1 Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be conferred with this year’s prestigious Lokmanya Tilak Award
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be honored with the prestigious Lokmanya Tilak Award this year . The President of Tilak Memorial Trust, Dr. Deepak Tilak and Rohit Tilak made the official announcement at a press conference in Pune. On August 1, on the occasion of the death anniversary of Lokmanya Tilak, the President of the Trust Dr. Deepak Tilak will honor the Prime Minister with the award.
2 G-20, 3rd meeting of the Trade and Investment Working Group begins today in Kevadia, Gujarat
The third meeting of the Working Group on Trade and Investment began in Kevadia , Gujarat as a part of India’s G-20 Chairmanship . More than 75 representatives of the G-20 member countries are attending the three-day meeting. Meanwhile, the delegates are attending a seminar on business infrastructure. After this today he will also go to see the world famous Statue of Unity. The focus of the meeting will be on building consensus on accepting proposals on global trade and investment related issues brought under the chairmanship of India. The formal inauguration of the meeting will take place tomorrow. During this, many technical sessions will be held tomorrow and the next day, in which G-20 member countries will give their views on the proposal placed under the chairmanship of India.
3 Government to soon share infrastructure data from Gati Shakti portal with industry, investors
Government of India PM Gati Shakti Infrastructure Platform to facilitate multi-modal connectivity with industry and investors and information exchange of geospatial data on infrastructure It is planning to create a data sharing mechanism for A total of 85 large central infrastructure projects worth approximately ₹5.4 lakh crore have been appraised so far under the Network Planning Group (NPG) of this platform. Data from PM Gati Shakti speeds up preparation of road and rail project reports, improves efficiency of infrastructure development. PM Gati Shakti is a digital platform designed to coordinate and monitor infrastructure projects across 16 ministries with a focus on multi-modal connectivity. It aims to enhance India’s economic growth, competitiveness and ease of doing business by reducing logistics costs and travel time.
4 Defense Minister Shri Rajnath Singh met the Defense Minister of Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur
To further boost India’s ‘ Act East Policy ‘ and strengthen bilateral ties with Malaysia , Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held wide-ranging discussions with Malaysian Defense Minister Shri Dato’ Seri Mohd Hassan on July 10, 2023 in Kuala Lumpur . He also called on Prime Minister Mr. YB Dato’ Anwar bin Ibrahim and Foreign Minister Dato’ Seri Diraja Dr. Jambre Abd Kadir . Both the ministers agreed for the next Malaysia-India Defense Cooperation Committee (MIDCOM) meeting to be held in India later this year. A plan to do so is being prepared. Shri Rajnath Singh highlighted the potential of the Indian defense industry with the potential and ability to collaborate with the Malaysian Armed Forces in inventory modernization and maintenance plans. Both the Ministers approved the amendment to the MoU on Defense Cooperation between India and Malaysia signed in 1993 through Exchange of Letters (EOL). This amendment will serve to further enhance bilateral defense cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
5 China launches its own computer operating system OpenKylin
China has released its first domestic open-source desktop operating system , codenamed OpenKylin . Based on the existing open-source Linux operating system , China’s version was created by a community of about 4,000 developers, and is used by its space program and in industries such as finance and energy.
6 CRIDA is developing Farmer Distress Index
The Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA), an organization under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), has come out with the first of its kind ” Farmer Distress Index” for India.is developing an early warning system called “. This index attempts to predict agricultural distress and prevent any distress spread from the grassroots level to the village or block level. With its help, the Central Government, State Governments Various institutions like farmers, local bodies and non-governmental agencies will be able to receive early warnings about the impending distress of farmers so that proactive intervention and necessary steps can be taken.The index aims to measure crop loss/failure and loss of income. Farmers have faced trauma in recent years. Market volatility and increase in crop prices along with extreme climatic events have many times forced farmers to commit suicide. Had to happen
7 Inauguration of Product Design Center under the projects supported and developed by Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology and launch of GRAIN-X system for attendance based e-quality identification system
Shri Bhuvnesh Kumar, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has inaugurated the Product Design Center (PDC) set up at the Center for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Kolkata . The center has prototyping and system designing facilities equipped with all software and printing technologies for system designing, prototyping, ideation and fabrication . This facility will be beneficial for startups, entrepreneurs and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) of the eastern region of the country . On this occasion, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) –An appearance based identification through machine approach technology for pulses developed under the ‘ National Program on Electronics and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Applications in Agriculture and Environment (AgriNIC)’ with Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi system i.e. GRAIN-X was also launched. Appearance based e-quality identification system for 14 types of pulses (Grain-X) , e-NAM for quality based pricing i.e. will bring a transformational change in national agriculture markets. This will be helpful for over 1,200 e-NAM linked markets.
