1. Eight countries of the European Union include Kovishield in the list of approved vaccines
Eight countries of the European Union have added Kovidshield to the list of approved vaccines. These countries include Germany, Slovenia, Austria, Switzerland, Greece, Iceland, Ireland and Spain . This move will exempt people who have been vaccinated against Kovidshield from travel restrictions to these countries. India said yesterday that it will recognize the EU’s digital COVID certificate only after the EU also recognizes Indian vaccines – Kovishield and Co-Vaccine. A Green Pass will be required from 1 July for travel in EU countries. Those who have taken both doses of vaccines will be exempted from the rule of compulsorily staying in quarantine.
2. India secured 10th position in Cybersecurity Index
Cyber Security Index in India on the 10th has been put in place. India is ahead of China ( No.33 ) and Pakistan ( No.79 ) in the global cyber security ranking of countries . India has improved its ranking from 47 to 10 in the United Nations’ ITU Global Cybersecurity Agenda (GCA). The ITU was established in 1865 and is an integral part of the United Nations 1947. It has broad decision-making scope among international ICT organizations regarding the types of issues addressed and decisions made. America is in the first place followed by the United Kingdomis. The improved ranking acknowledges the many initiatives taken by India with CERT (Cyber Emergency Response Team).
3. The Union Cabinet has approved the implementation of BharatNet to provide optical fiber connectivity to all populated villages through Public Private Partnership model in 16 states.
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Revised Implementation Strategy of BharatNet through Public-Private Partnership in 16 States of the country . BharatNet will now be extended to all populated villages apart from Gram Panchayats (GPs) in these 16 states. The revised strategy also includes building, upgrading, operating, maintaining and using BharatNet with concessionaires, which will be selected through a competitive international bidding process. The estimated maximum viability gap fund for this PPP model is Rs 19,041 crore.have been approved. The states that come under the cabinet’s approval are Kerala, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh. An estimated 3.61 lakh villages including gram panchayats will be covered under this.
4. India approves license for Moderna Vaccine
India’s drug regulator, DCGI , the Mumbai-based pharmaceutical company Cipla ( Cipla ) for limited emergency use in India Moderna of COVID-19 vaccine is allowed to import. Moderna vaccine in India Kovaksin , Kovishild and Sputnik after the fourth will COVID-19 vaccine. Moderna’s method of making the vaccine is based on messenger RNA (mRNA). mRNA helps cells generate immunity against the coronavirus. Along with Pfizer, this vaccine is being liked in rich countries. They are more than 90% effective in preventing coronavirus.
5. Andhra Pradesh launches IT policy for 2021-24
Andhra Pradesh government has launched its new ‘ AP Information Technology Policy 2021-24 ‘ on June 30, 2021 . Chief Minister Y.S. The state cabinet chaired by Jagan Mohan Reddy approved the new policy. The policy is expected to create more than 55,000 jobs in the next three years. A strong and holistic business environment will be created for the implementation of this policy. The Department of Electronics and Communications will also be transformed into a revenue center to achieve self-reliance. It will also generate 65 lakh indirect jobs and ensure an overall ecosystem development. This policy will remain in force till March 31, 2024.
6. Odisha to set up “Investment Promotion Agency” in all districts
The Odisha government has decided to set up district level industry and investment promotion agencies in all the districts of the state . These agencies will be set up to create more economic opportunities across the state. Chief Secretary S.C. This decision was taken in a high level meeting chaired by Mohapatra. The Investment Promotion Agency will be dedicated to the facilitation and operation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. These agencies will serve as a single-point contact for entrepreneurs and investors. The agencies will facilitate the MSME entrepreneurs from “at the time of project building and capacity building” to “financing, commencement of production and market linkage”. It will facilitate MSMEs to get various assistance from the government as per the existing provisions.
