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Contents for GA Capsule for IBPS RRB PO & Clerk Mains 2023
Most Important Current Affairs
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➢ Most Important Current Affairs of July
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➢ Most Important Current Affairs of June
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➢ Most Important Current Affairs of May
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➢ Most Important Current Affairs of April
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➢ Most Important Current Affairs of March
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➢ Most Important Current Affairs of February
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➢ Most Important Current Affairs of January
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National Current Affairs
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➢ National Current Affairs of July
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➢ National Current Affairs of June
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➢ National Current Affairs of May
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➢ National Current Affairs of April
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➢ National Current Affairs of March
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➢ National Current Affairs of February
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➢ National Current Affairs of January
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International Current Affairs
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➢ International Current Affairs of July
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➢ International Current Affairs of June
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➢ International Current Affairs of May
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➢ International Current Affairs of April
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➢ International Current Affairs of March
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➢ International Current Affairs of February
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➢ International Current Affairs of January
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Current Affairs Related to States in India
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➢ Current Affairs Related to States in India of July
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➢ Current Affairs Related to States in India of June
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➢ Current Affairs Related to States in India of May
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➢ Current Affairs Related to States in India of April
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➢ Current Affairs Related to States in India of March
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➢ Current Affairs Related to States in India of February
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➢ Current Affairs Related to States in India of January
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Union Territories of India
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➢ Union Territories of India of May
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➢ Union Territories of India of February
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New Appointments: National
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➢ New Appointments: National of July
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➢ New Appointments: National of June
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➢ New Appointments: National of May
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➢ New Appointments: National of April
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➢ New Appointments: National of March
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➢ New Appointments: National of February
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➢ New Appointments: National of January
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New Appointments: International
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➢ New Appointments: International of July
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➢ New Appointments: International of June
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➢ New Appointments: International of May
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➢ New Appointments: International of April
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➢ New Appointments: International of March
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➢ New Appointments: International of February
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➢ New Appointments: International of January
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Agreements/Memorandum of Understandings
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➢ Agreements/Memorandum of Understandings of July
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➢ Agreements/Memorandum of Understandings of June
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➢ Agreements/Memorandum of Understandings of May
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➢ Agreements/Memorandum of Understandings of April
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➢ Agreements/Memorandum of Understandings of March
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➢ Agreements/Memorandum of Understandings of February
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➢ Agreements/Memorandum of Understandings of January
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Banking Current Affairs
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➢ Banking Current Affairs of July
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➢ Banking Current Affairs of June
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➢ Banking Current Affairs of May
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➢ Banking Current Affairs of April
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➢ Banking Current Affairs of March
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➢ Banking Current Affairs of February
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➢ Banking Current Affairs of January
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Economy/Financial Current Affairs
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➢ Economy/Financial Current Affairs of July
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➢ Economy/Financial Current Affairs of June
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➢ Economy/Financial Current Affairs of May
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➢ Economy/Financial Current Affairs of April
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➢ Economy/Financial Current Affairs of March
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➢ Economy/Financial Current Affairs of February
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➢ Economy/Financial Current Affairs of January
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Business Current Affairs
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➢ Business Current Affairs of July
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➢ Business Current Affairs of June
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➢ Business Current Affairs of May
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➢ Business Current Affairs of April
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➢ Business Current Affairs of March
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➢ Business Current Affairs of February
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➢ Business Current Affairs of January
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India’s GDP Reports by Different Organizations
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➢ India’s GDP Reports by Different Organization of June
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➢ India’s GDP Reports by Different Organization of May
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➢ India’s GDP Reports by Different Organization of April
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➢ India’s GDP Reports by Different Organizations of March
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➢ India’s GDP Reports by Different Organizations of February
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➢ India’s GDP Reports by Different Organization of January
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Defense Current Affairs
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➢ Defense Current Affairs of July
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➢ Defense Current Affairs of June
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➢ Defense Current Affairs of May
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➢ Defense Current Affairs of April
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➢ Defense Current Affairs of March
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➢ Defense Current Affairs of February
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➢ Defense Current Affairs of January
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Equipment’s
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➢ Equipment’s of June
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➢ Equipment’s of March
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➢ Equipment’s of February
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➢ Equipment’s of January
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Awards & Recognition
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➢ Awards & Recognition of July
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➢ Awards & Recognition of June
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➢ Awards & Recognition of May
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➢ Awards & Recognition of April
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➢ Awards & Recognition of March
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➢ Awards & Recognition of February
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➢ Awards & Recognition of January
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Summits |Events |Festivals (National/International)
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➢ Summits |Events |Festivals (National/International) of July
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➢ Summits |Events |Festivals (National/International) of June
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➢ Summits |Events |Festivals (National/International) of May
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➢ Summits |Events |Festivals (National/International) of April
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➢ Summits |Events |Festivals (National/International) of March
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➢ Summits |Events |Festivals (National/International) of February
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➢ Summits |Events |Festivals (National/International) of January
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List/Indexes (Ranks & Reports)
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➢ List/Indexes (Ranks & Reports) on July
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➢ List/Indexes (Ranks & Reports) on June
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➢ List/Indexes (Ranks & Reports) on May
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➢ List/Indexes (Ranks & Reports) of April
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➢ List/Indexes (Ranks & Reports) of March
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➢ List/Indexes (Ranks & Reports) of February
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➢ List/Indexes (Ranks & Reports) of January
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Books & Authors
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➢ Books & Authors of July
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➢ Books & Authors of June
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➢ Books & Authors of May
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➢ Books & Authors of April
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➢ Books & Authors of March
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➢ Books & Authors of February
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➢ Books & Authors of January
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Sports Current Affairs
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➢ Sports Current Affairs of July
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➢ Sports Current Affairs of June
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➢ Sports Current Affairs of May
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➢ Sports Current Affairs of April
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➢ Sports Current Affairs of March
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➢ Sports Current Affairs of February
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➢ Sports Current Affairs of January
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Science & Technology
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➢ Science & Technology of July
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➢ Science & Technology of June
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➢ Science & Technology of May
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➢ Science & Technology of April
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➢ Science & Technology of March
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➢ Science & Technology of February
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➢ Science & Technology of January
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Schemes/ Apps
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➢ Schemes/ Apps of July
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➢ Schemes/ Apps of June
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➢ Schemes/ Apps of May
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➢ Schemes/ Apps of April
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➢ Schemes/ Apps of March
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➢ Schemes/ Apps of February
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➢ Schemes/ Apps of January
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Committees in News
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➢ Committees in News of June
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➢ Committees in News of May
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➢ Committees in News of April
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➢ Committees in News of March
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➢ Committees in News of February
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➢ Institutes/ Bodies/ Acts in news
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➢ Institutes/ Bodies/ Acts in News of May
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➢ Institutes/ Bodies/ Acts in news of January
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Important Days
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➢ Important Days of July
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➢ Important Days of June
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➢ Important Days of May
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➢ Important Days of April
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➢ Important Days of March
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➢ Important Days of February
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➢ Important Days of January
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Obituaries (National/International)
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➢ Obituaries (National/International) of July
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➢ Obituaries (National/International) of June
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➢ Obituaries (National/International) of May
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➢ Obituaries (National/International) of April
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➢ Obituaries (National/International) of March
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➢ Obituaries (National/International) of February
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➢ Obituaries (National/International) of January
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Miscellaneous Current Affairs | One-Liners
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➢ Miscellaneous Current Affairs | One-Liners of July
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➢ Miscellaneous Current Affairs | One-Liners of June
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➢ Miscellaneous Current Affairs | One-Liners of May
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➢ Miscellaneous Current Affairs | One-Liners of April
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➢ Miscellaneous Current Affairs | One-Liners of March
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➢ Miscellaneous Current Affairs | One-Liners of February
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➢ Miscellaneous Current Affairs | One-Liners of January
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Most Important Current Affairs
Most Important Current Affairs of July
Government of India reduces GST rate on electronics item
The Union Finance Ministry recently announced a reduction in
the Goods and Services Tax (GST) for electronic items on the
sixth anniversary of the GST implementation on July 1. The list
of electronic products includes mobile phones, TVs up to 27
inches, refrigerators, washing machines, and others. With the
aim of making home appliances more affordable, the Finance
Ministry has lowered the GST rates for various items.
Refrigerators, washing machines, fans, coolers, geysers, and
similar products will now be subject to a reduced GST rate of 18
percent, previously being at 31.3 percent.
In addition, there have been reductions in GST rates for various
other household items. Products such as mixers, juicers, vacuum
cleaners, LEDs, vacuum flasks, and vacuum utensils have also
witnessed a decrease in their GST rates. The GST rate for mixers,
juicers, and similar items has been lowered from 31.3 percent to
18 percent, while LEDs now have a reduced GST rate of 12
percent, previously being at 15 percent.
About June GST collections
In June, the total GST revenue collected experienced a minimal
increase of 2.80 percent, reaching Rs 1,61,497 crore, as
compared to the collection of Rs 1,57,090 crore in May. The GST
collected in June comprised Rs 31,013 crore under CGST, Rs
38,292 crore under SGST, Rs 80,292 crore under IGST (which
includes Rs 39,035 crore collected on imported goods), and Rs
11,900 crore under cess (including Rs 1,028 crore collected on
imported goods). From the IGST amount, the government
settled Rs 36,224 crore for CGST and Rs 30,269 crore for SGST.
SAFF Championship 2023 Final: India wins 9th title
Item
Earlier
Now
TV upto 27 inches
31.3%
18%
Refrigerators
31.3%
18%
Washing machine
31.3%
18%
Mixers, Juicers, Vacuum cleaners,,
31.3%
18%
Fans, coolers, geysers
31.3%
18%
LPG stove
21%
18%
LEDs
15%
12%
Sewing Machine
16%
12%
The Indian men’s football team emerged victorious in a thrilling
penalty shootout against Kuwait 5-4 in a thrilling penalty
shootout, securing the SAFF Championship 2023 title at
Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium. Ranked 100th in the
latest FIFA rankings, India triumphed in their ninth SAFF
Championship out of 14 editions. This victory marked their
second consecutive triumph after winning the Intercontinental
Cup the previous month.
India, serving as the hosts, remained undefeated throughout the
SAFF Championship 2023. They defeated Pakistan and Nepal
while drawing against Kuwait in the group stage. In the
semifinals, they overcame Lebanon in a penalty shootout and
replicated the same feat against Kuwait in a nail-biting final. In
addition to the medals, the team was awarded a cash prize of
USD 50,000, equivalent to INR 41 lakh.
Kuwait football team received the award for finishing runnersup in the SAFF Championship 2023. While all the players
received medals, the team also got a cheque of US Dollar
25,000 which is around 20 lakh and about 50 thousands in
Indian currency.
Static Converter UPS
28%
18%
Awardees of the tournament
Kerosene Pressure Lantern
8%
5%
Award
Recipient
Vacuum flasks, and vacuum Vessels
28%
18%
Fairplay Award
Nepal football team
Mobile Phones
31.3%
12%
Best Goalkeeper
Anisur Rahman Zico
Highest Goal-Scorer
Sunil Chhetri (6 Goals)
Most Valuable Player (MVP)
Sunil Chhetri
Runners-up
Kuwait football team
About the SAFF Football Championship
The SAFF Football Championship, also known as the South
Asian Football Federation Championship, is a biennial
international football tournament contested by the national
teams of South Asian countries. The championship aims to
promote and develop football in the region. Here is a brief
history of the SAFF Football Championship:
1993: The inaugural edition of the SAFF Championship took
place in Lahore, Pakistan. India emerged as the champions by
defeating hosts Pakistan in the final.
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2023 Global Peace Index
The 2023 Global Peace Index, released by the Institute for
Economics and Peace, provides a comprehensive ranking of the
most peaceful countries in the world. The 17th edition of the
annual Global Peace Index (GPI), the world’s leading measure of
peacefulness, reveals the average level of global peacefulness
deteriorated for the ninth consecutive year, with 84 countries
recording an improvement and 79 a deterioration.
This demonstrates that the deteriorations were larger than the
improvements, as the post-COVID rises of civil unrest and
political instability remain high while regional and global
conflicts accelerate.This article highlights key findings from the
report, including Iceland’s continued reign as the most peaceful
country and India’s ranking.
1. Iceland: The No. 1 Most Peaceful Country: Iceland has
retained its position as the most peaceful country since the
inaugural study in 2008. It excels in domains such as
ongoing domestic and international conflict, societal safety
and security, and militarization. Additionally, Iceland ranks
as the third happiest country globally, following Finland and
Denmark.
1. European Dominance in Peacefulness: Seven out of the
top 10 most peaceful countries in the world are located in
Europe. Denmark, Ireland, and Switzerland are among the
nations that contribute to Europe’s peaceful reputation.
New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, and Slovenia also feature
prominently in the top 10.
Overall GPI Score
A composite index measuring the peacefulness of countries
made up of 23 quantitative and qualitative indicators each
weighted on a scale of 1-5. The lower the score the more
peaceful the country.
RANK
REGION
SCORE
1
Iceland
1.124
2
Denmark
1.31
3
Ireland
1.312
4
New Zealand
1.313
5
Austria
1.316
6
Singapore
1.332
7
Portugal
1.333
8
Slovenia
1.334
9
Japan
1.336
10
Switzerland
1.339
India’s Peacefulness Ranking:
India’s position on the Global Peace Index stands at 126 out of
163 countries. With an overall score of 2.31, India falls below the
global average of 2.314. While the country faces ongoing
challenges in achieving high levels of peace, it presents an
opportunity for improvement.
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Key Findings from the Global Peace Index:
a) Global Peace Deterioration: For the ninth consecutive year,
the average level of global peacefulness has deteriorated. While
84 countries experienced improvements, 79 witnessed a decline.
The post-COVID era has seen a rise in civil unrest, political
instability, and regional conflicts.
b) Increase in Conflict Deaths: Deaths resulting from global
conflict rose by 96% to reach 238,000. Surprisingly, conflictrelated fatalities in Ethiopia surpassed those in Ukraine,
eclipsing previous peak levels observed during the Syrian war.
Several countries, including Myanmar, Israel, and South Africa,
reported increased conflict levels.
c) Economic Impact of Violence: The global economic impact
of violence surged by 17% or $1 trillion, amounting to $17.5
trillion in 2022. This figure corresponds to approximately 13% of
the global GDP. Notably, a hypothetical Chinese blockade of
Taiwan would cause a staggering $2.7 trillion drop in global
economic output, nearly double the impact of the 2008 financial
crisis.
d) Changing Military Dynamics: Despite the conflict in Ukraine,
military expenditure improved in 92 countries, while 110
countries reduced their military personnel. Conflicts are
increasingly internationalized, with 91 countries currently
involved in some form of external conflict, up from 58 in 2008.
Impact of the War in Ukraine on Peacefulness:
● Ukraine’s Deterioration: Ukraine experienced the largest
decline in peace, falling 14 places to 157th position. The
economic impact of violence in Ukraine increased by 479%
or $449 billion, accounting for 64% of the country’s GDP.
● Positive Trends in Russia: Despite the conflict, Russia
showcased improvements in areas such as incarceration
rates, violent demonstrations, terrorism impact, and
homicide rates. The homicide rate reached its lowest point
since 2008.
● Human Cost: The conflict in Ukraine has led to significant
human losses, with 65% of men aged 20 to 24 either fleeing
the country or losing their lives in the conflict.
Ministry of Education Releases Report on Performance
Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs for the Year 2021-22
The Indian Education System is one of the largest globally, with
millions of schools, teachers, and students from diverse
backgrounds. The Ministry of Education has devised the
Performance Grading Index (PGI) to assess the performance of
the school education system at the state/UT level. The PGI
provides a comprehensive analysis and creates an index for
evaluating the education system.
Ministry of Education Releases Report on Performance Grading
Index 2.0 for States/UTs for the Year 2021-22
Reasons for PGI 2.0:
● The previous versions of PGI have become outdated and
redundant.
● The new PGI 2.0 aligns with the National Education Policy
(NEP) 2020 and monitors indicators related to the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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It focuses on quality indicators, includes digital initiatives
and teacher education, and utilizes data from UDISE+ for
better uniformity and comparability.
Structure of PGI 2.0:
● PGI 2.0 comprises 73 indicators grouped into two
categories: Outcomes and Governance Management (GM).
● These categories are further divided into six domains:
Learning Outcomes (LO), Access (A), Infrastructure &
Facilities (IF), Equity (E), Governance Process (GP), and
Teachers Education and Training (TE&T).
Grading System:
Ministry of Education Releases Report on Performance Grading
Index 2.0 for States/UTs for the Year 2021-22
● PGI 2.0 classifies States/UTs into ten grades.
● The highest achievable grade is Daksh, awarded to those
scoring over 940 points out of a total of 1000.
● The lowest grade is Akanshi-3, given to those scoring up to
460 points.
Objectives of PGI 2.0:
● The aim is to encourage multi-pronged interventions to
achieve optimal education outcomes.
● It helps identify gaps and prioritize areas for intervention in
the school education system.
● Indicators are aligned with the NEP 2020 and policy
initiatives for effective progress tracking.
Efficacy of PGI 2.0:
● PGI 2.0 scores and grades attained by States/UTs in 202122 showcase the effectiveness of the system.
● Indicator-wise scores highlight areas for improvement
within each State/UT.
Key highlights in short
● The Ministry of Education has released the Performance
Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 for States/UTs for the year 2021-22.
● PGI 2.0 replaces the previous versions and focuses on
qualitative assessment, digital initiatives, and teacher
education.
● The structure comprises 73 indicators grouped into two
categories: Outcomes and Governance Management.
● States/UTs are classified into ten grades, with Daksh being
the highest achievable grade and Akanshi-3 being the
lowest.
● PGI 2.0 aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP)
2020 and aims to improve education outcomes and identify
areas for intervention.
● The release of PGI 2.0 demonstrates the efficacy of the
system in assessing and improving the education system.
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Wanindu Hasaranga, Ashleigh Gardner wins ICC ‘Player of
the Month’ award
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced Wanindu
Hasaranga, the Sri Lankan spinner, and Ashleigh Gardner, the
Australian women’s team all-rounder, as the recipients of the
‘Player of the Month’ award for their remarkable performances
in June. Hasaranga earned this honor for his outstanding
achievements during the World Cup Qualifier matches in
Zimbabwe, where he set new records. Ashleigh Gardner, the
hero of the Women’s Ashes, became the first player to win the
Player-of-the-Month accolade three times.
Why Wanindu Hasaranga?
During the ICC World Cup Qualifiers, Wanindu Hasaranga
played a crucial role in Sri Lanka’s successful qualification for the
2023 ODI World Cup in India, scheduled to begin on September
5. Hasaranga emerged as the top wicket-taker in the qualifiers,
impressively securing 22 wickets in 7 matches with an average
of 12.90. He made a significant impact from the very start of the
tournament, claiming six wickets against UAE in the opening
match. He continued his remarkable performance with figures
of 5-13 and 5-79 against Oman and Ireland, respectively.
Notably, Hasaranga achieved a significant milestone by
becoming the first spinner to achieve three consecutive fivewicket hauls in ODI history.
Why Ashleigh Gardner ?
Ashleigh Gardner played a pivotal role in Australia’s triumph in
the Women’s Ashes one-off Test match, where they emerged
victorious by a margin of 89 runs. Gardner’s contribution was
instrumental in her team’s success. In the first innings, she
scored 40 runs and followed it up with a remarkable four-wicket
haul. However, her most remarkable feat came in the second
innings when she single-handedly secured the win for her
country by taking eight wickets for just 66 runs. Gardner’s
exceptional performance proved to be the decisive factor in
Australia’s victory in the match.
How they selected?
A vote conducted among a specialist panel comprising ICC Hall
of Famers, former international players, media representatives
and global cricket fans registered at icc-cricket.com decided the
winners, following the announcement of nominees last week.
Highlights of the 50th GST Council Meeting: Changes in GST
Rates and Compliance Measures
The 50th Meeting of the GST Council, led by Union Finance &
Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, marked a
significant milestone in the journey of Goods and Services Tax
(GST). The council discussed and recommended changes in GST
tax rates, measures to facilitate trade, and streamline
compliance processes. Here are the key highlights of the
meeting.
Changes in GST Tax Rates:
I. Recommendations relating to GST rates on Goods:
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A. Changes in GST rates of goods:
1. Uncooked/Unfried Snack Pellets: The rate on
uncooked/unfried snack pellets will be reduced to 5%, and
payment of GST for past periods will be regularized.
B. Other changes relating to goods:
1. Dinutuximab (Quarziba) Medicine: IGST exemption will be
provided for imported Dinutuximab (Quarziba) medicine for
personal use.
2. Medicines and Food for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP):
IGST exemption will be extended to imported medicines
and FSMP used in the treatment of rare diseases listed
under the National Policy for Rare Diseases, subject to
existing conditions. The exemption will also apply to FSMP
imported by Centers of Excellence for Rare Diseases or
recommended institutions.
3. Supply of Raw Cotton: Supply of raw cotton, including kala
cotton, by agriculturists to cooperatives will be taxable
under reverse charge mechanism, and issues related to past
periods will be regularized.
4. Imitation Zari Thread or Yarn: GST rate on imitation zari
thread or yarn will be reduced from 12% to 5%, and
payment of GST for past periods will be regularized.
5. Utility Vehicles: Entry 52B in the compensation cess
notification will be amended to include all utility vehicles
that meet specified parameters. The ground clearance in
unladen condition will be clarified.
6. LD Slag: GST rate on LD slag will be reduced from 18% to
5% to promote better utilization and environmental
protection.
Table 1: Changes in GST Tax Rates for Goods
Goods
S. No.
/Items
1.
Uncooked/Unfried Snack Pellets
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
Implants: Issues relating to trauma, spine, and arthroplasty
implants prior to 18.07.2022 will be regularized due to
genuine interpretational issues.
Fish Soluble Paste: GST rate on fish soluble paste will be
reduced from 18% to 5%, and payment of GST for past
periods will be regularized.
Desiccated Coconut: Issues relating to desiccated coconut
for the period 1.7.2017 to 27.7.2017 will be regularized due
to genuine interpretational issues.
Pan Masala and Tobacco Products: The earlier ad valorem
rate applicable on 31st March 2023 will be notified for the
levy of Compensation Cess on pan masala, tobacco
products, etc., where it is not legally required to declare the
retail sale price.
Banks for IGST Exemption: RBL Bank and ICBC Bank will be
included in the list of specified banks eligible for IGST
exemption on imports of gold, silver, or platinum. The list of
eligible banks/entities will be updated as per the Foreign
Trade Policy 2023.
Notifications: Consequential changes will be made in
notifications in accordance with the new Foreign Trade
Policy 2023.
Plates and Cups made of Areca Leaves: Issues relating to
GST on plates and cups made of areca leaves prior to
01.10.2019 will be regularized.
Biomass Briquettes: Issues relating to GST on biomass
briquettes for the period 01.7.2017 to 12.10.2017 will be
regularized.
GST Rate Before
Recommendation
18%
Recommended GST
Rate
5%
Regularization of Past
Payment
“As is basis”
–
Exempt
–
–
Exempt
–
4.
Dinutuximab (Quarziba) Medicine
Medicines and FSMP for Rare
Diseases
Raw Cotton (including kala cotton)
–
Taxable (under RCM)
“As is basis”
5.
Imitation Zari Thread or Yarn
12%
5%
“As is basis”
6.
Utility Vehicles
–
–
–
7.
18%
5%
–
–
–
“As is basis”
9.
LD Slag
Trauma, Spine, and Arthroplasty
Implants
Fish Soluble Paste
18%
5%
“As is basis”
10.
Desiccated Coconut
–
–
“As is basis”
11.
Pan Masala and Tobacco Products
Banks for IGST Exemption on
Gold/Silver/Plat
Notifications
Plates and Cups made of Areca
Leaves
Biomass Briquettes
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
“As is basis”
–
–
“As is basis”
2.
3.
8.
12.
13.
14.
15.
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II. Recommendations relating to GST rates on Services:
A. Changes in GST rates of services:
1. Satellite Launch Services: GST exemption on satellite
launch services supplied by ISRO, Antrix Corporation
Limited, and New Space India Limited (NSIL) may be
extended to such services supplied by private sector
organizations to encourage startups.
B. Other changes relating to services:
1. Goods Transport Agencies (GTAs): GTAs will not be
required to file a declaration for paying GST under forward
charge every year. The option to pay GST under forward
charge must be exercised by 31st March of the preceding
financial year.
1. Services Provided by Directors: Services provided by a
director of a company in his private or personal capacity,
such as renting immovable property, will not be taxable
under reverse charge mechanism (RCM). Only services
supplied by a director in their capacity as a director of the
company or body corporate will be taxable under RCM.
2. Food and Beverages in Cinema Halls: Supply of food and
beverages in cinema halls will be taxable as a restaurant
service if supplied independently of the cinema exhibition
service.
Table 2: Changes in GST Rates for Services
S.
No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Services
Satellite
Launch
Services
Goods
Transport
Agencies
(GTAs)
Services
Provided by
Directors
Food and
Beverages in
Cinema Halls
GST Rate Before
Recommendation
–
–
Recommended
GST Rate
Exempt
(extended to
private sector)
–
United States holds title for world’s most powerful military
make new title
According to Global Firepower, a prominent data website
specializing in defence-related information, the United States
possesses the most powerful military force worldwide. Russia
and China follow closely in second and third place, respectively,
while India secures the fourth position. The recently released
2023 Military Strength list, which evaluates over 60 factors, also
highlights nations with comparatively weaker military forces
such as Bhutan and Iceland.
Assessment of the report:
The assessment by Global Firepower takes into account various
criteria, including the number of military units, financial
resources,
logistical
capabilities,
and
geographical
considerations, to determine each nation’s overall score. The
report lists 145 countries and also compares each nation’s yearon-year ranking changes.
● The top four nations remain as they were in the 2022 Global
Firepower list. In a shift from the previous year’s rankings,
the United Kingdom has advanced from eighth to fifth place
in terms of military strength. South Korea retains its sixth
position from last year.
● Notably, Pakistan has entered the top 10, securing the
seventh spot. Conversely, Japan and France, which held
the fifth and seventh positions respectively last year, have
dropped to eighth and ninth this year.
Here are the 10 nations with the most powerful militaries in
the world:
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III. Second Report of Group of Ministers (GoM) on Casinos,
Race Courses, and Online Gaming:
The GoM recommended taxing casinos, horse racing, and online
gaming at a uniform rate of 28%, with tax applicable on the face
value of chips purchased in the case of casinos, the full value of
bets placed with bookmakers/totalisator in the case of horse
racing, and the full value of bets placed in the case of online
gaming.
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Table 3: Second Report of GoM on Casinos, Race Courses, and
Online Gaming
S.
Current GST
Recommended
Activities
No.
Rate
GST Rate
1.
Casinos
18%
28%
Horse
2.
18%
28%
Racing
Online
3.
18%
28%
Gaming
Rank
Country
1
United States
2
Russia
3
China
4
India
5
United Kingdom
6
South Korea
7
Pakistan
8
Japan
9
France
10
Italy
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Here are the 10 nations with the least powerful militaries in
the world:
Rank
Country
1
Bhutan
2
Benin
3
Moldova
4
Somalia
5
Liberia
6
Suriname
7
Belize
8
Central African Republic
9
Iceland
10
Sierra Leone
2023 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)
The latest update of the global Multidimensional Poverty
Index (MPI) highlights India’s extraordinary achievement in
poverty reduction. The country has lifted a staggering 415
million people out of poverty within a span of 15 years,
demonstrating significant progress in improving living
conditions. This article examines key highlights from the MPI
report released by the United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human
Development Initiative (OPHI).
India’s Journey: From High Poverty Incidence to Impressive
Decline:
In 2005/2006, India had a poverty incidence of 55.1%, with
approximately 645 million people living in poverty.
● Through concerted efforts and effective policies, poverty
rates have dropped to 16.4% in 2019/2021, showcasing
substantial improvement in living conditions.
● The decline in poverty has been equal across regions and
socio-economic groups, with the poorest states and groups
experiencing the fastest progress.
Poverty Reduction Trends in Selected Countries (2000-2022)
Country
Period
Poverty Incidence
(2000/2005)
Poverty Incidence
(2019/2021)
Number of People Lifted out of
Poverty
55.1%
16.4%
415 million
N/A
N/A
69 million
China
2005/62019/21
2010-2014
Cambodia
2014-2021/22
N/A
16.6%
2.8 million
Indonesia
2012-2017
N/A
N/A
8 million
India
Children and Rural Areas: Key Factors in Poverty Reduction:
● Children under 18 years old account for half of MPI-poor
people, emphasizing the importance of addressing child
poverty through comprehensive programs for their wellbeing, education, and access to essential services.
● Poverty predominantly affects rural areas, with 84% of the
country’s poor residing in these regions. This underscores
the need for targeted measures to uplift rural communities
and bridge the urban-rural divide.
Global Outlook
Poverty Incidence in Selected Countries and Regions
Country
Burundi
Central African
Republic
Chad
Niger
Afghanistan
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Region
Sub-Saharan
Africa
Sub-Saharan
Africa
Sub-Saharan
Africa
Sub-Saharan
Africa
South Asia
Poverty Incidence
(%)
75.1
80.4
84.2
91
55.9
●
●
●
Country
Region
Haiti
Latin America
Poverty Incidence
(%)
41.3
Papua New Guinea
East Asia
56.6
Sudan
North Africa
52.3
Tajikistan
Central Asia
7.4
Globally, 1.1 billion people (18% of the total population)
across 110 countries live in acute multidimensional poverty.
Sub-Saharan Africa has 534 million poor, while South Asia
has 389 million, making these regions home to
approximately five out of every six poor people.
Children under 18 years old account for 566 million MPIpoor people globally, with a poverty rate of 27.7%,
compared to 13.4% among adults.
Outlook for India:
● Despite significant progress, India still has more than 230
million people living in poverty.
● The UNDP highlights the vulnerability of the population,
with approximately 18.7% falling under the category of
people who are not poor but have deprivations in 20-33.3%
of all weighted indicators.
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Improvement in Deprivation Indicators:
● India has shown significant progress in all three deprivation
indicators: health, education, and standard of living.
● The percentage of people deprived of nutrition decreased
from 44.3% in 2005/2006 to 11.8% in 2019/2021, and child
mortality fell from 4.5% to 1.5%.
Recommendations:
● There is a need for context-specific multidimensional
poverty indices that reflect national definitions of poverty.
● While the global MPI provides a standardized methodology,
national definitions offer a comprehensive understanding
of poverty specific to each country.
● It is crucial to consider these context-specific indices to
evaluate and address poverty effectively.
About Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI):
The Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) is a vital
international resource designed to measure acute
multidimensional poverty in over 100 developing countries.
Launched in 2010 by the Oxford Poverty and Human
Development Initiative (OPHI) and the Human Development
Report Office of the United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP), the MPI provides a comprehensive assessment of
poverty beyond monetary measures.
Inauguration of ‘Sagar Sampark’ DGNSS by Sarbananda
Sonowal
Purpose and Scope: The MPI serves as a crucial tool to gauge
the extent and nature of multidimensional poverty worldwide.
It focuses on capturing various dimensions of poverty, including
health, education, and standard of living, to provide a holistic
understanding of people’s well-being. It is applied across a
broad range of developing countries, offering insights into the
multifaceted challenges faced by different societies.
1. Monitoring Deprivations: The MPI monitors deprivations
in 10 key indicators that span the domains of health,
education, and standard of living. These indicators are
carefully selected to reflect the essential aspects of
individuals’ lives and well-being. By analyzing these
indicators, the MPI provides a nuanced picture of poverty
and identifies the specific areas where people face
significant deprivations.
2.
Incidence and Intensity of Poverty: The MPI considers
both the incidence and intensity of poverty. A person is
classified as multidimensionally poor if they are deprived in
one-third or more (33% or more) of the weighted indicators
out of the ten indicators. Those who face deprivations in
half or more of the weighted indicators are considered to be
living in extreme multidimensional poverty. This dual
perspective helps to capture the severity and depth of
poverty experienced by individuals and communities.
MPI Indicators and Dimensions: The MPI incorporates a diverse
range of indicators and dimensions to comprehensively assess
poverty. While the specific indicators may vary across countries,
the following are commonly included:
1. Health Indicators:
● Nutrition and food security
● Child mortality
● Access to healthcare
2. Education Indicators:
● School attendance
● Years of schooling completed
3. Standard of Living Indicators:
● Access to clean water and sanitation
● Electricity and cooking fuel availability
● Housing quality
● Assets ownership
Chandrayaan-3: India’s Mission to Soft-Land on the Moon’s
South Pole
Chandrayaan-3: India’s Mission to Soft-Land on the Moon’s
South Pole
Chandrayaan-3 is India’s third lunar mission, following the
Chandrayaan-2 mission, with the goal of achieving a soft landing
on the lunar surface and deploying a rover.
Chandrayaan-3 aims to showcase India’s capabilities in landing
and exploring the Moon’s South Pole, a region known for the
presence of water molecules.
Launch and Landing:
Chandrayaan-3 was successfully launched on July 14, 2023,
from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, Andhra
Pradesh, using the Launch Vehicle Mark-III (LVM3).
● The spacecraft consists of a lander, a rover, and a propulsion
module, collectively weighing 3,900 kg.
● The GSLV Mark 3 heavy-lift launch vehicle, also known as
the Bahubali rocket, supports the moon lander Vikram.
● The craft is scheduled to touch down on the Moon’s South
Pole on August 23, following a journey lasting over 40 days.
Chandrayaan-3: India’s Mission to Soft-Land on the Moon’s
South Pole
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Objective:
The Chandrayaan-3 mission has three main objectives:
Chandrayaan-3: India’s Mission to Soft-Land on the Moon’s
South Pole
1. Safe and Soft Landing: The primary objective of
Chandrayaan-3 is to achieve a safe and soft landing of the
lander on the surface of the Moon. Learning from the
previous mission’s setback, this mission aims to successfully
land the lander module on the lunar surface without any
issues.
2. Demonstration of Rover’s Capabilities: Chandrayaan-3
aims to demonstrate the capabilities of the rover by
showcasing its roaming and exploration abilities on the
lunar surface. The rover will be deployed after the successful
landing of the lander and will perform various scientific
experiments and observations.
3. In-Site Scientific Observations: The mission seeks to
conduct in-site scientific observations and experiments to
better understand the composition of the Moon. This
includes analyzing the chemical and natural elements, soil,
water, and other resources available on the lunar surface.
These observations will contribute to expanding our
knowledge of the Moon’s composition and provide insights
into the Moon’s history and evolution.
Design:
Chandrayaan-3 consists of three main components:
Chandrayaan-3: India’s Mission to Soft-Land on the Moon’s
South Pole
1. Propulsion Module: The propulsion module is responsible
for carrying the lander and rover configuration to the lunar
orbit of 100 kilometers. It is a box-like structure with a large
solar panel and an intermodular adapter cone that acts as a
mounting structure for the lander. Additionally, it carries
the SHAPE payload, which studies spectral and polarimetric
measurements of Earth from the lunar orbit.
2. Lander: The lander module is designed for a soft landing on
the lunar surface. It has a box-shaped structure with four
landing legs and four landing thrusters. The lander carries
the rover and various scientific instruments for in-site
analysis. It has undergone improvements in terms of
structural rigidity, impact legs strength, and
instrumentation redundancy compared to its predecessor.
The lander carries three payloads:
Chandrayaan-3: India’s Mission to Soft-Land on the Moon’s
South Pole
● Chandra’s
Surface
Thermophysical
Experiment
(ChaSTE): Measures thermal conductivity and temperature
of the lunar surface.
● Instrument for Lunar Seismic Activity (ILSA): Measures
seismic activity around the landing site.
● Langmuir Probe (LP): Estimates plasma density and its
variations.
3. Rover: The Chandrayaan-3 rover is a six-wheeled vehicle
weighing 26 kilograms. It is equipped with scientific
instruments, including cameras, spectrometers, and a drill.
The rover has a range of 500 meters and is designed to
communicate with the lander and the ground control team
in India. Its expected lifespan is one lunar day, equivalent to
14 Earth days.
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The rover aims to make significant scientific discoveries,
including studying the lunar surface composition, detecting the
presence of water ice in the lunar soil, investigating lunar
impacts’ history, and studying the Moon’s atmosphere
evolution.
Modifications and Precautions:
● Chandrayaan-3 has undergone modifications by ISRO to
enhance reliability compared to its predecessor,
Chandrayaan-2.
● The lander Vikram has been upgraded and carries additional
fuel to ensure a successful landing and stay on the intended
path to the lunar surface.
● The craft has undergone rigorous testing and incorporates
numerous safety measures to increase the mission’s
chances of success.
Mission Components:
● The 3,900-kilogram Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft consists of
three major modules: the Propulsion module, Lander
module, and Rover.
● The lander, named Vikram, and the rover, named Pragyaan,
are similar to their counterparts in Chandrayaan-2 but have
undergone upgrades for improved reliability.
● The mission’s budget is Rs. 615 crore.
Wimbledon 2023 Final: Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic
Wimbledon 2023 men’s singles final in which Carlos Alcaraz
beat four-time defending champion Novak Djokovic 1-6, 7-6(6),
6-1, 3-6, 6-4 to win his maiden title at The Championships. The
action as it unfolded on Centre Court at the All England Lawn
Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England.
On women’s singles
Marketa Vondrousova becomes Wimbledon champion, the
first unseeded player to do so in the Open Era. She beats last
year’s runner-up Ons Jabeur 6-4, 6-4 in the final. Marketa
Vonddrousova is the first unseeded player to do so in the Open
Era.
Here is the Complete List of Winners in Different Categories:
S.No
1
2
3
Category
Men’s
Singles
Women’s
Singles
Men’s
Doubles
4
Women’s
Doubles
5
Mixed
Doubles
Winner
Runner up
Carlos Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic
Marketa
Vondrousova
WesleyKoolhof
& NealSkupski
Barbora
Strýcová &
Hsieh Su-wei
Mate Pavić &
Lyudmy
laKichenok
Ons Jabeur
HoracioZeballos &
MarcelGranollers
Elise Mertens &
Storm Sanders
XuYi fan & Joran
Vliegen
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Wimbledon Championships 2023
The Wimbledon Championships 2023 is a Grand Slam tennis
tournament that takes place at the All England Lawn Tennis
and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom. The
tournament will be played on grass courts, with all main draw
matches to be played from Jun 26–Jul 16, 2023, at the All
England lawn tennis and croquet club, Wimbledon. The 2023
Championships is the 136th edition, the 129th staging of the
Ladies’ Singles Championship event, the 55th in the Open Era
and the third Grand Slam tournament of the year.
Wimbledon 2023 Prize Money
Men’s and Women’s Doubles prize money Total amounts for
each team in £= Pound
Winner – £600,000
Runner-up – £300,000
How much players earn by round
Winner: £2,350,000
Runner-up: £1,175,000
Semi-Finalists: £600,000
Quarter-Finalists: £340,000
Fourth Round: £207,000
Third Round: £131,000
Second Round: £85,000
First Round: £55,000
Total prize money: £32,154,000
13.5 crore Indians escape Multidimensional Poverty in 5
years
According to the latest NITI Aayog report, India has achieved a
remarkable feat in its efforts to reduce multidimensional
poverty. Between 2015-16 and 2019-21, a staggering 13.5 crore
people moved out of multidimensional poverty, showcasing the
country’s commitment to sustainable and equitable
development.
Comprehensive Methodology and Progress
The report, ‘National Multidimensional Poverty Index: A
Progress Review 2023,’ draws its data from the latest National
Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) conducted between 2019 and
2021. It builds upon the baseline report launched in 2021 and
follows a methodology aligned with global standards. The
National MPI measures deprivations in health, education, and
standard of living through 12 SDG-aligned indicators.
