1 India’s share in the world food grain market on the basis of export values will be 7.7-9 per cent in 2022.
India’s share in the world food grain market on the basis of export values will be 7.7-9 per cent in 2022. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has said that the United Nations Commodity Trade Statistics Database – COMTRADE India’s food grain exports have registered a steady growth over the years, which is reflected in India’s share of world food grain exports, as per the latest data. India’s share in world food grain exports was 3.3-8 per cent in 2010, which has increased to 7.7-9 per cent by 2022. The government has taken several steps at the state and district level to promote the export of agricultural products. Specific action plans have been prepared for the states and state level monitoring committees have been formed. Nodal agencies and cluster committees have been formed for agricultural exports. Product-specific action plans have also been prepared to promote exports.
2 Gender Equality and Women Empowerment Gap
A United Nations report highlights the status of women empowerment and gender equality around the world . U.N. The comprehensive analysis, jointly conducted by Women and the United Nations Development Programme, rated 114 countries based on the Women’s Empowerment Index ( WEI) and the Global Gender Parity Index (GGPI). The current findings emphasize the urgent need for comprehensive policy action to address gaps and promote progress towards a more equitable and inclusive world. According to the report only 1% of women globally in countries with high women empowerment and gender equality Lives Leadership roles and decision-making remain predominantly male-dominated, limiting opportunities for women. According to WEI, women on average only achieve 60% of their full potential. According to the GGPI, women lag behind men by 28% in key dimensions of human development. None of the 114 countries analyzed achieved full women’s empowerment or gender equality. More than 90% of women globally live in countries that do poorly or mediocrely in achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment.
3 G-20 Energy Transition Ministers meeting held in Goa
G-20 Energy Transformation Ministers’ meeting was held in Goa . Representatives of all the countries took part in the meeting. Power and New and Renewable Energy Minister R.K. In the press conference, Singh said that the representatives have agreed on 22 out of 29 articles in the meeting. He pointed out that the G20 Energy Ministers adopted the G20 High-Level Principles on Hydrogen for an ambitious and forward-looking outcome of the meeting. All member countries agreed to take steps to combat climate change.
4 Justice Alok Arde to take oath as Chief Justice of State High Court at Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad
In Telangana , Justice Alok Arde will be sworn in as the Chief Justice of the State High Court at 11 am at the Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad . Governor Dr. Tamilisai Sundararajan will administer the oath to the new Chief Justice. The President has appointed Justice Arde as the Chief Justice of Telangana after consultation with the Chief Justice of the country. He is currently a judge in the Karnataka High Court.
5 US Admiral Lisa Franchetti has been made Chief of Naval Operations and Joint Chiefs of Staff
US Admiral Lisa Franchetti has been made Chief of Naval Operations and Joint Chiefs of Staff . She is the first woman in the history of the Navy to reach this position . US President Joe. Biden has expressed confidence that Admiral Lisa will remain dedicated to serving the nation as a commissioned officer.
6 INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata to Jakarta, Indonesia
INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata, the two lead Indian Naval Ships of the mission deployed in the South-Eastern IOR, arrived at Jakarta on 17 July 2023. The ships were warmly received by the Indonesian Navy. During the anchorage, the Indian and Indonesian navies will engage in an elaborate program of professional interactions, joint yoga sessions, sports events and cross-deck visits, aimed at strengthening mutual cooperation and understanding between the two navies. Upon completion of the operational transition, both the ships will also participate in Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) at sea with the Indonesian Navy to further strengthen the already high level of interoperability between the two navies.
7 Gujarat will get the country’s first ‘Satellite Network Portal Site’
Gujarat will get the country’s first satellite network portal site . An MoU was signed between OneWeb and the state government in Gandhinagar for its establishment near Mehsana . OneWeb Company is setting up two ‘Satellite Network Portal Sites’ and one of them will be in Mehsana district of Gujarat. This satellite network portal site is going to start in Jotana Taluka of Mehsana district. It will provide high-speed, low-latency and affordable connectivity to government, businesses, consumers, schools and more. OneWeb is a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite company with 648 satellites. The company was founded by Greg Wyler in 2012 and is headquartered in London, England.
8 Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Aviation Security Control Center of the Central Industrial Security Force at Mahipalpur Complex in New Delhi.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Aviation Security Control Center of Central Industrial Security Force at Mahipalpur campus in New Delhi . The Aviation Security Control Center will have four components including Communication and Monitoring Centre, Incident Management Centre, Aviation Research Center and Data Centre. Director General, Central Industrial Security Force Sheel Vardhan Singh and several senior officers of the force were also present on the occasion.