7. Union Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar launches Crop Insurance Week
Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched the Crop Insurance Scheme awareness campaign on 01 July 21.started of. Under the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ initiative of the Central Government on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the country’s independence, a special crop insurance week for the scheme started from July 01. An awareness campaign has been launched on this occasion. Speaking at the event, Union Minister Shri Tomar said that the objective of the Fasal Bima Yojana is to provide security cover to every farmer. He also announced that the scheme has achieved a milestone by paying claims of Rs 95,000 crore to the farmers. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) was launched in 2016 under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and in line with the Prime Minister’s vision of providing financial security to the farmers of India from the uncertainties of nature and securing their hard work. So far, the scheme has received applications from more than 29.16 crore farmers (5 on year-on-year basis). applications of 5 crore farmers). Over a period of five years, applications from over 8.3 crore farmers have availed the scheme. In addition, claims of Rs 95,000 crore have been paid against farmers’ share of Rs 20,000 crore.
8. In Chess, Abhimanyu Mishra Creates History To Be The Youngest Grand Master
Indian origin in the US Abhimanyu Mishra was the youngest in the chess Grand Master has created the title of winning history. He broke the record of Sergei Karjakin, who became champion in 2002 at the age of 12 years and seven months. Abhimanyu achieved this feat in a span of 12 years, four months and 25 days . In Budapest he defeated 15-year-old GM Leon of India.
9. India and Pakistan exchange lists of civilians and fishermen in their custody
India and Pakistan exchanged the list of civilian prisoners and fishermen in their respective custody through diplomatic channels in New Delhi and Islamabad . This action has been taken under the provisions of the 2008 agreement. Under the agreement, the list of such prisoners is exchanged every year on January 1 and July 1. The Ministry of External Affairs said that India handed over a list of 271 Pakistanis and 74 fishermen in its custody. Pakistan handed over a list of 51 civilians and 558 fishermen.
10. Union Agriculture Minister Shri Tomar inaugurated Gwalior Center of National Horticulture Board
MP in the National Horticulture Board ( An.ackbik ), Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ministry , Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare to promote activities and programs of the Government of India , Shri Narendra Singh Tomar said Gwalior (in An.ackbi .) was inaugurated. This is a great gift to the Gwalior region, through which the northern M.P. Farmers of 21 districts of the state will be benefitted. With the opening of the new center in Gwalior, not only the farmers of Gwalior division, but also the farmers of 21 districts of North Madhya Pradesh will be benefited from the schemes of National Horticulture Board (NHB). The 21 districts that will be covered by this center include the districts of Chambal, Gwalior, Rewa, Sagar and Shahdol divisions. These districts are Gwalior, Morena, Sheopur, Bhind, Ashok Nagar, Shivpuri, Datia, Guna, Rewa, Satna, Sidhi, Singrauli, Chhatarpur, Damoh, Panna, Sagar, Tikamgarh, Niwari, Anuppur, Shahdol and Umaria. Farmers associated with horticulture of these 21 districts, including Gwalior-Chambal region, will no longer have to face the problem of traveling to Bhopal or Delhi, all their work will now be completed at the Gwalior center itself.
11. Russia begins construction of 5th nuclear power unit in Kudankulam
Russia June 29, 2021 at Tamil Nadu ‘s Kudankulam ( Kudankulam ) in the fifth nuclear power plant began producing. This development is an important step in the bilateral relations between the two countries. Rosatom (a Russian company) is providing the technology for the construction of the Kudankulam plant. The plant consists of six units each with a generation capacity of 1,000 MW. This is India’s first light water reactorWill happen. India and Russia had started talks under the General Framework Agreement (GFA) for the construction of two units of the nuclear plant at the same site. GFAs for units five and six were signed in June 2017. Units one and two of the Kudankulam plant are already operational. The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) nuclear power plant is the largest nuclear power in India. It is located in the town of Kudankulam in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu . The construction of this plant started on March 31, 2002. However, it faced several delays due to protests from local fishermen.