Striking Improvements Across Indicators
India has witnessed marked improvements in all 12 indicators,
including nutrition, child and adolescent mortality, maternal
health, education, sanitation, and access to basic amenities like
drinking water and electricity. The results indicate a decline of
9.89 percentage points in the number of multidimensionally
poor, reducing from 24.85% in 2015-16 to 14.96% in 2019-2021.
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Rural Areas Leading the Way
The report highlights that the decline in multidimensional
poverty was most prominent in rural areas, decreasing from
32.59% to 19.28%. Urban areas also witnessed a reduction,
going from 8.65% to 5.27%. Uttar Pradesh showed significant
progress, with 3.43 crore people escaping multidimensional
poverty, marking the largest decline among all states.
Path Towards SDG 2030
India’s progress is commendable as the MPI value has nearly
halved from 0.117 to 0.066, and the intensity of poverty has
reduced from 47% to 44%. This puts India well on track to
achieve SDG Target 1.2 of reducing multidimensional poverty by
at least half much ahead of the 2030 timeline. The
government’s strategic focus on inclusive development and
poverty eradication has played a pivotal role in this
achievement.
Government Initiatives Driving Change
Flagship programs like Poshan Abhiyan, Anaemia Mukt
Bharat, Swachh Bharat Mission, Jal Jeevan Mission, Pradhan
Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, PMAY, PMJDY, and Samagra Shiksha
have significantly contributed to improving access to
healthcare, sanitation, nutrition, cooking fuel, financial
inclusion, housing, and education. The efforts have resulted in
reduced deprivations across various indicators, showcasing the
impact of consistent implementation of well-linked initiatives.
Tamil Nadu topped NITI Aayog's Export Preparedness Index
2022
Context:
Tamil Nadu topped the third edition of the NITI Aayog’s Export
Preparedness Index 2022 with an overall score of 80.89, piping
Maharashtra (78.20) and Karnataka (76.36).
Overview of the Export Preparedness Index 2022:
The third edition of the NITI Aayog’s Preparedness Index 2022
has released on 17th July 2023. According to the report, out of
the 680 districts engaged in exports, the top 100 districts
contribute about 87% of the total exports from India. To
promote exports, 647 districts have formed a District Export
Promotion Committee, while 557 have formulated a District
Export Action Plan.
● According to the Export Preparedness Index 2022, Tamil
Nadu topped the ranking with an overall score of 80.89
while Maharashtra with a score of 78.20 was second and
Karnataka was third with a score of 76.36.
● Gujarat scored fourth position with a score of 73.22
followed by Andhra Pradesh, Odissa, West Bengal and
Kerala in the ranking of coastal areas.
● Among hilly/Himalayan states Uttarakhand topped the
ranking with a score of 59.13 followed by Himachal
Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Sikkim, Nagaland, Meghalaya,
Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram in that order.
● Among the landlocked regions, Harayana topped the
ranking with a score of 63.65 followed by Telangana, Uttar
Pradesh, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
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●
●
In the category of Union Territories/small states, Goa
topped the ranking with a score of 51.58 followed by
Jammu-Kashmir, Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar and Ladakh.
Among export districts, Jamnagar in Gujarat topped the
chart which was followed by Surat, Mumbai Suburban,
Mumbai, Pune, Bharuch, Kanchipuram, Ahmedabad,
Gautam Buddha Nagar and Bengaluru Urban.
Gujarat has 8 districts, the highest number of districts in the
top 25 export districts in the country.
About the Export Preparedness Index:
● The Export Preparedness Index is a comprehensive assess
the export preparedness of the States and UTs in the
country.
● The index conducts a comprehensive analysis of States and
UTs across export-related parameters to identify their
strengths and weaknesses.
● The methodology of the index is an evolving process that
constantly incorporates stakeholder feedback.
Objectives of Export Preparedness Index:
● To provide a comprehensive and objective assessment of
the export preparedness of the States and UTs.
● To highlight the achievements and best practices adopted
by the States and UTs to improve their ranking in the index.
● To foster a competitive spirit among States and UTs.
● To enhance cooperation between them and the Centre, to
achieve sustainable growth and development for India.
Pillars of Export Preparedness Index:
The index uses 4 pillars to assess the export preparedness and
the performance:
● Policy Pillar: This pillar evaluated how well the states and
UTs adopted and implemented export related policies at
state and district level.
● Business Ecosystem: This pillar assesses the quality and
availability of business supportive infrastructure such as
power, water, land and logistics as well as the transport
connectivity of the States and UTs to domestic and
international market.
● Export Ecosystem: This pillar focuses on the export
supportive infrastructure and trade services provided by the
States and the UTs.
● Export Performance: This pillar measures the actual export
outcomes of the states and UTs such as export growth,
diversification and competitiveness.
India’s ranking in Henley Passport Index
India has made significant progress in the Henley Passport
Index, improving its ranking by 5 spots compared to the previous
year. It currently shares the 80th position on the index with
Togo and Senegal. Indian passport holders now enjoy visa-free
access to 57 countries, reflecting the country’s enhanced global
travel privileges.
Overview of the Henley Passport Index
● The United States, formerly the top-ranked country almost
a decade ago, has now slipped to the eighth position in the
Henley Passport Index. It shares this position with
Lithuania, with both countries offering visa-free access to
184 destinations.
● On the other hand, the United Kingdom has made
significant progress, jumping two places to claim the fourth
spot in the index. British passport holders can now access
188 countries without a visa, a position they last held in
2017.
● At the opposite end of the spectrum, Afghanistan holds the
lowest rank in the ranking, with its passport holders having
visa-free access to only 27 destinations. Just above
Afghanistan are Iraq with a score of 29 and Syria with 30,
making them the three weakest passports in the world.
● The influx of migrants into Singapore, driven by a
crackdown on private enterprise in China and concerns over
geopolitical tensions, has resulted in increased citizenship
grants in the nation. Approximately 23,100 people were
granted Singaporean citizenship last year.
Passports of these countries hold the top 10 spots on the
Henley Index:
Rank
Country
Visa-free
travel to (out
of 277 nations)
1
Singapore
192
Germany, Italy, Spain
190
2
3
4
Singapore Passport Tops Henley Passport Index 2023 as
World’s Most Powerful
According to the Henley Passport Index, Singapore now holds
the title of the world’s most powerful passport, granting visafree access to 192 out of 227 global travel destinations. Three
European countries, namely Germany, Italy, and Spain, have
moved up one rank to share the second position, with visa-free
access to 190 destinations. For the first time in five years, Japan
has been dethroned from the top spot and now ranks third, with
its passport providing visa-free access to 189 destinations.
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5
Austria, Finland, France, Japan,
South Korea, Luxembourg,
Sweden
Denmark, Ireland, Netherlands,
UK
Belgium, Czech Republic, Malta,
New Zealand, Norway, Portugal,
Switzerland
189
188
187
6
Australia, Hungary, Poland
186
7
Canada, Greece
185
8
Lithuania, US
184
9
Latvia, Slovakia, Slovenia
183
10
Estonia, Iceland
182
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Passports of these countries hold the bottom 10 spots on the
Henley Index:
Rank
Country
103
Afghanistan
Visa-free travel to (out
of 277 nations)
27
102
Iraq
29
101
Syria
30
100
Pakistan
33
99
35
97
Yemen, Somalia
Palestinian territory,
Nepal
North Korea
39
96
Bangladesh
40
95
Sri Lanka, Libya
41
94
Kosovo
42
98
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About the Henley Passport Index
Invented nearly 20 years ago by Dr Christian H Kaelin,
Chairman, Henley & Partners, the index is based on the
exclusive and official data from the International Air Transport
Association (IATA). It is the original ranking of all the passports
according to the number of destinations their holders can visit
without a prior visa. It’s worth noting that the Henley Passport
Index relies on data from the International Air Transport
Association to calculate its rankings. The methodology used by
this index differs from other passport rankings, such as the one
published by financial advisory Arton Capital, which placed the
United Arab Emirates in the top position last year.
Union Minister Shri Anurag Thakur confers 8th and 9th
Community Radio Awards
Union Minister, Shri Anurag Thakur presented the 8th and 9th
National Community Radio Awards during the Inaugural
session of the two-day Regional Community Radio
Sammelon.
What’s in News?
The Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting presented
the 8th and 9th National Community Radio Awards during the
Inaugural Session of two-day Regional Community Radio
Sammelon held at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication
in New Delhi.
Most Innovative Community Engagement Awards:
● First Prize: Radio SD, Mazaffarnagar, UP. Programme:
Hizra in Between.
● Second Prize: Kabir Radio, Sant Kabir Nagar, UP.
Programme: Selfie Le Le Re.
● Third Prize: Radio Mind Tree, Ambala, Haryana.
Programme: Book Bugs.
Promoting Local Culture Awards:
● First Prize: Voice of SOA, Cuttack, Odissa. Programme:
Asmita.
● Second Prize: Friends FM, Tripura, Agartala. Programme:
Revived a dying art: MASK & POT.
● Third Prize: Pantnagar Janvani, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand.
Programme: Dadi Maa Ka Batua.
Sustainability Modern Awards:
● First Prize: Radio Hirakhand, Sambhalpur, Odissa.
● Second Prize: Vayalaga Vanoli, Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
● Third Prize: VAGAD Radio “90.8”, Banswara, Rajasthan.
Role of Community Radio Stations:
Community Radio Stations played a vital role in realizing Prime
Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of Jan Bhagidari se Jan
Andolan. Union Minster, Anurag Thakur praised these stations
for their contributions in keeping listeners informed during
calamities and highlighted their significance in education,
awareness generation, and problem solving across the remotest
concerns of India.
Significance:
Community Radio Stations plays a significant role by making
people aware about any calamities and also plays key role in the
fields of education, health and awareness generation.
Union Minister during the Inaugural Session emphasized the
increasing popularity of Community Radio Stations and
expressed the government’s commitment to realizing Prime
Minister Modi’s vision of having a Community Radio Station in
each district.
Apurva Chandra, Secretary, highlighted the need for a platform
to bring together the experiences of Community Radio Stations
and lauded their contribution during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Award Winners:
Thematic Awards:
● First Prize: Radio Mind Tree, Ambala, Haryana. Programme:
Hope Jeene Ki Raah.
● Second Prize: Radio Hirakhand, Sambalpur, Odissa.
Programme: Adhar O Poshan Bigyan.
● Third Prize: Green Radio, Sabour, Bihar. Programme:
Poshan Shrinkhla.
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Government’s Efforts:
● The licensing time has been significantly reduced from four
years to six months.
● The number of processes involved has been reduced from
thirteen to eight.
● The Government will auction 808 channels in 284 cities
during the 3rd e-auction, thereby expanding the reach of
radio in India.
Amended Rules Relating to Retirement Benefits of IAS, IPS,
IFOS Pensioners
The central government has made significant amendments to
the rules governing retirement benefits for officers of the Indian
Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and
Indian Forest Service (IFoS).
The amendments empower the central government to take
action against pensioners, including withholding or withdrawing
their pension, even without a reference from the state
government. Such actions can be taken if the pensioner is found
guilty of grave misconduct or convicted of a serious crime,
particularly one involving an offence under the Official Secrets
Act.
Definition of ‘Grave Misconduct’ and ‘Serious Crime’
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) issued a
notification on July 6, 2023, specifying that ‘grave misconduct’
includes the communication or disclosure of any document or
information mentioned in the Official Secrets Act. Additionally,
a ‘serious crime’ encompasses any offence under the Official
Secrets Act.
Eliminating Dependency on State Government References
● The amended All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement
Benefits) Rules, 1958, have removed the dependency on
state government references for action against retired
officials.
● Previously, the central government required a reference
from the respective state government if a pensioner was
convicted.
● However, the amended rules now include the phrase “or
otherwise” after “…the State Government concerned,”
allowing the central government to act on its own if a
pensioner is found guilty of grave misconduct or convicted
of a serious crime.
Addressing Challenges in Taking Action Against Officers
● The rationale behind this amendment was to address
instances where state governments did not send references
for action against retired officials, even after their
conviction by courts of law.
● This lack of cooperation from state governments made it
challenging for the central government to take appropriate
action against the concerned officers, especially when
dealing with All India Services officials.
Final Decision on Withholding or Withdrawing Pension
The amended rules now state that the decision of the central
government regarding withholding or withdrawing pension
shall be considered final.
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Restrictions on Publication of Sensitive Information
● The amended rules also introduce new provisions regarding
the publication of sensitive information by officers who
served in intelligence or security-related organizations.
● Such officers must seek prior clearance from the Head of
the Organization before making any publication related to
the domain of the organization, including any reference or
information about personnel and their designations, as well
as expertise or knowledge gained while working in that
organization.
● Failure to adhere to this undertaking may result in severe
action, including treating it as grave misconduct.
Most Important Current Affairs of June
NIRF 2023: IIT Madras retains top spot for 5th consecutive
year
IIT Madras retains top spot for 5th consecutive year
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras has retained
the top spot in the National Institute Ranking Framework
(NIRF), 2023 for the fifth consecutive year, while the Indian
Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru has been ranked as the best
university, according to the Ministry of Education. IISc
Bengaluru has bagged the second spot in the “overall” category
followed by IIT Delhi.
Here’s is the ranking in various categories:
Field
First Place
Overall
Ranking
Jawaharlal Nehru
University (JNU)
Engineering
IIT Madras
Colleges
Miranda House
(Delhi University)
Research
IISc Bengaluru
Innovation
IIT Kanpur
Management
IIM Ahmedabad
Pharmacy
Law
National
Institute
of
Pharmaceutical
Education and
Research,
Hyderabad
National
Law
School of India
University,
Bengaluru
Second
Place
Banaras
Hindu
University
IIT Delhi
Hindu
College
(Delhi
University)
–
Third
Place
Jamia
Millia
Islamia
IIT
Bombay
Presidency
College
(Chennai)
–
–
IIM
Bangalore
–
IIM
Kozhikode
Jamia
Hamdard
BITS Pilani
National
Law
University,
Delhi
NALSAR
University
of
Law,
Hyderabad
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RBI Monetary Policy June 2023: All Important Highlights
The RBI Monetary Policy meeting is held for June 2023. The
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) declared its second instance of
maintaining the interest rates at the same level, indicating
successful outcomes from RBI monetary policy measures. RBI
Governor Shaktikanta Das announced that the repo rate would
remain unchanged at 6.5%. He further stated that India’s
Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation has decreased in recent
months, and the GDP forecast for the current fiscal year remains
unchanged.
RBI Monetary Policy June 2023: Key Highlights
● The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) expressed its
worry regarding persistent inflation, which could be a
concern due to uncertain monsoon patterns, fluctuations in
global commodity prices, and volatility in the international
financial markets.
● The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) estimated that the
Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for the fiscal year 2024
would be around 5.1 percent. Additionally, the GDP growth
rate for FY24 was projected to be 6.5 percent.
● In other developments, the RBI authorized banks to issue
Rupay prepaid forex cards and expanded the usage of erupee vouchers for non-banking companies.
● The minutes of the MPC’s meeting will be made public on
June 22.
● The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has announced that
it will maintain the repo rate at 6.5%.
● The Standing Deposit Facility Rate remains at 6.25%, while
the Marginal Standing Facility Rate and Bank Rate remain
unchanged at 6.75%.
● All members of the MPC, including Dr. Shashanka Bhide,
Dr. Ashima Goyal, Jayanth R. Varma, Rajiv Ranjan, Michael
Debabrata Patra, and Shaktikanta Das, unanimously voted
to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for the
second time.
RBI Monetary Policy: CPI Inflation
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has projected the Consumer
Price Index (CPI) inflation for the fiscal year 2024 to be 5.1%.
Inflation is expected to remain above the RBI’s target of 4%
throughout 2023-24 due to factors such as uncertainty in the
monsoon season, international commodity prices, and financial
market volatility.
Expressing concerns about rising inflation, the RBI Governor
mentioned that inflation continues to pose a risk to the
economy, considering the uncertainties mentioned earlier.
RBI Monetary Policy: GDP Growth Rate of India in 2023-24
The GDP growth rate for India in 2023-24 will be kept at 6.5%
by the RBI MPC. On a quarterly basis, the GDP growth rate is
projected to be 8% in Q1FY24, 6.5% in Q2FY24, 6% in Q3FY24,
and 5.7% in Q4FY24.
The RBI assures that it will maintain liquidity management and
ensure the orderly completion of the government’s market
borrowing program within the specified timeframe.
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Governor Shaktikanta Das stated that the MPC will take
necessary monetary actions to anchor inflation expectations.
Additionally, the real policy rate will remain positive, and the
average system liquidity is still in surplus mode. It is expected to
increase further as ₹2,000 banknotes are deposited in banks.
RBI Monetary Policy: Rupay prepaid Forex cards
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has authorized banks to issue
Rupay prepaid forex cards. Additionally, the RBI has announced
plans to expand the use of e-rupee vouchers, allowing non-bank
companies to issue similar instruments independently.
Governor Shaktikanta Das emphasized that the RBI will
actively monitor and address emerging risks to both price
stability and financial stability.
RBI Monetary Policy: Net FPI inflow in FY24
According to RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das, the net inflow of
Foreign Portfolio Investments (FPI) in the fiscal year 20232024 until June 6 amounts to $8.4 billion. In comparison, the net
FPI inflow was $14.1 billion in 2021-2022 and $5.9 billion in 20222023.
RBI Monetary Policy: Surplus Liquidity
● The average daily borrowings through the liquidity
adjustment facility (LAF) between April and May amounted
to ₹1.7 lakh crore, indicating less surplus liquidity compared
to the ₹2.9 lakh crore observed throughout the entire fiscal
year 2022–23.
● Shaktikanta Das, the governor of the Reserve Bank of India
(RBI), explained that various factors contributed to this
reduction, including the maturity of targeted longer-term
refinancing operations (TLTROs).
● Additionally, the seasonal increase in money circulation and
the accumulation of government cash balances during this
period helped moderate the excess liquidity.
● However, starting from the third week of May, the liquidity
in the system increased due to higher government spending
and a decrease in the amount of money in circulation.
● The RBI’s market activities and the deposit of ₹2,000
banknotes in banks further added to this liquidity increase.
● The presence of surplus liquidity and the higher utilization
of the marginal standing facility (MSF) by some banks
indicate an uneven distribution of liquidity within the
banking sector.
● To address this situation, the RBI conducted two 14-day
variable rate reverse repo (VRR) auctions in February and
March 2023, each totaling ₹50,000 crore.
In order to take prompt action on liquidity, the Reserve Bank
conducted several VRR auctions, including a 14-day auction on
June 2 for ₹2.0 lakh crore, a 4-day auction on June 5 for ₹1.0 lakh
crore, a 3-day auction on June 6 for ₹75,000 crore, and a 2-day
auction on June 7 for ₹75,000 crore. However, the response to
these auctions has been cautious.
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Mumbai Tops the List as India’s Costliest City for Expatriates
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Why Mumbai in news?
According to Mercer’s Cost of Living survey, Mumbai has been
identified as the most expensive city for expatriates in India. The
survey analyzed 227 cities across five continents to determine
the cost of living for expats. Following Mumbai, New Delhi and
Bengaluru ranked second and third respectively on the list.
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Global Ranking and Asian Comparison
In the 2023 survey, Mumbai was positioned at 147 in the global
ranking, with New Delhi at 169, Chennai at 184, Bengaluru at
189, Hyderabad at 202, Kolkata at 211, and Pune at 213.
Interestingly, Mumbai and Delhi were noted as cost-efficient
destinations for multinational corporations (MNCs) due to their
lower cost of living and expat accommodation costs compared
to major cities in the Asia Pacific region like Shanghai, Beijing,
and Tokyo.
On a global scale, the most expensive cities for expats were
Hong Kong, Singapore, and Zurich. The survey assessed the
cost of various items in each location, including housing,
transportation, food, clothing, household goods, and
entertainment. This data helps employers design fair and
effective compensation packages for international assignees in
over 400 locations worldwide.
Mumbai’s Position in Asia and Global Ranking
In Asia, Mumbai and Delhi ranked among the top 35 most
expensive cities for expats. However, Mumbai dropped one
spot within Asian cities, moving to the 27th position compared
to the previous year’s ranking.
Among Indian cities surveyed, Mumbai had the highest cost of
living for expats. However, cities like Chennai, Hyderabad,
Kolkata, and Pune offer significantly lower accommodation
costs compared to Mumbai, with Kolkata being the most
affordable option for residents and expatriates.
The survey also highlighted the least expensive locations,
including Havana (which dropped 83 spots due to currency
devaluations) and two cities in Pakistan, Karachi, and Islamabad.
Overall, Mercer’s Cost of Living survey provides valuable
information for employers to design fair compensation
packages and helps expatriates understand the cost of living in
various cities worldwide.
Mercer’s Cost of Living Survey Methodology
Survey conducted across 227 cities from five continents
Comparative cost analysis of over 200 items, including housing,
transportation, food, clothing, household goods, and
entertainment
Employers’ Benefits from the Data
● Key information for designing efficient and transparent
compensation packages for international assignees
● Helps international employers with compensation package
design in over 400 assignment locations worldwide
Least Expensive Locations and Indian Cities Comparison
● Havana, Karachi, and Islamabad identified as the least
expensive locations
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Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Pune offer significantly
lower accommodation costs compared to Mumbai
Kolkata claims the lowest cost of expatriate
accommodation among the surveyed Indian cities.
French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic beats Casper Ruud
Novak Djokovic won his men’s-record 23rd Grand Slam title
with a victory over Casper Ruud in French Open Final. Djokovic
broke a tie with rival Rafael Nadal for the most major singles
trophies in the history of men’s tennis. The Serb moves into the
outright lead of men’s majors ahead of Rafael Nadal. He also
becomes the first man to win all four majors at least three times.
By winning his 23rd Slam title at the French Open beating
Norwegian world No. 4 Casper Ruud 7-6(1), 6-3, 7-5 in the final.
Djokovic broke away from Rafael Nadal in the men’s pecking
order. Joining Serena Williams on the most Slam count by any
player in the Open Era, he also became the first man to win all
the Majors at least thrice.
This year, the Roland Garros tournament or French open has
seen a significant increase in the total prize money, reaching an
impressive €43.9 million. This reflects a notable rise of 13.76
percent compared to the previous year. As a result of his
outstanding performance at the tournament, Djokovic will be
awarded a prize money of €2,300,000 ($2,496,039), which is a
4.55 percent increase from the amount given twelve months
ago. The runner-up, Casper Ruud, will receive €1,150,000
($1,248,019) as a recognition of his commendable efforts in the
competition.
List of Winners French Open 2023:
Title
Men’s
Singles
Women’s
Singles
Men’s
doubles
Women’s
doubles
Mixed
doubles
Winner
Runner up
Novak Djokovic
Casper Ruud
Iga Świątek
Karolina Muchova
Ivan Dodig and
Austin Krajicek
Hsieh Su-Wei and
Wang Xinyu
Miyu Kato and Tim
Pütz
Sander Gille and Joran
Vliegen
Taylor Towsend and
Leylah Fernandez
Bianca Andreescu and
Michael Venus
Australia Crowned with ICC World Test Championship 2023
Australia clinched the title of World Test Champions in a
commanding fashion, securing a resounding 209-run victory
over India in the thrilling WTC Final at The Oval. Travis Head
and Steve Smith’s remarkable centuries in the first innings laid
the foundation for Australia’s early control of the Test. Despite
India’s valiant response, the match extended to a fifth day, but
they fell short of an extraordinary record chase, ultimately being
bowled out for 234. Australia scripted history on Sunday, June 11
as they became the first men’s team in world cricket to win an
International Cricket Council (ICC) world title in all three
formats.
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Player of the Match: Travis Head (163 off 174 balls in 1st innings,
18 off 27 balls in 2nd innings). Australia won the ICC Test
Championship mace for the first time, and were also awarded
the cash prize of US$1.6 million, while India won US$800,000.
New York, Dublin, Copenhagen, Montreal and Manchester are
also among the world’s top friendliest countries. India’s financial
capital Mumbai is ranked the second most unfriendliest city in
the world by Preply which prepared the Community Spirit Index.
AUSTRALIA’S ICC TITLE’S (MEN’S CRICKET)
● 50-over World Cups: 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015
● Champions Trophy: 2006, 2009
● T20 World Cup – 2021
● World Test Championship – 2021-23
Most friendly cities in the world
1. Toronto
2. Sydney
3. Edinburgh
4. Manchester
5. New York
6. Montreal
7. Melbourne
8. San Francisco
9. Dublin
10. Copenhagen
ICC Player of the Month for May 2023 revealed
ICC Men’s Player of the Month for May 2023
Harry Tector has been selected as the ICC Men’s Player of the
Month for May, marking Ireland’s first-ever recipient of the
award. He emerged victorious in a tough competition against
the renowned Pakistani cricketer Babar Azam and Bangladesh’s
promising young batter Najmul Hossain Shanto. On the other
hand, the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for May 2023 has
been awarded to Thipatcha Putthawong (Thailand), a talented
19-year-old player. She follows in the footsteps of her
compatriot Naruemol Chaiwai, who won the award last month.
Both players were selected as the standout performers
following a vote conducted among a specialist panel comprising
ICC Hall of Famers, former international players, and media
representatives, and global cricket fans registered at icccricket.com, who had been voting since the nominees were
announced last week.
Important points
● Tector has been enjoying a sustained period of good batting
form in One-Day International (ODI) cricket dating back to
July 2022, and his recent run-scoring feats have seen him
shoot up to a highest-ever position of seventh spot in the
MRF Tyres ICC Men’s ODI batting rankings.
● Newly crowned ICC Women’s Player of the Month
Thipatcha Putthawong became Thailand’s latest winner of
the award following a flurry of impressive bowling figures in
her country’s gold-medal winning performance at the
Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia in
May. The left-armer took 11 wickets in four T20Is during the
performance period at a staggering average of 1.54,
enjoying successive spells of four wickets for three runs,
three for three, and three for two against the Philippines,
Malaysia and Myanmar respectively in Thailand’s surge to
gold.
Community Spirit Index: Indian City Is Ranked Second Most
Unfriendly City In the World
In the recent ranking by the Community Spirit Index, 53 cities
from different countries have been given ranks based on how
friendly and unfriendly their residents are. For this purpose, 6
metrics have been considered. Toronto and Sydney are named
the world’s top friendliest countries in the index while India’s
capital New Delhi and Mumbai are among the most unfriendly
cities in the world.
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Mumbai and Delhi among the world’s least friendly cities
Accra in Ghana was ranked as the least friendly city in the world
for non-natives, with a friendliness score of just 3.12 out of 10.
Marrakech in Morocco ranks at 2 as the second least friendly city
in the world with a score of 3.69, followed by Mumbai, Kuala
Lumpur, Rio de Janeiro, and Delhi. Mumbai has 3.91 per cent
“friendly staff” while Delhi has 3.27 per cent, according to the
index. Mumbai scored 3.78 for happiness while Delhi was at 4.01.
1. Ghana
2. Morocco
3. Mumbai
4. Kuala Lumpur
5. Rio de Janeiro
6. Delhi
Telangana’s 5 structures chosen for the Green Apple Awards
In the Urban and Real Estate Sector category, Telangana has
been awarded with the International Green Apple Awards for
Beautiful Buildings. For the first time any building or structure in
India has received these prestigious awards. The awards are
presented annually by The Green Organization, an independent
non-profit organisation based in London, to recognize and
promote global environmental best practices.
The five selected buildings and structures from Telangana are
as follows:
1. Mozzam-Jahi Market (Heritage category)
2. Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge (Bridge category)
3. B R Ambedkar Telangana State Secretariat Building falls
under the aesthetically designed office and workspace category
4. Integrated Command Control Center of Telangana Police is a
distinctive type of office.
5. Yadadri Temple (Excellent religious structures category)
Each of these buildings has been recognized for their unique
attributes such as exceptional restoration and re-use, innovative
engineering, well-thought-out design, advanced technology
and devotion to detail. The Green Apple Awards play an
important part in recognizing and promoting eco-friendly
building and design methods.
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About Green Organisation:
The Green Organisation, founded in London in 1994, is an
independent non-profit organisation that focuses on
recognizing, rewarding, and promoting environmental best
practices globally. The green organisation has been organising
the annual ‘Green Apple Awards’ since 2016, with the aim of
recognizing and honouring environmentally responsible
construction and design practices.
International Yoga Day 2023
International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on June 21st
to promote the numerous benefits of practicing yoga. The
chosen date coincides with the summer solstice, the longest day
of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. This day serves as a
platform to raise awareness about the holistic approach to wellbeing that yoga offers. It highlights the importance of finding
balance in our fast-paced, modern lives and encourages
physical, mental, and spiritual harmony. Yoga fosters
mindfulness, stress reduction, and overall health and vitality.
In its 9th edition, this year’s International Day of Yoga will be
led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the UN Headquarters on
June 21st. This marks the first time a yoga session will be
conducted by the Prime Minister at this location.
International Yoga Day 2023 Theme
The theme selected for this year’s International Day of Yoga
2023 is “Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,” which
represents our shared desire for “One Earth, One Family, One
Future.”
International Yoga Day 2023 Significance
The significance of International Yoga Day is to raise awareness
of the many benefits of yoga for physical and mental health.
Yoga is a mind-body practice that originated in India thousands
of years ago. It combines physical postures, breathing exercises,
and meditation. Yoga has been shown to improve flexibility,
strength, balance, and endurance. It can also help to reduce
stress, anxiety, and depression.
The primary objective of the International Day of Yoga is to raise
awareness about yoga as a holistic practice for mental and
physical well-being. This observance holds great importance in
shedding light on the importance of psychological and physical
wellness in today’s world. Furthermore, the day encourages the
cultivation of a regular meditation practice to foster mental
clarity and self-awareness, essential for thriving in a stress-free
environment.
International Yoga Day History
During his speech at the 69th session of the UN General
Assembly in 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi put forward
the concept of a dedicated yoga day. On December 11, 2014, all
193 member states of the United Nations unanimously agreed
to observe the International Day of Yoga on June 21. The
inaugural celebration occurred on June 21, 2015. Millions of
people around the world participated in yoga events on this day,
and the event was widely covered by the media. Since then,
International Yoga Day has become a global phenomenon, and
it is now celebrated in over 190 countries.
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PM Modi and President Biden Exchange Unique Gifts During
White House Visit
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United
States and his meeting with President Joe Biden at the White
House, both leaders exchanged unique and thoughtful gifts as a
symbol of friendship and diplomacy. These gifts not only
represented the cultural heritage of India and the United States
but also showcased the personal connection between the two
leaders. Here are the details of the gifts exchanged between PM
Modi and President Biden:
Gifts from PM Modi to President Biden and First Lady Jill
Biden:
1. Special Sandalwood Box: Prime Minister Modi presented a
special sandalwood box to President Biden. This box was
meticulously handcrafted by a master craftsman from
Jaipur, showcasing the exquisite artistry and craftsmanship
of India. The box contained an idol of Lord Ganesha, a
revered deity in Hinduism, symbolizing wisdom, success,
and good fortune. Additionally, it included a Diya, an oil
lamp that holds great spiritual significance in Indian culture.
2. Lab-Grown Diamond: As a gesture of appreciation, PM
Modi gifted a 7.5-carat lab-grown diamond to First Lady Jill
Biden. This diamond was specifically chosen for its ability to
reflect the chemical and optical properties of earth-mined
diamonds. The exquisite diamond was placed in a Papier
mache box called kar-e-kalamdani, adding to its uniqueness
and elegance.
Gifts from President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden to PM
Modi:
1. Antique American Book Galley: President Biden and First
Lady Jill Biden presented PM Modi with a handmade,
antique American book galley from the early 20th century.
This gift symbolized the rich literary heritage and shared
love for knowledge between the United States and India.
The book galley held historical significance, representing
the importance of cultural exchange and intellectual
collaboration.
2. Vintage American Camera and Prints: Accompanying the
book galley, the Bidens gifted PM Modi a vintage American
camera, evoking the spirit of artistic expression and
photography. The camera was accompanied by an archival
facsimile print of George Eastman’s Patent of the first
Kodak camera, paying homage to the invention that
revolutionized photography. Additionally, a hardcover
book on American wildlife photography and a signed, first
edition copy of ‘Collected Poems of Robert Frost’ were
included, celebrating American literature and nature.
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President of India presents National Florence Nightingale
Awards for 2022 and 2023
National Florence Nightingale Awards for 2022 and 2023
On June 22, 2023, the President of India, Smt. Droupadi
Murmu, bestowed the National Florence Nightingale Awards
for the years 2022 and 2023 to nursing professionals during a
ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. These prestigious awards
were established by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,
Government of India, in 1973 to honor the exceptional
contributions made by nurses and nursing professionals to
society.
National Florence Nightingale Awards for 2022
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ANM= Auxiliary Nurse and Midwife
LHV= Lady health visitors
National Florence Nightingale Awards for 2023
Global Competitiveness Index 2023
The 2023 Global Competitiveness Index, published by the
International Institute for Management Development (IMD), has
named Denmark, Ireland, and Switzerland as the top three most
competitive economies among 64 nations surveyed. The report
highlights the unique approaches taken by these countries to
achieve competitiveness and emphasizes the importance of
long-term value creation. In this article, we will delve into the
rankings, key findings, and notable advancements and
challenges faced by various countries.
Global Competitiveness Index 2023: Top Three Economies
1. Denmark: Retaining its first-place position from last year,
Denmark continues to demonstrate exceptional
competitiveness. The country’s efficient utilization of
markets and trading partners contributes to its success.
2. Ireland: Making an impressive leap from 11th place in the
previous year, Ireland secures the second spot. Its ability to
capitalize on market access and trading opportunities
enhances its competitiveness.
3. Switzerland: Despite dropping from second place in 2022
and first place in 2021, Switzerland maintains its position in
the top three. The country’s strategic utilization of its
market access and trading partners sustains its
competitiveness.
Top 10 Economies in the 2023 Global Competitiveness Index
Rank
1. Denmark
2. Ireland
3. Switzerland
4. Singapore
5. Netherlands
6. Taiwan
7. Hong Kong
8. Sweden
9. United States
10. United Arab Emirates
Global Competitiveness Index 2023: India’s Position:
Progress Amidst Challenges
India, despite experiencing a slight drop of three ranks, finishes
in 40th place in the 2023 Global Competitiveness Index,
indicating an improvement compared to its consistent 43rd
position between 2019 and 2021. The IMD report highlights
several areas of advancement and challenges faced by India in
its pursuit of competitiveness.
Areas of Improvement:
1. Government Efficiency: India demonstrated improvement
in government efficiency, reflecting positive developments
in governance and public administration.
2. Exchange Rate Stability: The stability of India’s exchange
rate played a significant role in boosting its competitiveness
score, contributing to a favorable business environment.
3. Compensation Levels and Pollution Control: India’s
competitive score benefited from its compensation levels
and efforts to improve pollution control, emphasizing a
focus on sustainable practices.
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Global Competitiveness
Index
2023: Noteworthy
Advancements:
1. Ireland’s Remarkable Leap: Ireland’s ascent from 11th to
second place demonstrates its commitment to
competitiveness. The country’s access to markets and
trading partners has played a pivotal role in its remarkable
progress.
2. Singapore’s Consistency: Despite falling one spot to fourth
place, Singapore remains a highly competitive economy.
The country’s ability to leverage its market access and
maintain consistency in competitiveness is commendable.
3. India’s Progress: India, ranking 40th, experienced an
improvement from its previous position of 43rd. Notable
strengths for India include exchange rate stability,
compensation levels, and advancements in pollution
control. However, there are challenges to address, such as
maintaining high GDP growth, controlling inflation and
fiscal deficit, and accelerating digital transformation.
Challenges and Regional Insights:
1. Europe’s Prominence: European economies dominated
the top 10 rankings in 2023, with five countries featured.
Denmark, Switzerland, Ireland, Netherlands, and Sweden
showcased their competitive prowess, although Sweden
slipped four places from the previous year.
2. South American Lag: Six South American countries
occupied the bottom 10 positions in the index, with
Venezuela ranking last at 64th place. Argentina, Mongolia,
South Africa, Brazil, Botswana, and Colombia also faced
competitiveness challenges.
3. Arab World Advancements: Saudi Arabia climbed seven
places to reach the 17th rank globally and ranked third in the
Arab world. Qatar improved by six places, securing the 12th
position worldwide and second in the Arab world. Bahrain
advanced five places to claim the 25th spot globally and
fourth in the Arab world. The United Arab Emirates
maintained its leadership in the Arab world, securing the
tenth position globally. Jordan saw a two-place
advancement, ending at 54th place globally but last in the
Arab world at the sixth position.
Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2023
The recently released Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2023
(GSER 2023) by Startup Genome provides a comprehensive
analysis of startup ecosystems worldwide. With data from
millions of startups across various ecosystems, the report offers
valuable insights into the global startup landscape. Bengaluru,
known as India’s Silicon Valley, has secured the 20th position on
the list, climbing two spots from the previous year.
Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2023: Top Ecosystems
The report highlights that the top three ecosystems—Silicon
Valley, New York City, and London—have maintained their
positions from 2020, securing the top spots. However, Boston
and Beijing have slipped out of the top five, making room for Los
Angeles to rise to #4 and Tel Aviv to #5.
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Rise of Singapore and Miami:
Singapore has made an impressive entry into the top 10,
climbing ten places to secure the 8th position. This significant
improvement marks Singapore’s growing prominence in the
global startup ecosystem. Additionally, Miami has made notable
progress, advancing ten positions to reach #23, firmly
establishing itself among the top 30 ecosystems.
Chinese Ecosystems:
The rankings show a decline for major Chinese ecosystems.
Shenzhen dropped 12 places, Beijing slipped two spots, and
Shanghai fell one position, currently standing at #35, #7, and
#9, respectively.
Growth of Indian Ecosystems:
Indian ecosystems continue to rise, with Mumbai leading the
way by climbing five places to reach a tie at #31. BengaluruKarnataka and Delhi both moved up two places, securing the
20th and 24th positions, respectively. The report attributes this
progress to India’s growing digital public infrastructure, which
has played a significant role in driving the country’s startup
growth.
Emerging Ecosystems:
Pune, an emerging ecosystem in India, has made substantial
progress, moving into the 31-40 range from 51-60 in the previous
year’s rankings. This upward trajectory indicates Pune’s
potential as a thriving startup hub. Other Indian cities have also
witnessed notable advancements, reflecting the country’s
overall growth in the tech sector.
Impressive Gains:
Melbourne, Australia, has seen remarkable progress, climbing
six places to secure the 33rd position. The Australian
ecosystem’s Ecosystem Value has grown by 43% since the GSER
2022. Zurich, Switzerland, has also made significant strides,
rising ten places to reach #36, marking the most substantial
year-on-year improvement in Europe.
Table: Top 10 Startup Ecosystems (Based on GSER 2023
Rankings)
1 Silicon Valley
2 New York City
3 London
4 Los Angeles
5 Tel Aviv
6 Boston
7 Beijing
8 Singapore
9 Shanghai
10 Berlin.
QS World University Rankings 2024
The QS World University Rankings 2024 have been released,
showcasing the top universities globally. Massachusetts
Institute of Technology (MIT) retains its position at the pinnacle
of the rankings for the 12th consecutive year. Notable changes
in the rankings include the University of Oxford surpassing
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Stanford University to secure the third spot. The methodology
for the rankings has been updated, incorporating new metrics
such as Sustainability, Employment Outcomes, and
International Research Network. This article provides an
overview of the top Indian universities and the global rankings.
