1 Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif will participate online in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting being chaired by India
Pakistan ‘s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will attend the proposed meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization under the chairmanship of India on July 4 online. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch told that she has received an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the virtual meeting. Earlier, Pakistan had confirmed to attend the organization’s meeting virtually, but did not make public who would participate in the meeting. Now Pakistan has announced the name of Shehbaz Sharif, when India has clarified that the July 4 meeting was never announced to be held in offline mode. Samarkand conference in India last September After becoming the chairman of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. The meeting in India in July will be the 22nd meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the first under the chairmanship of India. All the member countries have been invited to attend the meeting virtually. The member countries of the organization include China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan .
2 In Germany, a new law was passed to meet the labor shortage and attract skilled workers.
In German , new legislation has been passed to attract skilled workers . This law has been made at a time when the shortage of labor in Germany is affecting the economy there. The law was introduced by the centrist Social Democrats and the left-wing liberal Free Democrats and Greens coalition . 388 votes were cast in support of the motion while 234 MPs voted against it and 31 abstained. Meanwhile, Conservative MPs voted against the motion. These include the CDU and the Bavarian CSU. He said that this law will make entry easier for unskilled laborers. The far-right Alternative for Germany party also opposed the proposal. The Act relaxes the scores for work visa seekers based on their professional qualifications, age and language skills.
3 Google to invest $10 billion in India, Amazon to increase its investment by $15 billion
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the CEOs of three big US companies Google , Amazon and Boeing . Google’s Sundar Pichai told Mr. Modi that Google is investing $10 billion in the Digitization Fund in India. He also announced that Google will open its Global Fintech Operations Center in Gujarat’s GIFT City. Mr. Pichai said that the Prime Minister’s vision of Digital India is a source of inspiration for other countries as well. Amazon CEO Andrew Jesse said that his company is one of the biggest investors in India and Amazon has already invested $11 billion in India. Mr. Jesse said that in this investment A further increase of $15 billion will be made. Boeing CEO Mr. David Calhoun said that the most important thing is Mr. Modi’s passion for India’s development. He said that Shri Modi has a special interest in the aviation sector. He said that technology and vision of leadership along with technology are invaluable for any country.
4 US agreed to open its market for steel and aluminum products of India
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that the US has agreed to open its market for Indian steel and aluminum products . As per the agreement, the US Department of Commerce will approve 70 percent of applications for finished steel products and 80 percent for aluminum products in India. Will give This decision has been taken during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to America. This decision will increase the export of steel and aluminum products from India by about 35 percent. The US had restricted access of these products to its market with effect from June 14, 2018, under the Trade Expansion Act. Under this law, an additional duty of 25 percent was imposed on steel products and 10 percent on aluminum products. India has also agreed to remove retaliatory additional duties being imposed on certain products.
5 World’s largest Ramayana temple will be built in Bihar
An important project has begun with the construction work of the ‘ world’s largest Ramayana temple ‘ starting on June 20 in Bihar ‘s East Champaran district . The temple is expected to be taller than the famous Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia . A testimony to devotion and craftsmanship, the Ramayana temple will be constructed on a vast land of 3.76 lakh square feet. Located around 120 km from Patna, this monumental structure will serve as a symbol of spiritual enlightenment. An estimated cost of ₹500 crore will be incurred in the construction of the grand Ramayana temple. This substantial investment reflects the commitment to realize a magnificent edifice that will attract devotees and tourists from all over the world.
6 IREDA sets up Paperless Business Center at East Kidwai Nagar, New Delhi
The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), a Mini Ratna (Category-I) of the Government of India under the administrative control of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, has set up a state-of-the-art Business Center at the NBCC office complex in East Kidwai Nagar, New Delhi . The new office incorporates state-of-the-art technology and innovative solutions to eliminate paper usage and promote efficient digital workflows across the organization.
7 NHPC signs MoU with GRIDCO Odisha for development of 2 GW Pumped Storage Projects and 1 GW Solar Power Projects in Odisha
NHPC Limited, the largest hydropower development organization in India has signed an MoU with GRIDCO Odisha , Government of Odisha for “ Development of Pumped Storage Projects (PSP) and Renewable Energy in the State of Odisha”. The MoU envisages setting up at least 2,000 MW of self-contained pumped storage projects and at least 1,000 MW of renewable energy projects (ground-mounted solar projects/floating solar projects) in the state.