12. Government of India extended the tenure of NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant
The Central Government has extended the tenure of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NITI Aayog Amitabh Kant by one year . His term will now end in June 2022. The extension order was issued by the Department of Personnel and Training after it was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
13. Air Marshal Vivek Ram Choudhary PVSM, AVSM, VM takes over as Vice Chief of Air Staff
Air Marshal Vivek Ram Choudhary PVSM AVSM VM took over as the Vice Chief of Air Staff on 01 Jul 21 . The Air Marshal was commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on 29 December 1982. The Air Officer has over 3800 hours of flying experience on a variety of fighter and trainer aircraft including missions operated during Operation-Meghdoot and Operation-Safe Sagar. He is an alumnus of National Defense Academy and Defense Services Staff College, Wellington. He succeeds Air Marshal HS Arora PVSM AVSM, who retired on 30 Jun 21 after an illustrious service of more than 39 years.
14. Air Marshal BR Krishna AVSM SC takes over as Western Air Command
Air Marshal BR Krishna ‘s Distinguished Service Medal , Shaurya Chakra dated to July 1, 2021 Western Air Command ‘s Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief(AOC-in-C) took over. Air Marshal BR Krishna was commissioned as a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force in December 1983. In a distinguished career spanning nearly 38 years, being an Air Officer, a Qualified Flying Instructor and an Experimental Test Pilot, he has flown a variety of fighter aircraft, transport aircraft and helicopters in the IAF aircraft. He has around 5000 hours of flying experience including operational, instructional and test flying. He was awarded the Shaurya Chakra in 1986 in recognition of a valiant act in the Air Force and the Air Marshal was awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2017 for his distinguished service.
15. The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the last date of registration under Atmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana (ABRY) from June 30, 2021 to March 31, 2022.
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the extension of the last date for registration of beneficiaries under Atmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana ( ABRY ) by nine months i.e. from 30 June, 2021 to 31 March, 2022 . As a result of this expansion, it is expected that 71.8 lakh jobs will now be created in the formal sector, as compared to 58.5 lakh jobs earlier. It may be mentioned that till June 18, 2021, benefits worth Rs 902 crore have been provided to 21.42 lakh beneficiaries through 79,557 establishments under ABRY. The estimated expenditure of the scheme will be Rs 22,098 crore including the expenditure for the proposed extended period of registration till March 31, 2022.
16. Report released on United Information System for Education Plus 2019-20 for school education in the country
Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has launched United Information System for Education Plus 2019-20 for school education in the country.issued the report. Accordingly, the enrollment ratio at all levels of school education has improved in 2019-20 as compared to 2018-19. The teacher-student ratio has also improved at all levels of school education. There has been a significant increase in the enrollment of girls from primary to higher secondary level by more than 14 lakhs in 2019-20 as compared to 2018-19. There has also been an improvement in the Boy-Girl Parity Index at the secondary and upper secondary levels between 2012-13 and 2019-20. There has also been an increase of more than 6.5% in the enrollment of differently-abled students in 2018-19. According to the report, electricity in 2019-20 compared to 2018-19, A significant increase has also been observed in the number of schools with computer and internet facilities. There has also been an increase in the number of schools where hand washing facilities are available. In 2012-13, about 36% of schools had hand washing facilities, while in 2019-20 it has increased to over 90%.
17. India has set a target of planting an additional 2.5 billion tonnes of forests equivalent to carbon emissions by 2030
Environment and Forest Minister Prakash Javadekar has said that India has set a target of planting an additional 2.5 billion tonnes of forest equivalent to carbon emissions by 2030 . He said that in the last seven years, the tree area inside and outside the forests has increased by 15 thousand square kilometers. Shri Javadekar started the plantation drive by planting a parijat tree at his residence. Van Mahotsav started a few years after the country’s independence. Then Environment Minister Rafi Ahmed Kidwai , who in 1950 was celebrated the first forest festival. Its objective is to create awareness about the impact on wildlife and forest dwellers due to felling of trees.