Top 10 Indian Institutions in the QS World University
Rankings 2024
1. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay: Climbing an
impressive 23 positions, IIT Bombay secures the 149th rank
globally, breaking into the top 150 universities worldwide.
2. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi: IIT Delhi comes in
second among Indian universities, with a commendable
ranking of 197 in the QS World University Rankings 2024.
3. Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore: IISc Bangalore is
ranked at 225, maintaining its position as one of India’s
premier research institutions.
4. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur: IIT
Kharagpur is placed fourth among Indian institutions,
securing a ranking of 271 in the QS World University
Rankings.
5. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur: IIT Kanpur
follows closely behind at 278, showcasing its excellence in
engineering and technology education.
6. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras: IIT Madras
achieves a ranking of 285, solidifying its position as one of
India’s top technical institutions.
7. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati: IIT Guwahati
is ranked at 364, making it one of the leading engineering
institutions in India.
8. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee: IIT Roorkee
secures the 369th rank globally, further enhancing its
reputation as a prestigious technological institute.
9. University of Delhi: Making its debut in the top 500, the
University of Delhi achieves a ranking of 407, reflecting its
academic excellence and diverse offerings.
10. Anna University: Another newcomer to the top 500, Anna
University attains a ranking of 427, showcasing its growth
and contributions to higher education in India.
QS World University Rankings 2024: Top Performers
QS World University Rankings 2024: Top-20
2024
2023
1
1
MIT
US
2
2
University of Cambridge
UK
3
4
University of Oxford
UK
4
5
Harvard University
US
5
3
Stanford University
US
6
6=
Imperial College London
UK
7
9
Switzerland
8
11
9
8
ETH Zurich
National University of
Singapore
UCL
25
Singapore
UK
QS World University Rankings 2024: Top-20
2024
2023
10
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11
10
University of California,
Berkeley
University of Chicago
12
20
Cornell University
US
13
13
UPenn
US
14
33
The University of Melbourne
Australia
=15
6=
Caltech
US
=15
18
Yale University
US
=17
12
Peking University
China
=17
16=
US
US
Princeton University
US
The University of New South
=19
45
Australia
Wales
=19
41
The University of Sydney
Australia
The QS World University Rankings continue to showcase the
dominance of American universities, which secure half of the
spots in the top 20.
QS World University Rankings 2024: Key Highlights
● Institutions in both Europe and America dominate the top
10 rankings, with many receiving perfect scores of 100 in
indicators such as ‘Academic reputation’, ‘Employer
reputation’, and ‘Faculty/Student ratio’.
● The National University of Singapore (NUS) is the only
institution from Asia to secure a place in the top 10.
● The University of California, Berkeley (UCB) is the sole
institution to achieve a perfect score of 100 in the new
‘Sustainability’ indicator. Other universities with high
sustainability scores include the University of Pennsylvania
(ranked 12th), University of Toronto (ranked 21st), and
University of British Columbia (ranked 34th), all with scores
of 99.9.
● The rankings feature 85 new entrants, with more than half
coming from Asia. Bangladesh (11 new institutions),
Indonesia (10), India and Malaysia (five each), and
Kazakhstan (four) have the highest representation among
the new entrants.
● Two of the new entrants, the National University of
Singapore and the University of California, Berkeley, have
secured a place in the top 10 rankings.
● Other new locations included in this year’s rankings are
Iceland and Luxembourg, with one institution each, as well
as Nigeria (two) and Ethiopia (one).
● Noteworthy new entrants achieving excellent results
include Hamad bin Khalifa University from Qatar and the
University of Luxembourg, securing their places in the top
400.
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RBI's Financial Stability Report Highlights Strong
Performance of Indian Banking Sector
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently released its 27th
Financial Stability Report (FSR), presenting an assessment of
the Indian financial system's resilience and risks. Despite global
uncertainties and challenges, the Indian economy continues to
display robust growth supported by strong macroeconomic
fundamentals. The banking sector, in particular, has performed
well, outshining the turmoil experienced by advanced
economies.
Here are the key highlights from the report:
1. Robust Deposit Growth: Exceeding 10% Threshold
Aggregate deposit growth, which had experienced a slight
moderation in the previous two years, regained momentum
and crossed the 10% mark, reaching 11.8% as of June 2,
2023. The primary driver of this growth was private-sector
banks, as term deposits attracted healthy accretions in the
rising interest rate cycle. Consequently, current account
and savings account (CASA) deposits experienced a relative
decline.
2. Impressive Credit Growth: Surpassing 15% Benchmark The
banking sector witnessed remarkable credit growth, driven
equally by public sector banks and private banks. Credit
growth reached an impressive 15.4%, with significant
contributions from the personal loan segment. Personal
loans, encompassing housing, credit card receivables,
vehicle/auto loans, and education loans, experienced
broad-based growth of 22.2% year-on-year.
3. Enhanced Asset Quality: GNPA Reaches Decadal Low
Banks have successfully improved their asset quality by
reducing the proportion of non-performing assets.
Scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) continued to enhance
their asset quality, with the gross non-performing assets
(GNPA) ratio falling to a 10-year low of 3.9% in March 2023.
Additionally, the net non-performing assets (NNPA) ratio
improved to 1.0%, a level last seen in June 2011.
4. Decline in Large Borrowers: Retail Loans Gain Traction
Over the past three years, the share of large borrowers in
the gross advances of SCBs has consistently decreased. It
dropped from 51.1% in March 2020 to 46.4% in March 2023,
primarily due to the faster growth of retail loans compared
to corporate borrowings. Consequently, the share of large
borrowers in the GNPA of SCBs also substantially declined.
5. Profit Margin Boost: Higher Net Interest Margin and
Strong PAT Growth During the period of 2022-23, banks
experienced a 30 basis points improvement in net interest
margin (NIM), as the transmission of monetary policy
tightening to deposit rates lagged behind the pass-through
to lending rates. This resulted in a healthy 38.4% year-onyear growth in bank's profit after tax (PAT), driven by a
significant increase in net interest income (NII) and reduced
provisions.
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RBI Financial Stability Report, June 2023: Indian Economy
and Financial System Remain Resilient
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the 27th issue of
the Financial Stability Report (FSR), providing an assessment of
risks to financial stability and the resilience of the Indian
financial system. Despite global uncertainties, the Indian
economy and domestic financial system exhibit strength,
supported by robust macroeconomic fundamentals.
Global Economic Uncertainty:
Heightened uncertainty persists in the global economy due to
fragility in certain banking systems, geopolitical tensions, and
moderating but elevated inflation.
Resilience of Indian Economy:
Amidst global headwinds, the Indian economy demonstrates
resilience, benefiting from continued growth momentum,
moderating inflation, a narrowing current account deficit, rising
foreign exchange reserves, ongoing fiscal consolidation, and a
robust financial system.
Encouraging Signs for Indian Economy:
The healthy balance sheets of banks and corporates are
fostering a new credit and investment cycle, brightening the
prospects of sustained growth for the Indian economy.
Strong Capital Adequacy:
Scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) witnessed historical highs
in capital to risk-weighted assets ratio (CRAR) and common
equity tier 1 (CET1) ratio. As of March 2023, the CRAR stood at
17.1%, while the CET1 ratio reached 13.9%.
Most Important Current Affairs of May
Mann Ki Baat 100th Episode: PM Modi addresses 100th
episode of Mann Ki Baat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio program 'Mann
ki Baat' reached a significant milestone on Sunday, April 30th,
with the broadcast of its 100th episode. The program, which
started in October 2014, has become an essential component of
the Indian government's outreach program and has addressed
various social groups, including women, youth, and farmers.
Broadcast at the UN Headquarters in New York:
The 100th episode of 'Mann ki Baat' was historic as it was
broadcast live in the United Nations headquarters in New York.
This program's significance has spurred community action and
has become a key pillar of the government's citizen outreach
program.
Arrangements for mass outreach:
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) made elaborate
arrangements for the Sunday special episode, and ministries of
the Central government and state units have planned several
programs to mark the historic feat. The party left no stone
unturned to make the 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat an
unprecedented mass outreach program.
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Broadcast arrangements in India and overseas:
The BJP has made arrangements at around four lakh places
across the country for people to hear PM Modi's address. The
party president, J P Nadda, has overseen the entire exercise to
make it a historic success. Overseas Indians around the world
also listened to 'Mann Ki Baat', the party said in a statement.
'Non-political' event:
The BJP made arrangements for the broadcast of the 100th
episode of PM Modi's 'Mann ki Baat' in 2000 enclosures at the
booth level across Odisha and appealed to people and other
political parties, like the BJD and Congress, to listen to it. The
party emphasized that 'Mann ki Baat' is purely non-political.
Celebrations marking the occasion:
To celebrate the 100th episode of 'Mann ki Baat', the Union
Ministry of Tourism has planned "100 days of action" through its
Yuva Tourism Clubs. Additionally, the Uttar Pradesh unit of the
BJP made elaborate arrangements for its airing at 55,000
centers at the booth level. Union Home Minister Amit Shah
rolled out a commemorative postage stamp to mark the 100th
edition of 'Mann Ki Baat,' and a commemorative Rs 100 coin was
unveiled to mark the momentous event in the valedictory
session.
Survey reveals popularity:
Ahead of the 100th episode, an IIM Survey found that nearly 96
percent of the population is aware of PM Modi's monthly radio
program 'Mann ki Baat.' The program has reached 100 crore
people who are aware and have listened to the program at least
once. The report states there are 23 crore regular listeners of the
program and it has cited powerful and decisive leadership and
emotional connection with the audience as reasons for its
popularity.
World Press Freedom Index 2023: India ranks 161 out of 180
countries
World Press Freedom Index 2023
According to the latest report from global media watchdog
Reporters Without Borders (RSF), India has slipped to the 161st
position out of 180 countries in the 2023 World Press Freedom
Index. The report was released by RSF, and it indicates a decline
in India's ranking for press freedom.
There are more than 100,000 newspapers (including 36,000
weeklies) and 380 TV news channels currently operating in the
country. Since January 1, 2023 one journalist was killed in the
country while 10 journalists are behind bars. This year’s report
shows the number of countries deemed “satisfactory” for their
treatment of journalists rising slightly, but so does the number
where the situation is “very serious”.
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What is World Press Freedom Index?
The World Press Freedom Index is based on five different factors
that are used to calculate scores and rank countries. These five
sub-indicators include the Political indicator, Economic
indicator, Legislative indicator, Social indicator, and Security
indicator. Scores are calculated for each of these indicators and
used to determine the overall ranking of countries in terms of
press freedom.
World Press Freedom Index 2023: India
• India's rank in the Security indicator category is particularly
concerning, as it has fallen to 172 out of 180 countries in the
2023 World Press Freedom Index. This means that only
eight countries have a worse ranking than India when it
comes to ensuring the safety and security of journalists.
• In terms of this parameter, India is ranked worse than all
other countries except for China, Mexico, Iran, Pakistan,
Syria, Yemen, Ukraine, and Myanmar, with Myanmar
having the lowest ranking.
• India's performance in the World Press Freedom Index is
also poor compared to other countries in South Asia.
Bangladesh ranks slightly worse than India at 163, while
Pakistan ranks ahead of India at 150.
• Surprisingly, even Afghanistan, where the Taliban
government is known to restrict independent journalism,
has a better ranking than India, at 152. Bhutan has a much
better ranking at 90, while Sri Lanka is ranked at 135.
World Press Freedom Index 2023: Globally
• Nordic countries like Norway, Ireland, and Denmark ranked
top three respectively while Vietnam, China, and North
Korea were the bottom three countries on the index.
• Russia, where the government has largely completed its
quelling of independent media, fell nine places to 164th.
Despite the Russian invasion and its own issues with
oligarchs, Ukraine rose 27 places to 79th.
Top 10 Countries in the List:
Rank
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Countries
Norway
Ireland
Denmark
Sweden
Finland
Netherlands
Lithuania
Estonia
Portugal
East Timor
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Bottom 10 Countries in the List:
athletes collectively made $1.11 billion before taxes and agents’
fees over the last 12 months, the highest total ever.
Rank
Countries
171
Bahrain
172
Cuba
Athlete
Earnings (USD)
173
Myanmar
Cristiano Ronaldo
$136 million
174
Eritrea
Lionel Messi
$130 million
175
Syria
Kylian Mbappé
$120 million
176
Turkmenistan
LeBron James
$119.5 million
177
Iran
Canelo Álvarez
$110 million
178
Vietnam
Dustin Johnson
$107 million
179
China
180
North Korea
Phil Mickelson
$106 million
Stephen Curry
$100.4 million
The World’s 10 Highest-Paid Athletes 2023 by Forbes
Roger Federer
$95.1 million
International soccer stars Cristiano Ronaldo ($136 million),
Lionel Messi ($130 million) and Kylian Mbappe ($120 million)
are the top three highest-paid athletes. Ronaldo leads the way
with an estimated haul of $136 million, including $46 million
from his playing salary and bonuses and $90 million from
endorsements, appearances, licensing income and other
business endeavors. Mbappé, who at age 24 comes in at No. 3
with $120 million, and Johnson, who lands at No. 6 with $107
million, make eye-popping debuts in the top ten.
Forbes calculates on-field earnings based on prize money,
salaries and bonuses, while off-field earnings are an estimate of
sponsorship deals, appearance fees and memorabilia and
licensing income. It also includes cash returns from businesses
that are operated by the athlete. The world’s ten highest-paid
Kevin Durant
$89.1 million
The Top Ten
Pulitzer Prizes 2023 Announced: Check The Complete List Of
Winners
Pulitzer Prizes 2023
The 2023 Pulitzer Prize winners were announced, with four of
the 16 awards for journalism across 15 categories going to local
outlets reporting on corruption among local officials. The
Pulitzers are regarded as the highest honor that a U.S.-based
journalist or organization can receive. The awards were
announced by Marjorie Miller, the administrator of the Pulitzer
Prizes. There are 22 Pulitzer categories. In 21 of those categories
the winners receive a $15,000 cash award and a certificate.
2023 Pulitzer Prizes: JOURNALISM
Category
Winner
Description
Public Service
Associated Press, for the
work of Mstyslav Chernov,
Evgeniy Maloletka, Vasilisa
Stepanenko and Lori Hinnant
Courageous reporting from the besieged city of Mariupol that bore witness
to the slaughter of civilians in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Breaking
Reporting
News
Staff of the Los Angeles
Times
Investigative
Reporting
Staff of The Wall Street
Journal
Explanatory
Reporting
Caitlin Dickerson of The
Atlantic
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For revealing a secretly recorded conversation among city officials that
included racist comments, followed by coverage of the rapidly resulting
turmoil and deeply reported pieces that delved further into the racial issues
affecting local politics.
For sharp accountability reporting on financial conflicts of interest among
officials at 50 federal agencies, revealing those who bought and sold stocks
they regulated and other ethical violations by individuals charged with
safeguarding the public’s interest.
For deeply reported and compelling accounting of the Trump
administration policy that forcefully separated migrant children from their
parents, resulting in abuses that have persisted under the current
administration.
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Category
Winner
Local Reporting
Anna Wolfe of Mississippi
Today, Ridgeland, Miss.
National
Reporting
Caroline Kitchener of The
Washington Post
International
Reporting
Staff of The New York Times
Feature Writing
Eli Saslow of The Washington
Post
Commentary
Kyle Whitmire of AL.com,
Birmingham
Criticism
Editorial Writing
Andrea Long Chu of New
York magazine
Nancy Ancrum, Amy Driscoll,
Luisa Yanez, Isadora Rangel
and Lauren Costantino of the
Miami Herald
Illustrated
Reporting
and
Commentary
Mona Chalabi, contributor,
The New York Times
Breaking
News
Photography
Photography
Staff
Associated Press
Feature
Photography
Christina House of the Los
Angeles Times
Audio Reporting
Staff of Gimlet Media,
notably Connie Walker
of
Description
For reporting that revealed how a former Mississippi governor used his
office to steer millions of state welfare dollars to benefit his family and
friends, including NFL quarterback Brett Favre. John Archibald, Ashley
Remkus, Ramsey Archibald and Challen Stephens of AL.com, Birmingham
For a series exposing how the police force in the town of Brookside preyed
on residents to inflate revenue, coverage that prompted the resignation of
the police chief, four new laws and a state audit.
For unflinching reporting that captured the complex consequences of life
after Roe v. Wade, including the story of a Texas teenager who gave birth
to twins after new restrictions denied her an abortion.
For their unflinching coverage of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including an
eight-month investigation into Ukrainian deaths in the town of Bucha and
the Russian unit responsible for the killings.
For evocative individual narratives about people struggling with the
pandemic, homelessness, addiction and inequality that collectively form a
sharply-observed portrait of contemporary America.
For measured and persuasive columns that document how Alabama’s
Confederate heritage still colors the present with racism and exclusion, told
through tours of its first capital, its mansions and monuments–and through
the history that has been omitted.
For book reviews that scrutinize authors as well as their works, using
multiple cultural lenses to explore some of society’s most fraught topics.
For a series of editorials on the failure of Florida public officials to deliver on
many taxpayer-funded amenities and services promised to residents over
decades.
For striking illustrations that combine statistical reporting with keen
analysis to help readers understand the immense wealth and economic
power of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
For unique and urgent images from the first weeks of Russia’s invasion of
Ukraine, including the devastation of Mariupol after other news
organizations left, victims of the targeting of civilian infrastructure and the
resilience of the Ukrainian people who were able to flee.
For an intimate look into the life of a pregnant 22-year-old woman living on
the street in a tent–images that show
Whose investigation into her father’s troubled past revealed a larger story
of abuse of hundreds of Indigenous children at an Indian residential school
in Canada, including other members of Walker’s extended family, a
personal search for answers expertly blended with rigorous investigative
reporting.
2023 Pulitzer Prizes: BOOKS, DRAMA & MUSIC
Category
Title and Author
Fiction
“Demon Copperhead” by Barbara Kingsolver (Harper)
Fiction
“Trust” by Hernan Diaz (Riverhead Books)
Drama
“English” by Sanaz Toossi
“Freedom’s Dominion: A Saga of White Resistance to Federal Power” by Jefferson Cowie (Basic
Books)
“G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century” by Beverly Gage (Viking)
History
Biography
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Category
Fiction
Memoir
Autobiography
Poetry
General Nonfiction
Music
Title and Author
“Demon Copperhead” by Barbara Kingsolver (Harper)
or
“Stay True” by Hua Hsu (Doubleday)
“Then the War: And Selected Poems, 2007-2020” by Carl Phillips (Farrar, Straus and Giroux)
“His Name Is George Floyd: One Man’s Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice” by Robert Samuels
and Toluse Olorunnipa (Viking) (Moved by the Board from the Biography category.)
“Omar” by Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels
Madraid Open 2023: Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended
Madrid Open trophy
Argentina’s Lionel Messi wins Laureus sportsman of the year
2023
Madraid Open 2023:
Carlos Alcaraz has successfully defended his Madrid Open
tennis trophy by beating a very good Jann-Lennard Struff in
three sets 6-4 3-6 6-3. The victory in just over an hour took the
19-year-old's winning streak to 10 matches and gave him a
second consecutive title after victory last month in Barcelona.
Alcaraz beat Rafael Nadal and world No. 1 Novak Djokovic on his
way to the Madrid final a first in a clay court tournament and will
climb to No. 6 in the world.
Laureus World Sports Awards 2023
Lionel Messi, who led Argentina to victory in the 2022 World
Cup as their captain, was honored with the Laureus Sportsman
of the Year award at a ceremony held in Paris. In addition to
that, Messi accepted the World Team of the Year award on
behalf of the Argentina men’s football team, who won the
championship in Qatar. Messi also became the first athlete to
scoop both the World Sportsman of the Year Award and the
World Team of the Year Award in the same year.
Here are the winners of different categories:
Category
Winner
Men’s singles:
C. Alcaraz Garfia
Women’s singles:
A. Sabalenka
Men’s doubles:
K. Khachanov & A. Rublev
Women’s doubles:
V. Azarenka & B. Haddad Maia
About the Madrid Open:
The Madrid Open is a professional tennis tournament that takes
place annually in Madrid, Spain. The tournament is part of the
ATP Tour and the WTA Tour, which are the men's and women's
professional tennis circuits, respectively. The Madrid Open is
one of the most prestigious tennis events in the world, and it is
held at the Caja Magica, which is a multi-purpose stadium with
three clay courts.
The Madrid Open features both men's and women's singles and
doubles competitions. The event is known for attracting the best
players in the world, including top-ranked players like Rafael
Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Serena Williams. The tournament is
played on clay courts, which is a surface that is commonly used
in many European tennis tournaments.
The Madrid Open was first held in 2002, and it has since become
one of the most significant tennis events in the world. The
tournament is known for its state-of-the-art facilities, including
the Caja Magica stadium, which has retractable roofs on all three
courts. The Madrid Open has also introduced innovative
initiatives, such as using blue clay courts in 2012, which
generated controversy among players and fans alike.
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Laureus World Sports Awards: Full awards list
Award
Winner
World Sportsman of the Year Award
Lionel Messi
World Sportswoman of the Year
Award
Shelly-Ann FraserPryce
Argentina
Men’s
Football Team
World Team of the Year Award
World Breakthrough of the Year
Award
Carlos Alcaraz
World Comeback of the Year Award
Christian Eriksen
World Sportsperson of the Year with
a Disability Award
World Action Sportsperson of the
Year Award
Catherine
Debrunner
Laureus Sport for Good Award
TeamUp
Eileen Gu
Fakhar Zaman, Naruemol Chaiwai crowned ICC players of
the month for April
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the winners
of the ICC Player of the Month awards for April 2023. Fakhar
Zaman of Pakistan wins the ICC Men’s Player of the Month
award, and Thailand skipper Naruemol Chaiwai secures the ICC
Women’s Player of the Month after both produced dominant
match-winning performances for their countries in the One-Day
International (ODI) format.
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Why Fakhar Zaman?
Following a quiet T20I series, Fakhar was at the forefront of his
side’s success in the subsequent ODI showdowns. Chasing 289
in the first match in Rawalpindi, the batter enjoyed a 124-run
opening stand with Imam-ul-Haq in a supreme display of control
and counter-attacking play, eventually securing a five-wicket
win thanks to 117 runs in 114 balls. Fakhar overcame fellow
nominees Mark Chapman (New Zealand) and Prabath
Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) in the global vote, and commenting on his
success in April.
Clean Note Policy
Why Naruemol Chaiwai?
Naruemol Chaiwai celebrates winning the ICC Women’s Player
of the Month for April following a consistent spell of high scoring
across Thailand’s historic ODI series victory against Zimbabwe,
which the hosts won 3-0. Chaiwai emerged victorious from
Kavisha Egodage of UAE, and Kelis Ndhlovu of Zimbabwe in the
voting process, and becomes the first Thai player to be named
ICC Player of the Month.
banknotes into their bank accounts or exchange them for
RBI Announces Withdrawal of ₹2000 Banknotes from
Circulation
The withdrawal of ₹2000 banknotes aligns with the RBI's "Clean
Note Policy." This policy aims to maintain the quality of currency
in circulation and promote efficiency in the banking system. The
RBI had previously undertaken a similar withdrawal of notes
from circulation in 2013-2014.
Procedures for the Public
To facilitate the withdrawal process, the RBI has provided
guidelines for the public. Individuals can deposit ₹2000
banknotes of other denominations at any bank branch. Deposits
can be made in the usual manner, without any restrictions,
subject to existing instructions and statutory provisions.
Exchange Process
In order to ensure operational convenience and minimize
disruption to regular banking activities, individuals can
exchange their ₹2000 banknotes for banknotes of other
denominations. This exchange can be done up to a limit of
₹20,000/- at a time at any bank, starting from May 23, 2023. The
RBI Announces Withdrawal of ₹2000 Banknotes from
Circulation
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has made a significant decision
to withdraw the ₹2000 denomination banknotes from
circulation. Although these banknotes will no longer be issued,
they will retain their status as legal tender. The move comes as
the objective of introducing the ₹2000 banknotes has been
fulfilled, and other denominations now adequately meet the
currency requirements of the economy.
RBI's 19 regional offices and other banks will be involved in this
Reasons for Withdrawal
The introduction of ₹2000 banknotes in November 2016 was a
response to the withdrawal of legal tender status for ₹500 and
₹1000 banknotes. This measure aimed to fulfill the urgent
currency requirements at the time. However, the printing of
₹2000 banknotes was halted in 2018-19 as their purpose had
been served. Furthermore, the RBI noted that the usage of
₹2000 banknotes for transactions was not common.
although they can still be deposited into bank accounts.
Declining Circulation
Approximately 89% of the ₹2000 banknotes were issued before
March 2017 and have now reached their estimated life-span of
4-5 years. Consequently, the total value of ₹2000 banknotes in
circulation has decreased from ₹6.73 lakh crore at its peak on
March 31, 2018, to ₹3.62 lakh crore, constituting only 10.8% of
the total notes in circulation as of March 31, 2023. The reduction
in circulation and limited usage further prompted the decision to
withdraw the ₹2000 banknotes.
Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. Over 100 athletes from six
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exchange process.
Timeline and Legal Tender Status
While the RBI has initiated the withdrawal process, it
emphasizes that the ₹2000 banknotes will remain legal tender.
Individuals have until September 30, 2023, to exchange or
deposit their ₹2000 banknotes in their bank accounts. After this
date, banks may stop accepting ₹2000 banknotes for exchange,
South Asian Youth TT Championship 2023: India bags 16
gold medals
South Asian Youth TT Championship 2023
The South Asian Youth Table Tennis Championship 2023, a
three-day international event, came to a close on May 17 in
countries, including Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Sri
Lanka, and Nepal, participated in the championship. Lt. General
KT Parnaik (Retd.), the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, graced
the closing ceremony as the Chief Guest at the Dorjee Khandu
Indoor Stadium in Itanagar. On the final day, the host nation
India achieved a remarkable feat by winning all the available
gold medals at the tournament.
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South Asian Youth Table Tennis Championship 2023 Results
(All Finals)
Event
U-19
Boys
Singles
U-19
Boys
Doubles
U-19
Girls
Singles
U-19
Girls
Doubles
U-19
Mixed
Doubles
U-15
Boys
Singles
Winners
Ankur
Bhattacharjee
(India)
Divyansh
Srivastava/Jash
Modi (India)
Runners-Up
Suhana
(India)
Yashashwini
(India)
Saini
Yashaswini
Ghorpade/Suhana
Saini (India)
Payas
Jain/Yashaswini
Ghorpade (India)
Priyanuj
Bhattacharya
(India)
PB
Abhinand/Priyanuj
Bhattacharya
(India)
U-15
Boys
Doubles
U-15
Girls
Singles
U-15
Girls
Doubles
U-15
Mixed
Doubles
Jennifer Varghese
(India)
Jennifer
Varghese/Avisha
Karmarkar (India)
Abhinand/Jennifer
Varghese (India)
Payas Jain (India)
Ridoy
Mohutasin
Ahmed/Bawm Ramhim Lian
(Bangladesh)
Ghorpade
Italian Open 2023: Daniil Medvedev Triumphs
Italian Open 2023
Daniil Medvedev defeated Holger Rune 7-5, 7-5 in the final of
the 2023 Italian Open. Medvedev, the world No. 2, won his first
clay-court title and sixth ATP Masters 1000 crown. Rune, the
world No. 10, was playing in his first Masters 1000 final. In
women’s Singles, Elena Rybakina defeated Anhelina Kalinina
6-4, 1-0 (retired) in the final of the 2023 Italian Open . The match
was delayed by rain for over four hours, and Kalinina was forced
to retire after sustaining a left thigh injury while trailing 6-4, 1-0.
Here are the results of the 2023 Italian Open :
Category
Men’s
Singles
Women’s
Singles
Winner
Runner-up
Daniil Medvedev
Holger Rune
Elena Rybakina
Anhelina Kalinina
Men’s
Doubles
Hugo Nys and Jan
Zieliński
Abhinand (India)
Women’s
Doubles
Storm Sanders and
Elise Mertens
Hasib
Abul
Hashem/Rahman
Mohd.
Mahtabur (Bangladesh)
IIFA Awards 2023 Announced: Check The Complete List Of
Winners
Mishka
Mohamed
Ibrahim/Fathimath Dheema
Ali (Maldives)
Akhyar
Ahmed
Khalid/Fathimath Dheema
Ali (Maldives)
Avisha Karmakar (India)
Sushmita
Khadka/Subhashree
Shrestha (Nepal)
Mohammed Akram Md.
Shafiullah/Kavindya Tamadi
Alagiyawadu
Robin Haase and
Botic van de
Zandschulp
Coco Gauff and
Jessica Pegula
The 23rd season of the International Indian Film Academy
Awards, also known as IIFA, has made its return. Produced by
Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., this annual
award ceremony recognizes outstanding contributions in the
Bollywood film industry, including films, stars, filmmakers, and
technicians. Since its establishment in 2000, the IIFA awards
have been held in different countries worldwide. The inaugural
ceremony took place on June 24, 2000, at the Millennium Dome
in London, and the 22nd edition was held in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Check out the winners from IIFA 2023
Category
Winner
Best Film
Drishyam 2
Best Director
R Madhavan for Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female)
Alia Bhatt for Gangubai Kathiawadi
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male)
Hrithik Roshan for Vikram Vedha
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female)
Mouni Roy for Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male)
Anil Kapoor for Jugg Jugg Jeeyo
Outstanding Achievement for Fashion in Cinema
Manish Malhotra
Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema
Kamal Haasan
Best Adapted Story
Aamil Keeyan Khan and Abhishek Pathak for Drishyam 2
Best Original Story
Perveez Sheikh and Jasmeet Reen for Darlings
Outstanding Achievement in Regional Cinema
Marathi film Ved directed by Riteish Deshmukh
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Category
Winner
Best Debut (Male)
Shantanu Maheshwari for Gangubai Kathiawadi and Babil Khan for Qala
Best Debut (Female)
Khushali Kumar for Dhoka Around the Corner
Best Playback Singer (Female)
Shreya Ghoshal for the song Rasiya from Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva
Best Playback Singer (Male)
Arijit Singh for the song Kesariya from Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva
Best Music Direction
Best Cinematography
Pritam for Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva
Amitabh Bhattacharya for the song Kesariya from Brahmastra: Part One –
Shiva
Gangubai Kathiawadi
Best Screenplay
Gangubai Kathiawadi
Best Dialogue
Gangubai Kathiawadi
Best Choreography for title track
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
Best Sound Design
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
Best Editing
Drishyam 2
Best Special Effects (Visual)
Brahmastra: Part one – Shiva
Best Background Score
Vikram Vedha
Best Sound Mixing
Monica O My Darling
Best Lyricist
Goan writer Damodar Mauzo gets 57th Jnanpith Award
57th Jnanpith Award
Damodar Mauzo, a Goan short story writer, novelist, critic, and
scriptwriter in Konkani, has been awarded the 57th Jnanpith
Award, India’s highest literary honor. Mauzo is the second Goan
to receive the award, after Ravindra Kelekar in 2008. Mauzo’s 25
books have been published in Konkani and one in English. Many
of his books have also been translated in different languages.
Mauzo’s famous novel ‘Karmelin’ received the Sahitya Akademi
Award in 1983. Renowned poet Gulzar was present during the
function held at the Raj Bhavan near Goa capital Panaji.
About the Damodar Mauzo
• Mauzo was born in 1944 in the village of Aldona, Goa. He
began writing short stories in the early 1960s, and his work
has been translated into English, French, Portuguese, and
other languages.
• Mauzo’s work often deals with the lives of ordinary people
in Goa, and he is known for his realistic portrayal of social
and economic issues. His stories have been praised for their
insightfulness and compassion.
• He studied at the University of Bombay, where he received
a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. After graduating, he
worked as a journalist for a few years before becoming a
full-time writer.
• Mauzo’s first short story, “The End of the Night,” was
published in 1965. Since then, he has published over 25
books, including novels, short story collections, and essays.
His work has been translated into English, French,
Portuguese, and other languages.
• Mauzo is a recipient of numerous awards, including the
Sahitya Akademi Award, the Padma Shri, and the Padma
Bhushan. He is also a member of the Sahitya Akademi and
the Goa Konkani Academy.
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•
Mauzo’s work is a valuable contribution to the world of
literature. His stories are insightful, compassionate, and
beautifully written. He is a true master of the short story,
and he is a worthy recipient of the Jnanpith Award.
Cannes Film Festival 2023 awardee’s list
Cannes Film Festival 2023
The 2023 Cannes Film Festival has come to a close, with the
76th annual celebration of cinema awarding the coveted
Palme d’Or to Justine Triet’s crime drama Anatomy of a Fall.
French director Justine Triet became the third female director to
win the Cannes Film Festival’s Palme d’Or for her film Anatomy
of a Fall, beating out 20 other films in competition for the top
prize at Cannes Film Festival 2023.
Justine Triet, who had previously been nominated for Sibyl in
2019, won the prize over veteran directors like Hirokazu Koreeda, Ken Loach and Wim Wenders, all of whom have at least one
Palme d’Or under their belts. She joins New Zealand’s Jane
Campion and France’s Julia Ducournau as only the third woman
to have won the competition that this year included a record
seven female directors.
Full list of Cannes 2023 winners
• Palme d’Or: Anatomy Of A Fall, directed by Justine Triet
• Grand Prix: The Zone Of Interest Director: Jonathan Glazer
• Jury Prize: Fallen Leaves, directed by Aki Kaurismaki
• Best Director: Tran Anh Hung for The Pot-Au-Feu
• Best Screenplay: Monster, written by Yuji Sakamoto
• Best Actress: Merve Dizdar, About Dry Grasses
• Best Actor: Kōji Yakusho, Perfect Days
• Camera d’Or: Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell, directed by
Thien An Pham
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Short Film Palme d’Or: 27, directed by Flóra Anna Buda
Queer Palm: Monster
Honorary Palme d’Or: Michael Douglas
IPL 2023 final: Chennai Super Kings Beats Gujarat Titians
IPL 2023 final
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) clinched their fifth Indian Premier
League (IPL) title, equaling a record with Mumbai Indians.
They secured a five-wicket victory over the Gujarat Titans (GT)
amidst a backdrop of fireworks and jubilant celebrations. CSK’s
captain, Dhoni, received the IPL trophy and subsequently
handed it over to Rayudu and Jadeja. Opting to bat first, the
Gujarat Titans managed to score 214 for four, with B Sai
Sudharsan playing an outstanding innings of 96 runs off 47 balls.
However, due to the rain interruption, CSK’s target was adjusted
to 171 runs to be chased in 15 overs.
IPL 2023-Full list of Award Winners
• Eden Gardens and Wankhede Stadium share the award for
the Best Venues of the Season.
• Shubman Gill wins Orange Cap (890) award.
• Mohammad Shami wins Purple Cap (28) award.
• Ajinkya Rahane wins Fairplay of the Season award.
• Rashid Khan wins Catch of the Season award.
• Faf du Plessis wins Longest Six of the Season (115m) award.
• Shubman Gill wins Most Fours (84) award.
• Shubman Gill wins Most Valuable Player of the Season
award.
• Shubman Gill wins Dream11 Gamechanger of the Season
award.
• Glenn Maxwell wins Super Striker of the Season award.
• Yashasvi Jaiswal wins Emerging Player of the Year award.
IPL Final Match awardee’s:
• Devon Conway wins Player of the Match award
• MS Dhoni wins Catch of the Match award
• Sai Sudharsan wins Longest Six award
• Sai Sudharsan wins the Maximum Fours award
• Sai Sudharsan wins Most Valuable Asset of the Match award
• Sai Sudharsan wins Gamechanger of the Match award
• Ajinkya Rahane wins Electric Striker of the Match award
The Madrid Spain Masters 2023 is a globally recognized
badminton competition classified as a Super 300 event. The
prize money for the tournament amounted to USD 210,000,
making it a highly lucrative event. The Spanish Badminton
Federation organized the tournament with the approval and
regulation of the Badminton World Federation (BWF).
Winners & Runners Of Madrid Spain Masters 2023
Category
Men's
Singles
Women's
Singles
Winner
Kenta Nishimoto
(Japan)
Gregoria Mariska
Tunjung (Indonesia)
Men's
Doubles
He Ji Ting & Zhou
Hao Dong (China)
Women's
Doubles
Liu Sheng Shu & Tan
Ning (China)
Mathias Christiansen
& Alexandra Bøje
(Denmark)
Mixed
Doubles
Runner-Up
Kanta Tsuneyama
(Japan)
PV Sindhu (India)
Lee Fang-Chih & Lee
Fang Jen (Chinese
Taipei)
Chen Fang Hui & Du
Yue (China)
Praveen Jordan &
Melati Daeva
Oktavianti (Indonesia)
Forbes billionaire 2023 list: Mukesh Ambani become richest
sports owner
Forbes billionaire 2023 list
Mukesh Ambani has been named the richest sports owner in the
Forbes billionaire 2023 list, with a net worth of $83.4 billion,
surpassing Steve Ballmer, the owner of the Los Angeles
Clippers, whose net worth is $80.7 billion. It's interesting to note
that despite a 3% fall in Reliance Industries' share value over the
past year, Ambani's net worth has still increased, indicating the
strength and diversity of his business interests.
Mukesh Ambani's net worth as of March 10, 2023, was $83.4
billion, making him the world's richest sports owner, while Steve
Ballmer, the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, had a net worth
of $80.7 billion, making him the planet's second-wealthiest team
owner. In recent years, Reliance Industries, owned by Ambani,
has been expanding its presence in the sports industry, having
purchased a franchise in the inaugural Women's Premier League
and owning cricket teams in South Africa and the UAE. This
indicates the company's continued commitment to growing its
presence in the sports industry.
Most Important Current Affairs of April
Madrid Spain Masters 2023: Check the complete list of
winners
Madrid Spain Masters 2023
Gregoria Mariska Tunjung, an Indonesian badminton player,
emerged victorious in the Women's singles category at the
Madrid Spain Masters 2023 finals. She defeated PV Sindhu from
India, marking her first BWF World Tour title and her first win
over PV Sindhu in eight matches. The tournament took place at
Centro Deportivo Municipal Gallur in Madrid, Spain from March
28th to April 2nd, 2023, as part of the Spain Masters
championship. The 2023 Spain Masters was the eighth event of
the 2023 BWF World Tour.
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Here's are the the 20 richest sports team owners:
Rank
Name
Citizenship
Team
Net Worth
1
Mukesh Ambani
India
Mumbai Indians
$83.4 Billion
2
Steve Ballmer
US
Los Angeles Clippers
$80.7 Billion
3
Rob Walton
US
Denver Broncos
$57.6 Billion
4
François Pinault & family
France
Stade Rennais F.C.
$40.1 Billion
5
Mark Mateschitz
Austria
New York Red Bulls, Red Bull Racing, RB Leipzig
$34.7 Billion
6
James Ratcliffe
UK
OGC Nice
$22.9 Billion
7
Masayoshi Son
Japan
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks
$22.4 Billion
8
David Tepper
US
Carolina Panthers, Charlotte FC
$18.5 Billion
9
Daniel Gilbert
US
Cleveland Cavaliers
$18 Billion
10
Steve Cohen
US
New York Mets
$17.5 Billion
11
Robert Pera
US
Memphis Grizzlies
$15.5 Billion
12
Jerry Jones
US
$13.3 Billion
13
Stanley Kroenke
US
14
Shahid Khan
US
Dallas Cowboys
Los Angeles Rams, Denver Nuggets, Colorado
Avalanche, Colorado Rapids, Arsenal FC
Jacksonville Jaguars, Fulham FC
15
Stephen Ross
US
Miami Dolphins
$11.6 Billion
16
Philip Anschutz
US
Los Angeles Kings, LA Galaxy
$10.9 Billion
17
Robert Kraft
US
New England Patriots, New England Revolution
$10.6 Billion
18
John Malone
US
Atlanta Braves
$9.2 Billion
19
Hasso Plattner & family
Germany
San Jose Sharks
$8.6 Billion
20
Tilman Fertitta
US
Houston Rockets
$8.1 Billion
Bimonthly RBI monetary policy: MPC keeps repo rate
unchanged at 6.50%
The Reserve Bank of India has announced its bimonthly
monetary policy and kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.50 per
cent. The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously
decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.50 per cent,
governor Shaktikanta Das said, announcing the statement of
monetary policy, the first in the current financial year. Economic
activity remains resilient, and real GDP growth is expected to
have been 7 per cent in FY 22-23. The RBI Governor also said
that the withdrawal of accommodation and that the repo rate
hike has been paused only for this meeting. The next meeting of
the MPC is scheduled during June 6-8, 2023.