8 Sahitya Akademi announces winners list of Bal Sahitya Puraskar and Yuva Puraskar
Sahitya Akademi has announced 22 winners of Bal Sahitya Puraskar and 20 winners of Yuva Puraskar for this year . In the Hindi language category, Suryanath Singh has won the Children’s Literature Award for his collection of short stories – ‘ Koutuk App ‘ and in the Marathi language category, Eknath Awhad has won the Children’s Literature Award for ‘Chhand Dei Anand’. Vishakha Vishwanath has won the youth award for ‘Swat:la Swatavirudh Ubhe Kartana’. Children’s writer Sudha Murthy has received the Children’s Literature Award for her story collection ‘Grand Parents’ Bag of Stories’. ‘Lords of the Deccan:
9 Launch of the first covid booster developed in the country to protect against the rapidly spreading Omicron variant
Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh in New Delhi inaugurated the M.R.N.A. Based Covid Booster Vaccine- Gemkovac-OM® started. It is the first booster COVID-19 vaccine developed in India to combat the fast-spreading Omicron variant. This vaccine can be kept in a temperature of two to eight degrees centigrade. The vaccine has demonstrated strong immunogenicity in Phase III clinical trials conducted at 20 centers in 13 cities across the country. Gemcovac-OM® is a needle-free, thermostable vaccine, which is derived from the mRNA. Do not require the very cold chain infrastructure used for other vaccines based on approval. This makes it easy to place it anywhere across India. India’s first mRNA vaccine has been developed by Gennova using indigenous platform technology. It has funding support from the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC). The vaccine was approved for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by the Office of the Drug Control General of India (DCGI) a few days back.
10. NTPC Receives “Most Preferred Workplace of 2023-24” Award from Team Marksman
India’s largest power producer NTPC Limited has been recognized as the “ Most Preferred Workplace of 2023-24 ” by Team Marksmen . This prestigious award recognizes NTPC’s outstanding performance in several key areas, which reflect the organization’s commitment towards organizational objectives, employee centricity, development, recognition and rewards, intrapreneurial culture, work-life balance, diversity, equality and inclusion, safety and trust. Shows commitment.
11 Coal India will come under Competition Act: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently held that public sector company (PSU) Coal India Limited (CIL) also comes under the purview of the Competition Act. Will come The Court rejected CIL’s argument that the Act did not apply to them as they operated under the Coal Mines (Nationalisation) Act. A bench of Justices KM Joseph, BV Nagaratna and Ahsanuddin Amanullah said, “Section 54 of the Competition Act empowers the Central Government to grant exemption for any period from the operation of this Act or any of its provisions.” which shall be specified in the notification. The grounds for exemption may be security of the state or public interest. If the appellant proves a proper case to exclude it from the purview of the Act, the Government will be powerless. The issue has been sent back to the Competition Commission of India to decide on its merits.
12 Amit Shah lays the foundation stone of ‘Sacrifice Pillar’ in Srinagar
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has inaugurated the construction of ‘ Sacrifice Pillar ‘ in Jammu and Kashmir ‘s Srinagar on 24 June . Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha joined them at the park near Lal Chowk, the commercial hub of Srinagar. The memorial is a part of the Srinagar Smart City project and serves as a tribute to the brave martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the nation. During his visit, Shah also laid the foundation stone of the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) and handed over golden health cards to the beneficiaries. Shah also met the family members of the victims of the Rajouri terror attack.
13 Paytm collaborates with Arunachal Pradesh to boost startup ecosystem
Paytm Payment Services Limited (PPSL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Arunachal Pradesh Innovation and Investment Park (APIIP) to establish a thriving startup ecosystem for the youth in the northeastern state. The partnership aims to foster entrepreneurship and encourage young business ventures during their early stages of development.
14 Ruby Sinha appointed chairperson of BRICS CCI V
The BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BRICS CCI) has appointed Ruby Sinha as the President of BRICS CCI V, the women’s wing of BRICS CCI, for three years . BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry works towards promoting active trade, commerce and entrepreneurship among BRICS and other friendly nations. Ruby Sinha has taken over from Shabana Naseem who has now become the Executive Director in BRICS CCI and Chief Patron of BRICS CCI V. An entrepreneur in her own right, Ruby Sinha is the founder of Sheetwork.com and Commune Brand Communications, a one stop knowledge hub for women entrepreneurs.
