1 President unveils bust of great poet-Mahakavi Subramanya Bharatiyar at Raj Bhavan in Chennai
Interacting with representatives of Particularly Vulnerable Groups from Tamil Nadu at the Raj Bhavan in Chennai, the President said that giving reservation to these communities would enable their children to get quality education and work for the betterment of their society . The President congratulated the first Toda student to successfully crack the NEET exam and termed his success as a significant achievement. The President unveiled the bust of the great poet-mahakavi Subramania Bharatiyar at Raj Bhavan and renamed the Durbar Hall of Raj Bhavan as Bharatiyar Mandapam. The President Smt. Draupadi Murmu graced the 165th Convocation of the University of Madras and spoke on the occasion. in the year 1857 Established, the University of Madras has the distinction of being one of the oldest modern universities in India.
2 Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for redevelopment of 508 railway stations in 27 states
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi In a historic move, laid the foundation stone for redevelopment of 508 railway stations across the country through video conferencing. These 508 stations redeveloped at a cost of over Rs 24,470 crore are spread across 27 states and union territories , including 55 in Uttar Pradesh , 55 in Rajasthan , 49 in Bihar , 44 in Maharashtra , 37 in West Bengal , 34 in Madhya Pradesh , 32 in Assam , 25 in Odisha , 22 in Punjab , 21 in Gujarat , 21 in Telangana , Jharkhand This includes 20 stations in Jharkhand, 18 in Andhra Pradesh , 18 in Tamil Nadu , 15 in Haryana and 13 in Karnataka .
3 Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched the digital portal of the Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies in Pune
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched the digital portal of the office of the Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies in Pune . The main objective of computerization of the Central Registrar’s office is to completely stop the use of paper in the functioning of the society. Self-compliance of the Multi State Cooperative Societies Act and Rules, ease of doing business, digital communication and transparent processing is to be ensured. With the help of this portal, applications and service requests can be processed in a time bound manner. Your side can be presented through video conference and the provision for issuance of registration certificate and electronic communication will also be included in this.
4 India has given financial assistance of Rs 45 crore to Sri Lanka for a unique digital identity project.
India has given financial assistance of Rs 45 crore to Sri Lanka for a unique digital identity project . India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay handed over the check to Minister of State for Technology Kanak Herat at the President’s Secretariat. This is likely to provide a lot of support in the successful implementation of Sri Lanka’s digitization program. Sri Lanka’s Unique Identification Project aims to transform the country’s administrative structure to ensure better service delivery for citizens.
5 NABARD approves Rs 1974 crore for rural development to Rajasthan government
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has approved a total amount of Rs 1,974.07 crore under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) for the financial year 2023-24 to the Rajasthan government . This substantial funding is intended to uplift the living conditions of rural communities and promote economic development in the region. A major portion of the sanctioned amount, Rs 930.44 crore, has been earmarked for three important rural drinking water supply projects. These projects in Ajmer , Jalore, and Kota will be implemented in the districts, with an aim to provide clean and potable water to domestic consumers in 2,500 villages. NABARD has sanctioned Rs 926.48 crore for the construction of 676 rural roads. NABARD has allocated Rs 117.15 crore for the construction of 104 Veterinary Hospitals and 431 Sub-Centres. These health facilities will be set up in all the districts of the state, so that the cattle rearers and farmers can access quality veterinary services. NABARD is collaborating with the Government of Rajasthan to bring 4.28 lakh hectares of agricultural land under micro-irrigation. This effort has received financial assistance of Rs 740 crore from the Micro Irrigation Fund. Another important infrastructure development project supported by NABARD is the Kota and Bundi Lining of 450 kilometers of underground drains is being done in the districts. This effort has been made possible with the financial assistance of Rs 623.38 crore under NABARD Infrastructure Development Assistance.
6 North India’s first river rejuvenation project Devika nearing completion
Union Minister of State for Science & Technology (Independent Charge), Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space Dr. Jitendra Singh said that North India’s first river conservation project Devika is nearing completion. , Built at a cost of over Rs 190 crore on the lines of Namami Ganga ‘, the project was launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi . Dr Jitendra Singh said this while reviewing a separate Liquid Waste Management Project at Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir to protect the sanctity of the holy Devika River.