Bimonthly RBI monetary policy: RBI Rates
● Policy Repo Rate: 6.50%
● Standing Deposit Facility (SDF): 6.25%
● Marginal Standing Facility Rate: 6.75%
● Bank Rate: 6.75%
● Fixed Reverse Repo Rate: 3.35%
● Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR): 4.50%
● Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR): 18.00%
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$12.9 Billion
$12.1 Billion
Bimonthly RBI monetary policy: Key points
● All members of the MPC unanimously voted to keep the
policy repo rate unchanged at 6.50 per cent.
● Real GDP growth for 2023-24 is projected at 6.5 per cent
with Q1:2023-24 at 7.8 per cent; Q2 at 6.2 per cent; Q3 at 6.1
per cent; and Q4 at 5.9 per cent
● Retail inflation is expected to moderate to 5.2 per cent in
FY2023-24
● The standing deposit facility (SDF) would remain
unchanged at 6.25 per cent, and the marginal standing
facility, i.e., the MSF rate, and the bank rate at 6.75 per cent.
● The RBI’s MPC has raised the repo rate by 250 bps in the last
11 months, from May 2022.
The Monetary Policy Committee
All members of the MPC – Dr. Shashanka Bhide, Dr. Ashima
Goyal, Prof. Jayanth R. Varma, Dr. Rajiv Ranjan, Dr. Michael
Debabrata Patra and Shri Shaktikanta Das. Section 45ZB of the
amended RBI Act, 1934 provides for an empowered sixmember monetary policy committee (MPC) to be constituted
by the Central Government by notification in the Official
Gazette. The first such MPC was constituted on September 29,
2016. The present MPC members, as notified by the Central
Government in the Official Gazette of October 5, 2020.
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Jallianwala Bagh Massacre 104th Anniversary
On April 13, 1919, the Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in
Amritsar, Punjab, which is remembered as a tragic event and a
symbol of the atrocities committed against the Indian people
during the British colonial era. The massacre played a significant
role in India's fight for independence, as it increased the nation's
determination to achieve self-rule and break free from British
subjugation.
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre 2023
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Day 2023 marks 104 years since the
tragic incident that is seen as a turning point in Indian History. It
was this that led to Gandhi's full commitment to the cause of
Indian nationalism and independence from Britain.
Causes of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre- Why people's are
gathered in Jallianwala Bagh?
The British military officer, General Dyer, on April 13, 1919
entered the Jallianwala Bagh (Amritsar) with his troops, where
people had gathered to peacefully protest against the arrest of
the two nationalist leaders, Satya Pal and Dr Saifuddin
Kitchlew. Without so much as a warning to the people to
disperse, he ordered his troops to fire at the unarmed crowd.
The onslaught lasted ten minutes till their ammunition was
exhausted, after which the British soldiers left. A total of 1,650
rounds were fired, and more than 500 people were killed and
murdered. The exact number of casualties remains unknown.
On the morning of Baisakhi, Colonel Reginald Dyer had
announced the implementation of a curfew throughout
Amritsar and a ban on all processions that even prohibited a
group of 4 or more people to meet publicly. At about 12:40 PM,
Dyer received confidential information about the meeting
taking place at Jallianwala Bagh that may result in riots and
protests.
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre- General Dyer's Orders
General Dyer had issued orders to his troops to shoot at the
protesters without warning. He later defended his actions by
saying that he wanted to teach the Indians a lesson and that he
would have used even more force if he had more troops at his
disposal. There were about 25,000 people present there at the
time of the firing. Some tried to escape while some choose to
jump in the solitude well built in the premises of Jallianwala
Bagh. The troops were ordered to start shooting from the most
densely crowded spot to harm the maximum number of people.
Who take revenge of Jallianwala Bagh massacre?
After the tragedy, Sardar Udham Singh avenged his people by
killing the British officer serving as Governor General of Punjab,
Michael O'Dwyer. He was Born on December 26, 1899, Udham
Singh was a member of the Ghadar Party and the Hindustan
Socialist Republican Association (HSRA). The assassination of
Michael O'Dwyer, the ex-lieutenant governor of Punjab,
brought him widespread notoriety. Singh carried out the murder
in retaliation for the 1919 slaughter at Jallianwala Bagh in
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Amritsar. The recognized martyr (born Sher Singh) was born to
Tehal Singh, a manual laborer, and Narain Kaur, a housekeeper,
in the vicinity of Pilbad, some 130 miles from British India's
Lahore. His older brother Sadhu was two years older than him,
making him the youngest. They lost both parents at an early
age, both to separate mishaps.
The Memorial Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Ground
In 1951, a memorial was built at Jallianwala Bagh to
commemorate the victims of the massacre. The park, which
covers an area of approximately 6.5 acres, contains a museum
that displays artefacts related to the incident. Every year on
April 13, people gather at the park to pay their homage to the
victims. The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre remains a dark chapter
in India's history, and its impact can still be felt today. The
incident served as a catalyst for India's freedom struggle and
inspired many Indians to fight for their independence.
India ranks 5th in countries with most AI investment
Stanford University's AI Index report states that India is
ranked fifth in terms of investments received by startups
offering AI-based products and services in 2022. AI startups in
India received a total investment of $3.24 billion, surpassing
countries such as South Korea, Germany, Canada, and
Australia. However, India is still behind the US, China, the
UK, and Israel in terms of AI investments received.
According to the same report, AI startups in India received a
cumulative funding of $7.73 billion from 2013 to 2022, which
places it sixth among the countries with the highest AI
investments during that period. However, nearly 40% of this
funding was received in the year 2022 alone.
The AI Index report by Stanford University revealed that 54% of
the researchers working on Large Language Models (LLMs) are
from American institutions. Nonetheless, for the first time,
researchers from Canada, Germany, and India contributed to
the development of LLMs last year.
About the Stanford University's AI Index report
The AI Index is an independent initiative at the Stanford Institute
for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI), led by the AI
Index Steering Committee, an interdisciplinary group of experts
from across academia and industry. The annual report tracks,
collates, distills, and visualizes data relating to artificial
intelligence, enabling decision-makers to take meaningful
action to advance AI responsibly and ethically with humans in
mind.
The AI Index collaborates with many different organizations to
track progress in artificial intelligence. These organizations
include: the Center for Security and Emerging Technology at
Georgetown University, LinkedIn, NetBase Quid, Lightcast, and
McKinsey. The 2023 report also features more self-collected
data and original analysis than ever before. This year’s report
included new analysis on foundation models, including their
geopolitics and training costs, the environmental impact of AI
systems, K-12 AI education, and public opinion trends in AI. The
AI Index also broadened its tracking of global AI legislation from
25 countries in 2022 to 127 in 2023.
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Shakib and Ishimwe clinch ICC Player of the Month awards
for March 2023
ICC Player of the Month awards for March
The ICC has revealed the winners of the ICC Player of the Month
awards for March 2023, with Shakib Al Hasan from Bangladesh
being named as the ICC Men's Player of the Month, while
Henriette Ishimwe from Rwanda was selected as the ICC
Women's Player of the Month. This is Shakib's second time
winning the Player of the Month award, with his first win being
in July 2021.
ICC Men’s Player of the Month, March 2023 – Shakib Al Hasan
Shakib Al Hasan, an experienced all-rounder, has been awarded
the prestigious ICC Men's Player of the Month award for March
2023 due to his outstanding performances. He beat out tough
competition from Asif Khan of UAE and Kane Williamson of New
Zealand. Shakib was a bright spot for Bangladesh in the threematch ODI series against England, where he emerged as the
highest run-scorer and wicket-taker for the team. In
Bangladesh's only victory in the series, he scored 75 runs off 71
balls and took four wickets to earn the Player of the Match
award in the hosts' 50-run win.
ICC Women’s Player of the Month, March 2023 – Henriette
Ishimwe
ICC has announced Rwanda's Henriette Ishimwe as the ICC
Women's Player of the Month for March 2023. Ishimwe
outperformed other strong contenders, including Sibona Jimmy
and Ravini Oa from PNG, to clinch the award. Ishimwe, who is
just 19 years old, has already played almost 50 T20Is for Rwanda
and showcased her all-round skills in March. She began the
Nigeria Cricket Federation Women’s International Twenty20
Tournament with a splendid performance, contributing with
both bat and ball against Ghana. After scoring a quick 32 off 22
balls, she took four wickets for just four runs to help Rwanda
limit Ghana to 41 runs.
Harmanpreet Kaur & Suryakumar Yadav named Wisden T20I
player of 2022
The Indian duo of Suryakumar Yadav and Harmanpreet Kaur
has added another feather to their outstanding crown after
bagging the Wisden Almanack's leading cricketer in the World
awards. Suryakumar won the honour of Wisden Almanack's
leading T20I cricketer while Harmanpreet Kaur became the first
Indian woman to win the Cricketer of the Year award.
2022, having led the Women in Blue to a 3-0 ODI series win on
English soil, the first since 1999, and a Silver medal finish at the
2022 Commonwealth Games. She piled on 754 ODI runs,
including an unbeaten 143 in the England ODIs and 524 T20I runs
— spoke for itself as she continues to make history and rewrite
it with her talent and commitment to the sport.
Asha Bhosle to receive Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar
Puraskar
Asha Bhosle, the renowned singer, will be honored with the
Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar award, which was established by
the Mangeshkar family and trust in memory of Lata
Mangeshkar. The award ceremony will take place on April 24,
which is the anniversary of their father's death. Asha Bhosle,
who is Lata Mangeshkar's younger sister, will be the recipient of
the award.
The Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Puraskar is an annual award
given to someone who has made a significant contribution to
the nation, its people, and society. The award was first
presented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Other Awardee's
According to the press note issued by the Mangeshkar family,
veteran ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas will receive the Master
Deenanath Mangeshkar Puraskar for contribution to Indian
music; Gauri Theaters of Prashant Damle fan foundation for
Best Drama of the Year ("Niyam Va Ati Lagu"); Sadguru Seva
Sangh Trust for yeoman Social Service; Granthali Prakashan
with the Vagvilasini Puraskar for contribution to literature;
actor-director Prasad Oak with the Vishesh Puraskar for
contribution to cinema and and drama; and actor Vidya Balan
with the Vishesh Puraskar for contribution to cinema.
New York City tops the list of world’s wealthiest cities 2023
According to a recent report by London-based consultancy
Henley & Partners, New York City has been ranked as the world's
wealthiest city in 2023. The second and third spots were claimed
by Tokyo in Japan and Silicon Valley's Bay Area, respectively.
Notably, Mumbai made it to the 21st spot while Delhi,
Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Hyderabad were also mentioned in
the report.
Overview of the news:
The year 2022 in T20Is was almost like a net session for
Suryakumar. Wherever he went, he amassed runs for fun: a total
of 1164 of them at a stunning strike rate of 187.43. This included
68 sixes, something no T20I batter has ever done in a calendar
year. His two centuries and nine half-tons — including three in
the 2022 T20 World Cup alone — helped India win 28 of their 40
games last year. His standout knock in 2022 of the 55-ball 117 at
Nottingham, his maiden T20 hundred.
As for Harman, she is one of the five Cricketers of the Year
announced in the 2023 Wisden Cricketers' Almanack. A welldeserved honour for the champion of Indian women's cricket in
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India and World’s wealthiest cities 2023:
The rankings were based on the number of resident millionaires
(rounded off to the nearest 100) as of December 31, 2022.
Interestingly, the top 10 cities were dominated by those in the
United States and China, with no European city featuring in the
list, except for London.
According to the report, Bengaluru has been recognized as one
of the fastest-growing cities in the Asia Pacific region. The city is
commonly referred to as the "Garden City" and the "Silicon
Valley of India" due to its thriving technology sector.
World's Wealthiest Cities Report 2023:
Henley & Partners compiled the World's Wealthiest Cities
Report 2023, covering 97 cities worldwide. The report utilized
data from wealth intelligence firm New World Wealth, which
tracks the financial activities of high-net-worth individuals
holding designations like Founder, Chairperson, CEO, and
Director. The report also took into account the number of
expensive homes in each city, as stated on the Henley & Partners
website.
Here are the top 15 cities ranked in the World's Wealthiest
Cities Report 2023, along with the number of high-net-worth
individuals:
1. New York City, United States - 340,000
2. Tokyo, Japan - 290,300
3. The Bay Area, United States - 285,000
4. London, United Kingdom - 258,000
5. Singapore, Singapore - 240,100
6. Los Angeles, United States - 205,400
7. Hong Kong, SAR China - 129,500
8. Beijing, China - 128,200
9. Shanghai, China - 127,200
10. Sydney, Australia - 126,900
11. Chicago, United States - 124,000
12. Toronto, Canada - 105,200
13. Frankfurt, Germany - 102,200
14. Zurich, Switzerland - 99,300
15. Houston, United States - 98,500
In terms of Indian cities, Mumbai ranked 21st with 59,400 highnet-worth individuals, while Delhi ranked 36, Bengaluru is at 60,
Kolkata is at 63, and Hyderabad is at 65.
India Ranks Fourth in Global Military Expenditure: SIPRI
Report
Released by: - Stockholm International Peace Research
Institute (SIPRI)
The theme of the report: - Military Spending across the Globe
Major Findings
a) Global - According to the Stockholm International Peace
Research Institute (SIPRI), global military expenditure has
reached a new record high of $2240 billion, increasing by 3.7%
in real terms in 2022. Europe witnessed its most substantial
year-on-year increase in military spending in at least 30 years.
The United States, China, and Russia, which are the three largest
military spenders, contributed 56% of the total global military
expenditure in 2022. These findings were released by SIPRI in its
latest report on global military spending.
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b) India specific - India's military expenditure in 2022 amounted
to $81.4 billion, which is the fourth-highest in the world. This
represents a 6% increase compared to the previous year's
spending.
Highlights of Report: 1) Top 5 ranks:1. United States
2. China
3. Russia
4. India
5. Saudi Arabia
Parameters of ranking: - Budgetary spending on Defence
India’s rank: - 4th
India’s rank in the previous year:- 3rd due to substantial
increases in Russian spending.
Dalai Lama Gets 1959 Ramon Magsaysay Award In Person
After 64 Years
After a 64-year wait, members of the Ramon Magsaysay Award
Foundation personally presented the 1959 Ramon Magsaysay
Award to the Dalai Lama at his residence. The award was the
first international recognition given to the spiritual leader for his
exceptional leadership of the Tibetan community's courageous
fight in safeguarding their sacred religion, which serves as the
foundation of their culture and way of life. The award was given
by the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation in the Philippines
in August 1959.
Susanna B Afan, the President of the Ramon Magsaysay Award
Foundation, along with Foundation Trustee Emily A Abrera, had
the honor of meeting with the Dalai Lama, a Nobel Peace Prize
recipient, in person to present the 1959 Ramon Magsaysay
Award, 64 years after it was awarded to him.
The office of the Tibetan spiritual leader has reported that his
elder brother, Gyalo Thonden, had accepted the Magsaysay
Award on behalf of the Dalai Lama in Manila, Philippines, in
August 1959. Following his exile from Tibet in 1959, the Dalai
Lama has resided in India.
Who is Dalai Lama?
The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people and
is regarded as one of the most important figures in Tibetan
Buddhism. The title "Dalai Lama" is a combination of the
Mongolian word "dalai," meaning ocean, and the Tibetan word
"lama," meaning guru, teacher, or mentor. The Dalai Lama is
believed to be the reincarnation of Avalokiteshvara, the
bodhisattva of compassion, and is responsible for leading the
Tibetan people in spiritual and secular matters.
The current and 14th Dalai Lama is Tenzin Gyatso, who was born
in Tibet in 1935. He was recognized as the Dalai Lama at the age
of two and was enthroned in 1950. In 1959, he fled Tibet
following a failed uprising against Chinese rule and has since
been living in exile in India. The Dalai Lama is a Nobel Peace
Prize laureate and has been a vocal advocate for nonviolence,
human rights, and religious harmony throughout his life. He is
widely respected and admired for his teachings, wisdom, and
compassion, and has followers all over the world.
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About the Ramon Magsaysay Award
The Ramon Magsaysay Award is an annual award that
recognizes individuals and organizations in Asia who
demonstrate exceptional courage, integrity, and service to their
communities. Established in 1957, the award was named after
the late Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay, who was
known for his honest leadership and dedication to public service.
The award is often referred to as the "Nobel Prize of Asia" and
is administered by the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation,
based in Manila, Philippines.
The award is given in six categories, namely government
service, public service, community leadership, journalism,
creative arts, and peace and international understanding.
Recipients of the award receive a certificate, a medal, and a cash
prize.
The Ramon Magsaysay Award has recognized individuals and
organizations from various fields, including social work,
education, the arts, and science, among others. The award has
become one of the most prestigious honors in Asia and has
helped raise awareness of the significant contributions of
individuals and organizations in promoting social justice, human
rights, and democratic values in the region.
List of Indian recipients of the Ramon Magsaysay Award:
Name
Vinoba Bhave
Jayaprakash
Narayan
Mother
Teresa
Satyajit Ray
M.S.
Swaminathan
Arvind
Kejriwal
Shanta Sinha
Rajendra
Singh
Kulandei
Francis
Bezwada
Wilson
Year of
Award
1958
1965
1962
1992
Category
Community Leadership
Public Service
Peace
and
International
Understanding
Journalism,
Literature,
and
Creative Communication Arts
1986
Public Service
2006
Emergent Leadership
2003
Community Leadership
2001
Community Leadership
2012
Community Leadership
2016
Emergent Leadership
Journalism,
Literature,
and
Creative Communication Arts
Note: This list includes only individuals who were born in India
or have Indian nationality.
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2019
India Climbs 6 Spots to 38th in World Bank's Logistics
Performance Index 2023
According to the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, India's rank
in the 7th edition of the World Bank's Logistics Performance
Index 2023 has improved by 6 positions, and it now stands at
38th among 139 countries. The ministry further stated that India
has shown significant progress in 4 out of 6 LPI indicators.
India's Performance in World Bank's Logistics Performance
Index 2023: Key Points
● The government claimed in an official statement that
India's improved logistics infrastructure is evidence of the
country's global standing.
● They attribute this development to their concentrated
effort on reforming logistics infrastructure.
● The government also mentioned that the PM GatiShakti
National Master Plan, launched in October 2021, is
responsible for this update.
● The plan aims to address the evolving requirements of
logistics due to factors such as e-commerce, urbanization,
energy preferences, and the need to establish sturdy supply
chains.
● Additionally, the Ministry stated that India's ranking was
improved due to the implementation of the National
Logistics Policy (NLP), which provides guidance for States
or UTs in developing logistics policies.
● The NLP focuses on promoting energy-efficient
transportation modes and the use of greener fuels to
minimize carbon emissions.
● Moreover, the Commerce Ministry mentioned that the
government invested in trade-related infrastructure,
including both soft and hard infrastructure, to connect port
gateways on both coasts to economic zones in the
hinterland.
Logistics Data Bank project by NICDC
The Ministry stated that the Logistics Data Bank project by
NICDC, which involves the use of RFID tags on containers and
has been implemented in the Western region of India since 2016,
and expanded to a Pan India level in 2020, has resulted in
significant improvements in cross-border trade facilitation.
Additionally, the project fosters competition among ports by
offering data on performance benchmarking, congestion, dwell
time, speed, and transit time analysis, according to the Ministry.
The Ministry also recognized that initiatives such as Sagarmala
and Bharatmala have been instrumental in enhancing India's
logistics efficiency.
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68th Filmfare Awards 2023 Announced: Check The Complete
List Of Winners
On April 27, 2023, the 68th edition of the Hyundai Filmfare
Awards took place at the Jio World Conventional Centre in
Mumbai. This year's ceremony was co-hosted by Salman Khan,
Ayushmann Khurrana, and Maniesh Paul, marking Salman
Khan's first time as a host for the event. The awards were
presented in collaboration with Maharashtra Tourism. The
award ceremony was a platform for many up-and-coming artists
to achieve their dreams of receiving the prestigious Black Lady
trophy.
Here's a list of winners of the Filmfare Awards 2023:
Category
RD Burman Award
for Upcoming Music
Talent
Best VFX
Best Editing
Best
Costume
Design
Best
Production
Design
Best Sound Design
Category
Winner
Best Film
Gangubai Kathiawadi
Best Film (Critics')
Badhaai Do
Best Actor (Male)
Rajkummar Rao for Badhaai Do
Best Choreography
Best Actor (Female)
Alia Bhatt for Gangubai Kathiawadi
Best Actor (Critics')
Sanjay Mishra for Vadh
Bhumi Pednekar for Badhaai Do and
Tabu for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
Sanjay Leela Bhansali for Gangubai
Kathiawadi
Best
Cinematography
Best Action
Best Actress (Critics')
Best Director
Best Actor
Supporting
(Male)
Best Actor
Supporting
(Female)
in a
Role
in a
Role
Best Music Album
Best Dialogue
Best Screenplay
Best Story
Best Debut (Male)
Best Debut (Female)
Best Debut Director
Lifetime
Achievement Award
Best Lyrics
Best Playback Singer
(Male)
Best Playback Singer
(Female)
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Anil Kapoor for Jug Jugg Jeeyo
Sheeba Chaddha for Badhaai Do
Pritam for Brahmastra: Part One Shiva
Prakash Kapadia and Utkarshini
Vashishtha
for
Gangubai
Kathiawadi
Akshat Ghildial, Suman Adhikary
and Harshavardhan Kulkarni for
Badhaai Do
Akshat Ghildial and Suman Adhikary
for Badhaai Do
Ankush Gedam for Jhund
Andrea Kevichusa for Anek
Jaspal Singh Sandhu and Rajeev
Barnwal for Vadh
Prem Chopra
Amitabh Bhattacharya for Kesariya
from Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva
Arijit Singh for Kesariya from
Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva
Kavita Seth for Rangisari from Jug
Jugg Jeeyo
Best
Score
Background
Winner
Jahnvi Shrimankar for Dholida from
Gangubai Kathiawadi
DNEG and Redefine for Brahmastra:
Part One - Shiva
Ninad Khanolkar for An Action Hero
Sheetal Sharma for Gangubai
Kathiawadi
Subrata Chakraborty and Amit Ray
for Gangubai Kathiawadi
Bishwadeep Dipak Chatterjee for
Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva
Sanchit Balhara and Ankit Balhara
for Gangubai Kathiawadi
Kruti Mahesh for Dholida from
Gangubai Kathiawadi
Sudeep Chatterjee for Gangubai
Kathiawadi
Parvez Shaikh for Vikram Vedha
Most Important Current Affairs of March
ICC Women's T20 World Cup: Australia clinch 6th Women's
T20 World Cup title
ICC Women's T20 World Cup Final
ICC Women's T20 World Cup Final: Australia won the Women's
T20 World Cup for the sixth time when they beat South Africa
by 19 runs in the final at Newlands. Opening batter Beth Mooney
anchored the Australian innings, scoring an unbeaten 74 in a
total of 156 for six. Victory for the Aussies is their sixth in
Women's T20 World Cup history and completes a hat-trick of
tournament wins under captain Meg Lanning after their
triumphs in 2018 and 2020. Australia’s previous victories came
in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018 and 2020.
ICC Women's T20 World Cup: Key Awards
● Australia’s Ashleigh Gardner is the winner of the ICC Player
of the Tournament award. The outstanding Gardner took
ten wickets and smashed 110 runs in Australia’s triumphant
campaign, playing a huge part in helping the team to a sixth
Women’s T20 World Cup title.
● Beth Mooney is Player of the Match for her excellent halfcentury. Beth Mooney top-scored with 74*.
ICC Women's T20 World Cup: Brief scores
● Australia 156-6 in 20 overs (B. Mooney 74 not out; S. Ismail
2-26, M. Kapp 2-35) vs South Africa 137-6 in 20 overs (L.
Wolvaardt 61).
● Result: Australia won by 19 runs
● Toss: Australia
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8th National Photography Awards
Oscars awards 2023: Check the complete list of winners
Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr L.
Murugan presented the 8th National Photography awards in
New Delhi. A total of thirteen awards were presented during the
ceremony today including 6 each in the Professional and
Amateur category. The theme for the Professional category was
“Life and Water”, while in the Amateur category the theme was
“Cultural Heritage of India”.
A total of 13 awards were presented comprising of one Lifetime
Achievement Award with cash prize of Rs.3,00,000; one award
each in Professional Photographer of the Year category and
Amateur Photographer of the Year category with cash prize of
Rs.1,00,000 and Rs.75,000 respectively; and 5 Special Mention
Awards in both Professional and Amateur categories with cash
prize of Rs.50,000/- and Rs.30,000/- each respectively.
Oscars 2023: The 95th Academy Awards (Oscars Awards 2023)
are finally announced and the fans are excited to know how India
fares at Oscars Awards 2023. The Academy Awards, or Oscars
Awards 2023, which were originally held in 1929, recently
celebrated their 95th anniversary. The Oscars Awards 2023 will
be held on March 13 IST in Los Angeles’ Dolby theatre. It was
hosted by popular late-night show host Jimmy Kimmel.
Winners of the 8th National Photography Awards
Lifetime Achievement Award
● Ms Sipra Das
Professional Photographer of the Year Award
● Shri Sasi Kumar Ramachandran
Special Mention Awards in the Professional category
● Shri Dipjyoti Banik
● Shri Manish Kumar Chauhan
● Shri R S Gopakumar
● Shri Sudipto Das
● Shri Umesh Harishchandra Nikam
Amateur Photographer of the Year Award
● Shri Arun Saha
Special Mention Awards in the Amateur category
● Shri C S Sreeranj
● Dr Mohit Wadhawan
● Shri Ravishankar S L
● Shri Subhadip Bose
● Shri Tharun Adurugatla
Jury for 8th National Photography Awards
Shri Vijay Kranti, Chairman of Jury for the awards informed the
audience that a total of 9 entries were received for Lifetime
Achievement Award while 12 were entered in the category on
recommendation of Jury members. He further informed that
462 entries with a total of 4,535 images were received for the
Professional category. These entries were received from 21
States and 4 Union Territories. In the Amateur category, 874
entries with 6,838 images were received from 24 States and 6
Union Territories.
Members of the Jury for 8th National Photography Awards
● Shri Vijay Kranti, Chairman
● Shri Jagdish Yadav, Member
● Shri Ajay Aggarwal, Member
● Shri K. Madhavan Pillai, Member
● Ms. Ashima Narain, Member, and
● Shri Sanjiv Misra, Photographic Officer, Photo Division,
Member Secretary
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Oscars awards 2023- Here is the complete list of winners
Oscars Awards 2023 full winner list is given below.
Category
Winners
Oscars Awards 2023 Best
Everything Everywhere All At
Picture
Once
Oscars Awards 2023 Best
Michelle Yeoh (Everything
Actress
Everywhere All at Once)
Oscars Awards 2023 Best
Brendan Fraser (The Whale)
Actor
Daniel Kwan and Daniel
Oscars Awards 2023 Best
Schienert (Everything
Director
Everywhere All at Once)
Oscars Awards 2023 Best
Everything Everywhere All at
Film Editing
Once
Oscars Awards 2023 Best
“Naatu Naatu” (RRR)
Original Song
Oscars Awards 2023 Best
Top Gun: Maverick
Sound
Oscars Awards 2023 Best
Women Talking
Adapted Screenplay
Everything Everywhere All at
Oscars Awards 2023 Best
Once – Daniel Kwan and Daniel
Original Screenplay
Schienert
Oscars Awards 2023 Best
Avatar: The Way of Water
Visual Effects
Oscars Awards 2023 Best
Guillermo del Toro's 'Pinocchio'
Animated Feature Film
Oscars Awards 2023 Best
Jamie Lee Curtis in 'Everything
Actress in a Supporting
Everywhere All at Once'
Role
Oscars Awards 2023 Best
Ke Huy Quan in 'Everything
Actor in a Supporting Role
Everywhere All at Once'
Oscars Awards 2023 Best
'Navalny' by Daniel Roher,
Documentary Feature
Odessa Rae, Diane Becker,
Film
Melanie Miller and Shane Boris
Oscars Awards 2023 Best
'An Irish Goodbye' by Tom
Live Action Short Film
Berkeley and Ross White
Oscars Awards 2023 Best
'All Quiet on the Western
Cinematography
Front' by James Friend
Adrien Morot, Judy Chin and
Oscars Awards 2023 Best
Annemarie Bradley for 'The
Makeup and Hairstyling
Whale'
Oscars Awards 2023 Best
Ruth Carter for 'Black Panther:
Costume Design
Wakanda Forever'
Oscars Awards 2023 Best
'All Quiet on the Western
International Feature Film
Front' - Germany
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Category
Oscars Awards 2023 Best
Documentary Short Film
Oscars Awards 2023 Best
Animated Short Film
Oscars Awards 2023 Best
Original Score
Oscars Awards 2023 Best
Production Design
Winners
'The Elephant Whisperers' by
Kartiki Gonsalves and Guneet
Monga
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox,
and the Horse
All Quiet on the Western Front
All Quiet on the Western Front
India 8th most polluted country in the world: Swiss firm
IQAir Report
According to the 'Global Air Quality' study published by the
Swiss company IQAir, India fell from the fifth to the eighth
most polluted nation in the world in 2022. The research shows
that the PM2.5 level in the most polluted Indian cities is 53.3. The
two Indian cities that made the list of the most polluted cities in
the world are Bhiwadi, which is a suburb of Delhi, and Delhi,
which was not far behind at 92.6. At the same time, 39 out of 50
cities in the list of most polluted cities are from India.
10 most polluted countries in the world
Rank
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
10 most polluted countries in the world
Chad
Iraq
Pakistan
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Burkina Faso
Kuwait
India
Egypt
Tajikistan
Key points of the reports:
Australia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada, Iceland, and New Zealand
met the World Health Organization (WHO) PM2. .5 guideline
(annual average of 5 Aug/m3 or less).
Countries that meet WHO PM2.5 guidelines
Australia
Estonia
Finland
Grenada
Iceland
New Zealand
‘World Air Quality Report’ 2022: About India
1. In India, the transport industry is responsible for 20–35% of
the country's PM2.5 pollution. The use of biomass fuels,
industrial facilities, and coal-fired power plants are other
contributors to air quality degradation.
2. Among the top 50 most polluted cities worldwide, Delhi
comes in at number four. The city with the highest pollution
in Lahore, Pakistan, followed by Hotan, China. Rajasthan's
Bhiwadi is ranked third.
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According to the data, Delhi's PM2.5 concentration is about
20 times higher than the recommended amount.
4. The research makes a distinction between "big" Delhi and
the capital city of New Delhi because Delhi has historically
been the most polluted capital in the world. Both cities rank
among the top 10, but N'Djamena, in Chad, has the dubious
distinction of being the world's most polluted capital.
5. Pollution levels have decreased in NCR areas including
Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Faridabad.
6. According to the data, Gurugram had a 34% decrease in PM
2.5 levels and Faridabad saw a 21% decrease from the
average levels observed in prior years.
7. There has been an 8% decrease in Delhi.
8. The research claims that pollution levels have significantly
decreased in 31 cities, including 10 cities in Uttar Pradesh
and 7 cities in Haryana.
9. According to the survey, there has been an increase in
pollution in 38 cities and towns overall compared to the
national average over the previous years.
The survey placed Kolkata as the most polluted of the six major
cities, followed by Delhi. Chennai, on the other hand, was said
to be the cleanest, with pollution there "only" 5 times the WHOrecommended safe threshold. Since 2017, pollution levels in the
major cities of Hyderabad and Bengaluru have been higher than
average.
TIME list of World’s Greatest Places of 2023 Released, 2
Indian Places Makes the list
2 Indian places grabs spot in list of World’s Greatest Places of
2023
India's Mayurbhanj and Ladakh, which have been chosen for
their endangered tigers and historic temples, as well as their
adventures and cuisine, respectively, are two of the 50 locations
which are featured in the TIME Magazine's list of World's
Greatest Places in 2023. Check out the entire TIME Magazine's
list of World’s Greatest Places of 2023.
TIME magazine’s list of World’s Greatest Places of 2023: Key
Points
● As TIME Magazine revealed its list of the "World's Best
Places of 2023," the Mayurbhanj region of Odisha and the
Union Territory of Ladakh both made the cut.
● Although the travel industry is back in full force in 2023, it
was noticed that there have been some significant changes
in the way and places we visit.
● The magazine asked its global network of journalists and
contributors for suggestions of locations, keeping an eye
out for those offering novel and interesting experiences, in
order to construct this list of the World's Best Places.
● The senior editor at TIME, Emma Barker Bonomo, was
reported by CNN as saying that the list highlights two
current major trends in travel: sustainability and
authenticity.
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Many of the places on this list are figuring out ways to allow
tourists to visit with less of an impact on the environment.
And many have catered to tourists' yearning for distinctive,
regional encounters by providing native-led tours or
carefully selected homestays.
TIME list of World’s Greatest Places of 2023
Below is the list of TIME Magazine's list of World's Greatest
Places of 2023:
● Tampa, Florida
● Willamette Valley, Oregon
● Rio Grande, P. R.
● Tucson, Arizona
● Yosemite National Park, California
● Bozeman, Montana
● Washington, D.C.
● Vancouver, Canada
● Churchill, Manitoba
● Dijon, France
● Pantelleria, Italy
● Naples, Italy
● Aarhus, Denmark
● St. Moritz, Switzerland
● Barcelona, Spain
● Timisoara, Romania
● Sylt, Germany
● Berat, Albania
● Budapest, Hungary
● Vienna, Austria
● Brisbane, Australia
● Kangaroo Island, Australia
● Dominica
● Mexico City, Mexico
● Guadalajara, Mexico
● Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
● Pantanal, Brazil
● Medellín, Colombia
● Ollantaytambo, Peru
● Roatán, Honduras
● Ladakh, India
● Mayurbhanj, India
● Kyoto, Japan
● Nagoya, Japan
● Isan, Thailand
● Phuket, Thailand
● Jeju Island, South Korea
● Luang Prabang, Laos
● Giza and Saqqara, Egypt
● Chyulu Hills, Kenya
● Musanze, Rwanda
● Rabat, Morocco
● Dakar, Senegal
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Freetown Peninsula, Sierra Leone
The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
Aqaba, Jordan
Jerusalem, Israel
Sharjah, UAE
Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia
Global Terrorism Index – India ranked 13th, topped by
Afghanistan
Afghanistan remains the country most impacted by terrorism
for the fourth consecutive year, despite attacks and deaths
falling by 75 per cent and 58 per cent, respectively, the tenth
Global Terrorism Index (GTI) report showed. India ranked 13th
on the index, marking only a marginal decrease from the
previous year. In spite of being among the 25 worst-hit nations
on the index, Indian respondents desisted from selecting war
and terrorism as the biggest threat to their daily safety.
What Is Global terrorism index(GTI):
● The Global Terrorism Index is an annual ranking produced
by the Institute for Economics and Peace. As even the
definition of terrorism is hotly debated, it is essential to
highlight that the methodologies used to measure
terrorism are also contested.
● The Global Terrorism Index ranks 163 countries on four
indicators weighted over five years. These four factors are:
the number of terrorist incidents per year, the number of
fatalities caused by terrorists per year, the number of
injuries caused by terrorists per year, and total property
damage caused by terrorism per year.
● The index provides a comprehensive summary of the key
global trends and patterns in terrorism since 2000. It
produces a composite score in order to provide an ordinal
ranking of countries on the impact of terrorism.
● The GTI is based on data from the Global Terrorism
Database (GTD) which is collected and collated by the
National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and
Responses to Terrorism (START) at the University of
Maryland.
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India: Key findings of the Global Terrorism Index (GTI):
● India was listed among countries with a “high” impact of
terrorism and ranked 13th.
● India was among the 25 worst terror-hit countries and
among 56 of the 120 nations surveyed with no respondents
selecting war and terror as the biggest threat to their daily
safety.
● The report lists the Communist Party of India (Maoist) as
the 12th deadliest terror group in 2022.
Pakistan: Global Terrorism Index (GTI):
Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) is the rebel group with the
largest growth rate in Pakistan, where terror-related deaths
have increased by 120%. The number of people killed as a result
of terrorism in Pakistan increased dramatically to 643, which is
the second-largest rise in the past year, as the number was 292
in the previous year. The number of deaths due to terrorism in
Afghanistan in the same year was 633. As a result of the rapid
increase in deaths, Pakistan has climbed four spots to rank sixth
on the index.
Top five countries with the highest impact of terrorism:
Global deaths from terrorism:
● It fell by 9 % to 6,701 deaths, from 38 % in 2015.
● The West African Country of Burkina Faso had the largest
number of deaths globally, increasing from 759 to 1,135 in
2022. Pakistan was in 4th position in terms of the number of
terrorism deaths, after Burkina Faso, Mali and Somalia.
South Asia: GTI score: Most Affected With The Terrorism:
● South Asia remains the region with the worst average GTI
score.
● It recorded 1,354 deaths from terrorism in 2022, a decrease
of 30 % when compared to the previous year.
● Afghanistan and Pakistan remain amongst the ten
countries most affected by terrorism in 2022.
The List of Deadliest terrorist groups:
Islamic State (IS) and its affiliates were the deadliest terrorist
groups in the world in 2022, followed by al-Shabaab,
Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), and Jamaat Nusrat Al-Islam
wal Muslimeen (JNIM).
World Happiness Report 2023
World Happiness Report 2023
The 2023 World Happiness Report has been released, and it
shows that Finland remains the happiest country in the world
for the sixth year in a row. Denmark, Iceland, Israel, and the
Netherlands are the next happiest countries, with other
European countries such as Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, and
Luxembourg also making the top 10. The rankings are based on
data from the main life evaluation question in the Gallup World
Poll, which measures how happy citizens perceive themselves
to be.
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Top 10 country in the list of 2023 World Happiness Report:
Rank
Country
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Finland
2
Denmark
3
Iceland
4
Israel
5
Netherlands
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Sweden
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Norway
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Switzerland
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Luxembourg
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New Zealand
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India's position in the World Happiness Report?
India's position in the World Happiness Report has improved
from 136 to 126, although it is still behind its neighboring
countries such as Nepal, China, and Bangladesh. Despite having
the world's fastest-growing economy, India's ranking in the
report has consistently been low, leading some to question how
it can be ranked lower than countries in turmoil.
How Russia and Ukraine are ranked?
Despite the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, both
countries rank higher than India in the World Happiness Report,
with Russia ranked 70th and Ukraine ranked 92nd. The report
indicates that both countries experienced increased levels of
kindness in 2020 and 2021, but in 2022, Ukraine saw a sharp rise
in benevolence while it declined in Russia.
Most unhappy countries of the world?
The World Happiness Report has ranked Afghanistan as the
least happy country out of the 137 nations surveyed. The
report also highlighted other nations such as Lebanon,
Zimbabwe, and the Democratic Republic of Congo as being
among the unhappiest countries, largely due to factors such as
high levels of corruption and low life expectancy.