15 Manipur invokes RBI’s riot provisions to help borrowers
Recently, the Manipur government has invoked the riot provisions of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in view of the grave situation in the riots and violence-hit state. has been implemented. The guidelines acknowledged the borrowers’ inability to repay loans due to the crisis and called for relief measures for the affected persons. While it is usually invoked in areas affected by natural calamities, this move is the first instance of its use in response to a law and order situation. The provisions are as per Chapter No. 7 of the “Reserve Bank of India (Relief Measures by Banks in Areas Affected by Natural Calamities) Guidelines, 2018”. Whenever RBI advises banks to extend rehabilitation assistance to riot/disturbance affected persons, the above guidelines are followed by the banks for the purpose. This provision specifically addresses “riots and disturbances”. Its regulations specify several norms to be followed for restructuring of loans, This is done for providing new loans and other measures including KYC norms. As per the instructions, all short-term loans except overdues at the time of riots will be eligible for restructuring.
16 Kalsa-Banduri Project on Mahadayi River
Tenders for the controversial Kalasa-Banduri project, launched by Karnataka ‘s former state government just before the assembly elections , may face difficulties due to lack of forest and environment clearance. The Kalasa-Banduri project aims to improve drinking water supply in Belagavi, Dharwad, Bagalkot and Gadag districts of Karnataka . This includes construction of barrages on two tributaries of Mahadayi river , Kalsa and Banduri, to connect them to Malaprabha river (a tributary of Krishna river). The Mahadayi or Mhadei is a west-flowing river that originates in the Bhimgarh Wildlife Sanctuary (Western Ghats) in Belagavi district of Karnataka. This river flows through Goa, Karnataka and Maharashtra. flows through the districts of The Kalsa-Banduri project is controversial due to inter-state water disputes, environmental concerns and opposition from local communities.
17 Flood and Beki river in Assam
As per the daily flood report of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority , the flood situation in Assam remains grim, with around 20 districts of the state affected by the incessant rains . The Beki River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra River , is currently flowing above the danger mark, with flood waters causing extensive damage to various infrastructure including embankments, roads and bridges. The Beki River (also known as the Kurisu River) originates in Bhutan and is one of the right bank tributaries of the Brahmaputra River. A major part of this river flows through Assam. This river serves as a means of livelihood and transportation for many communities in Assam.
18 More than 30 migrants feared drowned after small boat capsizes on way to Spain’s Canary Islands
More than 30 migrants died when a small boat headed to Spain ‘s Canary Islands capsized , according to information shared by two organizations focused on migration. Spain’s Canary Islands consist of an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean . The Canaries comprise the Spanish provinces of La Palma and Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The Canary Islands were formed millions of years ago by a volcanic eruption.
19 Google Doodle on Dragon Boat Festival
Google Doodle has created a doodle honoring the Dragon Boat Festival, a vibrant and culturally significant event celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. The festival is full of fascinating traditions and holds great significance in Chinese culture. The Dragon Boat Festival is synonymous with many customs and activities. A notable tradition is the eating of zongzi, delicious rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves. These delicious dishes are filled with a variety of ingredients and hold a deep cultural significance during the festival. Another notable custom is the carrying of pouches filled with herbs and plants known to ward off insects. It is believed that this ritual protects against insects and pests.
20 International Day of Women in Diplomacy 2023
International Day of Women in Diplomacy (IDWID) is observed annually on 24 June to honor and recognize notable women in the field of diplomacy and decision-making around the world. Armenian Ambassador Diana Abgar is credited as the first female diplomat of the 20th century. The theme of this year’s International Day of Women in Diplomacy (IDWID) inaugural forum organized by the Royal Academy of Science International Trust (RASIT) is “Breaking Barriers, Shaping the Future: Women in Diplomacy for Sustainable Development”., Is. Other influential women such as former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and former Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj have made significant contributions in representing their countries on the international stage. Today India’s Permanent Representative/Ambassador to the United Nations in New York Ruchira Kamboj is carrying forward this legacy.