8 National Fish Farmers Day Convention – 2023 celebrated in the historic city of Mahabalipuram
National Fisheries Day was celebrated at Mahabalipuram near Chennai . Union Fisheries Minister Purushottam Rupala inaugurated the event by inaugurating an exhibition of fisheries startups and cooperative organizations. Union Minister of State for Fisheries Dr L. Murugan and Union Minister of State Dr. Sanjeev Balayan were also present on the occasion. Tamil Nadu Fisheries Minister Anita Radhakrishnan also attended the event. The ministers met the people participating in the exhibition. Shri Parshottam Rupala inaugurated 176 fisheries projects covering 20 States/UTs across the country at a cost of Rs.138 crores Virtually inaugurated. These schemes had a positive impact on the lives of around 15,000 beneficiaries from 20 States/UTs.
9 IRDAI and Compulsory Imposition
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has maintained the status quo of 4% rate on compulsory acquisition of business for the financial year 2023-24 . Notifying the move recently, the government had said that the entire mandated session would be held only with the General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re). Compulsory takeover refers to the portion of business that general insurers are required to mandatorily cede to national reinsurer GIC Re. Private general insurers are against it as it hinders their freedom to do reinsurance business. IRDAI is a regulatory body created with the objective of protecting the interests of insurance customers. It was established under the IRDA Act 1999 and functions under the Ministry of Finance.
10 Sangam Age findings from excavations in Tamil Nadu
Archaeologists have discovered a gold earring, a bone point and a carnelian bead at Porpanaikottai in Pudukottai district of Tamil Nadu . It is believed that a Sangam-era fort existed at this place. The stud is believed to have been used as a nose ornament while the bone point was probably used for weaving in the Sangam age. The discovery of a red round-shaped carnelian bead informs domestic trade; These were generally imported from Gujarat . Studies at the site using the remote sensing method Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) have also indicated that a fort existed at Porpanaikottai .
11 SpaceX Receives License In Mongolia To Offer High-Speed Internet
The Mongolian government has granted SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by Elon Musk , a license to operate as an internet service provider through the Starlink satellite communications service. It will provide widespread access to high speed internet for internet users across the country. The Mongolian government has issued two licenses to SpaceX, allowing the company to act as an internet service provider using low-orbit satellites. The move paves the way for high-speed connectivity through Starlink to reach the many Internet users in Mongolia.
12 India joins Global Crisis Response Group
India has joined the Champions group of the Global Crisis Response Group (GCRG) at the invitation of the UN Secretary-General . The GCRG was established in March 2022 to address urgent global issues in food security, energy and finance, and to coordinate the global response. India received an invitation from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to join the Champions Group of the GCRG . The invitation highlights India’s growing global leadership and commitment to address contemporary global challenges.
13 Inauguration of world famous Shravani fair in Deoghar
Jharkhand ‘s Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Minister Badal Patralekh inaugurated the world famous Shravani Mela which lasts for two months this year amid Vedic chants at Baba Baidyanath Dham . Thereafter, Badal Patralekh made the Kanwariyas , who had walked 100 kms by cutting the lace at the Dumma entry border of Jharkhand-Bihar , enter Babadham. Through here, Kanwariya will offer water to Baba Baidyanath . Please tell that the month of Sawan has started from July 4, 2023. This fair is the longest in the world. Let me tell you, in the world famous Shravani Mela and Babadham temple, lakhs of devotees reach Babadham with Kanwar in Savan and offer water to Baba Bholenath. Guru Purnima every year The fair is inaugurated on This year, after 19 years, a very special coincidence has been made in Shravani Mela. In fact, this time along with Shravani fair, Malmas fair is also going to be held. Shravani Mela will be organized from July 3 to September 7. Baba Baidyanathdham Temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in the country.
