1 Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various development projects in Sikar, Rajasthan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various development projects in Sikar , Rajasthan . These projects include the inauguration of more than one lakh 25 thousand PM Kisan Samriddhi Kendras , the launch of a new variety of sulphur-rich urea, Urea Gold , and the inclusion of one thousand 600 farmer producer organizations on an open network for digital commerce . The Prime Minister also released the 14th installment of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana worth more than Rs 17 thousand crore to more than eight crore 50 lakh farmers. Shri Modi Chittorgarh Inaugurated five new medical colleges at Dholpur , Sirohi , Sikar and Sri Ganganagar and laid the foundation stone of seven medical colleges in Rajasthan. The Prime Minister inaugurated six Eklavya Adarsh Residential Schools in Udaipur , Banswara , Pratapgarh , Dungarpur districts and Kendriya Vidyalaya Tiwari in Jodhpur . The Prime Minister said that in the last nine years, new systems have been created to take food grains from the farm to the market. He said that the Soil Health Card Scheme in Suratgarh in the year 2015 was started in Shri Modi said that through this scheme, crores of farmers are taking appropriate decisions regarding the health of the soil. The Prime Minister said that one lakh 25 thousand PM Kisan Samriddhi Kendras will pave the way for the prosperity of the farmers.
2 Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of several development projects in Rajkot, Gujarat.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Rajkot after inaugurating and laying the foundation stone of projects worth more than two thousand crores . The Prime Minister inaugurated the state’s first greenfield international airport at Hirasar near Rajkot and two developmental projects under the ambitious Sauni Irrigation Scheme . The new airport has been built on one thousand five hundred acres of land at a cost of one thousand four hundred and five crore rupees. The Prime Minister also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various projects worth over Rs 860 crore in Rajkot.
3 Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the ‘Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar’ (MGMD) initiative.
India’s Union Home Minister and Cooperation Minister, Amit Shah inaugurated an important initiative called ‘ Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar ‘ (MGMD). The project has been initiated by the Ministry of Culture and aims at cultural mapping of 6.5 lakh villages of India across 29 states and 7 union territories . ‘My Village My Heritage’ Initiative National Cultural Mapping Mission It is an all India project run by the Ministry of Culture under the Ministry of Culture. The project seeks to create a comprehensive virtual platform that will connect people to the diverse cultural heritage of India’s villages. The primary objective of the project is to carry out cultural mapping of India’s vast network of villages, comprising 6.5 lakh villages across the country. By doing so, it aims to showcase and preserve the rich cultural diversity and vibrant traditions present in these rural communities. The project aspires to bring to the fore the hidden treasures of Indian culture and heritage, thereby encouraging people to take pride in their roots.
4 Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary to be declared as tiger reserve
Recently, in a significant development for tiger conservation efforts, the Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court has directed the Government of Goa to declare Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary and its surrounding areas as a tiger reserve under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, within three months from July 24, 2023. Instructions have been issued to notify the same. The decision comes after a long legal battle and demands from environmentalists and conservationists and will have significant implications for wildlife conservation and forest dwellers. Located in Goa, Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary is known for its rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes. Spread over an area of 208.5 square kilometres, this sanctuary is a precious gem in the Western Ghats of South India. It is located near Valpoi town in Sattari taluka, North Goa district. With its diverse range of flora and fauna, this sanctuary has gained recognition for its ecological importance.
5 ISRO will launch satellites of Singapore
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has recently announced the scheduled launch of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-C56 (PSLV-C56) carrying DS-SAR satellite from Singapore on July 30, 2023. PSLV-C56 with DS-SAR satellite and six co-passengers to be launched from Sriharikota on July 30, 2023 located at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. The much-awaited event marks a significant milestone in space exploration and satellite technology. The DS-SAR satellite will be placed in a near-equatorial orbit with an inclination angle of 5°. This strategic position will enable the satellite to efficiently perform its assigned tasks and capture critical data and imagery. The DS-SAR satellite has been developed through a successful collaboration between the Defense Science and Technology Agency and ST Engineering, acting on behalf of the Government of Singapore. This collaboration showcases the combined expertise of these entities, which aims to leverage advanced technology for sustainable satellite solutions.
6 World’s largest permafrost crater begins to thaw amid global warming
Russia ‘s Batagaika Crater , the world’s largest 1 km. There is a long permafrost crater , which is expanding due to global warming and melting of permafrost. Is. Deforestation led to the thawing of underground permafrost, which led to the development of craters in Russia’s Sakha Republic. It also contains dangerous organic carbon, which is increasing global warming. Temperatures in Russia are rising at an alarming rate, almost 2.5 times faster than the global average. As a result, large areas of the country’s long-frozen tundra, which covers about 65% of its land area, are melting, releasing potent greenhouse gases such as methane. Permafrost is land that is completely frozen for at least two consecutive years – 32°F (0°C) or colder. These permanently frozen plains are most common in areas with high mountains and at Earth’s high latitudes: near the North and South Poles.
