The Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India launched the Manthan

1.Announcement of 107 Gallantry Medals for Army and Central Armed Police Forces personnel

President Draupadi Murmu has approved one hundred and seven gallantry awards for the Armed Forces on the occasion of Independence Day . These include 3 Kirti Chakras, 13 Shaurya Chakras, 2 Bar-Sena Medals, 81 Sena Medals, one Navy Medal and seven Vayu Sena Medals .Are included. Mention-in-Dispatch(42) to the Indian Army 40, One for the Indian Air Force and the other for the Army Dog Axle (posthumously) also approved by the President. Naik Devendra Pratap Singh was awarded the Kirti Chakra from the Army for his courage and dedication in eliminating the two hardcore terrorists in Pulwama. Kirti Chakra was posthumously awarded to Constable Sudip Sarkar and BSF Sub-Inspector Paotinsat Guite for their bravery off the battlefield. Shaurya Chakra was awarded to 8 Army personnel including two posthumously. It was also presented to a personnel of the Indian Navy. Out of the 8 Shaurya Chakra winners, 2 are from the Para Special Forces while the rest are from the Rashtriya Rifles in the Kashmir Valley. All gallantry awards were given for conducting anti-terrorism and anti-terrorist operations in Jammu and Kashmir.

2.UK becomes first country to approve Omicron vaccine

The United Kingdom has authorized the first ever COVID-19 vaccine for the Omicron variant . It is the first country to do so. Authorizing the vaccine would now pave the way for an autumn booster campaign using Moderna ‘s two-strain shot . The conditional authorization for this vaccine was granted by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority . It was also the first authority worldwide to have approved the original COVID-19 vaccine . It is authorized for use among people over the age of 18. Now the UK will focus its booster program on people over the age of 50 and who are highly vulnerable to the development of COVID.

3.WHO names monkeypox variant

Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) has named variants of monkeypox virus . This was done to avoid any cultural or social crime. Monkeypox variant renamed ” Clades I, IIa and IIb “” Has been done. The phylogeny and nomenclature of known and new monkeypox virus variants or clades were reviewed by experts in pox virology and representatives from research institutions around the world. The former Congo Basin (Central African) clade has been renamed to Clade One (I), while the former West African clade has been renamed to Clade Two (II). Clade II also includes two subclasses. Monkeypox is a viral infection that appears a week or two after exposure to the virus. Common symptoms include fever, followed by rash with sores.

4.IAS officer Piyush Goyal appointed as CEO of NetGrid

The Union Government has appointed Piyush Goyal , a 1994 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Nagaland cadre , as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NETGRID . Along with this, the Central Government issued an order to post 26 other officers in the rank of Additional Secretary. The post of CEO of NetGrid was lying vacant since June after Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Ashish Gupta was appointed as Additional Director General in the Border Security Force (BSF). Goyal is currently working as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs. NATGRID or National Intelligence Grid is a federal intelligence organization set up to enhance India’s counter-terrorism capabilities.

5.Delhi International Airport Limited Launches Beta Version of DigiYatra App on Android Platform

Delhi International Airport Limited – DIAL launched the beta version of DigiYatra app on Android platform . With this, passengers will be able to have quick entry into Terminal-3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport. Passengers will submit their biometrics and other details through this app which will also be stored for future flights from Terminal-3 of Delhi Airport. Doyle said in a statement that 20,000 passengers experienced smooth and safe travel during the trial. The beta version of DigiYatra app is currently on Android platform and will be available on iOS platform in a few weeks time.

6.NHA announces allocation of funds to strengthen the registration system of healthcare facilities

National Health Authority (NHA) has launched Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) based on the performance of States and Union Territories in the task of recording data in Health Facilities Registry (HFR) and Healthcare Professionals Registry (HPR) . has announced to allocate funds to them for the implementation of performance-based fundsThis allocation will help in systematic implementation of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) at State/UT level. Major national registries are being strengthened with verified entries under this scheme. Establishment of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) offices at State/UT level over a period of five years (FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26) as per guidelines issued by NHA earlier 500 crore was earmarked for this. Twenty per cent of these funds i.e. Rs 100 crore was earmarked as incentive-based funds.