7 Government constituted expert panel to promote equality in education
The federal education ministry on August 2 constituted an expert panel to revise the anti-discrimination guidelines in respect of SCs, STs, OBCs, Divyang and other minority tribes in higher educational institutions. Formed. The primary objective of the Expert Panel is to conduct a comprehensive review of existing anti-discrimination policies and practices on campuses, identify gaps and deficiencies, and propose improvements. The panel will examine the efficiency and prevalence of existing anti-discrimination policies in respect of SCs, STs, OBCs and other communities in higher education institutions. Based on the study, the panel will propose necessary amendments and updates to the existing guidelines. The panel will emphasize the importance of embracing diversity and fostering a culture of inclusivity that respects individual differences. The panel will work to encourage the individual to report incidents of discrimination.
8 Indian Railways and IIT-Madras sign MoU for 5G testbed in Hyderabad
Ministry of Railways and Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) signed an agreement to set up the Bharat 5G Testbed for the Indian Railways . This testbed will be set up at the Indian Railway Institute of Signal Engineering and Telecommunication (IRISET) in Secunderabad; The objective of this institute will be dedicated to the testing and development of 5G use cases for the Indian Railways.
9 National Deep Tech Startup Policy Consortium launched Deep Tech Startup Policy
The National Deep Tech Startup Policy (NDTSP) Consortium has unveiled the draft National Deep Tech Startup Policy for public consultation , seeking to address the demands and strengthen the Indian Deep Tech startup ecosystem. Deep tech encompasses technologies that are based on deep scientific and engineering prowess. For example, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are classic examples of deep tech because they use complex algorithms and models to give machines the ability to learn from data and make informed decisions.
10.1.19 lakh students benefitted under Naya Savera scheme
Since the inception of Naya Savera Yojana (‘Free Coaching and Allied’ scheme) , more than 1.19 lakh beneficiaries have been benefitted so far. Out of which 12,155 beneficiaries were from the state of Andhra Pradesh. The scheme is implemented through empaneled Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs). was implemented across the country throughIt was closed in 2022-23. The Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India has implemented the scheme ‘Free Coaching and Allied’ to provide free coaching to students/candidates belonging to economically weaker sections of minority communities for the preparation of entrance examinations for technical/professional courses and competitive examinations. is of. Depending on the coaching program allotted to the PIA, the duration of the coaching period under the scheme ranged from 3 months to 2 years.
11 Axis Bank partners with Kiwi to promote ‘Credit on UPI’
Credit Kiwi , a fintech company specializing in enabling UPI based credit, has partnered with Axis Bank to offer Lifetime free Axis Bank KWIK Credit Card through its app has started. This partnership between Kiwi and Axis Bank aims to provide customers with the convenience of fast and secure UPI payments, while enjoying the benefits of credit and card rewards. By focusing on simplicity and innovation, Kiwi aims to briefly onboard one million users over the next 18 months and provide virtual credit cards instantly.
12 Shohini Sinha to head FBI field office in Salt Lake City
Indian-American Shohini Sinha has been selected by FBI Director Christopher Wray as the new Special Agent in Charge of the Salt Lake City field office . Previously, she held the position of Special Assistant to the Director of FBI Headquarters in Washington, DC. Sinha began his career in the FBI in 2001 as a special agent and was previously assigned to the Milwaukee field office to focus on preparatory foreign terrorism investigations. He served in temporary assignments at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, the FBI Legal Attaché Office in London, and the Baghdad Operations Center.