About the World Happiness Report:
The World Happiness Report is an annual report published by
the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions
Network. It ranks countries based on how happy their citizens
perceive themselves to be and provides analysis of the factors
that contribute to happiness, such as income, social support,
and life expectancy. The report is based predominantly on data
from the main life evaluation question in the Gallup World Poll.
The first report was published in 2012 and it has been released
annually since then, typically in March.
The World Happiness Report assesses happiness levels across
the world based on various criteria, including both domestic and
global factors. Although India has improved its ranking in the
report, it still remains quite low compared to many neighboring
countries. The report gauges happiness based on feedback from
a nationally representative sample of individuals regarding their
current life satisfaction levels.
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India's most valuable celebrity of 2022
India's most valuable celebrity of 2022
According to a report by Kroll, a corporate investigation and risk
consulting firm, actor Ranveer Singh has been named India's
most valuable celebrity of 2022, surpassing cricketer Virat
Kohli who held the top spot for five years. The report titled
"Celebrity Brand Valuation Report 2022: Beyond the
Mainstream" reveals that Singh's brand value is $181.7 million.
Virat Kohli, who previously held the top spot, has fallen to the
second position with a brand value of $176.9 million, according
to the Kroll report. Kohli's brand value has been decreasing for
the past two years since he resigned as the captain of the Indian
men's cricket team. In 2020, his brand value was over $237
million but steeply declined in 2021 to $185.7 million, resulting in
his current second-place ranking.
Other celebrities in the list:
● The Kroll report reveals that Akshay Kumar and Alia Bhatt
have maintained their positions as the third and fourth most
valuable celebrities in India, with brand values of $153.6
million and $102.9 million, respectively.
● Deepika Padukone has moved up two ranks to the fifth
spot with a brand value of $82.9 million, and has since
become the brand ambassador of Qatar Airways and
PotteryBarn.
● The report also includes Amitabh Bachchan, Hritik
Roshan, and Shah Rukh Khan in the top 10 most valuable
celebrities.
● Former cricketer MS Dhoni is ranked sixth with a brand
value of over $80 million, while Sachin Tendulkar has
entered the top 10 for the first time, ranking eighth with a
brand value of $73.6 million.
● For the first time, South Indian stars Allu Arjun and
Rashmika Mandanna have made it to the list of India's top
25 most valuable celebrities.
● Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra and PV Sindhu tied
at the 23rd spot with a brand value of $26.5 million,
according to the report.
2023 IBA Women's World Boxing Championships: Check the
list of Winners
IBA Women's World Boxing Championship 2023
India emerged as a dominant force at the 13th edition of the IBA
Women's World Boxing Championship 2023, held in New
Delhi. The event concluded with four Indian female boxers
securing gold medals in different weight categories. Saweety
Boora, Nitu Ghanghas, Nikhat Zareen, and Lovlina Borgohain
were the top performers in their respective categories,
contributing to India's historic success in the competition. This
was the second time India achieved such a remarkable feat, the
first being in the 2006 event. The 13th edition of the Women’s
World Boxing Championship 2023 was organised by the
International Boxing Association (IBA) and took place from
March 15 to March 26, 2023.
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list of Winners
Weight Class
Welterweight
Flyweight
Middleweight
Bantamweight
Minimumweight
Light flyweight
Light
welterweight
Light
middleweight
Featherweight
Light
heavyweight
Heavyweight
Lightweight
Athlete Name
Yang Liu
Wu Yu
Lovlina
Borgohain (75
kg)
Huang Hsiaowen
Nitu Ghanghas
(48 kg)
Nikhat Zareen
(50 kg)
Country
China
China
Medal
Gold
Gold
India
Gold
Chinese
Taipei
Gold
India
Gold
India
Gold
Yang Chengyu
China
Gold
Russia
Gold
Italy
Gold
India
Gold
Morocco
Brazil
Gold
Gold
Anastasiia
Demurchian
Irma Testa
Saweety Boora
(81 kg)
Khadija Mardi
Beatriz Ferreira
Most Important Current Affairs of February
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE UNION BUDGET 2023-24
The Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt.
Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2023-24 in
Parliament today. The highlights of the Budget are as follows:
PART A
• Per capita income has more than doubled to ₹1.97 lakh in
around nine years.
• Indian economy has increased in size from being 10th to 5th
largest in the world in the past nine years.
• EPFO membership has more than doubled to 27 crore.
• 7,400 crore digital payments of ₹126 lakh crore has taken
place through UPI in 2022.
• 11.7 crore household toilets constructed under Swachh
Bharat Mission.
• 9.6 crore LPG connections provided under Ujjwala.
• 220 crore covid vaccination of 102 crore persons.
• 47.8 crore PM Jan Dhan bank accounts.
• Insurance cover for 44.6 crore persons under PM Suraksha
Bima and PM Jeevan Jyoti Yojana.
• Cash transfer of ₹2.2 lakh crore to over 11.4 crore farmers
under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi.
• Seven priorities of the budget ‘Saptarishi’ are inclusive
development, reaching the last mile, infrastructure and
investment, unleashing the potential, green growth, youth
power and financial sector.
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Atmanirbhar Clean Plant Program with an outlay of ₹2200
crore to be launched to boost availability of disease-free,
quality planting material for high value horticultural crops.
157 new nursing colleges to be established in co-location
with the existing 157 medical colleges established since
2014.
Centre to recruit 38,800 teachers and support staff for the
740 Eklavya Model Residential Schools, serving 3.5 lakh
tribal students over the next three years.
Outlay for PM Awas Yojana is being enhanced by 66% to
over Rs. 79,000 crore.
Capital outlay of Rs. 2.40 lakh crore has been provided for
the Railways, which is the highest ever outlay and about
nine times the outlay made in 2013-14.
Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF) will be
established through use of priority Sector Lending shortfall,
which will be managed by the national Housing Bank, and
will be used by public agencies to create urban
infrastructure in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.
Entity DigiLocker to be setup for use by MSMEs, large
business and charitable trusts to store and share documents
online securely.
100 labs to be setup for 5G services based application
development to realize a new range of opportunities,
business models, and employment potential.
500 new ‘waste to wealth’ plants under GOBARdhan
(Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan) scheme to
be established for promoting circular economy at total
investment of Rs 10,000 crore. 5 per cent compressed
biogas mandate to be introduced for all organizations
marketing natural and bio gas.
Centre to facilitate one crore farmers to adopt natural
farming over the next three years. For this, 10,000 BioInput Resource Centres to be set-up, creating a nationallevel
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manufacturing network.
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0, to be launched
to skill lakhs of youth within the next three years covering
new age courses for Industry 4.0 like coding, AI, robotics,
mechatronics, IOT, 3D printing, drones, and soft skills.
30 Skill India International Centres to be set up across
different States to skill youth for international
opportunities.
Revamped credit guarantee scheme for MSMEs to take
effect from 1st April 2023 through infusion of Rs 9,000 crore
in the corpus. This scheme would enable additional
collateral-free guaranteed credit of Rs 2 lakh crore and also
reduce the cost of the credit by about 1 per cent.
Central Processing Centre to be setup for faster response
to companies through centralized handling of various forms
filed with field offices under the Companies Act.
The maximum deposit limit for Senior Citizen Savings
Scheme to be enhanced from Rs 15 lakh to Rs 30 lakh.
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Agriculture Accelerator Fund to be set-up to encourage
agri-startups by young entrepreneurs in rural areas.
To make India a global hub for 'Shree Anna', the Indian
Institute of Millet Research, Hyderabad will be supported as
the Centre of Excellence for sharing best practices, research
and technologies at the international level.
₹20 lakh crore agricultural credit targeted at animal
husbandry, dairy and fisheries
A new sub-scheme of PM Matsya Sampada Yojana with
targeted investment of ₹6,000 crore to be launched to
further enable activities of fishermen, fish vendors, and
micro & small enterprises, improve value chain efficiencies,
and expand the market.
Digital public infrastructure for agriculture to be built as
an open source, open standard and inter operable public
good to enable inclusive farmer centric solutions and
support for growth of agri-tech industry and start-ups.
Computerisation of 63,000 Primary Agricultural Credit
Societies (PACS) with an investment of ₹2,516 crore
initiated.
Massive decentralised storage capacity to be set up to help
farmers store their produce and realize remunerative prices
through sale at appropriate times.
Sickle Cell Anaemia elimination mission to be launched.
Joint public and Private Medical research to be encouraged
via select ICMR labs for encouraging collaborative research
and innovation.
New Programme to promote research in Pharmaceuticals
to be launched.
Rs. 10 lakh crore capital investment, a steep increase of 33%
for third year in a row, to enhance growth potential and job
creation, crowd-in private investments, and provide a
cushion against global headwinds.
Aspirational Blocks Programme covering 500 blocks
launched for saturation of essential government services
across multiple domains such as health, nutrition,
education, agriculture, water resources, financial inclusion,
skill development, and basic infrastructure.
Rs. 15,000 crore for implementation of Pradhan Mantri
PVTG Development Mission over the next three years
under the Development Action Plan for the Scheduled
Tribes.
Investment of Rs. 75,000 crore, including Rs. 15,000 crore
from private sources, for one hundred critical transport
infrastructure projects, for last and first mile connectivity
for ports, coal, steel, fertilizer, and food grains sectors.
New Infrastructure Finance Secretariat established to
enhance opportunities for private investment in
infrastructure.
District Institutes of Education and Training to be
developed as vibrant institutes of excellence for Teachers’
Training.
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A National Digital Library for Children and Adolescents to
be set-up for facilitating availability of quality books across
geographies, languages, genres and levels, and device
agnostic accessibility.
Rs. 5,300 crore to be given as central assistance to Upper
Bhadra Project to provide sustainable micro irrigation and
filling up of surface tanks for drinking water.
‘Bharat Shared Repository of Inscriptions’ to be set up in
a digital epigraphy museum, with digitization of one lakh
ancient inscriptions in the first stage.
‘Effective Capital Expenditure’ of Centre to be Rs. 13.7 lakh
crore.
Continuation of 50-year interest free loan to state
governments for one more year to spur investment in
infrastructure and to incentivize them for complementary
policy actions.
Encouragement to states and cities to undertake urban
planning reforms and actions to transform our cities into
‘sustainable cities of tomorrow’.
Transition from manhole to machine-hole mode by
enabling all cities and towns to undertake 100 percent
mechanical desludging of septic tanks and sewers.
iGOT Karmayogi, an integrated online training platform,
launched to provide continuous learning opportunities for
lakhs of government employees to upgrade their skills and
facilitate people-centric approach.
More than 39,000 compliances reduced and more than
3,400 legal provisions decriminalized to enhance Ease Of
Doing Business.
Jan Vishwas Bill to amend 42 Central Acts have been
introduced to further trust-based governance.
Three centres of excellence for Artificial Intelligence to be
set-up in top educational institutions to realise the vision of
“Make AI in India and Make AI work for India”.
National Data Governance Policy to be brought out to
unleash innovation and research by start-ups and academia.
One stop solution for reconciliation and updation of identity
and address of individuals to be established using
DigiLocker service and Aadhaar as foundational identity.
PAN will be used as the common identifier for all digital
systems of specified government agencies to bring in Ease
of Doing Business.
95 per cent of the forfeited amount relating to bid or
performance security, will be returned to MSME’s by
government and government undertakings in cases the
MSME’s failed to execute contracts during Covid period.
Result Based Financing to better allocate scarce resources
for competing development needs.
Phase-3 of the E-Courts project to be launched with an
outlay of Rs. 7,000 crore for efficient administration of
justice.
R & D grant for Lab Grown Diamonds (LGD) sector to
encourage indigenous production of LGD seeds and
machines and to reduce import dependency.
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Mission to be targeted by 2030 to facilitate transition of the
economy to low carbon intensity and to reduce dependence
on fossil fuel imports.
₹35000 crore outlay for energy security, energy transition
and net zero objectives.
Battery energy storage systems to be promoted to steer the
economy on the sustainable development path.
20,700 crore outlay provided for renewable energy grid
integration and evacuation from Ladakh.
“PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness,
Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth” (PMPRANAM) to be launched to incentivize States and Union
Territories to promote alternative fertilizers and balanced
use of chemical fertilizers.
‘Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible
Incomes’, MISHTI, to be taken up for mangrove plantation
along the coastline and on salt pan lands, through
convergence between MGNREGS, CAMPA Fund and other
sources.
Green Credit Programme to be notified under the
Environment (Protection) Act to incentivize and mobilize
additional resources for environmentally sustainable and
responsive actions.
Amrit Dharohar scheme to be implemented over the next
three years to encourage optimal use of wetlands, enhance
bio-diversity, carbon stock, eco-tourism opportunities and
income generation for local communities.
A unified Skill India Digital platform to be launched for
enabling demand-based formal skilling, linking with
employers including MSMEs, and facilitating access to
entrepreneurship schemes.
Direct Benefit Transfer under a pan-India National
Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme to be rolled out to
provide stipend support to 47 lakh youth in three years.
At least 50 tourist destinations to be selected through
challenge mode; to be developed as a complete package for
domestic and foreign tourists.
Sector specific skilling and entrepreneurship development
to be dovetailed to achieve the objectives of the ‘Dekho
Apna Desh’ initiative.
Tourism infrastructure and amenities to be facilitated in
border villages through the Vibrant Villages Programme.
States to be encouraged to set up a Unity Mall for
promotion and sale of their own and also all others states’
ODOPs (One District, One Product), GI products and
handicrafts.
National Financial Information Registry to be set up to
serve as the central repository of financial and ancillary
information for facilitating efficient flow of credit,
promoting financial inclusion, and fostering financial
stability. A new legislative framework to be designed in
consultation with RBI to govern this credit public
infrastructure.
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Financial sector regulators to carry out a comprehensive
review of existing regulations in consultation with public
and regulated entities. Time limits to decide the
applications under various regulations would also be laid
down.
To enhance business activities in GIFT IFSC, the following
measures to be taken.
Delegating powers under the SEZ Act to IFSCA to avoid dual
regulation.
Setting up a single window IT system for registration and
approval from IFSCA, SEZ authorities, GSTN, RBI, SEBI and
IRDAI.
Permitting acquisition financing by IFSC Banking Units of
foreign bank.
Establishing a subsidiary of EXIM Bank for trade refinancing.
Amending IFSCA Act for statutory provisions for
arbitration, ancillary services, and avoiding dual regulation
under SEZ Act
Recognizing offshore derivative instruments as valid
contracts.
Amendments proposed to the Banking Regulation Act, the
Banking Companies Act and the Reserve of India Act to
improve bank governance and enhance investors’
protection.
Countries looking for digital continuity solutions would be
facilitated for setting up of their Data Embassies in GIFT
IFSC.
SEBI to be empowered to develop, regulate, maintain and
enforce norms and standards for education in the National
Institute of Securities Markets and to recognize award of
degrees, diplomas and certificates.
Integrated IT portal to be established to enable investors to
easily reclaim the unclaimed shares and unpaid dividends
from the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority.
To commemorate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, a one-time
new small savings scheme, Mahila Samman Savings
Certificate to be launched. It will offer deposit facility upto
Rs 2 lakh in the name of women or girls for tenure of 2 years
(up to March 2025) at fixed interest rate of 7.5 per cent with
partial withdrawal option.
The maximum deposit limit for Monthly Income Account
Scheme to be enhanced from Rs 4.5 lakh to Rs 9 lakh for
single account and from Rs 9 lakh to Rs 15 lakh for joint
account.
The entire fifty-year interest free loan to states to be spent
on capital expenditure within 2023-24. Part of the loan is
conditional on States increasing actual Capital expenditure
and parts of outlay will be linked to States undertaking
specific loans.
Fiscal Deficit of 3.5% of GSDP allowed for States of which
0.5% is tied to Power sector reforms.
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Revised Estimates 2022-23:
• The total receipts other than borrowings is Rs 24.3 lakh
crore, of which the net tax receipts are Rs 20.9 lakh crore.
• The total expenditure is Rs 41.9 lakh crore, of which the
capital expenditure is about Rs 7.3 lakh crore.
• The fiscal deficit is 6.4 per cent of GDP, adhering to the
Budget Estimate.
Budget Estimates 2023-24:
• The total receipts other than borrowings is estimated at Rs
27.2 lakh crore and the total expenditure is estimated at Rs
45 lakh crore.
• The net tax receipts are estimated at Rs 23.3 lakh crore.
• The fiscal deficit is estimated to be 5.9 per cent of GDP.
• To finance the fiscal deficit in 2023-24, the net market
borrowings from dated securities are estimated at Rs 11.8
lakh crore.
• The gross market borrowings are estimated at Rs 15.4 lakh
crore.
PART – B
DIRECT TAXES
• Direct Tax proposals aim to maintain continuity and
stability of taxation, further simplify and rationalise
various provisions to reduce the compliance burden,
promote the entrepreneurial spirit and provide tax relief to
citizens.
• Constant endeavour of the Income Tax Department to
improve Tax Payers Services by making compliance easy
and smooth.
• To further improve tax payer services, proposal to roll out a
next-generation Common IT Return Form for tax payer
convenience, along with plans to strengthen the grievance
redressal mechanism.
• Rebate limit of Personal Income Tax to be increased to Rs.
7 lakh from the current Rs. 5 lakh in the new tax regime.
Thus, persons in the new tax regime, with income up to Rs.
7 lakh to not pay any tax.
• Tax structure in new personal income tax regime,
introduced in 2020 with six income slabs, to change by
reducing the number of slabs to five and increasing the tax
exemption limit to Rs. 3 lakh. Change to provide major
relief to all tax payers in the new regime.
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Total Income (Rs)
Up to 3,00,000
From 3,00,001 to 6,00,000
From 6,00,001 to 9,00,000
From 9,00,001 to 12,00,000
From 12,00,001 to 15,00,000
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Proposal to extend the benefit of standard deduction of
Rs. 50,000 to salaried individual, and deduction from family
pension up to Rs. 15,000, in the new tax regime.
Highest surcharge rate to reduce from 37 per cent to 25 per
cent in the new tax regime. This to further result in
reduction of the maximum personal income tax rate to 39
per cent.
The limit for tax exemption on leave encashment on
retirement of non-government salaried employees to
increase to Rs. 25 lakh.
The new income tax regime to be made the default tax
regime. However, citizens will continue to have the option
to avail the benefit of the old tax regime.
Enhanced limits for micro enterprises and certain
professionals for availing the benefit of presumptive
taxation proposed. Increased limit to apply only in case the
amount or aggregate of the amounts received during the
year, in cash, does not exceed five per cent of the total gross
receipts/turnover.
Deduction for expenditure incurred on payments made to
MSMEs to be allowed only when payment is actually made
in order to support MSMEs in timely receipt of payments.
New co-operatives that commence manufacturing
activities till 31.3.2024 to get the benefit of a lower tax rate
of 15 per cent, as presently available to new manufacturing
companies.
Opportunity provided to sugar co-operatives to claim
payments made to sugarcane farmers for the period prior to
assessment year 2016-17 as expenditure. This expected to
provide them a relief of almost Rs. 10,000 crore.
Provision of a higher limit of Rs. 2 lakh per member for
cash deposits to and loans in cash by Primary Agricultural
Co-operative Societies (PACS) and Primary Co-operative
Agriculture and Rural Development Banks (PCARDBs).
A higher limit of Rs. 3 crore for TDS on cash withdrawal to
be provided to co-operative societies.
Date of incorporation for income tax benefits to start-ups
to be extended from 31.03.23 to 31.3.24.
Proposal to provide the benefit of carry forward of losses on
change of shareholding of start-ups from seven years of
incorporation to ten years.
Deduction from capital gains on investment in residential
house under sections 54 and 54F to be capped at Rs. 10 crore
for better targeting of tax concessions and exemptions.
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insurance policies with very high value. Where aggregate
of premium for life insurance policies (other than ULIP)
issued on or after 1st April, 2023 is above Rs. 5 lakh, income
from only those policies with aggregate premium up to Rs.
5 lakh shall be exempt.
Income of authorities, boards and commissions set up by
statutes of the Union or State for the purpose of housing,
development of cities, towns and villages, and regulating,
or regulating and developing an activity or matter,
proposed to be exempted from income tax.
Minimum threshold of Rs. 10,000/- for TDS to be removed
and taxability relating to online gaming to be clarified.
Proposal to provide for TDS and taxability on net winnings
at the time of withdrawal or at the end of the financial year.
Conversion of gold into electronic gold receipt and vice
versa not to be treated as capital gain.
TDS rate to be reduced from 30 per cent to 20 per cent on
taxable portion of EPF withdrawal in non-PAN cases.
Income from Market Linked Debentures to be taxed.
Deployment of about 100 Joint Commissioners for disposal
of small appeals in order to reduce the pendency of appeals
at Commissioner level.
Increased selectivity in taking up appeal cases for scrutiny
of returns already received this year.
Period of tax benefits to funds relocating to IFSC, GIFT City
extended till 31.03.2025.
Certain acts of omission of liquidators under section 276A of
the Income Tax Act to be decriminalized with effect from
1st April, 2023.
Carry forward of losses on strategic disinvestment including
that of IDBI Bank to be allowed.
Agniveer Fund to be provided EEE status. The payment
received from the Agniveer Corpus Fund by the Agniveers
enrolled in Agnipath Scheme, 2022 proposed to be exempt
from taxes. Deduction in the computation of total income is
proposed to be allowed to the Agniveer on the contribution
made by him or the Central Government to his Seva Nidhi
account.
INDIRECT TAXES
• Number of basic customs duty rates on goods, other than
textiles and agriculture, reduced to 13 from 21.
• Minor changes in the basic custom duties, cesses and
surcharges on some items including toys, bicycles,
automobiles and naphtha.
• Excise duty exempted on GST-paid compressed bio gas
contained in blended compressed natural gas.
• Customs Duty on specified capital goods/machinery for
manufacture of lithium-ion cell for use in battery of
electrically operated vehicle (EVs) extended to 31.03.2024
• Customs duty exempted on vehicles, specified automobile
parts/components, sub-systems and tyres when imported
by notified testing agencies, for the purpose of testing and/
or certification, subject to conditions.
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Customs duty on camera lens and its inputs/parts for use
in manufacture of camera module of cellular mobile phone
reduced to zero and concessional duty on lithium-ion cells
for batteries extended for another year.
Basic customs duty reduced on parts of open cells of TV
panels to 2.5 per cent.
Basic customs duty on electric kitchen chimney increased
to 15 per cent from 7.5 per cent.
Basic customs duty on heat coil for manufacture of electric
kitchen chimneys reduced to 15 per cent from 20 per cent.
Denatured ethyl alcohol used in chemical industry
exempted from basic customs duty.
Basic customs duty reduced on acid grade fluorspar
(containing by weight more than 97 per cent of calcium
fluoride) to 2.5 per cent from 5 per cent.
Basic customs duty on crude glycerin for use in
manufacture of epicholorhydrin reduced to 2.5 per cent
from 7.5 per cent.
Duty reduced on key inputs for domestic manufacture of
shrimp feed.
Basic customs duty reduced on seeds used in the
manufacture of lab grown diamonds.
Duties on articles made from dore and bars of gold and
platinum increased.
Import duty on silver dore, bars and articles increased.
Basic Customs Duty exemption on raw materials for
manufacture of CRGO Steel, ferrous scrap and nickel
cathode continued.
Concessional BCD of 2.5 per cent on copper scrap is
continued.
Basic customs duty rate on compounded rubber increased
to 25 per cent from 10 per cent or 30 per kg whichever is
lower.
National Calamity Contingent Duty (NCCD) on specified
cigarettes revised upwards by about 16 per cent.
Legislative Changes in Customs Laws
• Customs Act, 1962 to be amended to specify a time limit of
nine months from date of filing application for passing final
order by Settlement Commission.
• Customs Tariff Act to be amended to clarify the intent and
scope of provisions relating to Anti-Dumping Duty (ADD),
Countervailing Duty (CVD), and Safeguard Measures.
CGST Act to be amended to raise the minimum threshold
of tax amount for launching prosecution under GST from
one crore to two crore; to reduce the compounding
amount from the present range of 50 to 150 per cent of tax
amount to the range of 25 to 100 per cent; decriminalise
certain offences;
to restrict the filing of
returns/statements to a maximum period of three years
from the due date of filing of the relevant return/statement;
and to enable unregistered suppliers and composition
taxpayers to make the intra-state supply of goods through
E-Commerce Operators (ECOs).
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Fund Allocation for Ministry
• Ministry of Defence-594 lacs Cr.
• Ministry of Road Transport and Highways-2.70lacs Cr.
• Ministry of Railways-2.41 lacs cr.
• Ministry of Consumer affairs, Food and Public Distribution2.06 lacs cr.
• Ministry of Home Affairs- 1.96lacs Cr.
• Minsitry of Chemicals and Fertlizers- 1.78 Lacs Cr.
• Ministry of Rural Development- 1.60 lacs Cr.
• Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare-1.25 lacs Cr.
• Ministry of Communications-1.23 lacs Cr.
Grammy Awards 2023 Winners List: All you need to Know
65th Grammy Awards
65th Grammy Awards 2023 Winners List
The Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles played host to the 65th
Annual Grammy Awards ceremony on February 5, 2023. It
honoured the top performers, songs, and recordings from the
eligibility year, which spanned October 1, 2021, to September
30, 2022. November 15, 2022 saw the announcement of the
nominations. The 63rd and 64th ceremonies were presented by
South African comedian Trevor Noah, who served as host once
more this year.
Let us know all about the 65th Grammy Awards and the
Grammy Awards 2023 Winners list:
65th Grammy Awards 2023: Key Highlights
• The biggest night in music made a comeback to Los Angeles
on Sunday at Crypto.com Arena, with Trevor Noah serving
as host once more.
• Lizzo, Bad Bunny, Brandi Carlile, Harry Styles, and others
performed at this year's show.
• The ceremony honoured three "lost icons": Takeoff, the
Migos rapper who was shot and killed in November, one of
the glories of country music, who passed away in
November, and Christine McVie, the Fleetwood Mac
vocalist who passed away in October.
• With nine nominations, Beyoncé is the most nominated
artist this year. She announced her 2023 world tour last
week.
• The top nominees also include Carlile (seven nominations),
Adele (seven nominations), and Kendrick Lamar (eight
nominations each).
• Viola Davis became only the third Black woman in history to
acquire the elusive and prestigious EGOT status.
• She won her first Grammy for her reading of her biography
"Finding Me" on audiobook.
• As the first transgender woman to get a Grammy in the best
pop duo/group performance category, Kim Petras created
Grammy history.
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Grammy Awards 2023 Winners List: Know all the
Nominations
The 65th Grammy Awards was presented in Los Angeles on 5th
February 2023. With nine total nominations, Beyoncé is in first
place, followed by Kendrick Lamar with eight, Adele with seven,
and Brandi Carlile with six.
Category
Record of the Year
Album of the Year
Song of the Year
Best New Artist
Best
Pop
Solo
Performance
Best Pop Duo/Group
Performance
Best Traditional Pop
Vocal Album
Best Pop Vocal
Album
Best
Dance/Electronic
Recording
Best Contemporary
Instrumental Album
Best
Rock
Performance
Best
Metal
Performance
Best Rock Song
Best Rock Album
Best
Alternative
Music Performance
Best
Alternative
Music Album
Best
R&B
Performance
Best Traditional R&B
Performance
Best
Progressive
R&B Album
Best R&B Album
Best
Rap
Performance
Best Melodic Rap
Performance
Best Rap Song
Best Country Solo
Performance
Best
Country
Duo/Group
Performance
Best Country Song
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Winner
Lizzo
Harry Styles - Harry’s House
Lizzo - About Damn Time
Samara Joy
Bonnie Raitt wins for 'Just like That'
Sam Smith & Kim Petras - Unholy
Michael Buble – Higher
Harry Styles – Harry’s House
Beyoncé – Break My Soul
Snarky Puppy – Empire Central
Brandi Carlile – Broken Horses
Ozzy Osbourne Featuring Tony
Iommi – Degradation Rules
Brandi Carlile – Broken Horses
Ozzy Osbourne – Patient Number 9
Wet Leg – Chaise Lounge
Wet Leg – Wet Leg
Muni Long – Hrs & Hrs
Beyoncé– Plastic Off the Sofa
Steve Lacy – Gemini Rights
Robert Glasper – Black Radio III
Kendrick Lamar – The Heart Part 5
Future Featuring Drake & Tems –
Wait for U
Kendrick Lamar – The Heart Part 5
Willie Nelson – Live Forever
Carly Pearce & Ashley McBryde –
Never Wanted to Be That Girl
Cody Johnson – ’Til You Can’t
Category
Best
New
Age,
Ambient, or Chant
Album
Best Improvised Jazz
Solo
Best Jazz Vocal
Album
Best
Jazz
Instrumental Album
Best Large Jazz
Ensemble Album
Best
Gospel
Performance/Song
Best Contemporary
Christian
Music
Performance/Song
Best Gospel Album
Best Contemporary
Christian
Music
Album
Best Roots Gospel
Album
Best
Latin
Pop
Album
Winner
Mystic Mirror – White Sun
Wayne Shorter & Leo Genovese –
Endangered Species
Samara Joy – Linger Awhile
Stevens – New Standards, Vol. 1
Steven Feifke, Bijon Watson &
Generation Gap Jazz Orchestra –
Generation Gap Jazz Orchestra
Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin –
Kingdom
Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin –
Fear Is Not My Future
Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin –
Kingdom Book One (Deluxe)
Maverick City Music – Breathe
Tennessee State University – The
Urban Hymnal
Rubén Blades & Boca Livre – Pasieros
"Golden Book Awards" 2023 announced
The "Golden Book Awards" is announced its winner for 2023.
This prestigious event recognizes and celebrates the best book
in literature. There were more than 75,000 books published in
India and nominees include a diverse mix of literary genres,
including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and children's books. The
awards are judged by a panel of literary experts, like Dr Kailash
Pinjani (President Indian Authors Association), Dr Deepak
Parbat (Founder of Superfast Author) & Murali Sundaram
(Founder of TLC), who choose the winners based on factors such
as originality, creativity, and impact on the literary world.
The winners of Golden Book Awards 2023:
• J.K Rowling - Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore
• Gaur Gopal Das - Energize Your Mind: A Monk's Guide To
Mindful Living
• Deepak Chopra - The Seven Spiritual Law Of Success: A
Practical Guide To Achieving Your Dreams
• Kamlesh Patel - The Wisdom Bridge: Nine Principles To A
Life That Echoes In The Hearts Of Your Loved Ones
• Jeff Kinney - Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Diper Overlode
• Ashneer Grover - Doglapan: The Hard Truth About Life And
Start-Ups
• Ruskin Bond - How To Live Your Life
• Namita Thapar - The Dolphin And The Shark: Stories On
Entrepreneurship
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Sneh Desai, Sunil Tulsiani & Brian Tracy - Ultimate Secrets
To Wealth
Raj Shamani - Build, Don't Talk - Things You Wish You Were
Taught In School
Bhupendra Singh Raathore - The Magic Of Thinking Rich
Deepak Bajaj - Network Marketing In 60 Minutes
Deepti Naval - A Country Called Childhood: A Memoir
Smita Goswamy - Family Run To Family Led
Subadra Ilan - An Enticing Career
Aadya Dube - Always Be Unique
Navin Reuben Dawson - Chimaera
Rajeev Kumar Dubey - Urvi
Dr Soumendra Nath Bandyopadhyay - The Mysteries Of
The Universe-Where Fact Is More Interesting Than Fiction
Ankush Pare - Secret to overcome stammering and
becoming an effective speaker
Parag Pandya - Padagha ( Japanese Version Bussokusekika )
Moasenla R. Jamir - Foreign Engine In Flight - A Light Of
Passage In Poems
Gowri Venket - Superstar Of My Life - Saibaba
Dr Sreeveni V - Self-Worth As Your First Impression Signature Of Your Expression
Ashutosh Madhukar Marathe - The Extra In Ordinary
Dr K. Sreekumar - Buddhavelicham
Rakhi Kapoor - Now You Breathe - Overcoming Toxic
Relationships And Abuse
Chandrima Chowdhury - The Tales Of The Uncommon
Commons
Dr P. Madhurima Reddy - The Awakening
Aashish Patidar Property Shastra - A Vedic Guide To Buy
The Right Property
S. Ilanchezhiyan - 10x Ceo To The Board Joy To Yoy
Kiran Sidde - Vidyarthi-Betal
Osama Regaah - Travel And Thoughts
About the Golden Book Awards
Golden Book Awards is sponsored by Wings Publication
International; they have a presence in many countries, and they
are supporting literature and upcoming authors in the entire
world. Wings Publication supports entrepreneurs, coaches,
trainers & consultants to establish authority and thought
leadership in form of the book. They are constantly seeking new
ways to build your brand and showcase your expertise. One
often overlooked opportunity for doing so is by writing a book.
Following are the revised rates in the RBI Monetary Policy 2023:
• Repo Rate: 6.50%
• Standing Deposit Facility (SDF): 6.25%
• Marginal Standing Facility (MSF): 6.75%
Important Takeaways from RBI Monetary Policy Q1 FY23:
• Governor Shaktikanta Das Core inflation has not changed.
As of January 27, 2023, non-food credit growth was up
16.7% from the prior corresponding period. In order to
reduce the CPI, we must never waver.
• As the policy likely defied expectations of a dovish turn,
bonds declined, with the yield on benchmark 10-year notes
jumping by as far as four basis points to 7.36%, while the
currency was trading higher.
• In 12 cities, RBI will roll out a prototype programme for coinoperated machines that use QR codes.
• After the RBI policy announcement, the Sensex was trading
almost 300 points higher and the Nifty was up 0.6%.
• Current account deficit will remain eminently controllable
and moderate in the second half of 2022–2023: RBI
Governor
• In 2022 and thus far this year, the Indian Rupee has
remained the least volatile of its Asian counterparts: RBI
Governor
• According to the RBI Governor, a rate increase of 25 bps is
acceptable at this time, and monetary policy should remain
flexible and responsive to inflation.
• According to the RBI, retail inflation will be 6.5% instead of
6.7% in FY23 and 5.3% in FY24.
• Estimated growth of the gross domestic product (GDP) for
FY23 was raised to 7% from 6.8%.
• The RBI anticipates 6.4% GDP growth for 2023–2024.
• Rate adjustment for the SDF (Standing Deposit Facility) to
6.25% from 6%.
• Early trading sees the Indian rupee gain 4 paise to 82.66
against the US dollar as traders assess Jerome Powell's
remarks and wait for the Reserve Bank of India to announce
its policy.
RBI Monetary Policy: Repo rate raised by 25 basis points;
FY23 GDP growth estimate raised
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das released
the Monetary Policy statement, which included the highly
anticipated increase in the repo rate of 25 basis points. The
central bank had increased the important benchmark interest
rate by 35 basis points in its December monetary policy review
(bps). In order to keep inflation under control, the Reserve Bank
has raised the short-term lending rate by 250 basis points,
including the rate in effect today.
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Here are the inflation rate projections by the RBI Monetary
Policy:
• FY23 Inflation Rate Projection: 6.5%
• Inflation FY23: 6.5%
• Inflation Average (Jan-March FY23): 5.6%
• Inflation FY24 Projection: 5.3%
• Real GDP Growth FY24: 6.4%
World Happiness Index 2023 Country Wise List
The World Happiness Index 2023 Report will mark its tenth
anniversary with this year's Globe Happiness Reflect, which uses
data from international surveys to show how people rank their
lives in more than 150 countries. In these dark times, there is a
glimmer of optimism revealed by the World Happiness Index
2023. The pandemic not only caused anguish and suffering, but
it also led to a rise in social assistance and charitable giving.
RANK
Country
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Finland
Denmark
Switzerland
Iceland
Netherlands
Norway
Sweden
Luxembourg
New
Zealand
Austria
India
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10
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Happiness
Index 2023
7.842
7.62
7.571
7.554
7.464
7.392
7.363
7.324
Population in
2022
5,554,960
5,834,950
8,773,637
345,393
17,211,447
55,11,370
10,218,971
642.371
7.277
48,98,203
7.268
3.819
90,66,710
14,06,631,776
World Happiness Index 2023: Key Highlights
• Finland was named the world's happiest country for the fifth
year in a row, according to the World Happiness Report.
• The Sustainable Development Solutions Network of the UN
has published a new report, which was made public two
days prior to the yearly International Day of Happiness.
• It rates 150 countries (146 in 2023) based on factors such as
GDP, life expectancy, and other quality-of-life indicators.
• The ranking, now in its eleventh year, assigns a score
between 0 and 10 based on an average of data gathered
over three years and a mathematical formula.
• According to a yearly UN survey released, Russia is not
having a happy year as it drops in the global happiness
rankings again this year.
• According to factors that contribute to happiness, such as
GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy,
social freedom, charity, and lack of corruption, the World
Happiness Report ranks 156 nations.
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5th Khelo India Youth Games 2022: Maharashtra topped the
medal tally
The fifth edition of the Khelo India Youth Games conclude on
February 11. In the Khelo India Youth Games - 2022,
Maharashtra was the overall champion by securing a total of
161 medals including 56 gold, 55 silver and 50 bronze medals.
On the other hand, Haryana has been at the second position by
getting a total of 128 medals including 41 gold, 32 silver and 55
bronze. Host Madhya Pradesh finished third with 96 medals
including 39 gold.
Khelo India Youth Games
• The Games were hosted in Madhya Pradesh from 31
January 2023 to 11 February 2023. For the first time water
sports namely Kayaking Canoeing, Canoe Salam and
Fencing were part of this edition of Khelo India Games. It
was organized in eight different cities of the state.
• These eight host cities are Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur,
Gwalior, Ujjain, Maheshwar, Mandla and Balaghat.
• Over 5,000 athletes from 36 states and union territories of
India participated in the Khelo India Youth Games 2022.
Where athletes competed for 973 medals – 295 gold, 295
silver and 383 bronze – in 27 sports. The participation of girls
in these games was about 40 percent.
Khelo India Youth Games: Medal Tally
Rank
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
State
Maharashtra
Haryana
Madhya Pradesh
Rajasthan
Delhi
Kerala
Manipur
Tamil Nadu
Odisha
Punjab
Gold
56
41
39
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16
15
13
12
11
11
Silver
55
32
30
10
22
12
9
19
8
7
Bronze
50
55
27
19
26
19
12
21
11
15
Total
161
128
96
48
64
46
34
52
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President Draupadi Murmu named new governors in 12
states and 1 UT
President Draupadi Murmu named new governors in 12 states
and 1 UT
President of India Droupadi Murmu appointed 13 new
Governors while accepting the resignations of Bhagat Singh
Koshyari as Governor of Maharashtra and of Radha Krishnan
Mathur as Lt. Governor of Ladakh on 12 February. Following is
the complete list of new governors who have been appointed.
These appointments will take effect from the dates they assume
charge of their respective offices :-
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The fresh appointments
State
Governor of Arunachal
Pradesh
Governor of Sikkim
Name
Lt. General Kaiwalya
Trivikram Parnaik (Retired)
Lakshman Prasad Acharya,
Governor of Jharkhand
Governor of Himachal
Pradesh
Governor of Assam
C P Radhakrishnan,
Governor of Andhra Pradesh
S. Abdul Nazeer,
Shiv Pratap Shukla,
Gulab Chand Kataria,
Change of states of some current governors
State
Governor of Andhra Pradesh
appointed as Governor of
Chhattisgarh
Governor of Chhattisgarh appointed
as Governor of Manipur
Governor of Manipur appointed as
Governor of Nagaland
Governor of Bihar appointed as
Governor of Meghalaya
Governor of Himachal Pradesh
appointed as Governor of Bihar
Governor of Arunachal Pradesh
appointed as Lt. Governor of Ladakh
Governor of Jharkhand appointed as
Governor of Maharashtra
Name
Justice (Retd) Biswa
Bhusan
Harichandan
Anusuiya Uikye
La. Ganesan
Phagu Chauhan
Rajendra
Vishwanath Arlekar
Brig (Dr) B D Mishra
(Retd)
Ramesh Bais
How are Governors appointed?
