1 World famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath begins in Puri, Odisha
The world famous Jagannath Rath Yatra began in Puri, Odisha . According to the Hindu calendar, every year this journey starts from the second date of Shukla Paksha of Ashadh month and continues till Dashami of Ashadh Shukla. Lord Jagannath sits in this Rath Yatra . He is accompanied by elder brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra . The Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath leaves the temple of Puri and goes to the Gundicha temple . Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra stay for nine days in this Gundicha temple. The Puri Shrimandir administration is expecting around three lakh people to participate in this Rath Mahotsav.
2 United Nations Convention for the Protection of Marine Life in the Deep Sea, 193 member countries approved without any objection
Members of the United Nations today adopted the first treaty to protect marine life in the high seas . United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appreciated this historic agreement. 193 member states The delegates approved the treaty without any objection. Guterres told the delegates that the treaty comes at a critical time when the oceans are facing threats on many fronts. He said that the treaty is very important to remove these threats and urged all countries to ensure that the treaty is signed as soon as possible. The sea outside national boundaries is called the open sea, where negotiations for a treaty to protect biodiversity have been ongoing for more than twenty years, but efforts to reach an agreement have repeatedly stalled. The open ocean covers about half of the Earth’s surface. The new treaty will be presented for signature during the annual meeting of world leaders at the UN General Assembly on September 20 and will come into effect after 60 countries have ratified it.
3 Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope developed by IUCAA handed over to ISRO
The Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT) developed by the Inter-University Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune has been handed over to the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) . This unique space telescope will be integrated with ISRO’s Aditya-L1 mission which will be launched in mid- August 2023 . SUIT aims to study the Sun’s ultraviolet (UV) emissions and capturing high-resolution images of the Sun’s atmosphere, known as the corona, at different UV wavelengths. It will operate in the far and near ultraviolet regions, covering wavelengths of 200–400 nanometers. It will observe the hotter and more dynamic regions of the Sun’s atmosphere such as the transition zone and the corona.
4 NewSpace India to enhance maritime communication with MSS terminals
NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), has launched a project to improve communication with ships at sea and enhance surveillance of Indian waters . The company plans to install Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) terminals on about one lakh motorized and fishing boats in 13 coastal states.is to be installed. The MSS terminals will enable monitoring and control of fishing vessels at sea. The system will be powered by India’s own navigation satellite system, the Navigation in the Indian Constellation (NavIC). This ambitious initiative aims to strengthen emergency communication capabilities and tracking of assets in the maritime domain, thereby promoting safer operations along India’s coastline.
5 Indian Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation is giving 34 thousand yoga mats to Ministry of AYUSH
Indian Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation – TRIFED is supporting the Ministry of AYUSH in the supply of 34,000 yoga mats . This initiative will not only strengthen the economic potential of the tribal communities but will also ensure the preservation and promotion of their unique artistic traditions. These Yogasanas, specially procured from tribal artisans from different regions of the country, will have distinctive designs and motifs of their respective communities. Each aasan is a living testimony to the diverse cultural heritage of the tribes of India, reflecting their stories, folklore and artistic heritage.
6 National Highways Authority of India launches a ‘Knowledge Sharing’ platform for development of National Highways
The National Highways Authority of India – NHAI has launched a ‘ Knowledge Sharing ‘ platform for the development of National Highways . The initiative will help the authority share experiences and knowledge with experts and citizens on topics such as road design, construction, road safety and environment . This platform will contribute towards sharing of best practices from across the globe and towards overall development of National Highway infrastructure in the country. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has said that the best suggestions received on the ‘Knowledge Sharing’ platform can be uploaded on the web portal of NHAI. According to the ministry, NHAI is rapidly developing the National Highway infrastructure with the help of innovation and modern technology.
7 Bureau of Indian Standards, BIS license will be mandatory for 24 footwear products from July 1
Bureau of Indian Standards, BIS license will be mandatory for 24 footwear products from 1st of next month . Pramod Kumar Tiwari, Director General, BIS, emphasized the importance of quality control orders issued by the government recently for footwear and other products. He said, the quality control orders for 24 footwear products falling under footwear made of leather and other materials would come into effect from July 1 this year. Shri Tiwari said that BIS license would be mandatory for manufacturing, importing or selling the products.
8 NHPC participated in the Annual Meeting of the International Commission on Large Dams at Gothenburg, Sweden
India’s largest hydropower development organization NHPC Limited participated in the 91st Annual Meeting of the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD 2023) held at Gothenburg, Sweden from June 11 to 15, 2023 . The NHPC delegation presented several papers and posters on the issues being faced by hydropower developers, which were highly appreciated by the participants. The topics on which NHPC presented papers included issues relating to management and safety of dams, seepage control measures, seismic aspects and repair and rehabilitation of dams.
9 Omicron-specific mRNA-based booster vaccine developed using indigenous platform technology
Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has announced that Omicron-specific mRNA-based booster vaccine has been developed by Genova Biopharmaceuticals Limited using indigenous platform technology and implemented by Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) under Mission COVID Suraksha is supported. It has received approval from the Office of the Drug Control General of India (DCGI) for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) . Genova Biopharmaceuticals Limited, headquartered in PuneLtd., in India, is a biotechnology company committed to the research and development, production and commercialization of biotherapeutics (biologics and vaccines) to address life-threatening diseases in various fields.
10 Senior IAS officer Amit Agarwal takes over as CEO of UIDAI
Shri Amit Agarwal, a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, took over as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Monday . He is a 1993 batch IAS officer of the Chhattisgarh cadre. A graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, Mr. Agarwal held several important positions both at the Center and in the states of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.