7.Defense Minister hands over indigenously developed equipment and systems to the Army to enhance operational readiness

Defense Minister Shri Rajnath Singh handed over indigenously developed equipment and systems to the Indian Army in New Delhi on August 16, 2022 . These include Future Infantry Soldier as a System (F-INSAS) , new generation anti-personnel mine ‘Nipun’ , rugged and automated communication system with enhanced capabilities, upgraded site system for tanks and advanced thermal imager . Are included. State-of-the-art High Mobility Infantry Protected Vehicles and Assault Boats were handed over by the Defense Minister through virtual medium to enable the troops deployed along the border to respond appropriately to any challenge. These devices are jointly developed by the Indian Army in collaboration with Defense Public Sector Undertakings, Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and industry, under the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’, in line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision for the modernization of the Armed Forces. /systems have been developed. Details of equipment and systems handed over to the Indian Army

8.William Ruto declared victorious in Kenya’s presidential election

Kenya ‘s Vice President William Ruto has been declared the winner of the presidential election . According to the official results, he defeated his rival Raila Odinga by a very small margin. Ruto got 50.5% of the votes. The election results were announced amid controversies and supporters of Odinga alleged rigging in the counting of votes. Mr. Odinga’s party agent had alleged irregularities and mismanagement in the election. Mr. Ruto has served as Vice President for ten years.

9.India contributes $400,000 to four voluntary trust funds

India has contributed $400,000 to four voluntary trust funds . This amount has been given in support of the Global Human Rights Promotion and Protection of the United Nations Human Rights. India’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Geneva said in a tweet that this contribution reflects India’s commitment in this regard. The amount is four trust funds, the Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture , the Voluntary Fund for Technical Cooperation , the Voluntary Fund for Financial and Technical Assistance for the Implementation of Universal Periodic Review and the Voluntary Fund the Partition Funda de Technical Support of El Parte Technical Support. and sid in work of councilhas been given to.

10.The Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India launched the Manthan

The Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA) to the Government of India, with the vision to enable and empower all areas of Science and Technology within the country, has announced the launch of Manthan Manch . It aims to promote large-scale collaboration between industry and the scientific research and development ecosystem to achieve India’s sustainable goals in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Charter as defined by the United Nations . The launch commemorates 75 years of India’s Independence – Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and presents an opportunity to bring national and global communities closer to India’s technological revolution. Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India Pro. Ajay Kumar Sood .

11.Shri Piyush Goyal inaugurates Public Systems Lab (PSL) at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi

Taking a step towards innovation and advancement in the field of science, the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi , in collaboration with the United Nations World Food Program (UNWFP), unveiled a Public Systems Lab (PSL) . Union Minister Piyush Goyal during the inaugurationSaid that the laboratory will be the harbinger of what PM Modi has expressed as India’s big vision. The United Nations World Food Program (UNWFP) and the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT) at IIT Delhi have collaborated to set up PSL to develop scalable solutions for citizen systems and services that could impact millions . The launch of the Public Systems Lab (PSL) will have a huge impact on the citizens and will bring significant benefits to the academicians and other stakeholders. The laboratory will use the knowledge of operations research, artificial intelligence (AI), data science, etc. to solve critical problems that are critical to improving the lives of millions of people. This food, health, Will work in the field of transport and good governance. The current goal is to optimize and optimize the food supply chain and public transport.

12.Army, Reserve Bank and Prime Minister are India’s most trusted institutions: Survey

According to a survey by Ipsos India , Defense Force, RBI and Prime Minister of India are the three most trusted institutions in the country . At the same time, the Supreme Court has been placed at the fourth place and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) at the fifth place. Defense forces are ranked first with at least two-thirds of the people’s vote. After this, about 50 percent of the people have placed their trust in the Reserve Bank of India in the second place. According to this survey conducted by Ipsos India, the Prime Minister of India ranks third as an institution which is trusted by 49 percent of the citizens. Whereas Parliament (33 percent) is ranked seventh, media (32 percent) in eighth place and Election Commission of India (31 percent) in ninth place.