• Article 153 of the Constitution says “There shall be a
Governor for each State.”
• According to Article 155 "the Governor of a State shall be
appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and
seal".
• Under Article 156, "the Governor shall hold office during
the pleasure of the President", but his term shall be five
years.
• Articles 157 and 158 lay down the qualifications and terms
of office of the Governor.
Age and eligibility
• The Governor must be a citizen of India and must have
completed 35 years of age.
• The Governor should not be a member of Parliament or
State Legislature, and should not hold any other office of
profit.
• The position of Governor is envisaged as a political head
who has to act on the advice of the Council of Ministers of
the State.
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Here are some Constitutional Articles related to Governor:
• Article 153- Governors of states
• Article 154- Executive power of state
• Article 155- Appointment of Governor
• Article 156- Term of office of Governor
• Article 157- Qualifications for appointment as Governor
• Article 158- Conditions of Governor’s office
• Article 159- Oath or affirmation by the Governor
• Article 160- Discharge of the functions of the Governor in
certain contingencies
• Article 161- Power of the Governor to grant pardons and
others
• Article 162- Extent of executive power of state
• Article 163- Council of ministers to aid and advise the
Governor
Who can remove the Governor of a State from its office?
He/she is appointed by the President and holds his office during
the pleasure of the latter. A Governor's normal term of office is
five years. However, he can be removed by the President at any
time without assigning any cause.
76th BAFTA Awards 2023: Check the complete list of
winners
76th BAFTA Awards 2023
At the Royal Festival Hall in London, England, the 76th British
Academy Film Awards, also referred to as the BAFTAs, were
presented. The award was hosted by actor Richard E Grant, the
star-studded ceremony saw the German ant-war film All Quiet
on the Western Front winning seven awards, including the two
big wins awards, Best Film and Best Director. Shaunak Sen's
documentary All That Breathes from India was a nominee for the
Best Documentary award, which went to Daniel Roher's
Navalny.
Here are the complete list of winners:
Category
Winner
Best Film
All Quiet on the Western Front
Leading Actress
Cate Blanchett, Tar
Leading Actor
Austin Butler, Elvis
Best Director
Edward Berger, All Quiet on the Western
Front
Best Casting
Elvis
Best
Cinematography
All Quiet on the Western Front
Adapted
Screenplay
All Quiet On The Western Front, Edward
Berger, Lesley Paterson, Ian Stokell
Editing
Everything Everywhere All At Once, Paul
Rogers
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Category
Winner
Cinematography
All Quiet On The Western Front, James
Friend
Best
Documentary
Navalny (Daniel Roher)
Here is the complete list of winners
Category
Best Film
Film Of The Year
Winner
The Kashmir Files
RRR
Best Actor
Ranbir
Kapoor
(Brahmastra Part One:
Shiva)
Alia Bhatt (Gangubhai
Khatiawadi)
Varun Dhawan (Bhediya)
Vidya Balan (Jalsa)
EE Bafta Rising Emma Mackey
Star Award
Film Not In The All Quiet On The Western Front
English Language
Best
Costume Catherine Martin, Elvis
Design
British Short Film An Irish Goodbye
Make up & Hair
Elvis; Jason Baird, Mark Coulier, Louise
Coulston, Shane Thomas
Production
design
Babylon; Florencia Martin, Anthony
Carlino
Sound
All Quiet On The Western Front; Lars
Ginzsel, Frank Kruse, Viktor Prášil,
Markus Stemler
Original Score
All Quiet On The Western Front; Volker
Bertelmann
Supporting
Actress
Kerry Condon, The Banshees of Inisherin
Supporting Actor Barry Keoghan, The Banshees of Inisherin
About BAFTA
BAFTA – the British Academy of Film and Television Arts - is a
world-leading independent arts charity that brings the very best
work in film, games and television to public attention and
supports the growth of creative talent in the UK and
internationally. Through its Awards ceremonies and year-round
programme of learning events and initiatives – which includes
workshops, masterclasses, scholarships, lectures and mentoring
schemes in the UK, USA and Asia – BAFTA identifies and
celebrates excellence, discovers, inspires and nurtures new
talent, and enables learning and creative collaboration.
Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2023:
Check the winners list
Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is the country’s highest award in
the field of cinema. The 2023 winners were revealed by the
Directorate of Film Festivals. Mumbai will host the 2023
Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival ceremony. Alia
Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor won the Best Actor and Best Actress
awards at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival
Awards.
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Best Actress
Critics Best Actor
Critics Best Actress
Best Director
Best Cinematographer
Most Promising Actor
Best Actor In A Supporting Role
Best Playback Singer (Male)
Best Playback Singer (Female)
Best Web Series
Most Versatile Actor
Television Series Of The Year
Best Actor In A Television
Series
Best Actress In A Television
Series
Dadasaheb
International
Awards 2023
Contribution
Industry
Dadasaheb
International
Awards 2023
Contribution
Industry
R Balki (Chup)
PS Vinod (Vikram Vedha)
Rishab Shetty (Kantara)
Manish Paul (Jugjugg
Jeeyo)
Sachet Tandon (Maiyya
Mainu – Jersey)
Neeti Mohan (Meri Jaan –
Gangubhai Khatiawadi)
Rudra: The Edge Of
Darkness (Hindi)
Anupam
Kher
(The
Kashmir Files)
Anupamaa
Zain Imam for Fanaa (Ishq
Mein Marjawaan)
Tejasswi Prakash (Naagin)
Phalke
Film Festival
for Outstanding
In The Film
Rekha
Phalke
Film Festival
for Outstanding
In The Music
Hariharan
About the Dadasaheb Phalke Award
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India's highest award in the
field of cinema. It is presented annually at the National Film
Awards ceremony by the Directorate of Film Festivals, an
organisation set up by the Ministry of Information and
Broadcasting. The recipient is honoured for their "outstanding
contribution to the growth and development of Indian cinema"
and is selected by a committee consisting of eminent
personalities from the Indian film industry. The award comprises
a Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) medallion, a shawl, and a cash
prize of ₹1,000,000 (US$13,000).
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Sansad Ratna award 2023: Check the list of nominated MP’s
Most Important Current Affairs of January
Sansad Ratna award 2023
13 members of Parliament (MP) have been nominated for the
Sansad Ratna Awards 2023. The Jury Committee of eminent
Parliamentarians and civil society, chaired by Arjun Ram
Meghwal (State Minister of Parliamentary Affairs) and CoChaired by T S Krishnamurthy (Former Chief Election
Commissioner of India) has nominated eight MPs from Lok
Sabha and five from Rajya Sabha for the Sansad Ratna Awards
2023. These nominations are based on cumulative performance
in questions, private members' bills and members' debates from
the beginning of the 17th Lok Sabha till the end of the Winter
Session 2022.
Notably: The 13th Sansad Ratna Awards 2023 will be presented
on March 25 in the national Capital.
Mascot, torch and anthem of Khelo India Youth Games 2022
unveiled in Bhopal
Sansad Ratna Awards 2023 nominated from Lok Sabha
1. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury (INC, West Bengal),
2. Gopal Chinayya Shetty (BJP, Maharashtra),
3. Sudhir Gupta (BJP, Madhya Pradesh) and
4. Dr. Amol Ramsing Kolhe (NCP, Maharashtra)
5. Bidyut Baran Mahato (BJP, Jharkhand),
6. Dr. Sukanta Majumdar (BJP, West Bengal),
7. Kuldeep Rai Sharma (INC, Andaman Nicobar Islands),
8. Dr Heena Vijayakumar Gavit (BJP, Maharashtra),
Sansad Ratna Awards 2023 from Rajya Sabha
1. Smt Fauzia Tahseen Ahmed Khan (NCP, Maharashtra)
2. Dr. John Brittas (CPI-M, Kerala),
3. Dr. Manoj Kumar Jha (RJD, Bihar),
4. Vishambhar Prasad Nishad (Samajwadi Party, UP) and
5. Smt Chhaya Verma (INC, Chhattisgarh)
Two Parliamentary Committees of Lok Sabha nominated for
Sansad Ratna Award 2023
1. Rajya Sabha's Standing Committee on Tourism, Transport,
and Culture, chaired by Vijay Sai Reddy
2. Lok Sabha's Parliamentary Committee on Finance, chaired
by Jayant Sinha
Khelo India Youth Game 2022:The anthem, mascot and a 'smart torch' for the fifth edition
of the youth games were unveiled by chief minister Shivraj Singh
Chouhan, Union MoS sports Nisith Pramanik and state sports
minister at a glittering event in Bhopal on Saturday evening.
The highlight was a drone show that created magic in Bhopal's
night sky with hundreds of drones forming a sprinting cheetah,
maps of India and Madhya Pradesh and 'Khelo India Youth
Games 2022' The Games will be organised in eight districts of
Madhya Pradesh from January 30, with Malkhamb and water
sports making their debut.
The 5th KIYG 2022 will be held from January 30 to February 11.
There are 27 sporting disciplines on the schedule, with over
6,000 athletes competing. 'Hindustan Ka Dil Dhadka Do' - this
is the heartpounding anthem of the Khelo India Youth Games
2022. And cheetah Asha, who was named by PM Narendra
Modi, the Games mascot.
About Khelo India
The importance of sports and fitness in one’s life is invaluable.
Playing sports inculcates team spirit, develops strategic &
analytical thinking, leadership skills, goal setting and risk taking.
A fit and healthy individual leads to an equally healthy society
and strong nation.
Sports is an extremely important component for the overall
development of our nation. India, in the last few years has made
steady progress in the field of sports. This tremendous potential
needs to be showcased at a global platform. It’s time we inspire
young talent, give them top-notch infrastructure and training of
the highest level. We need to inculcate a strong spirit of
participation in sports that enables players to demonstrate their
true potential. Only then can India realise its dream of becoming
a sports super power.
The Khelo India programme has been introduced to revive the
sports culture in India at the grass-root level by building a strong
framework for all sports played in our country and establish India
as a great sporting nation.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Lifetime Achievement Award: T K
Rangarajan, (Former Rajya Sabha MP for two terms and a
Senior CPIM Leader).
Some facts about Sansad Ratna Awards:
Sansad Ratna Awards were instituted on the suggestion of Dr
APJ Abdul Kalam to honour top performing Parliamentarians.
He himself inaugurated the first edition of the award ceremony
in 2010 in Chennai. So far, 90 top performing parliamentarians
have been honoured and all of them have received the award
individually. K. Srinivasan is the Founder Chairman of the
Sansad Ratna Award Committee and Ms. Priyadarshini Rahul is
the Chairman.
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Golden Globes Winners 2023 announced
Henley Passport Index 2023, Japan retained its top position
The 80th edition of 2023 Golden Globes show, hosted by
Jerrod Carmichael, airs live on NBC and Peacock. The 80th
Golden Globe Awards is the first edition of the annual spectacle
to be on TV since an ethics, finance and diversity scandal
involving the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the group
behind the awards, led NBC to decide not to air the 2022
ceremony. As in years past, the show will hand out honors in
both film and TV categories.
According to the latest Henley Passport Index, Japan has
retained its position as the most favourible passport in the
world, allowing visa-free entry to 193 global destinations. which
the country tops for the fifth consecutive year. Singapore and
South Korea came in a joint second on the ranking, followed by
Germany and Spain, and then a slew of other European nations.
Follow below for updates as winners are announced:
Category
Best TV Series, Musical or
Comedy
Best Performance by an Actor in
a TV Series, Drama
Best Director, Motion Picture
Best Screenplay, Motion Picture
Best Motion Picture, NonEnglish Language
Best Performance by an Actress
in a Motion Picture, Drama
Best Performance by an Actress
in a TV Series, Drama
Best Performance by an Actor in
a Motion Picture, Drama
Best Motion Picture, Animated
Best Performance by an Actress
in a Motion Picture, Musical or
Comedy
Best Performance by an Actor in
a Motion Picture, Musical or
Comedy
Best Performance by an Actress
in a TV Series, Musical or
Comedy
Best Performance by an Actor in
a TV Series, Musical or Comedy
Best Original Song, Motion
Picture
Best Original Score, Motion
Picture
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Winners
“Abbott Elementary”
Kevin Costner,
“Yellowstone”
Steven Spielberg, “The
Fabelmans”
Martin McDonagh,
“The Banshees of
Inisherin”
“Argentina, 1985”
Cate Blanchett, “Tár”
Zendaya, “Euphoria”
Austin Butler, “Elvis”
“Guillermo del Toro’s
Pinocchio”
Michelle Yeoh,
“Everything
Everywhere All at
Once”
Colin Farrell, “The
Banshees of Inisherin”
Quinta Brunson,
“Abbott Elementary”
Jeremy Allen White,
“The Bear”
“Naatu Naatu,”
“RRR”
Justin Hurwitz,
“Babylon”
Where does India rank?
The Indian passport was ranked 85th, giving visa-free entry to
59 destinations worldwide. In 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, the
country ranked at 82nd spot, 84th, 85th and 83rd respectively.
Indian passport holders can travel visa-free to 59 destinations
like Bhutan, Indonesia, Macao, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka,
Thailand, Kenya, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe, Uganda,
Iran and Qatar. However, some countries require visa-on-arrival.
India's Neighbouring country
66. China (80 destinations)
100. Sri Lanka (42 destinations)
101. Bangladesh (41 destinations)
103. Nepal (38 destinations)
106. Pakistan (32 destinations)
Here’s the list of the top 10 strongest passports in the world:
1. Japan (193 destinations)
2. Singapore, South Korea (192 destinations)
3. Germany, Spain (190 destinations)
4. Finland, Italy, Luxembourg (189 destinations)
5. Austria, Denmark, Netherlands, Sweden (188 destinations)
6. France, Ireland, Portugal, United Kingdom (187 destinations)
7. Belgium, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, United States,
Czech Republic (186 destinations)
8. Australia, Canada, Greece, Malta (185 destinations)
9. Hungary, Poland (184 destinations)
10 Lithuania, Slovakia (183 destinations)
List of 10 countries that fall in the bottom 10:
100. Sri Lanka/Sudan (42)
101. Bangladesh/Kosovo/Libya (41)
102. North Korea (40 destinations)
103. Nepal, Palestinian territory (38 destinations)
104. Somalia (35 destinations)
105. Yemen (34 destinations)
106. Pakistan (32 destinations)
107. Syria (30 destinations)
108. Iraq (29 destinations)
109. Afghanistan (27 destinations)
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About the Henley Passport Index:
The ranking, published by London-based immigration
consultancy Henley & Partners, uses data from the
International Air Transport Association to rank 199
passports’ access to 227 travel destinations. The methodology
differs from other passport indexes like one published by
financial advisory Arton Capital, which put the United Arab
Emirates in pole position. The ranking is based on data from the
International Air Transport Association, which maintains the
world’s largest database of travel information, and it is
enhanced by extensive, ongoing research by the Henley &
Partners Research Department.
United States R’Bonney Gabriel crowned 71st Miss Universe
2022
Miss Universe 2022
The United States candidate R’Bonney Gabriel has crowned
Miss Universe 2022 at a ceremony held in New Orleans, Mexico.
The crown was presented to her by India's Harnaaz Kaur
Sandhu who had won the 2021 title. She was handed a bouquet
of flowers, draped in the winner's sash and crowned with a tiara
onstage at the 71st Miss Universe Competition. The second
runner-up was Miss Dominican Republic, Andreina Martinez.
Miss Curacao, Gabriela Dos Santos, and Miss Puerto Rico,
Ashley Carino, rounded out the top five finalists.
Indian participant
Divita Rai of India reached the top 16, but she was unable to
advance further. India's participation in the 71st Miss Universe
was restricted to the top 16 since she was unable to make it into
the top 5. Ms. Rai, a native of Mangaluru, who could not make it
to the top-5 cut, hails from a family in Thiruvail. Daughter of
Dilip Rai and Pranita Rai, Ms. Divita studied in Mumbai. She was
adjudged Liva Miss Diva Universe 2022 and got qualified for the
Miss Universe contest. Only two Indians before Ms. Sandhu had
won the title of Miss Universe— actors Sushmita Sen in 1994
and Lara Dutta in 2000.
About Miss Universe R’Bonney Gabriel
According to Miss Universe, Gabriel is a former high school
volleyball player and graduate of the University of North Texas.
A short bio posted on the organization's website said she is also
CEO of her own sustainable clothing line. The 28-year-old
Gabriel is a fashion designer from Houston, Texas.
Critics Choice Awards 2023 full winners list: RRR bags two
more awards
28th Critics Choice Awards
The 28th Critics Choice Awards were held, and once again, SS
Rajamouli’s RRR has made India proud, as the film scored two
awards. RRR won Best Song award for Naatu Naatu, as well as
Best Foreign Language film. RRR was also nominated for Best
Director, Best Picture and Best Visual Effects.
The American Canadian Critics Choice Association CCA show
Who shows for the finest In cinematic achievement. The Critics
Choice Movie award Formerly known as the Broadcast Film
Critics Association award was held. Critics Choice Awards
Winner 2023 shows were hosted by Chelsea Handler.
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Indian Movie
The 28th Critics Choice Awards were held, and once again, SS
Rajamouli’s RRR has made India proud, as the film scored two
awards. RRR won Best Song award for Naatu Naatu, as well as
Best Foreign Language film. RRR was also nominated for Best
Director, Best Picture and Best Visual Effects.
Critics Choice Movie Awards
The Critics Choice Movie awards were given according to the
nominees selected. You can see the Critics Choice Movie awards
list in the given. The list is given according to the movie, series
etc.
• Best Animated Series: “Harley Quinn”
• Best Foreign Language Series: “Pachinko”
• Best Comedy Special: “Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special”
• Best Talk Show: “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver”
• SeeHer Award: Janelle Monáe
• Lifetime Achievement Award: Jeff Bridges
• Best Picture: “Everything Everywhere All at Once”
• Best Director: Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert,
“Everything Everywhere All at Once”
• Best Actor: Brendan Fraser, “The Whale”
• Best Actress: Cate Blanchett, “Tár”
• Best Supporting Actor: Ke Huy Quan, “Everything
Everywhere All at Once”
• Best Supporting Actress: Angela Bassett, “Black Panther:
Wakanda Forever”
• Best Young Actor or Actress: Gabriel LaBelle, “The
Fabelmans”
• Best Acting Ensemble: “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery”
• Best Original Screenplay: Daniel Kwan and Daniel
Scheinert, “Everything Everywhere All at Once”
• Best Adapted Screenplay: Sarah Polley, “Women Talking”
• Best Cinematography: Claudio Miranda, “Top Gun:
Maverick”
• Best Production Design: Florencia Martin and Anthony
Carlino, “Babylon”
• Best Editing: Paul Rogers, “Everything Everywhere All at
Once”
Critics Choice Super Award 2023
The Critics choose super award 2023 for the films and the
television series you can see in the given below. In this above
section you see the various actors and their award. But now you
can see the Indian movie and the best song award which goes to
an RRR movie. The movie was made by SS Rajamouli. The list of
the Critics Choice Super award 2023 is given below as you can
see it.
• Best Foreign Language Film: “RRR”
• Best Song: “Naatu Naatu,” “RRR”
• Best Score: Hildur Gudnadóttir, “Tár”
Television
• Best Drama Series: “Better Call Saul”
• Best Actor in a Drama Series: Bob Odenkirk, “Better Call
Saul”
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•
•
•
Best Actress in a Drama Series: Zendaya, “Euphoria”
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Giancarlo
Esposito, “Better Call Saul”
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Jennifer
Coolidge, “The White Lotus”
Best Comedy Series: “Abbott Elementary”
Other Category
• #SeeHer Award: Janelle Monáe
• Lifetime Achievement Award: Jeff Bridges
Mukesh Ambani Number 1 Among Indians And 2 Globally On
Brand Guardianship Index
Brand Guardianship Index 2023
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani ranked No.1 among Indians and
second globally on the Brand Guardianship Index 2023,
overtaking the likes of Satya Nadella of Microsoft and Google’s
Sundar Pichai. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang topped the list
globally, with Microsoft’s Satya Nadella occupying third place.
S.NO
1
2
3
4
5
6
CEO
Jensen Huang
Mukesh Ambani
Satya Nadella
Shantanu Narayen
Sundar Pichai
Punit Renjen
7
Fabrizio Freda
8
9
10
Natarajan
Chandrasekaran
Piyush Gupta
Huateng Ma
CORPORATION
Nvidia
Reliance
Microsoft
Adobe
Google
Deloitte
Estee Lauder
Companies
Tata
DBS
Tencent
About Brand Guardianship Index
1. The Brand Guardianship Index by Brand Finance, a leading
global independent brand consultancy, is a global
recognition of CEOs, who are building business value in a
sustainable manner, by balancing the needs of all
stakeholders — employees, investors, and the wider
society.
2. The Brand Guardianship Index includes ‘equity’ factors,
which reflect current perceptions, ‘performance’ factors
which reflect the tangible results of these perceptions, and
‘Investment’ factors which support future performance.
About Brand Finance
Brand Finance is the world’s leading independent brand
valuation and strategy consultancy. Headquartered in the City
of London, we are present in over 20 countries. Founded in
1996 with the aim of ‘bridging the gap between marketing and
finance’, for more than 20 years we have helped companies and
organisations of all types to connect their brands to the bottom
line.
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Parakram Diwas 2023 celebrates as Netaji Subhas Chandra
Bose Birth Anniversary
Parakram Diwas 2023:
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti or Netaji Jayanti is a
national event celebrated in India as Parakram Diwas on
January 23 to mark the birth of prominent Indian freedom
fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. This year nation celebrates
126th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. For the
first time, Netaji Jayanti was celebrated as Parakram Divas in
2021 on the occasion of his 124th birthday. In West Bengal,
Jharkhand, Tripura, and Assam, it is a recognised holiday. On
this day, the Indian government honours Netaji.
Importance of Parakram Diwas:
The purpose of the holiday is to recall and honour Netaji's
tremendous devotion to the country and his unwavering spirit.
He was crucial to the cause for Indian independence. Netaji was
a prominent nationalist, politician, and freedom fighter. This
day has been designated to encourage Indians, especially young
people, to aspire to his strength, perseverance, selflessness, and
patriotic fervour despite oppression. He oversaw the Indian
National Army (Azad Hind Fouj). He was the founder-head of the
Azad Hind Government.
About Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
• Netaji’ was born on January 23, 1897, in Cuttack in Odisha.
He acquired a degree in philosophy and was later selected
for the Indian Civil Services. He refused to join as he did not
want to serve the British Government.
• Later, in 1919, he travelled to England to complete the
Indian Civil Service (I.C.S. ), finishing fourth in his class with
the highest English score. He didn't want to work for the
British government, therefore in 1921 he resigned and went
back to India.
• Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das, who later served as his
political mentor, encouraged Netaji to join the Indian
National Congress (I.N.C.) when he returned to India.
Netaji joined the Indian National Congress in 1921.
• He regarded Swami Vivekananda as his spiritual guru and
was greatly affected by his ideas. Bose was elected
president of the All India Youth Congress in 1923 and later
served as president of the Congress in 1938 and 1939.
• Bose was a great student and a true Indian nationalist. At
the Scottish Church College, part of the University of
Calcutta, Netaji Bose earned a B.A. in philosophy.
• During World War II, in Southeast Asia, Netaji formed and
led a 5,000-man force known as the Azad Hind Fauj (Indian
National Army) under the slogan ‘Delhi Chalo’ In order to
garner popular support in his home state of Bengal, he also
founded a new political party.
• According to government reports, on August 18, 1945, a
plane crash near Tohuku, Japanese Taiwan, caused Netaji
to suffer third-degree burns. Although the authorities
announced his death in 2017, there are still a number of
rumours about his whereabouts.
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Exam related facts
• Netaji started a newspaper called “Swaraj”.
• He had written a book called “The Indian Struggle”. The
book covers the Indian Independence movement between
1920 and 1942.
• The term “Jai Hind” was coined by Netaji Subhash Chandra
Bose.
• With the slogan “Give me blood and I will give you
freedom”, he awakened the country towards fighting
against the British
Padma Awards 2023 Winners List Announced: Check All
Padma Winners
Padma Awards 2023 Winners List
Padma Awards 2023 winners List: The Government of India has
announced the Padma Awards 2023 Winners List. According to
the Padma Awards website, the Padma Awards are India’s
highest civilian honors after the Bharat Ratna, seeking to
“recognize achievements in all fields of activities or
disciplines where an element of public service is involved”.
These Awards are distributed by the President of India at
ceremonial functions which are held at Rashtrapati Bhawan
usually around March/ April every year.
For the year 2023, the President has approved conferment of
106 Padma Awards including 3 duo cases (in a duo case, the
Award is counted as one) as per list below. The list comprises 6
Padma Vibhushan, 9 Padma Bhushan and 91 Padma Shri
Awards. 19 of the awardees are women and the list also includes
2 persons from the category of Foreigners/Non Resident India
(NRI)/Person of Indian Origin (PIO) /Overseas Citizen Of India
(OCI) and 7 Posthumous awardees.
Notably: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished
service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher order)
and Padma Shri (distinguished service).
Padma Awards 2023 Highlights
• ORS icon Dilip Mahalanabis (Medicine), Samajwadi Party
founder and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam
Singh Yadav (Public Affairs), and architect Balakrishna
Doshi (Others-Architecture) have been picked to be
awarded Padma Vibhushan posthumously.
• Mahalanabis pioneered the wide use of ORS (Oral
Rehydration Solution) which is estimated to have saved
more than 5 crore lives globally. Mahalanabis demonstrated
the effectiveness of ORS while serving in Refugee camps
during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, having
returned from USA to serve.
Padma Vibhushan Winners List
S. No
1
2
3
4
5
6
Name
Shri Balkrishna Doshi (Posthumous)
Shri Zakir Hussain
Shri S M Krishna
Shri Dilip Mahalanabis (Posthumous)
Shri Srinivas Varadhan
Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav (Posthumous)
Field
Others - Architecture
Art
Public Affairs
Medicine
Science & Engineering
Public Affairs
State / Country
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Karnataka
West Bengal
United States of America
Uttar Pradesh
Padma Bhushan Winners List
S. No
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
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Name
Shri S L Bhyrappa
Shri Kumar Mangalam Birla
Shri Deepak Dhar
Ms. Vani Jairam
Swami Chinna Jeeyar
Ms. Suman Kalyanpur
Shri Kapil Kapoor
Ms. Sudha Murty
Shri Kamlesh D Patel
Field
Literature & Education
Trade & Industry
Science & Engineering
Art
Others - Spiritualism
Art
Literature & Education
Social Work
Others - Spiritualism
State / Country
Karnataka
Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Tamil Nadu
Telangana
Maharashtra
Delhi
Karnataka
Telangana
Padma Sri Winners List
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Name
Dr. Sukama Acharya
Ms. Jodhaiyabai Baiga
Field
Others - Spiritualism
Art
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Shri Premjit Baria
Art
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Ms. Usha Barle
Art
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State / Country
Haryana
Madhya Pradesh
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman
and Diu
Chhattisgarh
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Name
Shri Munishwar Chanddawar
Shri Hemant Chauhan
Shri Bhanubhai Chitara
Ms. Hemoprova Chutia
Field
Medicine
Art
Art
Art
State / Country
Madhya Pradesh
Gujarat
Gujarat
Assam
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Shri Narendra Chandra Debbarma (Posthumous)
Ms. Subhadra Devi
Shri Khadar Valli Dudekula
Shri Hem Chandra Goswami
Ms. Pritikana Goswami
Shri Radha Charan Gupta
Shri Modadugu Vijay Gupta
Shri Ahmed Hussain & Shri Mohd Hussain (Duo)
Shri Dilshad Hussain
Shri Bhiku Ramji Idate
Shri C I Issac
Shri Rattan Singh Jaggi
Public Affairs
Art
Science & Engineering
Art
Art
Literature & Education
Science & Engineering
Art
Art
Social Work
Literature & Education
Literature & Education
Tripura
Bihar
Karnataka
Assam
West Bengal
Uttar Pradesh
Telangana
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh
Maharashtra
Kerala
Punjab
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Social Work
Social Work
Tripura
Assam
Trade & Industry
Maharashtra
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Shri Bikram Bahadur Jamatia
Shri Ramkuiwangbe Jene
Shri Rakesh Radheshyam Jhunjhunwala
(Posthumous)
Shri Ratan Chandra Kar
Shri Mahipat Kavi
Shri M M Keeravaani
Shri Areez Khambatta (Posthumous)
Shri Parshuram Komaji Khune
Shri Ganesh Nagappa Krishnarajanagara
Shri Maguni Charan Kuanr
Shri Anand Kumar
Shri Arvind Kumar
Shri Domar Singh Kunvar
Shri Risingbor Kurkalang
Ms. Hirabai Lobi
Shri Moolchand Lodha
Ms. Rani Machaiah
Shri Ajay Kumar Mandavi
Shri Prabhakar Bhanudas Mande
Shri Gajanan Jagannath Mane
Shri Antaryami Mishra
Shri Nadoja Pindipapanahalli Munivenkatappa
Prof. (Dr.) Mahendra Pal
Shri Uma Shankar Pandey
Shri Ramesh Parmar & Ms. Shanti Parmar (Duo)
Medicine
Art
Art
Trade & Industry
Art
Science & Engineering
Art
Literature & Education
Science & Engineering
Art
Art
Social Work
Social Work
Art
Art
Literature & Education
Social Work
Literature & Education
Art
Science & Engineering
Social Work
Art
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Gujarat
Andhra Pradesh
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Andhra Pradesh
Odisha
Bihar
Uttar Pradesh
Chhattisgarh
Meghalaya
Gujarat
Rajasthan
Karnataka
Chhattisgarh
Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Odisha
Karnataka
Gujarat
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
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Dr. Nalini Parthasarathi
Shri Hanumantha Rao Pasupuleti
Shri Ramesh Patange
Medicine
Medicine
Literature & Education
Puducherry
Telangana
Maharashtra
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Name
Ms. Krishna Patel
Shri K Kalyanasundaram Pillai
Shri V P Appukuttan Poduval
Shri Kapil Dev Prasad
Field
Art
Art
Social Work
Art
State / Country
Odisha
Tamil Nadu
Kerala
Bihar
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Shri S R D Prasad
Sports
Kerala
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Shri Shah Rasheed Ahmed Quadri
Shri C V Raju
Art
Art
Karnataka
Andhra Pradesh
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Shri Bakshi Ram
Shri Cheruvayal K Raman
Ms. Sujatha Ramdorai
Shri Abbareddy Nageswara Rao
Shri Pareshbhai Rathwa
Shri B Ramakrishna Reddy
Shri Mangala Kanti Roy
Ms. K C Runremsangi
Science & Engineering
Others - Agriculture
Science & Engineering
Science & Engineering
Art
Literature & Education
Art
Art
Haryana
Kerala
Canada
Andhra Pradesh
Gujarat
Telangana
West Bengal
Mizoram
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Shri Vadivel Gopal & Shri Masi Sadaiyan (Duo)
Shri Manoranjan Sahu
Shri Patayat Sahu
Shri Ritwik Sanyal
Shri Kota Satchidananda Sastry
Social Work
Medicine
Others - Agriculture
Art
Art
Tamil Nadu
Uttar Pradesh
Odisha
Uttar Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
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Shri Sankurathri Chandra Sekhar
Shri K Shanathoiba Sharma
Shri Nekram Sharma
Shri Gurcharan Singh
Shri Laxman Singh
Shri Mohan Singh
Shri Thounaojam Chaoba Singh
Shri Prakash Chandra Sood
Social Work
Sports
Others - Agriculture
Sports
Social Work
Literature & Education
Public Affairs
Literature & Education
Andhra Pradesh
Manipur
Himachal Pradesh
Delhi
Rajasthan
Jammu & Kashmir
Manipur
Andhra Pradesh
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Ms. Neihunuo Sorhie
Dr. Janum Singh Soy
Shri Kushok Thiksey Nawang Chamba Stanzin
Shri S Subbaraman
Shri Moa Subong
Shri Palam Kalyana Sundaram
Ms. Raveena Ravi Tandon
Shri Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari
Shri Dhaniram Toto
Art
Literature & Education
Others - Spiritualism
Others - Archaeology
Art
Social Work
Art
Literature & Education
Literature & Education
Nagaland
Jharkhand
Ladakh
Karnataka
Nagaland
Tamil Nadu
Maharashtra
Uttar Pradesh
West Bengal
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Shri Tula Ram Upreti
Dr. Gopalsamy Veluchamy
Dr. Ishwar Chander Verma
Ms. Coomi Nariman Wadia
Shri Karma Wangchu (Posthumous)
Shri Ghulam Muhammad Zaz
Others - Agriculture
Medicine
Medicine
Art
Social Work
Art
Sikkim
Tamil Nadu
Delhi
Maharashtra
Arunachal Pradesh
Jammu & Kashmir
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About the Padma Awards
Instituted in 1954, these civilian awards, are generally
announced on the occasion of Republic Day every year, and
these awards seek to recognize ‘work of distinction’ and is given
for distinguished and exceptional achievements/service in all
fields/disciplines, such as, Art, Literature and Education, Sports,
Medicine, Social Work, Science and Engineering, Public Affairs,
Civil Service, Trade and Industry etc.
All nominations received for Padma Awards are placed before
the Padma Awards Committee, which is constituted by the
Prime Minister every year. The Padma Awards Committee is
headed by the Cabinet Secretary and includes Home Secretary,
Secretary to the President and four to six eminent persons as
members. The recommendations of the committee are
submitted to the Prime Minister and the President of India for
approval.
ICC annual awards 2022 announced: Check the complete list
of Winners
ICC annual awards 2022
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced its first
individual award winners in the ICC Awards 2022, naming the
stars honoured in the Associate, Emerging and T20I categories
following a global vote conducted among the specialist panel of
media representatives, the ICC Voting Academy and global fans
who voted for their favourite stars. Winners in the 13 individual
categories were based on overall performances and
achievements throughout the calendar year, with winners
announced across ICC digital channels.
ICC awards winners for 2022
• Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy: Babar Azam (Pakistan)
• Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy: Nat Sciver (England)
• Men's Test Cricketer of the Year: Ben Stokes (England)
• Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year: Babar Azam
• Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year: Nat Sciver
• Men's T20 International Cricketer of the Year:
Suryakumar Yadav (India)
• Women's T20 International Cricketer of the Year: Tahlia
McGrath (Australia)
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Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year: Marco Jansen
(South Africa)
Women's Emerging Cricketer of the Year: Renuka Singh
(India)
Men's Associate Cricketer of the Year: Gerhard Erasmus
(Namibia)
Women's Associate Cricketer of the Year: Esha Oza (India)
David Shepherd Trophy: Richard Illingworth (England)
Spirit of Cricket Award: Aasif Sheikh (Nepal)
Australian Open 2023: Check the complete list of winners
Australian Open 2023:
• Novak Djokovic defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final of
men's singles match of the Australian Open 2023. Djokovic
wins 10th Australian Open and 22nd grand slam. He levels
Rafael Nadal with his 22nd Grand Slam title. In the Women’s
Singles category, Aryna Sabalenka defeated Elena
Rybakina in the final, 4–6, 6–3, 6–4 to win the women's
singles tennis title at the 2023 Australian Open.
• The 2023 Australian Open was a Grand Slam level tennis
tournament held at Melbourne Park, from 16–29 January
2023. It was the 111th edition of the Australian Open, the
55th in the Open Era, and the first major of the year. There
is a total prize pot of AUD $76.5 million (around £43.3m)
for the Australian Open 2023.
Table showing Winners in all categories:
Category
Men’s
Singles
Women’s
Singles
Men’s
Doubles
Women’s
Doubles
Mixed
Doubles
Winner
N. Djokovic (Serbia)
A. Sabalenka
(Belarus)
J. Kubler & R. Hijikata
(Australia)
B. Krejčíková & K.
Siniaková (Czechia)
L. Stefani & R. Matos
(Brazil)
Runner-Up
Stefanos Tsitsipas
(Greece)
E. Rybakina
(Kazakhstan)
H. Nys (Monaco) & J.
Zieliński (Poland)
S. Aoyama & E.
Shibahara (Japan)
R. Bopanna & S. Mirza
(India)
History of Australian Open
• Australian Open, one of the world’s major tennis
championships (the first of the four annual Grand Slam
events), held at the National Tennis Centre at Melbourne
Park in Melbourne, Australia. The Australian Open is
managed by Tennis Australia, formerly the Lawn Tennis
Association of Australia (LTAA), and was first played at the
Warehouseman's Cricket Ground in Melbourne in
November 1905 and the first for women in 1922. The
facility is now known as the Albert Reserve Tennis Centre,
and was a grass court.
Who has won the most Australian Open titles?
• Novak Djokovic has won his 10th Australian Open
championship and record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam title
overall by beating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final at Rod
Laver Arena.
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Republic Day 2023: Uttarakhand tableau wins first prize
Republic Day 2023: Uttarakhand tableau wins first prize
Uttarakhand tableau which showcased the state’s wildlife and
religious sites at the 74th Republic Day parade has won the top
prize. Uttarakhand’s tableau showcased the state’s wildlife and
religious sites during the ceremonial parade at Kartavya Path on
January 26. In the foreground of the tableau, reindeer, deer
and various birds were shown roaming in the world-famous
Corbett National Park. The central part of the tableau depicted
the state animal of Uttarakhand, musk deer, national bird
peacock and ghoral. Jageshwar Dham, a group of 125 small and
big ancient temples in Manaskhand’s Almora district, and
popular deodar trees were shown in the rear part of the tableau.
Uttarakhand won the first prize for its tableau, followed by
Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh in the second and third
positions respectively. The tableau of Maharashtra on Azadi ka
Amrit Mahotsav presented “Sade Tin Shaktipithe” and “Nari
Shakti”, while that of Uttar Pradesh showcased Ayodhya
Deepotsav.
Republic Day 2023: Other winners in different categories:
• Gujarat’s tableau emerged as the numero uno in the
popular choice segment.
• Army’s Punjab Regiment has been adjudged the best
marching contingent among the three services, while the
Central Reserve Police Force’s (CRPF) marching
contingent won the top prize among the CAPFs and other
auxiliary forces.
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Among the ministries and departments, the tableau of the
Ministry of Tribal Affairs (Eklavya Model Residential
Schools) won the best prize.
The Central Public Works Department’s tableau on
biodiversity conservation and ‘Vande Bharatam’ dance
group earned a special prize.
The IAF’s marching contingent emerged as the winner
among the three services in the popular choice category.
Among the tableaux from states and union territories,
Gujarat won the first prize in the category, followed by
Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra in that order. Kutchi
embroidery and decoration, known for its mirror work,
traditional ‘bhungas’ and renewable energy production
were the focus elements in the Gujarat tableau. The village
of Modhera, famous for its Sun Temple, and being India’s
first round-the-clock solar-powered village was also
showcased in the tableau.
Among the central ministries and departments, the tableau
by the CAPF, the Ministry of Home Affairs, emerged as the
best in the popular choice segment.
How these tableau selected?
Three panels of judges were appointed for assessing the
performance of the marching contingents from the three
services, those from Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and
other auxiliary forces, and tableaux from various states and
union territories, and various ministries and departments.