11 Karnataka government launched “Griha Jyoti Yojana” to provide free electricity up to 200 units to residential houses
According to the statement issued by the Energy Department of Karnataka , the registration process has been started to take advantage of “ Griha Jyoti Yojana ” in the entire state. A special page has been created on the Seva Sindhu government portal for registration . Under this scheme, the Siddaramaiah government will provide free electricity up to 200 units . Before the 2023 state assembly elections, the Congress had also included this in its election promises. Recently, he had also made it clear that not only the landlords, but also the tenants living in their houses would be able to take advantage of this scheme.
12 Kamal Kishore Chatiwal becomes the new MD of IGL
Kamal Kishor Chatiwal begins his role as Managing Director of Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL), the country’s largest CNG distribution company with city gas distribution network running in 30 districts across four states including the National Capital Territory of Delhi .
13 ‘Skills for Young Professionals’ now available on iGOT Karmayogi platform
A new structured compendium Competencies (Development of Attitude, Knowledge and Skills for Holistic Transformation in Administration) for Young Professionals is now available on the iGOT Karmayogi platform . Designed for young professionals and consultants working in Government, this compendium (comprising 18 courses) aims to develop functional, field and practical competencies by providing learners with an understanding of important topics to effectively discharge their duties and responsibilities. wants to build. Currently, 40 young professionals and consultants in NITI Aayog are undergoing induction training in a phased manner through this structured collection of courses on the iGOT Karmayogi platform.
14 IndiGo orders 500 aircraft from Airbus, the biggest deal ever in aviation history!
IndiGo has placed a record order for 500 A320 Family aircraft with European manufacturer Airbus . This is the largest single purchase agreement in the history of commercial aviation . IndiGo’s order book includes A320NEO, A321NEO and A321XLR aircraft. The airline will take delivery of these aircraft between 2030 and 2035. The agreement takes the total number of Airbus aircraft ordered by IndiGo to 1,330, making it the world’s largest A320 Family customer. Earlier this year, Tata- owned Air India placed orders for 470 aircraft from Airbus and US manufacturer Boeing .
15 Intel and Germany sign deal for $32.8 billion chip plant investment
Intel and the German government signed a deal under which the US company will invest more than 30 billion euros ($32.8 billion) in a chip manufacturing site in the German city of Magdeburg , with financial backing from Berlin . Recognizing the strategic importance of the semiconductor industry, the German government has pledged to provide approximately 10 billion euros in financial support for Intel’s overall investment in the country. The deal is set to strengthen the country’s semiconductor industry and strengthen Intel’s position as a major player in the market.
16 ‘Alligator Gar’ fish found in Srinagar’s Dal Lake
Alligator gar fish (Atractosteus spatula), an invasive species found in Kashmir ‘s Dal Lake, has raised concerns. The Lake Conservation and Management Authority (LCMA) and the Department of Fisheries are collaborating to understand the extent and potential impact of its invasion. This alligator gar bowfin species is related to. It is a ray-finned euryhaline fish (such organisms have the ability to adapt to a wide range of waters that vary in salinity), is one of the largest freshwater fish in North America, and belongs to the “gar” family. The largest species. It is found in some parts of India like Bhopal and Kerala. They grow very quickly and have a life span of 20 to 30 years.
17 NIXI completes 20 years of continuous journey towards digital transformation of India
National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) celebrated its 20th Foundation Day , reaffirming its unwavering dedication towards building India’s Internet infrastructure . NIXI established in the year 2003 , Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology Ltd. is a not-for-profit (Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013) company under the aegis of and is tasked with driving Internet penetration in India by facilitating various infrastructure aspects to enable the Internet ecosystem. Four services under NIXI are setting up IXPs, it includes dotin domain for creation of internet exchange points, dotin registry for creation of digital identity, IRINN for IPv4 and IPv4 IPv6 address adoption and data storage under NIXI-CSS. Services include Data Center Services. Pv6 Expert Panel (IP Gurus) is a group to provide support to all Indian organizations who are facing technical challenges in migrating and adopting IPv6.
18 SEBI bans 6 entities from securities market for violating insider trading norms
SEBI has banned 6 entities from the securities market for violating insider trading norms . The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has taken action against six entities for violating insider trading norms in the case of Shilpi Cable Technologies . The entities have been barred from participating in the securities market for one year and ordered to pay a total fine of Rs 70 lakh. Additionally, SEBI has directed him to withdraw illegal gains of Rs 27.59 crore along with interest at 9 per cent per annum from May 2017 till the date of payment.
19 Central government’s decision, sale of rice and wheat stopped under OMSS
The central government has stopped the sale of rice and wheat under the OMSS (Open Market Sale Scheme) to the state governments to check inflation . The decision has already been communicated to the Karnataka government, which had sought 13,819 tonnes of rice at Rs 3,400 per quintal for July for its own scheme under OMSS without e-auction. According to a recent order issued by the Food Corporation of India (FCI), “the sale of wheat and rice under OMSS (Domestic) to the State Governments has been discontinued.”
20 Olympian Bhavani Devi creates history by winning bronze medal in Asian Fencing Championships in Wuxi, China
Olympian Bhavani Devi created history by winning a bronze medal at the Asian Fencing Championships in Wuxi , China . In the semi-finals of the women’s saber event, she lost 14-15 to Uzbekistan ‘s Zeynab Deybekova . This is India’s first medal in this competition . Bhavani got a bye in the round of 64. After that she defeated Dospe Karina of Kazakhstan. In the pre-quarterfinals, Bhavani pulled off an upset by defeating third seed Ozaki Seri 15-11.