13.chronic fatigue syndrome

Recently, a petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court to prevent a person suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome since 2014 from traveling to Europe for medical assisted euthanasia . It is a serious and debilitating disease that affects the nervous system, the immune system and the body’s energy production system . This is called ” myalgic encephalomyelitis “Rathinam v Union of India, which held section 309 (attempt to commit suicide) of the Indian Penal Code as unconstitutional. In 2011, in Aruna Ramchandra Shanbaug v Union of India, the Supreme Court held that passive euthanasia can be allowed in exceptional circumstances and under the strict supervision of the apex court. In 2018, the Supreme Court declared the right to die with dignity as a fundamental right, allowing passive euthanasia in the country. Passive euthanasia is the intentional death of a patient by stopping artificial life support. ‘Active euthanasia’ is a situation when a person (patient) seeking euthanasia is assisted in this act, such as injecting poison, etc. It is also sometimes called “invasive” euthanasia. When a person (patient) seeking euthanasia is assisted in this act, such as injecting poison, etc. It is also sometimes called “invasive” euthanasia. When a person (patient) seeking euthanasia is assisted in this act, such as injecting poison, etc. It is also sometimes called “invasive” euthanasia.

14.Indigenous Howitzer cannon used in 21 gun salute on Independence Day

Recently, on Independence Day , the indigenously developed Howitzer Gun Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) became part of the 21-gun salute at the Red Fort . ATAGS is an indigenous 155 mm x 52 caliber howitzer gun. Howitzer is a broad term for a class of long-range guns. It has been developed by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) , whose Pune – based facility Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) is the nodal agency. The ATAGS project was initiated in the year 2013 by DRDO to upgrade the old guns in the Indian Army to modern 155 mm. To replace it with artillery guns.

15.Nature Index 2022 released

Nature Index 2022 was released recently. The survey for this index was done on the basis of published research articles in Chemistry, Life Sciences, Physics and Earth and Environment. The rankings were provided on the basis of information received during April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022. In this index, the University of Hyderabad has ranked first among Indian universities while it has been ranked 16th among all institutions in the academic field . Hyderabad was ranked first with 72 research papers and a share of 19.46 in the academic field. Top 3 Academic Institutions Globally by Research Output

This index is a database of author affiliations and associations. It records contributions to research articles published in 82 high quality natural science journals. These journals are selected by an independent group of researchers. This database has been compiled by Nature Research. It provides a real-time proxy of high quality research output. It is updated monthly.

16.President’s Police Medal to 1082 personnel

On the occasion of Independence Day 2022 , 1082 police personnel were awarded “ Police Medals ”” received. Of these, 347 personnel received Police Medal for Gallantry, 87 Police Medal for Distinguished Service, while 648 personnel received Police Medal for Meritorious Service. This year, 109 CRPF jawans and 108 police personnel from Jammu and Kashmir have received the Police Medal for Gallantry. Besides him, 7 personnel received the President’s Reform Service Medal for Distinguished Service, while 38 personnel received the Reform Service Medal for Meritorious Service. The President’s Police Medal is awarded to members of law enforcement in India. The award was instituted on March 1, 1951. It was initially called the “President’s Police and Fire Service Medal”. It is given for gallantry or distinguished service. Police medals for gallantry are given high priority. It is presented annually on Republic Day and Independence Day.

17.Arunachal’s third airport named ‘Doni Polo Airport’

The third airport in Arunachal Pradesh , which is now under construction in the state capital Itanagar , has been named ” Doni Polo Airport ” by the Arunachal Pradesh administration . According to a representative from the Chief Minister’s Office, the state cabinet in its meeting adopted “Donny Polo Airport” as the airport’s name. The meeting was presided over by Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu. Doni Polo Airport has been developed by AAI at an estimated cost of Rs 645 crore. The airport can accommodate 200 passengers during peak hours. It has eight check-in counters. Once operational, it will be the first airport in the state with a runway of 2,300 meters, suitable for landing and take-off of the Boeing 747, one of the largest passenger aircraft.

18.Kolkata to host international seafood show

Government of India 23rd India International Seafood Show in Kolkata from 15th to 17th February next year(India International Seafood Show 2023). The India International Seafood Show is actually a platform to increase the export of sea creatures from India. During the year 2021-22, seafood worth $7.76 billion was exported from India. This is the highest ever in terms of value. In terms of quantity, 13,69,264 tonnes of marine products were exported this year. Not only this, this year the production of shrimp or lobster also crossed one million tonnes. Ministry officials say that with a multi-pronged strategy, the way capture fisheries and aquaculture or aquaculture is being promoted, the day is not far when our exports reach $15 billion in the next five years.