Citizens voted in an online poll on MyGov for their favourite
tableaux and marching contingents in the popular choice
category. The poll for the popular choice was conducted
between January 25 and 28.
National Current Affairs
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India’s first indigenously developed 700 MW nuclear power
reactor at the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP) in
Gujarat has successfully commenced commercial
operations, marking a significant milestone in the country’s
nuclear energy sector.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the Sai
Hira Global Convention Centre in Puttaparthi, Andhra
Pradesh. The grand event witnessed the presence of
prominent dignitaries and devotees from around the world.
The Convention Centre, constructed by the Sri Sathya Sai
Central Trust, stands as a testament to the vision of
promoting cultural exchange, spirituality, and global
harmony.
The Startup20 Shikhar Summit, organized by the
Startup20 Engagement Group under the India G20
Presidency, concluded successfully in Gurugram. This twoday summit served as a platform for fostering innovations,
collaborations, knowledge sharing, and strategic alliances
within the global startup ecosystem.
The foundation stone-laying ceremony of Shri Motibhai R.
Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School in Boriyavi village of
Mehsana,Gujarat marked a significant milestone in the
education sector.
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The Union Government approved the draft Digital
Personal Data Bill and come before Parliament in the
monsoon season. Sources in the government said the
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
received and considered 21,666 suggestions to the draft bill
that have been circulated for comments in November,
2022.
India has joined the Champions Group of the Global Crisis
Response Group (GCRG) at the invitation of the UN
Secretary-General. The GCRG was established in March
2022 to address urgent global issues in food security,
energy, and finance, and to coordinate a global response.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently unveiled a series of
development projects worth Rs 12,100 crores in is
parliamentary constituency, Varanasi. These initiatives,
spanning various sectors, reflect the government’s focus on
transforming the city and fostering growth in key areas such
as infrastructure, education, and more.
The DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade) has issued
a notification declaring that the import of potatoes from
Bhutan will continue without the need for an import license
until June 30, 2024.
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National Law University (NLU), Delhi, has recently
introduced a pioneering academic initiative called ‘Eklavya‘
– a Research Affiliate programme. This innovative scheme
aims to strengthen NLU Delhi’s commitment to
collaboration and draw upon the expertise and diverse
perspectives of individuals without traditional law degrees.
The Indian government is launching a groundbreaking
initiative known as Nari Adalats, which are women-only
courts established at the village level. These courts serve as
alternative dispute resolution forums for issues such as
domestic violence, property rights, and challenging the
patriarchal system. By providing a platform for resolution
outside of the traditional judicial system, the government
aims to empower women and promote gender justice.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited as
the guest of honour for France’s Bastille Day celebrations,
which will take place on July 14. The Bastille Day military
parade will witness the participation of Indian forces,
emphasizing the strengthening strategic alliance between
France and India.
A Parliamentary committee has given a go-ahead to the
Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023 without
objections. The bill proposes amendments to the Forest
Conservation Act 1980 and aims to exempt certain forest
lands from legal protection. The bill is expected to be tabled
during the monsoon session of the Parliament.
Delhi police has imposed Section 144 CrPC in the flood
prone areas as the water level in the Yamuna River was
recorded at 207.55 metres, which is the highest ever.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to virtually inaugurate
the new integrated terminal building of Veer Savarkar
International Airport in Port Blair on July 18 at 10:30 am via
video conferencing. The event will witness the presence of
Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Minister
of State for Road, Transport and Highways and Civil
Aviation, General (Retd.) V K Singh, and other senior
officials attending the ceremony in person.
New Delhi: In a groundbreaking move, NITI Aayog, India’s
premier policy think tank, introduced the TechnoCommercial Readiness and Market Maturity Matrix
(TCRM Matrix) framework. Aimed at transforming
technology assessment, the framework seeks to ignite
innovation and entrepreneurship across the country.
Shri Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister and Minister of
Cooperation, officially inaugurated the CRCS – Sahara
Refund Portal (https://mocrefund.crcs.gov.in/) in New
Delhi. This user-friendly portal has been specifically
designed to facilitate genuine depositors of Cooperative
Societies of Sahara Group, including Sahara Credit
Cooperative Society Limited, Saharayan Universal
Multipurpose Society Limited, Hamara India Credit
Cooperative Society Limited, and Stars Multipurpose
Cooperative Society Limited, to submit their claims
conveniently.
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The leaders of 26 Opposition political parties from across
India have united to create the INDIA coalition, which
stands for the Indian National Developmental Inclusive
Alliance. The main objective of this alliance is to challenge
the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by the
BJP in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha election.
Indian Railway has taken an effective initiative to provide
the passengers of the general coaches with the economic
meal at an affordable price of Rs.20 and snacks would cost
Rs. 50 with glasses of water of 200ml at affordable prices.
India has donated $1 million to the United Nations to
support the promotion of the Hindi language. Melissa
Fleming, the Global Communications under-secretarygeneral, expressed gratitude to @IndiaUNNewYork and
@ruchirakamboj for their generous investment in the
@UNinHindi service, aimed at delivering UN news and
stories to Hindi-speaking audiences in India and beyond.
The Supreme Court has issued new guidelines for
designating senior advocates, replacing the existing 2017
guidelines. Under the new regulations, lawyers with a
minimum of 10 years of standing and aged 45 years or
above are eligible to apply. The applications will be
reviewed by a committee comprising the Chief Justice of
India (CJI), two senior most judges, the Attorney General,
and a bar representative, who will meet twice a year to
assess the candidates.
India has thrown its weight behind the United Nations’
efforts to continue the Black Sea Grain initiative and has
called for a swift resolution to the impasse. The Black Sea
Initiative holds significant importance for Ukraine’s
agricultural sector, known as “Europe’s breadbasket,”
which faces disruptions due to the Russian invasion in
February 2022.
On July 20, 2023, the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti revealed
that 21 states and union territories in India have
successfully implemented the Ground Water Act. This
legislation includes a crucial provision for rainwater
harvesting, aimed at promoting sustainable water
management. In response to a question in the Lok Sabha,
Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Bishweshwar Tudu,
informed that the ministry has prepared a model bill to
assist all states and union territories in enacting suitable
groundwater laws.
Power Finance Corporation Ltd(PFC) has achieved a
milestone by becoming the first Indian participant in the
Asia Transition Finance Study Group (ATFSG), an initiative
spearheaded by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade
and Industry (METI) to promote sustainable transition
finance in Asian countries. By becoming a part of this
initiative, PFC will not only contribute India’s perspective
but also collaborate on devising policy considerations to
facilitate efficient energy transition financing.
The Lok Sabha was informed about the significant increase
in the number of MGNREGA job card deletions in the
financial year 2022-23 compared to the previous year. Rural
Development Minister Giriraj Singh provided a written
reply outlining the reasons for the deletions, which included
issues like fake job cards, duplicates, people opting out,
relocations, and deaths.
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In the Lok Sabha, both the Congress party and K
Chandrashekar Rao’s Bharat Rashtra Samithi (TRS)
separately submitted notices for a no-confidence motion
against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. The
motion was related to the Manipur issue. Subsequently, the
no-confidence motion was accepted by the Speaker.
Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, officially inaugurated
a centralized Aviation Security Control Centre (ASCC)
established by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
in New Delhi. The primary objective behind this initiative is
to effectively address the prevailing security challenges.
The ASCC will be responsible for monitoring all potential
threats and social media activity pertaining to the 66 civil
airports currently under the CISF’s security coverage.
S Phangnon Konyak, a distinguished BJP leader and
Nagaland’s first female Rajya Sabha MP, achieved a historic
feat as she took on the role of presiding over the Rajya
Sabha. This remarkable milestone in her political journey
marks her as the first woman from Nagaland to assume this
prestigious position.
India has recently launched the International Big Cat
Alliance (IBCA) with the aim of conserving seven major big
cat species on Earth. Inspired by the success of Project
Tiger, which has contributed to India being home to 70% of
the world’s tigers, the IBCA will focus on protecting and
conserving key big cat species, including Tiger, Lion,
Leopard, Snow Leopard, Puma, Jaguar, and Cheetah.
On a recent occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
inaugurated the newly revamped Pragati Maidan complex
in Delhi, unveiling the impressive International Exhibitioncum-Convention Centre (IECC), also known as ‘Bharat
Mandapam.’ The IECC is set to become the largest
conference and exhibition site in India and will be the venue
for the upcoming G-20 Summit in September.
The Union Home Ministry has introduced a new Bill to
amend the Registration of Birth and Death Act 1969 in the
ongoing session of Parliament. The proposed amendments
seek to digitize birth records and make Aadhaar mandatory
for birth and death registration. The key objective is to
streamline documentation processes, ensure accurate
record-keeping, and facilitate various government services.
During the Sri Lanka President’s visit to India, Indian PM
expressed his hope to implement 13th Amendment to Sri
Lanka Constitution which flows from the Indo-Sri Lanka
Accord 1987.
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India’s first deluxe train, the iconic Deccan Queen, recently
celebrated its 93rd anniversary of operations between Pune
and Mumbai. Its inaugural journey on June 1, 1930.
During the inauguration of the National Training Centre for
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
A significant step towards improving train operation safety
in India has been taken by Ministry of Railways with the
development of Kavach, an indigenous Automatic Train
Protection System.
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The 22nd Law Commission's recent report on Section 124A
of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) has recommended retaining
the sedition law while proposing amendments and
procedural safeguards to prevent its misuse.
The Commission of Railway Safety (CRS) is a crucial
government commission in India responsible for ensuring
the safety of rail travel and train operations. Established
during the British era, the CRS has evolved over time to
become an independent authority under the Ministry of
Civil Aviation (MoCA).
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways,
Sarbananda Sonowal, launched the ‘Sagar Samriddhi’
online dredging monitoring system as part of the ‘Waste to
Wealth’ initiative of the ministry. The National Technology
Centre for Ports, Waterways and Coasts (NTCPWC)
developed the system, which replaces the old Draft and
Loading Monitor system and offers improved efficiency and
transparency.
The insurance regulator of India has recently released a
directive to all insurers operating in the country to establish
unique 14-digit identifiers, known as Ayushman Bharat
Health Account (ABHA) IDs, for all individuals residing
within India.
Udhampur-Doda Parliamentary Constituency stands out
as one of the most developed constituencies among the 550
Parliamentary Constituencies in India. With its remarkable
progress and comprehensive growth, the constituency
serves as a shining example of development.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) in India
has recently cracked down on over 150 websites and
YouTube-based news channels since May 2021. These
actions were taken in response to the production of content
deemed “anti-India” and in violation of Section 69A of the
Information Technology (IT) Act.
National Archives of India organized exhibition “Hamari
Bhasha, Hamari Virasat” on the occasion of 75th
International Archives Day.
Education loans register 17% growth in FY23, turning
positive for first time in five years.
Union Minister of Education and Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhan flagged off
Gabon’s first Agri- SEZ project from New Delhi.
India’s Animation, Gaming, Visual Effects, and Comics
(AVGC) sector is set to make a remarkable impression on
the global stage as the country participates for the first time
at the prestigious Annecy International Animation Festival
(AIAF) in France.
The UNGA (United Nations General Assembly) has adopted
by consensus a draft resolution piloted by India to establish
a memorial wall in the UN headquarters to honour fallen
peacekeepers.
Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library Society: At a special
meeting presided over by Defence Minister Shri Rajnath
Singh, who is Vice-President of the Nehru Memorial
Museum and Library Society, it was resolved to change the
society’s name to Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library
Society.
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The central government of India has recently taken a
proactive step towards improving the well-being of its
employees by introducing the “Y-Break – Yoga at Office
Chair” protocol. This initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry
of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha,
and Homoeopathy), aims to help professionals relieve
stress, rejuvenate their energy levels, and enhance
concentration.
Union home minister Amit Shah conducted a meeting with
disaster management ministers from states and union
territories to discuss disaster risk reduction and strengthen
the country’s disaster management system. While
presiding over the meeting, Shah announced three major
schemes valued at over ₹8,000 crore to improve disaster
management efforts across the country.
The Personnel Ministry announced that the central
government has launched a new collection of courses called
“Dakshta” (Development of Attitude, Knowledge, Skill for
Holistic Transformation in Administration) on the iGOT
Karmayogi Platform.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a unique yoga session at
the United Nations Headquarters on Wednesday, marking
the 9th International Day of Yoga. The historic celebration
saw the participation of top UN officials, envoys from
around the world, and prominent individuals.
On the auspicious occasion of the Jagannath Rath Yatra,
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri
Amit Shah, inaugurated various development works and
performed Bhoomipujan in Ahmedabad. Among the
inaugurated projects was the CREDAI Garden-People’s
Park, a beautiful park constructed by CREDAI with the aim
of providing a comfortable and environmentally friendly
space for people from all walks of life.
The Central government has allocated ₹145 crore to
Nagaland for the construction of a Unity Mall in Dimapur.
This funding is part of the Union Budget 2023-24, which has
set aside ₹5,000 crore for the establishment of Unity Malls
across the country.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has
announced the launch of a knowledge-sharing platform by
the National Highway Authority of India. This platform
aims to promote the inclusive development of national
highways.
In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court of India ruled that
Coal India Limited (CIL) and its subsidiary companies are
subject to the Competition Act, 2002. The court held that
the Competition Commission of India (CCI) can take action
against CIL for abuse of its dominant position in the coal
sector.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has inaugurated the
construction of the ‘Balidan Stambh’ in Srinagar, Jammu
and Kashmir, June 24. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant
Governor Manoj Sinha joined him at the park near Lal
Chowk, the commercial center of Srinagar.
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India’s Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has announced
the approval of Pune-based Gennova Biopharmaceuticals
for emergency use authorization from the Drugs Controller
General of India (DCGI) for its mRNA COVID-19 booster
vaccine, GEMCOVAC-OM.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Al-Hakim
Mosque in Cairo, Egypt holds great significance,
particularly for the Dawoodi Muslim community in India.
The mosque, which dates back to the 11th century, is named
after Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah, the 16th Fatimid caliph.
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying
has taken a significant step towards streamlining the
regulatory approval process for veterinary drugs and
vaccines with the launch of the Nandi portal.
In a significant step towards embracing sustainable
transportation, India is poised to launch its first-ever
hydrogen-powered train. Hydrogen trains, which rely on
fuel cells to convert hydrogen and oxygen into electricity,
offer a clean and environmentally friendly alternative to
traditional diesel trains.
The field assessment of Swachcha Survekshan 2023 is
going to be launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban
Assessment from 1st July 2023. Swachcha Survekshan
2023- Mera Sheher, Meri Pehechan is the 8th annual
edition ranking released on the basis of cleanliness of the
cities by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Assessment .
The field assessment of Swachcha Survekshan 2023 is
going to be launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban
Assessment from 1st July 2023. As a part of Swachcha
Bharat Mission, urban cleanliness survey is based on
cleanliness of public spaces and toilets, feedback of
residents and the performance of municipalities in waste
collection, segregation and processing.
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra
Modi, has given its approval for the introduction of the
National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill, 2023 in the
Parliament. This significant move aims to establish the NRF,
an apex body that will play a pivotal role in seeding,
nurturing, and promoting Research and Development
(R&D) while fostering a culture of research and innovation
across universities, colleges, research institutions, and R&D
laboratories in India.
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and
Dairying in the Government of India have taken a
significant step towards digitizing the fish farming sector
with the launch of the android-based mobile app, “Report
Fish Disease” The app, unveiled by Shri Parshottam Rupala,
Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, aims
to enhance disease reporting and surveillance in the
aquaculture industry.
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PM Modi inaugurates 91 FM transmitters in 18 states and 2
union territories to improve radio connectivity in border
regions and aspirational districts, benefiting 2 crore
additional people.
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India's Agriculture Minister launched the Millets Experience
Centre in New Delhi to promote the adoption of millets
among the public, in collaboration with NAFED.
Indian Army inducts five women officers in Regiment of
Artillery after completion of training at OTA Chennai.
India's first cable-stayed rail bridge, the Anji Khad Bridge, is
part of the Udampur-Srinagar-Baramulla-Rail Link (USBRL)
Project, and a timelapse video of its construction has been
shared by the Union Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Delhi-based think tank CPR's FCRA registration has been
suspended for 180 days by MHA due to initial breaches of
regulations.
India to join ICAO's CORSIA and LTAG from 2027,
announced at a meeting of the Ministry of Civil Aviation's
Consultative Committee.
India's Supreme Court has allowed couples to divorce on the
grounds of "irretrievable breakdown of marriage" under
Article 142, enabling one party to seek divorce despite
opposition from the other, or for both parties to seek
mutual consent divorce.
CBSE adds coding and AI to classes 6-8 curriculum under
NEP 2020.
UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar launched CU-Chayan, a
user-friendly recruitment portal for Central University
faculty.
Karnataka tops the National Manufacturing Innovation
Survey 2021-22, followed by Telangana and Tamil Nadu,
with the Northeastern states and Bihar having the lowest
innovation in manufacturing.
Shantanu Thakur inaugurates Tuticorin-Maldives Direct
Shipping Service with 'M.V. MSS Galena' vessel.
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways launched
‘Harit Sagar’ Green Port Guidelines 2023 to achieve zero
carbon emissions.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has established the
Centre for Processing Accelerated Corporate Exit (C-PACE)
to streamline the process of removing companies from the
MCA Register.
Doctors will now have to get a Unique Identification
Number (UID) to be able to practice medicine in the
country, as per the new regulations by the National Medical
Commission (NMC).
Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a training program
on legislative drafting in New Delhi. The program aims to
create a better understanding of the principles and
practices of legislative drafting among officers of
Parliament, State Legislatures, various ministries, statutory
bodies, and other government departments.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has launched a
new website, the UTSAH (Undertaking Transformative
Strategies and Actions in Higher Education) Portal, and the
Professor of Practice (PoP) Portal to promote quality
education in India.
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The Meri LiFE app, launched by Union Minister for
Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender
Yadav, is set to revolutionize the way individuals and
communities track their progress in the global mass
movement called Mission LiFE.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh is set to inaugurate the 8th
All India Pension Adalat in Delhi on May 17. This initiative,
organized by the Department of Pension and Pensioners’
Welfare, aims to resolve chronic pension-related cases.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has taken a
significant step towards making the process of striking off
defunct companies easier and more efficient. This has been
achieved through the establishment of the Centre for
Processing Accelerated Corporate Exit (C-PACE), which will
centralize the process of striking off companies.
Kiren Rijiju has exited as Union Law Minister and will now
take up the portfolio of Ministry of Earth Sciences. Arjun
Ram Meghwal has been assigned the independent charge
as Minister of State in the Ministry of Law and Justice in
addition to his existing portfolios.
The India Pavilion was inaugurated by Union Minister of
State for Information and Broadcasting, Dr. L Murugan, at
the 76th Cannes International Film Festival in France.
During the inauguration of the International Museum Expo
2023 at Pragati Maidan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
emphasized
his
government’s
commitment
to
safeguarding India’s heritage.
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah recently
laid the foundation stone for the permanent campus of the
National Academy of Coastal Policing in Dwaraka, Gujarat.
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav inaugurated the Centre of
Excellence on Sustainable Land Management (CoE-SLM) at
the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education
(ICFRE) in Dehradun.
The upcoming inauguration of the new parliament building
will feature an important addition, as Prime Minister
Narendra Modi will place a significant golden sceptre near
the Speaker’s seat, announced Union Home Minister Amit
Shah.
The Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati
Raj, Shri Giriraj Singh, recently launched the ‘SAMARTH
Campaign on Promoting Digital Transactions in 50,000
Gram Panchayats’ under the AzadiKaAmritMahotsav in
Lucknow. Under the SAMARTH Campaign, the government
seeks to foster the adoption of digital transactions in 50,000
Gram Panchayats across India.
Ministry of Ayush and Minority Affairs have joined hands to
promote and help the development of the Unani System of
Medicine in India. The Ministry of Minorities Affairs has
granted RS 45.34 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas
Karyakram (PMJVK), which is a centrally sponsored
scheme.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi informed that a new
consulate would be constructed in Brisbane during his
address at the Community Event in Sydney.
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The Indian government has introduced a series of measures
aimed at promoting the adoption of environmentally
friendly technology in the shipping sector. These initiatives
include offering financial assistance and focusing on
upgrading ports.
The Ministry of Finance has announced the launch of a
special ₹75 coin to commemorate the inauguration of
India’s new parliament building. Prime Minister Narendra
Modi will unveil the coin on 28 May, coinciding with the
celebration of India’s 75 years of independence.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off Assam’s first
Vande Bharat Express train.
Nepal has decided to allow India’s Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam
(SJVN) Limited to develop a second hydropower project in
the country.
The security responsibility of the prime minister, currently
undertaken by the Special Protection Group (SPG), will now
be overseen by an officer of the Indian Police Service
holding the rank of at least an additional director general
(ADG).
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PM Modi inaugurated the Vande Bharat Express train
service between Rani Kamlapati Railway Station in Madhya
Pradesh and Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station in Delhi.
PNGRB has amended regulations to introduce a unified
tariff for natural gas pipelines, with the aim of "One Nation,
One Grid and One Tariff."
The PM inaugurated the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of
the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) which was
established by a resolution of the Ministry of Home Affairs
in 1963.
The Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways,
Sarbananda Sonowal, introduced the "Sagar Setu" mobile
application for the National Logistics Portal Marine.
The Rajya Sabha approved the Competition Amendment
Bill, 2023, aimed at modernizing the two-decade-old antitrust law to align with changes in the economy.
India developed a mathematical model to estimate the
prevalence of tuberculosis cases, providing data months
before the WHO's annual estimates, presented at the 36th
Stop TB Partnership Board meeting in Varanasi.
India is expected to become the world's second-largest
solar manufacturer by 2026.
India elected to UN Statistical Commission Narcotic Drugs
& Programme Coordinating Board of Joint UN Program,
showing increasing global presence.
During his visit to Telangana, Prime Minister Narendra
Modi launched the Secunderabad-Tirupati Vande Bharat
Express.
PM Modi launched the International Big Cats Alliance
(IBCA) to conserve seven species of big cats including tigers,
lions, leopards, cheetahs, jaguars, snow leopards, and
clouded leopards.
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EC grants national party status to AAP based on electoral
performance in four states.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah to present the
'Maharashtra Bhushan' Award to social worker Appasaheb
Dharmadhikari on April 16 in Navi Mumbai.
3D-printed post office being built in Bengaluru, India,
expected to cost 30-40% less than traditional building and
to be completed within 30 days.
Union Minister Parshottam Rupala launched the Animal
Pandemic Preparedness Initiative (APPI) and Animal Health
System Support for One Health (AHSSOH) project on April
14, 2023, at the India Habitat Center in New Delhi.
PMJDY accounts record a surge of ₹50,000 crore, with total
balance reaching ₹1.99 lakh crore and addition of 5 crore
new accounts in FY22-23.
Tourist train 'Bharat Gaurav' launched from New Delhi to
visit cities associated with BR Ambedkar on his 132nd birth
anniversary. The tour will cover sites in Maharashtra and
Bihar and last for seven nights and eight days.
Union government to introduce 'Vande Metro' by Dec 2023
to connect major cities and provide cost-effective
transportation.
The 16th Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in
Bangladesh was opened by High Commissioner Pranya
Verma in Kushtia, attended by local MP Mahbubul Alam
Hanif. IVAC aims to provide easy visa application access to
Kushtia residents and nearby areas traveling to India.
Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh
launched the YUVA PORTAL in New Delhi, which aims to
connect and identify potential young Start-Ups.
India has surpassed China to become the world's most
populous nation with 142.86 crore people, according to the
latest United Nations data.
The Union Cabinet approved the National Quantum
Mission, aimed at propelling India into a leading position in
the quantum technology sector and promoting economic
growth through its development.
The Indian government released the Animal Birth Control
Rules, 2023, in accordance with the Supreme Court's
guidelines on a writ petition regarding the Animal Welfare
Board of India and the People for Elimination of Stray
Troubles, which prohibited relocating dogs.
The Ministry of Finance announced a new Rs 100 coin to
mark the 100th edition of the radio program, Mann Ki Baat,
with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
NHAI's special purpose vehicle, NHLML, plans to develop
10,000 km of optic fiber cables infrastructure across India by
2025.
India's aviation safety oversight has met global standards,
as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the US has
reaffirmed the country's Category One rating.
During his two-day visit to Kerala, Prime Minister Narendra
Modi is set to inaugurate India's first-ever water metro that
connects 10 islands surrounding Kochi using batteryoperated electric hybrid boats.
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India proposed a G20 park in Delhi, based on the theme of
"One Earth, One Family, One Future," to symbolize global
unity in development.
The Indian Government has taken steps for National
Medical Devices Policy to implement the PLI Scheme for
medical devices and establish 4 Medical Devices Parks in
Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Uttar
Pradesh.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 'NAMO
Medical Education and Research Institute' in Silvassa town,
located in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli
and Daman and Diu.
India initiated Operation Kaveri to evacuate its citizens from
the unrest-stricken Sudan.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced that Prime
Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the National Games
in Goa in October 2023.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the 'Kol Janjati
Mahakumbh' organized on the occasion of Shabri Mata
Janm Jayanti at Satna, Madhya Pradesh.
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde confirmed that Aurangabad
city will be renamed Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, and
Osmanabad city will be called Dharashiv.
The Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela is organized every year by the
Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) and this year
it will be held in New Delhi.
The 'Catch the Rain 2023' campaign was introduced by
President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi. The campaign's
central idea is the sustainability of drinking water sources.
PM Narendra Modi dedicated the World`s longest railway
platform of 1.5 kilometers at Sri Siddhaarooda railway
station in Hubballi in the state of Karnataka.
The first methanol-powered buses in Bengaluru will be
unveiled by Union Minister for Road and Transport, Nitin
Gadkari.
AAHAR 2023: The objective of Aahar 2023, which was put
together with the help of the Union Ministry of Food
Processing Industries, the Agriculture and Processed Food
Produacts Export Development Authority (APEDA), and
other organisations, is to showcase the hospitality
industry's potential and showcase technologies, goods, and
services to both domestic and foreign consumers.
Indian Railways has set a target of becoming a 'net-zero
carbon emitter' by 2030.
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Narendra Singh Tomar on 15 March 2023, inaugurated
“AgriUnifest” in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Government to set up 7 Mega Integrated Textile Region and
Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks with a total outlay of Rs. 4,445
crores. The Parks will come up in Tamil Nadu, Telangana,
Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh,
and Maharashtra.
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A 70-foot tall statue of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar will be
unveiled in Latur city, Maharashtra.
PM,
Modi,
inaugurated
the
International
Telecommunication Union (ITU) Area Office and
Innovation Centre in the country.
India is aiming to become a leader in the global shipbuilding
industry by launching the Green Tug Transition
Programme (GTTP) and setting a goal of becoming a
'Global Hub for Green Ship' building by 2030.
An Indian delegation led by the Department of Commerce
recently participated in the second round of negotiations
for the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity
(IPEF) in Bali, Indonesia. Representatives from 13 other
countries also took part in the discussions covering all four
pillars of the IPEF: Trade, Supply Chains, Clean Economy,
and Fair Economy. India was involved in talks related to the
latter three pillars.
The Real-time Performance Monitoring Dashboard of
MoPSW called 'Sagar Manthan' was virtually launched by
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways and
Ayush Shri Sarbananda Sonowal.
The Agriculture Minister of India, Narendra Singh Tomar,
has introduced a new platform called 'DigiClaim' on the
national crop insurance portal.
Income Tax Department launched a mobile application
called "AIS for Taxpayer".
The Union Cabinet approved an increase in the dearness
allowance and dearness relief by 4 per cent to 42 per cent,
benefiting 47.58 lakh central government employees and
69.76 lakh pensioners.
For the upcoming 2023-24 season, the Indian government
has increased the minimum support price (MSP) for raw
jute by Rs 300 to Rs 5,050 per quintal.
PM Modi has recently launched an app called "Call Before
You Dig" to prevent uncoordinated digging that can cause
damage to underground utility assets, such as optical fibre
cables.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Vedic
Heritage portal in New Delhi.
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India's first quantum computing-based telecom network
link has been made operational between Sanchar Bhawan
and National Informatics Centre office in New Delhi.
The government increased the maximum age for Pension
Fund Regulatory and Development Authority's (PFRDA)
ombudsman from 65 to 70 years.
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Azad Engineering Private Limited, a Hyderabad-based
market leader in engineering, has been approved as the first
Indian company to supply critical rotating parts for nuclear
turbines.
India will be invited as the focal country at the Madrid
International Book Fair in 2025, the Ambassador of Spain
to India, Jose Maria Ridao said. Spain is the theme country
at the 46th International Kolkata Book Fair. The Madrid
International Book Fair is an annual event held in the Buen
Retiro Park in Madrid.
Haj pilgrimage quota has been restored to the original Haj
quota which stands at 1,75,025.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone
of a ₹450 crore nano urea plant and township of the Indian
Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO) in Deoghar,
Jharkhand. The nano urea plant will be the fifth such plant
in India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the
world's first nano urea plant in Gujarat in 2021. According
to Union Minister Amit Shah Nano Urea will benefit farmers
and it is already being exported to five countries.
PM Narendra Modi dedicated the HAL Helicopter Factory
to the nation in Tumakuru.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the 36th
Surajkund International Crafts Mela at Faridabad,
Haryana.
Reliance Jio in collaboration with GSMA has unveiled a
nationwide Digital Skill initiative. This collaborative effort
intends to provide rural women and people from lowincome groups with training based on their specific needs.
The Yuva Sangam registration portal was launched in New
Delhi. The Yuva Sangam is an initiative of Prime Minister
Narendra Modi to build close ties between the youth of the
Northeast Region and the rest of India under the spirit of
Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Aljameatus-Saifiyah, Arabic Academy of the Dawoodi Bohra
Community in Mumbai.
Meta, announced its partnership with the ministry of
electronics and information technology (MeitY) for the G20
stay safe online campaign.
The "Digital Payments Utsav," a comprehensive campaign
aiming at encouraging digital payments throughout India.
India is the highest milk producer in the world contributing
twenty-four per cent of global milk production in the year
2021-22.
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The Minister for Communications, Electronics &
Information Technology and Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw
inaugurated AMRITPEX 2023 - National Philatelic
Exhibition.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the 200th birth
Anniversary of Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati, who
founded the Arya Samaj in 1875.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the National
Aadi Mahotsav on 16th February 2023 at Major Dhyan
Chand National Stadium, New Delhi.
Twelve more cheetahs will be flown in from South Africa.
Jal Jan Abhiyan was inaugurated virtually on Abu Road in
the Sirohi district of Rajasthan.
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has
recently launched a chatbot to help people get an answer to
their queries related to the Aadhaar card. It is called
"Aadhaar Mitra".
Advancing India’s cyber-preparedness, KAVACH-2023, a
national level hackathon was launched to identify
innovative ideas and technological solutions for addressing
the cyber security and cybercrime challenges of the 21st
century.
Agricultural and Process Food Export Development
Authority (APEDA) is participating in the 28th edition of
Gulfood 2023 which will be held in UAE.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ‘Barisu
Kannada Dim Dimava cultural festival at Talkatora
Stadium in Delhi.
The Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud announced that
the Supreme Court has launched “neutral citations” of
judgments to ensure a uniform pattern of citing its
decisions.
Power Minister RK Singh launched South Asia Distribution
Utility Network (SADUN) which aims to modernise
distribution of utilities in South Asia via knowledge sharing
among discoms. SADUN is a joint initiative of the Ministry
of Power, USAID and PFC. Singh said that all the member
nations would benefit from the synergy, exchange of
experiences and the sharing of vision-enabled by the
network.
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Coffee shipments from India, Asia's third-largest
producer and exporter, rose 1.66 per cent to 4 lakh tonne
in 2022 on rise in instant coffee exports and re-exports.
Exports stood at 3.93 lakh tonne in 2021. In value terms,
coffee export was higher at Rs 8,762.47 crore in 2022 as
against Rs 6,984.67 crore in the previous year. India ships
both Robusta and Arabica varieties, besides instant coffee.
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah has
laid the foundation stone of the Central Detective Training
Institute (CDTI) at Devanahalli in Karnataka and
inaugurated the residential and administrative complexes
of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). The residential
complexes of ITBP inaugurated by Shri Amit Shah include
Residential Quarters, Joint Building, Barracks for 120
Jawans, Staff Officers’ Mess and Officers' Mess.
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The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine
(NCISM) and the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic
Sciences (CCRAS), the two prominent institutions under the
Ministry of Ayush, Government of India for regulating
medical education and conducting scientific research
respectively, have launched ‘SMART’ (Scope for
Mainstreaming Ayurveda Research in Teaching
Professionals). The program aimed to boost scientific
research in priority healthcare research areas through
Ayurveda colleges and hospitals.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Dr. Syama
Prasad Mookerjee National Institute of Water and
Sanitation (SPM-NIWAS) at Joka in Kolkata via video
conferencing. SPM-NIWAS has been set up with a budget of
Rs 100 crore, on 8.72 acres of land at Joka, Diamond
Harbour Road, Kolkata, West Bengal.
The President of India Droupadi Murmu inaugurated
Samvidhan Udyan, Mayur Stambh, National Flag Post,
Statue of Mahatma Gandhi, and Maharana Pratap at Raj
Bhavan, Jaipur on 3rd January 2023. The President of India
virtually inaugurated the Transmission System for Solar
Energy Zones in Rajasthan and laid the foundation stone
for the 1000 MV Bikaner Solar Power Project of SJVN
Limited.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to launch the world's longest
river cruise, "Ganga Vilas" from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to
Dibrugarh, Assam on 13th January 2023. Chief Minister
Yogi Adityanath has informed us that all preparations for
the arrival of the Prime Minister and the launch ceremony in
Varanasi should be finished.
The President of India Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the
18th National Jamboree of the Bharat Scouts and Guides
at Pali, Rajasthan on 4th January 2023. The President of
India noted that the Bharat Scouts and Guides is the largest
voluntary, non-political, uniformed youth organization and
educational movement in the country.
India has taken over the leadership of the Asia Pacific
Postal Union (APPU) in January 2023. Dr Vinaya Prakash
Singh will take over the charge of Secretary General of the
Union for a tenure of 4 years. This is the result of the
elections during the 13th APPU Congress held in AugustSeptember 2022.
Silent Valley National Park in the last month identified 141
species of birds of which 17 were new species of birds. A
total of 175 species of birds have been spotted in Silent
Valley. The bird survey was conducted at Silent Valley on
the 27th, 28th, and 29th of December 2022 and marked the
30th Anniversary of the first bird survey in Silent Valley.
The bird survey was first conducted in the last week of
December 1990, however, due to Covid-19, the anniversary
could not be celebrated in December 2020.
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Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare
Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the three-day 'North
East Krishi Kumbhar-2023' and took part in the 49th
Foundation Day celebration of the ICAR Research Complex
for NEH Region, Umiam. The Minister inaugurated the
administrative cum academic block office and Girl’s Hostel
of the College of Agriculture at Kyrdemkulai, Ri Bhoi
district.
India's first-ever coal gasification-based Talcher Fertilizer
Plant in Odisha will be ready to be dedicated to the nation
by October 2024.
The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2023 convention in Indore,
Madhya Pradesh, was formally opened by PM Modi.
Prime Minister has launched the government’s
Aspirational Block Programme (ABP), which is aimed at
improving the performance of blocks lagging on various
development parameters.
Dr. Jitendra Singh released the theme for the "National
Science Day 2023", titled "Global Science for Global
Wellbeing" at National Media Centre.
Amit Shah inaugurated the 'Jai Hindi' Light and Sound
Show at Red Fort.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, along with Tripura
Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, inaugurated the School of
Logistics, Waterways and Communication in Agartala.
The world's longest river cruise, the MV Ganga Vilas
launched by PM Modi. The Ministry of Culture has
organized a grand curtain raiser cultural program 'Sur
Sarita'-Symphony of Ganga' on the launch event of the
world's longest river cruise.
Digital India Startup Hub, through the Software
Technology Parks of India, shall set up India’s first Centre
of Excellence in Online Gaming at Shillong by March 2023.
New addition to Vande Bharat Train will run between
Secunderabad and Visakhapatnam.
National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) has
submitted a pre-feasibility report to the Central Electricity
Authority of India for the ‘Upper Siang Multipurpose
Storage’, India’s largest hydel power project to date to
come up in Arunachal Pradesh. This will be 11 gigawatt
(GW) project. India may spend ₹1.13 trillion to build the
Upper Siang multi-purpose storage project at Yingkiong in
Arunachal Pradesh.
SPIC MACAY, in association with the Ministry of Culture
and the New Delhi Municipal Council, presents "Shruti
Amrut," a new instalment of its wildly popular "Music in the
Park" series.
PM Modi shared snippets titled “Your Exam, Your
Methods-Choose Your Own Style” from the Exam
Warriors Book and has urged students to share how they
prepare for exams.
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The National Council for Education Research and
Training (NCERT) has released India's first national
assessment regulator, PARAKH, which will work on setting
norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment
and evaluation for all recognized school boards in the
country.
On Parakram Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
participate in a ceremony to name 21 largest unnamed
islands of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The islands would be
named after the 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees.
U-WIN, the programme to digitise India's Universal
Immunisation Programme (UIP) has been launched in a
pilot mode in two districts of each state and Union Territory.
The six-day mega event “Bharat Parv” Event is to be
organized by the Government of India at the Lawns and
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Gyan Path in front of Red Fort, Delhi from 26th to 31st
January 2023, as part of the Republic Day Celebrations.
The biennial air show and aviation expo, Aero India 2023, is
scheduled for February 13–17. Yelahanka Air Force Station
in Bengaluru, which has hosted it since 1996, will serve as
the venue.
The nation observes the 158th birth anniversary of the
freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai, popularly known as Punjab
Kesari. Lala Lajpat Rai was born on 28th January 1865.
The Mughal Garden of Rashtrapati Bhavan has been
called Amrit Udyan. As President Droupadi Murmu on
Sunday inaugurated Udyan Utsav-2023.
National Logistic Portal (marine) (NLP) It is a one-stop
platform aimed at connecting all the stakeholders of the
logistics community using IT.
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New Zealand has taken a momentous step towards
reducing plastic waste by becoming the first country to
implement a complete ban on thin plastic bags commonly
used in supermarkets for fruit and vegetable purchases.
Iran has officially become a full member of the Shanghai
Cooperation Organisation (SCO) during an India-hosted
virtual summit of the influential grouping. Prime Minister
Narendra Modi congratulated Iranian President Ebrahim
Raisi and the people of Iran on this significant occasion.
In a significant ceremony at St Giles’ Cathedral in
Edinburgh, King Charles III of the United Kingdom was
presented with the Scottish Crown Jewels, solidifying his
authority in Scotland. The event took place two months
after his official coronation and included the unveiling of a
new sword named after the late Queen Elizabeth.
During India-EU Aviation summit held at New Delhi, India,
the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has signed a
MoU with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) for cooperation in unmanned aircraft and systems
and innovative air mobility.
Taiwan has announced its decision to open its third
representative office in India, this time in Mumbai. The
move comes after more than a decade since Taiwan last
expanded its presence in the country. The establishment of
the Taiwan Economic and Cultural Center (TECC) in
Mumbai aims to facilitate trade, investment, and provide
various services to Taiwanese nationals and Indian
businesspeople and tourists.
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s coalition government
collapses due to “insurmountable” differences on handling
migration. After days of crisis talks, the four-party coalition
fails to reach a deal.
Peru declared a state of National emergency amid a surge
in patient suffering from Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
which is a neurological condition characterized by an
uncommon immune system mistakenly attack on nervous
system.