9 Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat released guidelines for disaster management plan
Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat released the guidelines for disaster management plan at the two-day National Convention of Rural Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Partner Forum at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi . This conference has come to an end. These guidelines have been developed by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation involving stakeholders at the national, state, district and village levels to ensure safety, uninterrupted supply and minimal loss of water, sanitation and hygiene assets and services. This scheme is in line with the two flagship programs of the department, Jal Jeevan Mission and Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin.
10 Italy honored the contribution of the Indian Army in World War II
Remembering the supreme sacrifice of Indian soldiers , the comune of Monotone (in Italy) and Italian military historians have unveiled the ” VC Yashwant Ghadge Sundial Memorial ” in Monotone (Perugia, Italy) as a tribute to the Indian soldiers who fought during the Italian campaign during World War II and in honor of the Victoria Cross martyr Nike Yashwant Ghadge in the battle on the heights of the Upper Tiber Valley . Dr. Nina Malhotra, Ambassador of India to Italy and the Indian Defense Attache represented India during the ceremony. A large number of Italian citizens, distinguished guests and members of the Italian Armed Forces were also present on the occasion. Indian troops played a central role in the Italian campaign during World War II, comprising over 50,000 Indian Army soldiers from the 4th, 8th and 10th Divisions. Of the 20 Victoria Crosses awarded in Italy, six were won by Indian soldiers. Indian service casualties were 23,722, of whom 5,782 made the supreme sacrifice and are commemorated in 40 Commonwealth war cemeteries spread across Italy.
11 Naval Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar visits Vietnam
Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar, during his official visit to Vietnam , on July 22, 2023, at Cam Ron, decommissioned Naval Ship Kirpan and handed it over to the Vietnam People’s Navy (VPN). will preside over the handing over ceremony. The handing over of the Indian-built and in-service missile warship INS Kirpan to the Vietnamese Navy is in line with the enhancement of capability and capability of India’s like-minded partners and the Government of India’s policies of “Act East” and Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR). This will be the first time a fully operational naval warship has been gifted to a friendly neighboring country. INS Kirpan, an indigenously built Khukri class missile corvette, is being handed over in line with the Defense Minister’s announcement on June 19, 2023 to gift the serving missile corvette. In line with this announcement, INS Kirpan carrying the Tricolor departed India for Vietnam on 28 June 2023 on her last voyage and arrived at Cam Ron, Vietnam on 8 July 2023.
12 Rajasthan became the first state in the country to get the minimum income guarantee bill passed in the assembly
Rajasthan has become the first state in the country to pass the Minimum Income Guarantee Bill in the Assembly. After the implementation of this act, all the rural families of the state will be able to get additional 25 days of employment under the Chief Minister’s Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme after completing 100 days of employment under the MNREGA scheme. And, under the Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme, urban families will also be guaranteed 125 days of employment . He told that the minimum pension of one thousand rupees per month is guaranteed to the elderly, specially abled, widow and single women in the state. Will get Along with this, a provision has been made for 15 percent automatic increase, which will be at the rate of 5 percent in July and 10 percent in January. The base amount of this increase will be Rs.1000.
13 ‘CM Rise Schools’ will be established in Madhya Pradesh
The Government of Madhya Pradesh has taken a significant step towards improving the quality of education by launching an educational initiative called CM Rise Schools . Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced this During the tour of Shajapur district. The initiative aims to set up 9,000 CM Rise Schools across the state, emphasizing on the importance of accessible and quality education for all. During the visit, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated a CM Rise School in Gulana village and dedicated it to eminent jurist and social reformer, Babasaheb Ambedkar. Along with the inauguration, Chief Minister Chouhan relaunched the “School Chale Hum” campaign, which was started 23 years ago during Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s prime ministership. The campaign aims to promote education across the state and encourage an increase in school enrolment. By reviving this campaign, the government reaffirms its commitment to ensure that every child has access to education.
14 Jharkhand releases vision document to achieve net zero target by 2070
Jharkhand , a state known for its rich mineral resources and significant contribution to India’s industrial development, is now gearing up for a remarkable transition towards sustainability and a low-carbon economy. The state’s Department of Forest, Environment and Climate Change recently released a vision document outlining a comprehensive plan to achieve the net-zero goal by 2070 . The document outlines eight thematic areas that are critical for Jharkhand to achieve its net-zero target by 2070. These areas cover a wide range of measures, from renewable energy adoption to environmental protection.