7. NIPCCD organizes event on ‘Mission Shakti – Hub of Women Empowerment’
Recently, the National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) under the Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched ‘ Mission Shakti-Hub for Women Empowerment’ for State Nodal Officers and State Mission Coordinators.Organized the first capacity building programme. NIPCCD is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Women and Child Development which works to promote voluntary action, research, training and documentation in the field of women and child welfare. It was established in the year 1966 and is headquartered in Delhi and has four regional centers at Bangalore, Guwahati, Indore and Lucknow. Mission Shakti Yojana focuses on empowering women economically, ensuring their safety from violence and increasing their participation in the labor force. ‘Mission Shakti’ consists of two sub-schemes – ‘Sambal’ for the safety of women and ‘Samarthya’ for their empowerment. One Stop Center for Gender Justice in Sambal, Women’s Helpline, Includes components like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and Nari Adalat. The affordability includes schemes such as Swadhar Greh, Working Women’s Hostel, National Creche Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, along with a new component of fund gap for economic empowerment.
8 India and Australia review bilateral defense cooperation
India and Australia have reviewed bilateral defense cooperation and launched new initiatives to further strengthen and enhance bilateral defense ties. During the 8th India-Australia Defense Policy Dialogue held in Canberra, Australia, both sides reiterated their commitment to fully implement the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership based on mutual trust, common interests, shared values of democracy and rule of law . The talks were co-chaired by Nivedita Shukla Verma, Special Secretary in the Ministry of Defense and Steven Moore , Acting Deputy Minister in the Australian Department of Defence .
9 India and Japan review possibilities of cooperation in critical and emerging technologies including semiconductors, adaptive supply chain
Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar and Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa reviewed the progress made in the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership . The 15th India-Japan Foreign Ministers Strategic Dialogue was held in New Delhi . The two sides held wide-ranging talks on issues of bilateral, regional and global importance. Emphasis was placed on further strengthening the partnership based on shared values and principles. The importance of Japanese investment target of 5 trillion yen in India for the period 2022 to 2027 was also highlighted. Potential areas of cooperation in emerging technology including semiconductors, adaptive supply chains and digital public infrastructure were also reviewed and discussions were held on further enhancing defense equipment and technology cooperation. Noting that the year 2023 would be observed as the India-Japan Tourism Exchange Year, the two Foreign Ministers stressed on increasing people-to-people contacts. Measures to promote skilled human resources from India to Japan were also discussed.
10 Rajya Sabha passed the Cinematograph Amendment Bill 2023
Rajya Sabha passed the Cinematograph Amendment Bill 2023 . It proposes to amend the Cinematograph Act, 1952 . Some other certificate categories have been included in the Bill on the basis of age. Films with ‘A’ or ‘S’ certificate will require a separate certificate for exhibition on television or any other media as may be prescribed by the Central Government. This bill will prevent unauthorized recording and unauthorized exhibition of films. According to the Bill, the attempt of unauthorized recording will also be an offence. The Bill provides for the introduction of three age-based certificates under the ‘UA’ category i.e. ‘UA 7+’, ‘UA 13+’ and ‘UA 16+’ and the CBFC to provide a separate certificate for its exhibition on television or other media. The authority to clear the film along with the certificate has been given.
11 India strongly protests against China issuing stapled visas to players from Arunachal Pradesh
India has lodged a strong protest against the issue of stapled visas to some sportspersons from Arunachal Pradesh . In New Delhi , Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that it has come to the notice of the government that stapled visas have been issued to some Indian nationals. These players were to represent the country in a sporting event in China. He said that this act of China is unacceptable and India has lodged a strong protest in this regard. Mr. Bagchi said that India reserves the right to respond appropriately to such actions. He said that India believes that there should be no discrimination on the basis of domicile or ethnicity in the visa regime for Indian citizens holding valid Indian passports. in this type of visa The immigration officer does not stamp the passport, but staples a separate piece of paper or slip with the passport . For this reason it is called stapled visa.
12 Supreme Court allows Sanjay Kumar Mishra to continue as director of Enforcement Directorate till 15 September
Approval has been received from the Supreme Court to extend the tenure of Enforcement Directorate Director Sanjay Kumar Mishra till September 15, 2023 . Mr. Mishra’s tenure was ending on July 31. The Center had filed an appeal in the court seeking extension of Mr Mishra’s service till October 15. Earlier, the court had completely refused extension to Mr. Mishra. The Center argued in the court that some neighboring countries wanted India to come under the Financial Action Task Force’s blacklist, hence the extension of the post of Director of Enforcement Directorate was necessary. The Supreme Court made it clear that under no circumstances thereafter, Mr. Of. No further extension will be given to Mishra.