14 RBI issues draft circular on credit card network portability
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled a draft regulation that will give debit, credit and prepaid cardholders the right to choose their desired card network. marks a potentially revolutionary development on a global scale. This regulation challenges the prevailing practice where card network options are predetermined through agreements between issuers and networks. As per the draft circular issued by RBI, card issuers will be prohibited from entering into any arrangement or agreement with card networks that prevents them from accessing services of other card networks. RBI said the existing arrangement between card networks and card issuers, whether banks or non-banking institutions, does not promote customer choice and availability. The proposed regulation aims to increase flexibility and competition in the credit card market, empowering users with the freedom to choose the card network that best suits their preferences and needs.
15 “Colors of Devotion”: Anita Bharat Shah
There is a book titled “ Colours of Devotion: The Legendary Paintings and Textiles of the Vallabha Sampradaya, 1500-1900 ” by Anita Bharat Shah . The purpose of “Colours of Devotion” is to understand the underlying connection to the Indian philosophical concepts of Pushti Marga laid down by the saint and founder Sri Vallabhacharya, which inspired the art that was created for use in the religious practices of the Vallabha Sampradaya .
16 UN Security Council to hold first meeting on AI threats
The United Nations Security Council will hold the first meeting on the dangers of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on 18 July . World leaders will discuss the potential threats of artificial intelligence (AI) to international peace and security at a meeting hosted by the United Kingdom . It is presented as the centerpiece of the UK’s Council Presidency. This was announced by Dame Barbara Woodward, Britain’s ambassador to the United Nations . He said that since becoming the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak are pushing for a leadership position in the global effort to regulate AI devices. Mr Sunak has previously claimed that the UK is the natural place to lead the conversation on AI. He also announced that the UK will host the first major global summit on AI security later this year. The meeting will include briefings by international AI experts and Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
17 Explanation of the origin of ‘Gravity Hole’ in the Indian Ocean
A team of scientists from the Indian Institute of Science has made an important discovery that may explain the origin of the anomalous ” gravitational hole ” in the Indian Ocean . A gravitational hole is a region where the gravitational pull is much less than that of the surrounding regions , causing a drop in Earth’s gravitational field. Gravitational force varies depending on the mass distribution of the crust, mantle, and core because the shape and gravity are not uniform across the Earth’s surface, instead it is slightly flattened at the poles and widened at the equator. One of the most notable examples of variation in gravitational force is the Indian Ocean Geoid Low (IOGL) . IOGL address for the first time in 1948 It was planted by a Dutch geophysicist Felix Andries Venning Meinees during a ship-based survey . Researchers Debanjan Pal and Atreyi Ghosh from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore , explain their hypothesis about the origin of the gravitational anomaly. The researchers used computer-simulated models to reconstruct the geological history of the past 140 years. Through this they discovered traces of the ancient ocean which was about 965 km deep inside the earth’s crust under Africa . Computer-simulations showed that beneath Africa were molten rocks, formed by the subduction of tectonic plates in the mantle. May be According to him, these could be responsible for the plump IOGL.
18 Parth Salunkhe becomes first male archer to win gold in re-curve category at Youth World Championships
Parth Salunkhe has become the first Indian male archer to win a gold medal in the re-curve category at the Youth World Championships . In this competition, India won the maximum number of 11 medals so far. Parth Salunkhe, 19, from Satara , Maharashtra , defeated Korean players in the final of the Under-21 men’s re-curve event in Limerick, Ireland. beat the Top-seeded Salunkhe got the better of seventh seed Song In Joon in a hard-fought five-set match. The 24-member Indian team won six gold, one silver and four bronze medals in the World Championships. Six of these medals were won by players in the under-21 category, including four gold and bronze medals.