18. China declared malaria free
China was declared malaria-free by the World Health Organization on June 30, 2021, after 70 years of efforts to eradicate malaria .was certified. China recorded 30 million cases of malaria annually in the 1940s, but no indigenous cases have been reported for four years in a row. Nations that have achieved zero indigenous cases of malaria for at least three consecutive years can apply for WHO certification of malaria-free status. To achieve this status, nations must present hard evidence and demonstrate the ability to prevent transmission from re-emerging. China has become the 40th region to get malaria-free status by WHO. The four other countries that recently received the status were El Salvador in 2021, Algeria and Argentina in 2019 and Paraguay and Uzbekistan in 2018.
19. Saudi Arabia to launch a second national airline
Saudi Arabia ‘s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced plans to launch a second national airline as part of a broader strategy to turn the country into a global logistics hub to diversify from oil . This will place Saudi Arabia at the 5th position in the world in terms of air transport traffic. The details of when and how the airline will be formed are yet to be revealed. The plan to create a new airline has been announced because; Prince Mohammed is focusing on Saudi Arabia, which is geographically the largest Arab economy and the largest country in the Gulf, to increase non-oil revenues to 45 billion riyals by 2030.
20. India’s current account surplus to 0.9% of GDP in FY21: RBI report
According to data released by the Reserve Bank of India ( RBI ), India recorded a current account surplus of 0.9% of GDP in the financial year 2021 ( FY21 ) amid the COVID-19 pandemic.(current account surplus) has been registered. In 2020, it has posted a current account deficit of 0.9 per cent in FY20. India’s current account deficit widened to USD 1 billion or 1% of GDP for the March quarter in 2021 as compared to USD 0.6 billion or 0.1 per cent of GDP for the same period in 2020. India recorded a decrease of 3 per cent in the December quarter of 2020. According to the RBI, the current account balance moved into surplus territory as it stood at US$ 5 billion to US$ 102.2 billion in 2019-20 due to a sharp contraction in the trade deficit Gone. Net invisible receipts were lower in FY21 on account of rising expenditure on foreign investment income payments and reduction in net private transfer receipts. External Commercial Borrowings by India Inc increased from Rs.7 billion in 2019-20 to Rs.0.
21. Google publishes report under new IT rules
Google has submitted its transparency report on June 30, 2021 in compliance with IT regulations .issued. This transparency report was published as India tightened its stance against Google for its new IT regulations. According to Google, it received a total of 27,762 complaints in April 2021, while the number of removals was 59,350. Google is the first global tech company to publish its transparency report in compliance with the Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. This is the first time that Google has published a monthly transparency report as per the new IT regulations. About 96% (26,707) of the complaints Google received are related to copyright issues. About 3 percent (357) of complaints are related to trademarks. According to Google, some complaints or requests may allege infringement of intellectual property rights, while others claim infringement of local laws.
22. CBSE-NPCI launches financial literacy course for students
Central Board of Secondary Education ( CBSE ) and National Payments Corporation ( NPCI ) the sixth grade for students in financial literacy courses ( Financial Literacy Curriculum) to start a partnership. It has been launched as part of the new optional ‘Financial Literacy’ theme which will enable students to understand basic financial concepts at an early stage of their education. This textbook covers important topics regarding financial awareness. It covers teamwork and basic financial concepts of banking, security and digital payment methods including cards, UPI, wallets etc. It throws light upon the origin of banking, change from coins to paper currency, types of banks and other functions and services performed by banks. It draws from currency, banking, savings and investment with advanced concepts like UPI, IMPS, USSD, NACH, mPoS, It also highlights the important role of RBI and Government of India in promoting digital payments movement to QR codes and ATMs. It includes all that a child may find very useful at a later stage of his life. It also explains about the role of UIDAI and the importance of Aadhaar and Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS).