13 G-20 Summit on Green and Sustainable Development Agenda for Global Economy to begin in New Delhi
NITI Aayog has organized the G20 Summit on Green and Sustainable Development Agenda for the Global Economy in New Delhi . The two-day conference aims to review the challenges and prospects of green and sustainable development. NITI Aayog Chief Executive Officer B. we are. Subrahmanyam will deliver the inaugural address at the conference. India’s Sherpa for G20 Amitabh Kant and NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman K. Berry will explain the goals and process of the workshop.
14 Coup in Niger, all institutions of the republic suspended
A nationwide curfew has been declared in Niger and all institutions of the republic have been suspended. The soldiers have warned that there should be no foreign interference on this matter. They said they would respect the well-being of President Mohamed Bazoum . Meanwhile, the US has called for the release of President Mohamed Bazoum and the European Union and the United Nations have condemned the rebellion. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that his economic and security partnership with Niger is dependent on the continuation of democratic rule. President Mohamed Bazoum was ousted from power on Wednesday and troops announced they had carried out a coup on national TV. Freed from France in 1960 There has been a long history of military coups in Niger since its inception. When Bazoum took over as president in 2021, it was the country’s first democratic transfer of power .
15 Union Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championship being organized for the first time in India at Greater Noida
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championship 2023 on 27 July . This competition is being organized for the first time in India at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida . More than 30 Indian weightlifters will participate in this international competition. These include many Khelo India athletes, who last month did their best ever performance for India in the Weightlifting Commonwealth Championships by winning a total of 61 medals. The Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships will begin on 28 July and end on 5 August 2023.
16 WHO’s updated HIV and Mpox guidelines
The World Health Organization (WHO) presented updated guidance on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) during the 12th International AIDS Society Conference . The guidelines emphasize the importance of HIV viral suppression and undetectable virus levels in improving personal health and preventing virus transmission. In addition, WHO has supported countries with existing HIV and sexually transmitted infection programs on Mpox (monkeypox). Urged for early detection, prevention and integrated care. Mpox is a viral disease caused by monkeypox virus, a species of the genus Orthopoxvirus. It can be spread to humans through physical contact with an infectious person, contaminated material, or infected animals. A multi-country outbreak of Mpox in 2022–2023 is expected to result in more than 82,000 cases, of which approximately 32,000 are associated with HIV. The guidelines highlighted the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in preventing HIV transmission when undetectable virus levels are achieved.
17 Significant decline in National Coal Index (NCI)
The National Coal Index (NCI) has seen a significant decline of 33.8% in May 2023 as compared to May 2022. This decline is indicative of a strong supply of coal in the market. NCI is a price index that links coal prices from all sales channels including notified prices, auction prices and import prices. Established with FY 2017-18 as the base year, it acts as a reliable indicator of market dynamics providing valuable information about coal price movements.
18 Jharkhand government publishes draft rules for public consultation to implement PESA in the state
The Provisions of Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act , commonly known as PESA (Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act , plays an important role in ensuring self-governance and empowerment for tribal communities living in Scheduled Areas. Is. Recently, the Jharkhand government published draft rules for public consultation to implement PESA in the state. Enacted in 1996, PESA aims to empower tribal communities living in Scheduled Areas through their own systems of self-governance. It recognizes their traditional rights over natural resources, providing them a platform to govern themselves.
19 swapping of debt for nature
In a significant step towards environmental protection , the Central African country of Gabon recently launched a debt-for-nature initiative. (debt-for-nature swap initiative) has grabbed headlines. This innovative approach has gained popularity in recent times, with Gabon following in the footsteps of countries such as Ecuador. The debt-for-nature swap initiative is a financial mechanism where creditors provide debt relief to developing countries in exchange for a commitment to take significant steps toward protecting the environment. These steps may include initiatives such as decarbonizing the economy, investing in climate-resilient infrastructure, or protecting biodiverse ecosystems such as forests and reefs. The concept of debt-for-nature swaps was first conceived in the 1980s by the “godfather of biodiversity” Thomas Lovejoy.
20 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted all the soldiers on the foundation day of the Central Reserve Police Force-CRPF
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted all the jawans of the Central Reserve Police Force-CRPF on its foundation day. Central Reserve Police Force – CRPF Director General Sujoy Lal Thaosen laid wreaths at the National Police Memorial on the Raising Day of CRPF and paid tributes to the brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. The CRPF came into existence on 27 July 1939 as the Crown Representative’s Police. It was renamed the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on 28 December 1949 upon the enactment of the CRPF Act. On March 19, 1950, the then Home Minister, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel presented the President’s Color to the CRPF for its meritorious services, after which the CRPF started celebrating this day as its Raising Day.