13 Uttar Pradesh cabinet approves water tourism and adventure sports policy
The Uttar Pradesh cabinet on August 1 approved a policy aimed at making the state a ‘ water tourism and adventure sports destination’.‘ have to make. This policy will be valid for 10 years from the date of its declaration by the government. Water Tourism and Adventure Policy Policy on all inland land-based, air-based and water routes, dams, reservoirs, lakes, rivers and ponds and all adventure activities to be carried out on various water bodies and land parcels within the jurisdiction of Uttar Pradesh Will apply. The nodal agency will set up adventure sports units at the authority level. The major objective of this policy is to develop water tourism facilities by utilizing the rivers, canals, lakes and oceans present in the state, as UP is blessed with several major water bodies like Ganga, Yamuna, Saryu and many independent lakes and oceans. By making optimum use of these resources, the government aims to create wonderful and memorable experiences for the tourists.
14 The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023
The Indian Parliament recently passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023 , allowing private sector mining for six of the 12 atomic minerals, including lithium, and intensive minerals such as gold and silver. tasks have been made possible. This important decision aims to promote domestic mining and production of primary minerals, and accelerate the development of industries based on these resources.
15 Senior journalist Neerja Chowdhary’s new book “How Prime Ministers Decision” released
The book ” How Prime Ministers Decide ” is authored by senior journalist Neerja Chowdhary . In this book, the author has analyzed the working style of the Prime Ministers of the country through six decisions of historical importance. The book claimed that former prime minister Indira Gandhi had good relations with several RSS leaders, but carefully maintained a distance between the organization and herself.
16 SBI raised ₹10000 crore through infra bonds
SBI to raise Rs 10,000 crore through its third infrastructure bond issue at a coupon rate of 7.54% Mobilize. The yield for this issue was lower than the 7.7% yield for infrastructure bonds issued by the bank in January. 115 bids were received, which saw wide participation from a wide variety of investors such as provident funds, pension funds, insurance companies, mutual funds and companies. Infrastructure bonds are financial instruments issued by governments or private companies specifically to raise funds for infrastructure development projects. Infrastructure bonds are important for supporting economic growth and improving the quality of life. They fund projects such as roads, bridges, airports, power plants, railways, and telecommunication networks, which help fill a country’s or region’s infrastructure deficit. In the field of infrastructure bonds, two different types emerge,
17 The heaviest rain in the history of 140 years in China
Rain in China has broken the record of 140 years . In the past days , 744.8 mm i.e. 29.3 inches of rainfall has been recorded in Beijing . These rains are being caused by Typhoon Doksuri . Earlier in 1891, there was a record of 609 mm of rainfall in consecutive days. According to reports, 21 people have died, while 26 are missing. Roads have been damaged. Power supply has also been affected. The areas most affected by rainwater are Beijing and Hebei Province. Thousands of people have been shifted to shelters.
18 Reliance ranks 88th in Fortune Global 500 list
Reliance Industries has made it to the top 100 in the Fortune Global 500 list . Reliance Industries has now come at the 88th position in this list and has jumped 16 places to do this feat. RIL was ranked 104th in the Fortune Global 500 list in the year 2022 and has now moved up 16 places to rank 88th in 2023. Eight Indian companies have made it to the Fortune Global 500 ranking this year. Under this, the government oil marketing company Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has also entered the top 100 in this list. It has occupied the 94th position. Reliance Industries has moved up 67 places in the Fortune Global 500 list in the last two years. In the year 2021, it was at 155th position in this list.
19 oracle cloud to upgrade education technology platform diksha
Ministry of Education has selected oracle cloud infrastructure to modernize the national education technology platform ‘ DIKSHA ‘. Oracle said that the government has entrusted the company with the responsibility of making the education technology platform ‘Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing’ (DIKSHA) more advanced and more convenient for the students. This will also reduce the IT related cost of the platform. 14.8 lakh schools in 35 states and union territories of the country are connected with this platform. This program dedicated to school education and basic education is available in 36 languages.
20 Indian economy to be $6.7 trillion by 2031: S&P Global
India’s economy will almost double to $6.7 trillion by 2030-31 from the current $3.4 trillion. Rating agency S & P Global has said these things in its report released on the Indian economy. The rating agency said that from the financial year 2023-24 to 2030-31, India’s economy will grow at the rate of 6.7 percent annually. India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate was 7.2 percent in the financial year 2022-23.