23. NITI Aayog recommends privatization of UIIC
NITI Aayog has recommended privatization of state-owned insurance company United India Insurance Coverage ( UIIC ). The recommendation has been made in the backdrop of the government’s goals of moving forward with new Public Sector Enterprise (PSE) coverage for a self-reliant India. NITI Aayog indicated that privatization of general public sector insurers in the banking, insurance coverage and monetary provider sectors should be considered. These sectors are classified as ‘strategic’ within the PSE coverage. The coverage proposes a minimum presence of state-owned corporations in strategic sectors and privatization.
24. NITI Aayog conducts study on ‘not-for-profit’ hospital model
NITI Aayog launched the Non-Profit Hospital Model in India on June 29, 2020.A comprehensive study has been released on According to NITI Aayog, this is an important step to close the information gap on such institutions. The study was conducted in the backdrop of low investment in the health sector expansion in the private sector. This report provides insight into the operating model of non-profit hospitals. NITI Aayog highlights the growing disparity between hospitalization cases in for-profit and non-profit hospitals. According to this report, as of June 2018, not-for-profit hospitals account for 1% of the illnesses treated. For-profit hospitals account for 3% of patients. On the other hand, non-profit hospitals account for 2.7% of patients. Doctor or surgeon fee is 36% less while bed fee, Which is about 44% less than for-profit hospitals. The cumulative cost of OPD care in non-profit hospitals is about a third lower than in private for-profit hospitals.
25. Facebook launches new publishing tool ‘Bulletin’
Facebook launches bulletin aimed at promoting freelance writersIt has announced the launch of its new publishing tool called. The Bulletin will help and support these independent creators in America. The bulletin will provide support focused on content creation, monetization and audience growth. The bulletin was launched in the backdrop of the popularity of Facebook’s local groups and pages. The popularity of such pages has shown that people prefer locally-relevant, long-form content produced by expert and authoritative voices. As such, Bulletin will help these creators, and integrate Facebook’s other existing tools with something that can directly support writing and audio content ranging from podcasts to live audio rooms. Each bulletin manufacturer shall be provided with a website under their brand and shall be provided with the name of their publication,
26. India cuts crude palm oil import tax
India has reduced the import tax on crude palm oil from 15% to 10% for three months . This new fee will be effective from June 30, 2021. India is the largest importer of vegetable oils in the world. But India is struggling to bring down the prices of edible oils. Thus, it has been decided to reduce the import tax. After deduction of this tax, a total tax of 30.25% will be imposed on the import of palm oil. This will include 10% base import duty and other taxes. The total tax rate on palm oil imports was earlier 35.75%.
27. Elon Musk’s Starlink to provide internet globally
Tesla ( Tesla ) and Spesaks Chief Executive Elon Musk , according to Starlink soon global internet coverage will provide. Starlink currently has over 70,000 users in 12 countries. He said SpaceX will spend about $30 billion to expand Starlink to cover 5 million users over the next 12 months. StartLink will provide an Internet network everywhere except the poles. Starlink uses SpaceX’s satellite power to provide broadband Internet service. It currently uses 1,500 SpaceX satellites in lower orbit but Elon Musk plans to increase the number to 12,000.
28. Government’s flagship program Digital India completes six years
The flagship program of the Central Government, Digital India , completed six years on 1 July 2021 . Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched this ambitious program on July 1, 2015.had done to The program aims to make India a digitally enabled and knowledge-based economy. The journey of Digital India over the last six years has been focused on empowerment, inclusion and digital transformation. It has made a very positive impact in the lives of people through Aadhaar, Common Service Centre, Direct Benefit Transfer, DigiLocker and mobile based UMANG services. Through Aadhaar, the government has provided digital identity cards to over 129 crore residents of the country. The combination of Jan Dhan account, mobile phone and Aadhaar is helping the poor to get benefits directly in their bank accounts. Digital India has played an important role during the COVID pandemic by providing health services to the people through e-Sanjeevani telemedicine service.
