rs 1450 crore, are an important symbol of investment in the state’s infrastructure.
13 Lavender Festival started in Jammu and Kashmir
The enchanting Bhaderwah Valley in Jammu and Kashmir has become a center of lavender cultivation , earning it the coveted title of lavender capital of India . Recently, Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated a two-day “ Lavender Festival ” in the valley , celebrating the region’s success in promoting lavender cultivation and promoting agri-startups. Organized by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), the festival is part of their ‘One Week One Lab Campaign’.
14 Derailment in Indian Railways report released
“ Derailment in Indian Railways” by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) in 2022A report titled was released. The report identified several shortcomings and provided several recommendations to improve the safety of railways. One of the significant lapses highlighted in the CAG report was the failure to conduct proper inspections. The report revealed that inspections by track recording cars, which are important in assessing the geometric and structural conditions of railway tracks, experienced shortfalls ranging from 30–100%. This raised concerns about the accuracy and effectiveness of track assessments. Additionally, the report flagged failures to submit and accept inquiry reports following accidents. This lack of proper documentation and analysis hindered the ability to learn from past incidents and implement necessary preventive measures.
15 China made CL-20 5 times more shock resistant
A team of researchers from China has claimed a substantial increase in the safety of CL-20, one of the most powerful explosives known worldwide. By applying engineering advancements, they have increased its shock resistance capacity by five times . CL-20 is one of the most explosive non-nuclear substances on Earth. It is believed. Its full name, Hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane, refers to its chemical structure. What sets it apart from other military explosives is its extraordinary energy output. Compared to commonly used explosives such as RDX and HMX, CL-20 has a higher energy output, making it suitable for military applications. CL-20 was initially synthesized at the Naval Air Weapons Station’s China Lake facility in California, US. Despite its remarkable properties, the high production cost has limited the widespread use of CL-20. However, with recent advances in production methods, potential barriers to adoption may be reduced.
16 India to build oil storage facility in salt caves
Engineers India , a government-owned engineering consultancy firm, salt cave-based strategic oil reserves A study is being conducted in Rajasthan to assess the potential and feasibility of setting up salt cavern-based strategic oil reserves. The initiative is in line with the Indian government’s objective of increasing the country’s strategic oil storage capacity. If successful, it will mark India’s first salt cave-based oil storage facility to complement the existing three strategic oil storage facilities at Mangaluru, Padur and Visakhapatnam. Countries develop strategic crude oil reserves to mitigate major disruptions to the global supply chain. With India being the world’s third largest consumer of crude oil, relying on imports for more than 85% of its requirements, strategic petroleum reserves play an important role in ensuring energy security and availability during global supply shocks and emergencies. Let’s fulfill
17 One blood test can identify 50 types of cancer: Gallery Test
A recent trial showed a remarkable ability to detect more than 50 types of cancer with just one blood test. This test, known as the Galleri test , has demonstrated a high accuracy rate and ability to identify the original site of cancer in a significant percentage of positive cases. The Gallerie test aims to revolutionize cancer diagnosis by identifying treatable cancers at an early stage, thus giving a chance to save lives. In this trial, this blood test accurately identified cancer in two-thirds (66.6%) of 5,000 participants with suspicious symptoms. Remarkably, in 85% of these positive cases, the Galleri test successfully pinpointed the original location of the cancer.
18 Mars Express Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The European Space Agency (ESA) recently held an exciting live stream event to mark the 20th anniversary of the Mars Express spacecraft , providing the public with a rare opportunity to view near-instantaneous images from the Red Planet. The European Space Agency’s Mars Express was launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on June 2, 2003 and entered Mars orbit on December 25, 2003.
19 UAE’s Dr. Abdullah Al Mandos elected new President of World Meteorological Organisation; India’s Mrityunjay Mohapatra elected as third VP
Dr. Abdullah Al Mandos, a meteorologist from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has been elected as the new President of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) for a four-year term from 2023 to 2027 . The WMO is an official body within the United Nations system that focuses on weather, climate, hydrological and related environmental fields. Director General (DG) of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences Mrutyunjay Mohapatra has been elected as the third Vice President of WMO .
20 RBI imposes Rs 2.2 crore fine on Indian Overseas Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 2.20 crore on state-owned Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) for non-compliance with rules relating to income recognition and other deficiencies in regulatory compliance. This penalty has been imposed for violation of the provisions of certain directions of RBI. These include ‘prudential norms on income recognition, asset classification and provisions relating to advances, etc.’