15 Government of India to promote R&D and innovation in pharma-medtech sector
The Central Government is taking important steps to promote Research and Development (R&D) in the Pharma-Medtech sector through its scheme titled “ Promotion of Research and Development and Innovation in Pharma-Medtech Sector ”. After thorough evaluation in the Empowered Technical Group meeting, the proposal of the scheme has been sent to Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. Once approved by the Minister, it will be sent to the Cabinet Secretariat for further consideration. The central government has set a huge budget of ₹5,000 crore for a period of 5 years from 2023-24 to 2027-28.
16 C295 military transport aircraft to be made in Gujarat
India’s aerospace industry is set to get a significant boost with the setting up of a fully operational factory in Gujarat’s Vadodara by November 2024. The factory will play a key role in the production of the first Indian-made military transport aircraft, the C295. Under the ambitious ‘Make in India’ aerospace programme, it aims to strengthen India’s manufacturing capabilities in the private sector. In September 2021, India finalized the acquisition of 56 Airbus C295 aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the country’s defense capabilities. The first 16 aircraft will be delivered from the final assembly line in Seville, Spain. An industrial collaboration between Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) and the Government of India will oversee the manufacturing and assembly of the remaining 40 aircraft within the country.
17 Uttar Pradesh launches subsidy portal for EVs
The Uttar Pradesh government has taken a significant step towards promoting the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in the state by launching a dedicated subsidy portal . The initiative aims to encourage customers who have purchased e-vehicles after October 14, 2022 , to claim financial assistance for their eco-friendly choice. upevsubsidy.in The portal named NAAM serves as a convenient platform for individuals to apply for the subsidy. A four-tier verification system has been implemented to ensure transparency and streamline the subsidy application process. The verification process starts at the dealer level, followed by registration and departmental verification. Final verification is done by Transport Inspector (TI). The purpose of this entire verification process is to authenticate the eligibility of the applicants and prevent any misuse of the subsidy scheme.
18 Professor Thalappil Pradeep won the prestigious International Annie Award
Professor Thalappil Pradeep of the Department of Chemistry at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras has been awarded the prestigious ‘ Annie Award ‘, a highly respected global recognition for scientific research in the field of energy and environment. Established in 2007, this is the 15th edition of the Annie Awards. The award is expected to be conferred on him by the President of Italy in the near future. Professor T Pradeep’s extraordinary work revolves around developing cost-effective and clean water solutions through the use of advanced materials.
19 Rock Art in Rudragiri Hill
Rudragiri hill situated in Oravakallu village of Atchampet mandal in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh boasts of a famous historical past and remarkable archaeological monuments. The site is home to prehistoric rock paintings from the Mesolithic period and the Kakatiya dynasty. unveils an exotic combination of exquisite artwork by D. Kanna Babu, former Superintending Archaeologist, Temple Survey Project (Southern Region) at the Archaeological Survey of India, shared his discoveries highlighting the importance of this hidden gem. There are five naturally formed rock shelters on the west side at the foothills of Rudragiri situated in the middle of the Eastern Ghats. These shelters served as living quarters for people during the Mesolithic era around 5000 BC, and they bear witness to the dazzling rock paintings of that era. Interestingly, the two natural caves at the southern end of the hill also display extraordinary frescoes from the famous Kakatiya kingdom.
20 QS ranking on world’s best cities for students: Mumbai ranked 118th
Mumbai has been ranked as the best Indian city for students in the QS Best Student Cities 2024 ranking . However, its global ranking dropped to 118 , indicating a decline from last year’s position. No major Indian city made it to the top 100 global list in the QS Best Student Cities 2024 ranking. Furthermore, all major Indian cities experienced a drop in their global rankings compared to the previous year’s standings. London ranked first for students worldwide Which has got maximum response from the students. At the same time, 2-2 cities of Germany and Australia have also made it to the top-10. The QS Best Student Cities ranking compares 160 leading education destinations, including 26 new entries. Cities must have a minimum population of 250,000 and at least two universities in the QS World University Rankings to be considered for the QS City Rank. The ranking takes into account over 100,000 survey responses from students, including their feedback, opinion, desirability and student voice indicators. Delhi has the largest number of higher education institutions among Indian cities listed in the World University Rankings. Home to prestigious institutions like the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT-D), University of Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University and others, Delhi is ranked 132nd globally Got it.