29. 1 billion tonnes of CO2 to be removed by 2025 to meet climate target:
According to a report released by Coalition for Negative Emissions (CNE) & McKinsey , ongoing projects will be able to remove only a fraction of the amount of carbon dioxide from the air to meet the 2025 climate change target . About 190 countries have signed the Paris Agreement that limits global warming to 1.5°C.Tries to limit. According to this report, the target of keeping global warming within the Paris Agreement of 5 °C cannot be achieved without 1 gigatonne of negative emissions globally by 2025. The report highlights, if the Paris target countries would have to remove one billion tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere by 2025. This targeted reduction would need to increase by more than one billion tonnes annually. According to this report, the current pipeline of ongoing projects is about 150 million by 2025. Only tons of CO2 can be removed.
30. Aadhar is a valid identity card for GRE and TOEFL : ETS
Education Testing Service ( Education Testing Service – ETS ) by GRE and TOFEL for examinations based card is allowed to use. Indian students who are taking GRE or TOEFL exams will be allowed to use their Aadhaar card as an identity proof from July 1, 2021. The decision was taken by the Educational Testing Service as many students have faced difficulties in getting passports amid the COVID-19 lockdown. ETS Graduate Record Examination ( Graduate Record Examinations – GRE ) and TOEFL ( Test Of English As A Foreign Language) conducts the examination. These are standardized tests that need to be passed to gain admission to many universities in the US and elsewhere . Prior to this, the passport was till now the only accepted identity proof for those taking the test in India.
31. 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China
China the Communist Party of the 100th anniversary of millions to celebrate the ceremony people gathered at Tiananmen Square in Beijing. President Xi Jinping awarded centenary medals to 29 members of the Communist Party of China. These members have made distinctive contributions to the party and the people of the country. The Communist Party of China was founded in 1921 by Mao Zedongand his colleagues did. The party fought bloody wars domestically against political rivals and Japanese aggressors, and in 1949 seized power in the country and renamed it the Republic of China. The Communist Party of China’s ideology underwent a radical change after Mao’s death in 1976. Liberal leader Deng Xiaoping revived the party. He adopted the progressive ideology of socialism, which helped China become the second largest economy in the world.
32. National Doctor’s Day
Every year in India on July 1 the National Doctor’s Day is celebrated. The main objective of celebrating this day is to make people aware of better health and to thank the doctors for their dedicated service. This day is celebrated on the occasion of birth anniversary and death anniversary of eminent physician Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy . Dr. Roy was also the Chief Minister of West Bengal. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee paid tribute to the former Chief Minister of West Bengal. The Government of India first celebrated National Doctor’s Day in the year 1991.
33. 66th anniversary of state bank of india
The country’s oldest commercial bank, State Bank of India is celebrating its 66th anniversary on 1st July . It originated from the Bank of Calcutta established in 1806 through the Imperial Bank of India. In 1955, the State Bank of India was formed by merging Bank of Madras with two other Presidency banks – Bank of Calcutta and Bank of Bombay. State Bank of India is a multinational, public sector banking and financial services statutory body headquartered in Mumbai.
34. Country’s biggest tax reform Goods and Services Tax GST system completes four years
The country’s historic tax reforms- GST system has completed four years on 01 July 21. It was implemented on 1st July 2017 . Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Goods and Services Tax – GSTIt has proved to be a milestone in the economic scenario of India. The government has decided to honor the taxpayers who have contributed to the success of GST. The ministry has said that the government is committed to continuous improvement in tax payer services. There has been a steady increase in GST revenue. It has been more than one lakh crore for eight consecutive months. The Finance Ministry said yesterday that the government will felicitate 54 thousand four hundred 39 taxpayers. Of these, more than 88% are micro, small and medium entrepreneurs. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs will issue appreciation certificates to these taxpayers. GST Network will send the appreciation letters to these taxpayers individually through e-mail.