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Bangladesh and India have initiated trade transactions in
rupees, aiming to reduce reliance on the US dollar and
strengthen regional currency and trade. This bilateral trade
agreement marks a significant milestone for Bangladesh,
moving beyond the US dollar for trade settlement with a
foreign country.
The Ukraine war has led to the increased recognition of the
term “Global South” as many influential countries in Africa,
Asia, and Latin America have shown hesitation in aligning
themselves with NATO.
Israel’s parliament in the first reading adopted a
controversial bill that would limit the oversight powers of
the Supreme Court.·
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is embarking on a visit
to France and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from July
13-15, aimed at deepening cooperation between the
countries. With a focus on areas such as defence, security,
energy, and global partnerships, PM Modi’s visit holds
significance for strengthening bilateral ties. This article
provides an overview of the key highlights and objectives of
the visit.
UAE or United Arab Emirates is participating with observer
status in the plenary of the Asia/Pacific Group on Money
Laundering (APG), a Financial Action Task Force-Style
regional body (FSRB), taking place this week in Vancouver,
Canada. The UAE is the first Arab country to be granted
observer status at the APG.
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Prime Minister
Anthony Albanese announced Michele Bullock would
head the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) for the next
seven years, having chosen not to reappoint Governor Philip
Lowe for a second term.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced its
support for India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission by
offering a loan facility of up to €1 billion. The loan aims to
assist India in developing its nascent green hydrogen
ecosystem and renewable energy projects. EIB VicePresident Kris Peeters will confirm the lender’s interest in
providing the loan during his visit to India this week to
attend G20 events.
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Jakarta, Indonesia – On the sidelines of the 56th ASEAN
Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) in Jakarta, Saudi Arabia
has officially become the 51st country to accede to the
Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC). The accession
signing ceremony took place on July 12, and Indonesian
Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, on behalf of ASEAN,
expressed her appreciation to Saudi Arabia for joining the
treaty.
A private Chinese company launched the World’s first
methane-fuelled space rocket into orbit named “Zhuque2”.
Talim made landfall in Zhanjiang city, located in
Guangdong province. China typically experiences its
primary flood season from late July to early August. During
this period, there is an upsurge in tropical cyclone and
typhoon activity, particularly in the South China Sea and
Western Pacific regions, with particular emphasis on the
southern and southeastern coastal areas of the country.
Hong Kong hoisted the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal
No 8,the third-highest warning level first time this year.
India and the United States have recently agreed to
enhance cooperation on various fronts, including
strengthening multilateral development banks, promoting
climate action, and facilitating energy transition. The Union
Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, met with US
Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen, during a G20 event to
discuss their bilateral interests and explore new investment
opportunities in renewable energy. The collaboration
between the two nations spans economic, commercial, and
technological issues, with a focus on supply chain
strengthening and catalyzing clean energy transition.
North Korea recently tested its latest intercontinental
ballistic missile (IBM) – Hwasong-18. Hwasong-18 is a
three stage solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile
(IBM) developed by North Korea.
The external minister of India S. Jaishankar met his
Myanmar counterpart Tha Swe to discuss the expeditions
projects especially the India-Myanmar-Thailand trilateral
highway and the challenges faced in the smooth
implementation of the project. The total distance of this
highway is approximately 1,400 km (845 miles) which
starts from Moreh in Manipur, India and passes through
Myanmar and ends at Mae Sot in Thailand.
In a significant move, India and Japan have solidified their
partnership by signing an agreement to jointly develop the
semiconductor ecosystem. The deal aims to bolster the
resilience of the global supply chain, particularly in the
crucial semiconductor industry. This marks Japan as the
second Quad partner, after the United States, to join hands
with India in this endeavor.
“The “V.C Yeshwant Ghadge Sundial Memorial” was
jointly unveiled by the Commune of Monotone in Italy and
Italian military historians at Montone, Perugia, Italy. This
memorial stands as a tribute to the valor and sacrifices of
the Indian troops who fought in the Italian Campaign during
the Second World War.
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As per a notification issued by the Directorate General of
Foreign Trade, India, world’s top rice exporter, has
implemented a ban on all exports of “non-basmati white
rice” to stabilize domestic prices. However, the government
will permit the export of white rice to other nations upon
request, subject to the fulfillment of their food security
requirements and their government’s formal approval.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new
legislation that deals a significant blow to the LGBTQ+
community in the country. The act, passed unanimously by
both houses of parliament, strictly prohibits individuals
from officially or medically changing their gender, further
marginalizing Russia’s embattled LGBTQ+ population.
According to WHO, a first case of Middle East Respiratory
Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-COV) has been identified in
a 28-year old male from United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Pan Gongsheng was named China’s central bank
governor on July 25 in the widely anticipated final major
appointment of the ruling Communist Party’s once-adecade change of power. Mr. Pan, a deputy central bank
governor and veteran of China’s state-owned banking
industry, succeeds Yi Gang, an American-trained
economist who held the post for five years.
On 13th July, the World Bank issued an official approval for
the Bank of Israel to join the International Committee on
Credit Reporting (ICCR), consists of worldwide committees
on credit reporting.
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO) has urged to prohibit the use of
smartphones in schools, asserting the need for a more
“human-centred vision” of education.
Cambodia’s Prime Minister, Hun Sen recently announced
his decision to step down and appoint his eldest son, Hun
Manet, as the new prime minister. Despite leaving the
prime ministerial position, Hun Sen will continue to hold
leadership roles as the head of the ruling Cambodian
People’s Party and as a member of the National Assembly.
Antarctica’s sea ice has been recorded low level of about
14.2 million sq. km, significantly below the normal extent
of 16.7 million sq. km for this time of year.
China’s issuance of stapled visas to Indian citizens from
Arunachal Pradesh has sparked controversy and
diplomatic tensions between the two neighboring
countries. This practice involves attaching a separate piece
of paper to the visa instead of directly stamping it on the
passport. The recent incident involving three Indian wushu
players receiving stapled visas led to India’s withdrawal of
its wushu contingent from the Summer World University
Games in Chengdu.
James Ferguson ‘Jim’ Skea of the United Kingdom was
elected as the new chair of the Intergovernmental Panel
on Climate Change (IPCC), in Nairobi, Kenya. Skea beat his
nearest rival, Thelma Krug of Brazil, in a run-off. He won 90
votes while Krug won 69. Krug, an IPCC vice-chair and
former researcher at Brazil’s national space institute,
narrowly missed a chance to be the first female chair of the
IPCC.
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Latvian lawmakers picked the country’s long-serving and
popular foreign minister, a strong backer of Ukraine, as its
new head of state in a tight vote.
In a setback for North Korea’s space ambitions, the
country’s first attempt at launching a military spy satellite
ended in failure. The English version of their website stated
that the carrier rocket, named “Chollima-1,” .
Celeste Saulo of Argentina has been appointed as the first
female Secretary-General of the World Meteorological
Organization (WMO).
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged victorious in
the bid to host the prestigious World Conservation
Congress (WCC) in 2025.
Germany, the fourth largest economy in the world, is
currently facing a recession due to a decline in the Euro and
an unexpected contraction in the economy during the first
three months of 2023.
Cryptocurrencies experienced a widespread decline
following the accusations made by the US Securities and
Exchange Commission against Binance Holdings Ltd.,
accusing them of mishandling funds and providing false
information to regulators.
In recent events, the Nova Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine has
suffered a catastrophic blow, leading to concerns of
devastating flooding. Ukraine’s military command has
accused Russia of causing the explosion, given the dam’s
strategic significance.
Germany is preparing to host the biggest air deployment
exercise in NATO’s history, a show of force intended to
impress allies and potential adversaries such as Russia. The
Air Defender 23 exercise starting next week will see 10,000
participants and 250 aircraft from 25 nations respond to a
simulated attack on a NATO member country.
As the world enters an El Niño phase—a natural climate
phenomenon characterized by warmer waters in the
Pacific—countries are bracing themselves for extreme
weather events. The United States and the United
Kingdom have recently unveiled a groundbreaking
strategic pact known as the “Atlantic Declaration.”
India and Serbia have set an ambitious target of achieving
a bilateral trade volume of one billion euros by the end of
the decade. President Droupadi Murmu of India and her
Serbian counterpart, Aleksandar Vucic, have expressed
their commitment to strengthen bilateral relations and
explore new areas of cooperation.
The INS Trishul, a leading battleship of the Indian Navy,
sailed to Durban port in South Africa to observe the 130th
anniversary of an event that happened on 7 June 1893 at the
Pietermaritzburg railway station. The event marked the
eviction of Mahatma Gandhi from a train, which further
prompted his fight against discrimination.
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China has achieved a major milestone in its pursuit of
hypersonic technology with the completion of the world’s
most powerful wind tunnel. Known as the JF-22, this
groundbreaking facility is set to play a pivotal role in China’s
hypersonic ambitions, enabling the country to make
significant strides in the development of hypersonic
vehicles.
The US Geological Survey (USGS) has downgraded the
safety alert for Kilauea volcano in Hawaii, following a new
eruption. The alert level has been reduced from
“WARNING” to “WATCH” as effusion rates have declined
and no infrastructure is threatened.
New Zealand’s economy has slipped into a recession, as
the first-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) fell by 0.1
percent. This decline follows a revised 0.7 percent drop in
GDP in the fourth quarter of 2022, meeting the technical
definition of a recession.
The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), more
commonly referred to as the Iran nuclear agreement, was
established in July 2015 between Iran and multiple global
powers, including the United States.
The United Kingdom has announced the appointment of
senior diplomat Jane Marriott as the next British High
Commissioner to Pakistan, making her the first female
British envoy to Islamabad.
UNESCO has announced that the United States will rejoin
the agency in July, four years after leaving due to
allegations of bias against Israel. The move to rejoin will
require a vote by member states, but is expected to pass
easily.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to the
United States from June 21 to June 24 is one of the most
important diplomatic visits of 2023, highlighting the
significance of India’s geopolitical role.
Japan’s parliament has raised the age of consent from 13
to 16, a limit which had remained unchanged for more than
a century and was among the world’s lowest consent age.
IREDA, a Mini Ratna (Category – I) enterprise under the
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, participated in
the prestigious three-day “Intersolar Europe 2023”
exhibition held in Munich, Germany.
In a historic move, Bangladesh’s central bank has decided
to allow its currency, the taka, to float freely for the first
time. The decision comes in response to demands from the
International Monetary Fund (IMF) and aims to unlock
additional funds from a $4.7 billion loan program.
Nusrat Chowdhury, a civil rights lawyer, has been
confirmed by the Senate as the first Muslim female
federal judge in US history. She will assume her lifetime
appointment in Brooklyn federal court in New York after a
50-49 vote on Thursday along party lines.
Representatives from all 193 UN member nations joyfully
approved the first-ever treaty to safeguard marine life in the
high seas.
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Pakistan is currently facing a severe economic crisis
characterized by a shortage of dollars, leading to a
complete halt in the import of essential food and beverages.
Estonia‘s parliament passed a law legalising same-sex
marriage, making it the first central European nation to do
so. While much of western Europe has already legalised
same-sex marriage, it remains prohibited in many former
communist central European countries that were once part
of the Soviet-led Warsaw Pact.
Petteri Orpo, the leader of the conservative party in
Finland, has been elected as the country’s prime minister
by the parliament.
In a pioneering initiative, the Indian Embassy in the
Sultanate of Oman has introduced an innovative video
called ‘Soulful Yoga, Serene Oman’ on the eve of the
International Day of Yoga 2023.
Pakistan has recently implemented a ban on the
celebration of Holi and other Hindu festivals across
educational institutions in the country. The decision was
made to protect what the government considers to be the
eroding Islamic identity of the nation.
The United Kingdom’s public sector net debt has surpassed
100% of its GDP in May, a level not seen since 1961,
according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The
rising debt, excluding state-controlled banks, reached
£2.567 trillion ($3.28 trillion), representing 100.1% of GDP.
China and Pakistan have signed a significant agreement
worth USD 4.8 billion to establish a 1,200-megawatt
nuclear power plant. This deal reflects the deepening
strategic cooperation between the two nations and comes
as a welcome development for Pakistan.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis, leader of the centre-right New
Democracy party, has been sworn in as the prime minister
of Greece for a second term following a resounding election
victory.
Canada has taken a proactive approach to address its
shortage of skilled workers, particularly in the tech industry.
During Collision’s tech conference in Toronto, the country’s
immigration minister announced the launch of a digital
nomad strategy aimed at attracting talented individuals
from around the world.
India has been removed from the UN Secretary-General’s
annual report on the impact of armed conflict on children,
signaling the country’s improved measures to protect
children. The decision by Secretary-General Antonio
Guterres acknowledges India’s commitment to child
protection and highlights the positive outcomes of its
technical mission and a workshop on strengthening child
protection. This development marks a significant milestone
for India, which had been included in the report since 2010.
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Santiago Pena of the Colorado Party wins Paraguay's
presidential election over center-left Efrain Alegre.
Australian High Commission in India announced a
government grant for the first time in Kargil, benefiting the
region, during a meeting chaired by the Australian high
commissioner to India, Barry O’Farrell.
Sberbank creates GigaChat to rival ChatGPT, with better
communication skills in Russian.
First border haat opens in Sylhet division, Bangladesh.
Modi to attend Bastille Day Parade in Paris as Guest of
Honour.
India tops Sri Lanka's tourism market in April 2023.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court approves bill decriminalizing
homosexuality.
India extends $1bn credit line to Sri Lanka amid economic
crisis.
Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan agreed to extend the
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to Afghanistan
to enhance their economic relations and exploit
Afghanistan's potential as a regional connectivity hub.
Syria readmitted to Arab League after decade-long
suspension.
Ludovit Odor, a former Vice-Governor of the National Bank
of Slovakia, has been appointed as Slovakia’s new caretaker
Prime Minister.
Brazil, known as the world’s leading chicken exporter, has
recently confirmed cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian
Influenza (HPAI) in wild birds.
Libya’s political scene has been thrown into turmoil as the
nation’s eastern-based parliament voted to remove Prime
Minister Fathi Bashagha.
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has
approved an $82 million loan to support India’s efforts in
adopting global best practices for animal health
management.
Indian-origin Captain Pratima Bhullar Maldonado has
become the highest-ranking South Asian woman in the
New York Police Department (NYPD).
The 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival will showcase a
dazzling array of films. Scheduled to occur from May 16 to
27, 2023.
During the joint meeting of the federal parliament,
President Ram Chandra Paudel announced that the decade
of the 2080s in the Bikram Samvat calendar would be
recognized as ‘the Visit Nepal decade’ and that the year
2025 will be designated as a special year for tourism.
Japan is “seriously” evaluating adopting India’s UPI
payments system as both governments look at promoting
digital cooperation by creating interoperability where the
digital payments system could bring ease of cross-border
payments.
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In a bid to strengthen bilateral relations, Indian Railways has
handed over 20 broad gauge (BG) locomotives to
Bangladesh.
The ‘Tiger Shark 40’ Joint Bangladesh-US Naval drill
Exercise commenced at BNS Nirvik in Chattogram. The
main aim of the exercise is to enhance the strategic
capabilities of both countries and promote mutual
exchange of technical and procedural knowledge.
Coventry, a city in the West Midlands of the United
Kingdom, has appointed Jaswant Singh Birdi as its new Lord
Mayor.
Ireland is on track to become the first country to enforce
mandatory health advisories on alcohol products. The Irish
Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has approved the
new policy, which will be implemented starting from May
22, 2026.
The World Meteorological Congress has made a
groundbreaking decision to approve a new greenhouse gas
(GHG) monitoring initiative, according to the World
Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Bola Tinubu was sworn in as the President of Nigeria on May
29.
The Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has emerged
victorious in the recent election following a tense run-off.
India announced an extension to its $1 billion credit line to
Sri Lanka for another year.
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UK to join CPTPP, its largest trade deal yet, covering a
market of 500 million with a GDP of £9tn.
Norwegian company Norled has launched the world's first
liquid hydrogen-powered ferry. The MF Hydra is a hybrid
vessel that runs on batteries and liquid hydrogen fuel cells,
approved by the Norwegian Maritime Authority.
Georgia becomes first US state to condemn Hinduphobia &
anti-Hindu bigotry through legislative resolution,
recognizing Hinduism's diversity & contributions to
American culture.
In a startling move, the Italian government has announced
that it plans to ban the English language and impose heavy
fines on individuals and organizations that continue to use
it. The announcement comes just weeks after the ban on
ChatGPT, a language model developed by OpenAI.
China publishes standardized names for 11 locations in
Arunachal Pradesh, staking a claim on the Indian state.
French President Macron invites Indian PM Modi to the
Bastille Day parade to strengthen bilateral ties.
Israel launches spy satellite Ofek-13 for advanced
intelligence capabilities.
Parisians vote to ban rental e-scooters, with 89% in favor,
and the ban will start from September 1, 2023.
Ruchira Kamboj hands over USD 2 million to UN Trust Fund
for peace and stability in Somalia and Horn of Africa.
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Jaishankar launched the 'Tulsi Ghat Restoration Project' in
Varanasi during his Uganda visit, commending the
Overseas Friends of BJP-Uganda. Uganda will chair the
Non-Aligned Movement for 2022-2025.
Ghana approved a highly effective malaria vaccine
developed by scientists at the University of Oxford in the
UK. The vaccine, called R21/Matrix-M, has exceeded the
World Health Organization's target of 75% efficacy.
Turkey receives its first aircraft carrier, TCG Anadolu, which
is expected to have the world's first primarily unmanned air
wing.
Philippines and US launch largest-ever joint military
exercises, Balikatan, with nearly 18,000 troops, including
live-fire exercises in the South China Sea, to counter China's
growing assertiveness in the region.
Dr Jaishankar inaugurated the Buzi Bridge virtually, which is
a part of the 132 km Tica-Buzi-Nova-Sofala Road project.
Nepal has become a founding member of the International
Big Cats Alliance.
Reports suggest Syria has become the world's largest
narco-state, earning majority foreign currency from
Captagon production and export.
WTO Finds India in Breach of Global Trade Rules Over IT
Product Import Duties Dispute with EU, Japan, and Taiwan.
Cuba's National Assembly confirms Miguel Díaz-Canel for a
new five-year term as President amid economic crisis.
Dominic Raab, the British Deputy Prime Minister, has
resigned after an independent investigation found that he
acted in an intimidating manner toward colleagues.
Mongolia will have its first oil refinery up and running by
2025. The first phase of the $1.2 billion Indian soft loanfunded Mongol Oil Refinery will be finished by the end of
the year.
To combat the falling value of the Zimbabwean currency,
the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has announced plans
to introduce a gold-backed digital currency.
IIT Madras to establish first international campus in
Tanzania, with classes starting in October, located in
Zanzibar.
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Japan's health ministry has approved the country's first
abortion pill, the MeFeego Pack, manufactured by British
pharmaceutical Linepharma, in a significant move for
reproductive rights.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Annual Report 2022
revealed that Pakistan received loans of $5.58 billion,
making it the largest recipient of ADB-funded
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The Afghan embassy in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad,
announced the reopening of the Torkham border.
The United Kingdom and European Union have unveiled
an agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol, called the
Windsor Framework.
Ales Bialiatski, a leading defender of human rights in
Belarus and a candidate for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize,
was given a 10-year prison term in Minsk, the Capital of
Belarus.
The United Nations(UN) inked the first ‘High Seas Treaty’
in a bid to protect the ocean bodies of the world that lie
outside the national boundaries and form almost two-thirds
of the world's oceans. The treaty will create a new body to
manage the conservation of marine life and establish
marine protected areas in the high seas. Also referred to as
the ‘Paris Agreement for the Ocean’, the treaty to deal
with Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ).
Xi Jinping began an unprecedented third term as China’s
president after he was endorsed by a unanimous vote from
the 2,977-member National People’s Congress (NPC).
Indonesia is all set to move its capital from Jakarta to
Borneo over environmental issues such as being congested,
sinking into seawater, and being prone to earthquakes.
Colombia has opened military service to women for the
first time in 25 years.
Indonesia's Mount Merapi, one of the world's most active
volcanoes, erupted.
Startup-focused lender Silicon Valley Bank Financial Group
became the largest bank to fail since the 2008 financial
crisis, in a sudden collapse that roiled global markets, and
left billions of dollars belonging to companies and investors
stranded.
Denmark inaugurates a project to store carbon dioxide
1,800 meters beneath the North Sea, the first country in the
world to bury CO2 imported from abroad.
An earthquake of 7.1 magnitudes struck New Zealand's
Kermadec Islands region.
The US Senate Committee has announced the appointment
of Eric Garcetti as the new US Ambassador to India.
Bhutan will no longer be on the list of United Nations Least
Developed Countries (LDC) and will become only the
seventh country to graduate from the list.
A bipartisan resolution was passed by the US, formally
recognizing the McMahon Line as the international
boundary between China and India's Arunachal Pradesh.
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest
warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin over the
forced transfer of children to Russia after the Kremlin’s
invasion of Ukraine.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and his Bangladesh
counterpart Sheikh Hasina, will inaugurate the IndiaBangladesh Friendship Pipeline via video conference.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the first
submarine base of Bangladesh 'BNS Sheikh Hasina' at
Pekua in Cox's Bazar.
Egypt has become a member of the BRICS New
Development Bank (NDB).
Hindenburg Research's recent report accusing Block Inc.
of ignoring extensive fraud has had a significant impact on
co-founder Jack Dorsey's net worth.
The northwestern Kagera region of Tanzania has been
declared an epidemic zone by the country's leaders after
five people died and three others were diagnosed with
Marburg viral disease (MVD) at a local hospital.
The Saudi Arabian government has taken a significant
step towards joining the Shanghai Cooperation
Organization (SCO), a regional alliance dominated by
China and Russia.
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India and the United States launched an Initiative on
Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) program to
enhance their strategic partnership.
The United Nations cultural organization, UNESCO,
designated the historic center of Odesa as a World Heritage
Site and categorized it as being "in danger" during a
committee meeting in Paris.
Australia announced it will erase the British monarch from
its banknotes.
Indian-American Congressman Dr. Ami Bera has been
appointed as a member of House Permanent Selection
Committee on Intelligence.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook Turkey followed by
another strong quake which was felt in several provinces in
the region, knocking down a number of buildings, reports
said.
India, France and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
announced the creation of a formal trilateral cooperation
initiative for projects in solar and nuclear energy, the fight
against climate change and joint production of military
hardware.
Indian-American student at Harvard Law School, Apsara
Iyer has been elected president of the prestigious Harvard
Law Review, becoming the first woman from the
community to be named to the position in the prestigious
publication’s 136-year history. She was elected the 137th
president of the Harvard Law Review, which was founded in
1887 and is among the oldest student-run legal scholarship
publications.
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The 6th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)
Supreme Audit Institutions (SAI) Leaders' Meeting is
being hosted by the Comptroller and Auditor General
(CAG) of India in Lucknow on 6 February.
A 13-year-old girl, Natasha Perianayagam won the title of
"world’s brightest" student.
Peru reported the death of 585 sea lions and 55,000 wild
birds due to the H5N1 bird flu virus in recent weeks.
International Seabed Authority with headquarters in
Jamaica has officially designated India as a "Pioneer
Investor".
As part of "Operation Dost," India is deploying a field
hospital, supplies, and rescue personnel to the earthquakestricken countries of Turkey and Syria.
The first-ever woman astronaut of Saudi Arabia will go to
space this year, Saudi woman astronaut Rayyana Barnawi
will join fellow Saudi Ali Al-Qarni on a 10-day mission to the
International Space Station (ISS) this year.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore Students
won AED 1 million by winning the gold medal at the World
Government Summit in Dubai. Niyati Totala and Neel
Kalpeshkumar Parikh of The Indian Institute of Technology
(IIT) Indore, were awarded the prestigious medal by
Egyptian President Abel Fattah Al-Sisi.
World Bank chief David Malpass has announced his
resignation nearly a year early.
The Spanish government approved a historic law granting
paid medical leave to women suffering from severe
menstrual pain is the first for any European country.
In a move to boost the transition to electric vehicles (EVs),
the European Parliament has approved the law to ban the
sale of new gas and diesel cars in the EU, starting in 2035.
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince unveiled The Mukaab, which
is a 400-meter-high, wide, and long indoor supercity in the
center of Riyadh.
Afshan Khan, an Indo-Canadian, has been named the
coordinator of the "Scaling Up Nutrition Movement,"
according to UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
The Seattle City Council passed an ordinance adding caste
to the list of protected classes in the city's municipal code,
along with groups like race, religion, and gender identity.
Seattle created history by becoming the first US city to
pass an explicit ban on caste-based discrimination.
US President Joe Biden is nominating former Mastercard
Chief Executive Ajay Banga to lead the World Bank, after
its current chief David Malpass announced plans to step
down early.
The Bhutan National Digital Identity (NDI) mobile wallet,
Royal Highness The Gyalsey (Prince) Jigme Namgyel
Wangchuck has become the first digital citizen of Bhutan.
Pakistan's Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said his country has
received $700 million funds from the China Development
Bank.
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India and Guyana have agreed to cooperate in the oil and
gas sector, including long-term crude purchase from the
South American country and investment in its upstream
sector.
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global
organization that monitors financial crime, suspended
Russia's membership after finding that Moscow (Russia)'s
conflict in Ukraine breached the FATF's principles.
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Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva took office for a third term as
Brazil's president, vowing to fight for the poor and the
environment and "rebuild the country" after far-right leader
Jair Bolsonaro's divisive administration. The 77-year-old
veteran leftist, who previously led Brazil from 2003 to 2010,
took the oath of office before Congress, capping a
remarkable political comeback for the metalworker-turnedpresident less than five years after he was jailed on
controversial, since-quashed corruption charges.
The 10th edition of Dhaka Lit Fest (DLF), the largest
international literary festival in Bangladesh, which was
postponed three years in a row owing to the Covid-19
pandemic, is scheduled for January 5-8, 2023. The Bangla
Academy in Dhaka's historic grounds will serve as the venue
for the event.
Croatia has switched to the euro and entered Europe’s
passport-free zone – two important milestones for the
country after joining the European Union (EU) nearly a
decade ago. At midnight, the Balkan nation bid farewell to
its kuna currency and became the 20th member of the
eurozone. It is now the 27th nation in the Schengen zone,
the world’s largest passport-free travel area, which enables
more than 400 million people to move freely around its
members.
China has appointed Qin Gang, its ambassador to the
United States and a trusted aide of President Xi Jinping, to
be its new foreign minister, as Beijing and Washington
seek to stabilize rocky relations. This decision was made by
the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) Standing
Committee. Qin, 56, replaces Wang Yi, who has been
foreign minister for the past decade.
China's CRRC Corporation Ltd. Launched a hydrogen urban
train, and it is the first in Asia and the second such train in
the world. Germany introduced green trains a few months
back. The hydrogen trains have a speed of 160 km per hour
and the operational range without refueling is 600 km. The
trains launched by Germany have a record of 1175 km range
set. The Indian Railway on the other hand is moving fast to
induct the 'World's Greenest Train' soon.
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The Indian government has proclaimed that they have
identified two lithium mines and one copper mine in
Argentina and they are moving forward to acquiring it or
taking long term lease. The government of India said that
they had sent a team of geologists to Argentina to assess
and find potential lithium deposits in the month of
November 2022. They have been able to identify a possible
source of lithium and copper deposits in the south American
country.
US has approved the first-ever vaccine for honey bees
which will confer protection from the American foulbrood
disease, raising hopes of a new weapon against diseases
that routinely ravage colonies that are relied upon for food
pollination. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
has permitted a conditional license for a vaccine, developed
by Dalan Animal Health, a US-based biotech company.
The vaccine will be supplied on a "limited basis" to
commercial beekeepers in the US and is expected to be
available this year.
The United States Parliament has elected Kevin McCarthy
of the Republican Party as the speaker of the House of
Representatives
Manpreet Monica Singh became the first ever female Sikh
judge in the US.
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted again.
"Start Me Up” first-ever orbital launch from the U.K. that
failed.
Punjabi to be taught as a school curriculum in western
Australia.
United States to extend Title 42, to expel migrants from
Nicaragua, Cuba and Haiti caught crossing the U.S.Mexico border back to Mexico .
United States said its ballistic missile submarine, USS
West Virginia, visited its Indian Ocean military base at
Diego Garcia.
European officials and Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf
inaugurated the EU's first mainland orbital launch
complex.
India has announced donation of 12,500 doses of
pentavalent vaccines to Cuba.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces
resignation. Chris Hipkins will replace Jacinda Ardern as
prime minister.
FITUR is the second most important tourism fair in the
world. FITUR is the global meeting point for tourism
professionals and the leading trade fair for inbound and
outbound markets in Latin America.The fair is being
organized in Madrid, Spain.
Janani Ramachandran has emerged as the youngest and
the first queer woman of colour to take oath as the Oakland
City Council member in the U.S. state of California.
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President Nguyen Xuan Phuc of Vietnam to announce his
resignation.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has extended a
concessional USD 40 million Line of Credit for developing
sporting infrastructure in the Maldives.
India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline (IBFPL) would
begin supplying diesel to Bangladesh on an experimental
basis in June of this year.
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) formed a sevenmember committee, including M C Mary Kom and
Yogeshwar Dutt, to probe the allegations of sexual
harassment against Wrestling Federation of India
president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh by top grapplers.
“Nari Shakti” (women power) will be driving the theme of
this year’s Republic Day tableau of Navy.
Brazil and Argentina aim for greater economic
integration, including the development of a common
currency, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and
Argentine leader Alberto Fernandez said in a joint article
they penned.
Brazil's ministry of health has declared a medical
emergency in the Yanomami territory, the country's
largest indigenous reservation bordering Venezuela,
following reports of children dying of malnutrition and
other diseases caused by illegal gold mining.
World’s longest calligraphic mural Makkah: The Grand
Mosque Road in Makkah now features the longest
calligraphic painting in the world, the most recent addition
to the holy city's aesthetic appeal. The 75-metre mural,
created by the artist Amal Felemban.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a
new federal investment to build and commercialise the
world's first photonic-based, fault-tolerant quantum
computer.
A US Military raid in Somalia killed a key regional leader of
the Islamic State group, Bilal al-Sudani.
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Current Affairs Related to States in India of July
Andhra Pradesh
• Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy of Andhra Pradesh
has taken a significant step towards promoting education
and empowering mothers through the implementation of
the Jagananna Amma Vodi scheme. By releasing a
substantial amount of ₹6,392 crore, the government is
demonstrating its commitment to providing quality
education for all.
• The Greater Chennai City Police (GCP) has launched
‘Police Drone Unit’ for aerial surveillance over vast areas
and quick detection of criminal activities. The project, which
costs approximately Rs 3.6 crore according a press release
by the GCP, was inaugurated by outgoing Tamil Nadu
Director General of Police (DGP) C Sylendra Babu, in the
presence of Chennai Police Commissioner Shankar Jiwal at
Besant Avenue, Adyar.
Assam
• Assam’s Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) has
established itself as one of the top 20 CPSEs in India in
terms of both sales revenue and profitability. It has gained
widespread recognition as a high-performing refinery in the
country, setting industry benchmarks for distillate
production, specific energy usage, and gross refining profit.
• In an effort to mitigate the escalating human-elephant
conflict (HEC) issue, Assam has launched the “Gajah
Kotha” campaign, involving more than 1,200 individuals
and promoting coexistence.
• The local graziers of the Tawang region near Bumla Pass,
Arunachal Pradesh, celebrated the Chachin grazing
festival on July 14-15. The two-day event held at Chachin
saw enthusiastic participation from Graziers from all over
the Tawang region. The event was attended by nearly 100
graziers and their herd of yaks numbering more than 400.
Bihar
• Bihar has overtaken Tamil Nadu to become the state with
the highest microlending borrowings in India as of March
2023, according to a report released. The report, published
by credit information company Crif High Mark, highlighted
Bihar’s impressive growth with a 13.5 percent increase in
the gross lending portfolio during the March quarter
compared to the previous quarter.
Gujarat
• The state government of Gujarat has taken a significant
step towards improving healthcare access for its citizens by
doubling the insurance cover under the Pradhan Mantri Jan
Arogya Yojana (PMJAY). Starting from the 11th of July,
beneficiaries of PMJAY in Gujarat will now receive an
insurance cover of Rs 10 lakhs, a twofold rise from the
previous coverage of Rs 5 lakhs.
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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and Union Minister of State
for communications Devusinh Chauhan on July 8 launched
the ‘Antyodaya Shramik Suraksha Yojna’ an accident
insurance scheme, from Nadia of Kheda district in Gujarat.
To set up a ‘Satellite Network Portal Site’, Gujarat signed
a MoU on 19th July with London-Based Company, OneWeb
Company and the Department of Science and Technology.
Karnataka
• Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka became the first Indian
city to be part of the World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF),
a global network of cities that share research and
intelligence to explore the role of culture in future
prosperity. Bengaluru became the 41st city to join the forum
and the network currently includes 40 cities across six
continents. The forum includes cities like New York,
London, Paris, Tokyo, and Dubai.
Madhya Pradesh
• Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) in Madhya Pradesh,
India, has made history by becoming the first urban body in
the country to receive Extended Producers Responsibility
(EPR) credit for recycling banned single-use plastic items.
• Madhya Pradesh is set to launch its first online gaming
industry named “MP State Esports Academy” to provide
the young esports player an opportunity and platform to
advance to a professional level.
Maharashtra
• Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar, who
took oath as the Deputy chief minister of Maharashtra
after joining the Eknath Shinde-led government, is the son
of Sharad Pawar’s elder brother Anantrao. He made his first
foray into politics by being elected to the board of a sugar
cooperative in 1982.
• Tomato farmers in Maharashtra and Karnataka have
attributed the decline in their yields earlier this year to two
distinct viruses. Those in Maharashtra reported that their
tomato crops were adversely affected by the cucumber
mosaic virus (CMV), whereas growers in Karnataka and
other South Indian states attributed their losses to the
tomato mosaic virus (ToMV). In the past three years,
farmers cultivating tomatoes have observed a rise in the
prevalence of these two viruses, resulting in varying degrees
of crop damage, ranging from partial to total loss.
• The Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation
(MIDC), the Maharashtra government, and the Indian
Ministry of Textiles joined hands by signing a memorandum
of understanding to establish the PM Mega Integrated
Textile Regions and Apparel Park (PM MITRA Park) in
Amravati,Maharashtra. The inauguration of the PM
MITRA mega textile park took place with the aim of
attracting an investment of ₹10,000 crore and creating
300,000 job opportunities.
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Nagaland
• Nagaland has been officially declared as a Lumpy Skin
Disease Positive State. The declaration is made following
the detection of the Lumpy skin disease in four districts of
the state, under The Prevention and Control of Infectious
and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act, 2009.
Odisha
• The Odisha state cabinet gave an approval to a proposal
which recommended the inclusion of the Kui language in
the 8th schedule of the Constitution of India. The cabinet
is of opinion that the inclusion of language to 8th schedule
will not have any financial implications.
• Naveen Patnaik of Odisha has become the second longest
serving chief minister of a state in India with a tenure of 23
years and 139 days on Sunday, surpassing the record of
former West Bengal chief minister Jyoti Basu.
• Odisha’s Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik approved the
Mission Shakti Scooter Yojana, a scheme aimed at
providing interest subvention on bank loans up to INR
1,00,000 to beneficiaries, enabling them to purchase a
scooter.
Rajasthan
• The Rajasthan Assembly passed ‘The Rajasthan Minimum
Guaranteed Income Bill, 2023,’ aiming to provide a
guarantee of wages or pension to the entire adult
population in the state. The bill is hailed as “incomparable
and historic” by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Shanti
Dhariwal, as it promises employment guarantee for 125
days every year and a minimum pension of Rs 1,000 per
month to all families, including those in urban and rural
areas. The pension will also see an annual automatic
increase of 15 percent.
• The Rajasthan government presented the Rajasthan
Platform Based Gig Workers Bill, 2023, becoming the first
state in India to ensure social security assurance for gig
workers. As part of this initiative, the Rajasthan Platform
Based Gig Workers Welfare Board will be established,
enabling gig workers in the state to register with all the
state’s aggregators.
•
Noor Shekhawat became the first transgender person in
Rajasthan to be issued a birth certificate with the gender
recorded as transgender. In her old birth certificate, her
gender was marked as male. Shekhawat was handed her
new birth certificate by municipal and state government
officials. She runs an NGO for the transgender community
and also wants to complete her graduation.
Tamil Nadu
• In a significant achievement, Tamil Nadu has reclaimed its
position as the leader in electronic exports in India. The
state’s electronic exports, valued at USD 5.37 billion in the
2022-23 financial year, now account for a 23% share in the
electronics market.
• India’s aviation education landscape has witnessed a
significant boost with the recent approval of the first Flying
Training Organisation (FTO) in Tamil Nadu by the
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). EKVI Air
Training Organization Pvt Ltd has been granted permission
to operate from Salem Airport, marking a significant
milestone for aspiring pilots in the region.
• The Tamil Nadu State Agriculture Marketing Board and
NABARD Madurai Agribusiness Incubation Forum have
awarded a Geographical Indication (GI) certificate to the
Authoor betel leaves from Thoothukudi district in Tamil
Nadu. The certificate is granted in the name of Authoor
Vattara Vetrilai Vivasayigal Sangam. This GI recognition
opens up new avenues for marketing the Authoor betel
leaves, enabling their reach in both domestic and
international markets, tapping into their marketing
potential.
Telangana
• The Telangana High Court recently made a landmark
judgment, declaring the Telangana Eunuchs Act as
unconstitutional. The Act, which had been in place since
1919, was deemed discriminatory and a violation of the
human rights of the transgender community. The court’s
decision has significant implications for the recognition and
protection of transgender rights in Telangana.
Tripura
• Ker Puja is an annual festival celebrated in the state of
Tripura, India. During this festival, Prime Minister Modi
extended his wishes for happiness, unity, good health, and
prosperity to the people of Tripura.
Uttar Pradesh
• The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has given its approval for the
construction of two “Obra D” thermal power projects in
Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh. These projects, with a capacity
of 800MW each, aim to address the rising power demand
and provide cheaper electricity to the people of the state.
• Water experts and river rights activists have criticized a
government order (GO) issued by the irrigation department
of the Uttar Pradesh government on September 3, 2020
which declared the Gomti river as a “non-perennial river”.
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The Agriculture Department of Uttar Pradesh is gearing up
to implement the Mukhya Mantri Khet Suraksha Yojana,
intending to uplift the welfare of farmers across the entire
state.
Current Affairs Related to States in India of June
Arunachal Pradesh
● Arunachal Pradesh Police has introduced ‘Arunpol App‘ &
‘e-Vigilance portal’ for safety & security of the citizens of the
state.
Assam
● Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently
announced the construction of Assam’s first-ever
underwater tunnel, connecting Numaligarh and Gohpur.
This groundbreaking project, estimated to cost Rs 6,000
crores, will be the first rail-road tunnel under the
Brahmaputra River in northeast India.
Chhattisgarh
● TS Singh Deo was appointed Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief
Minister by Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge. Singh
Deo’s appointment was announced in a review meeting
held to discuss the upcoming Chhattisgarh Assembly
elections at the Congress headquarters in Delhi.
Himachal Pradesh
● In a significant move to boost the dairy industry, the Chief
Minister of Himachal Pradesh recently announced the
establishment of a state-of-the-art milk processing plant in
collaboration with the National Dairy Development Board
(NDDB). With an estimated cost of Rs 250 crore, this
ambitious project aims to revolutionize milk production and
processing in the region.
Karnataka
● The Mekedatu project has recently become a topic of
discussion in the news, with Karnataka's Deputy Chief
Minister, D K Shivakumar, announced The Mekedatu
project for the construction of a balancing reservoir across
the Cauvery River near Kanakapura.
● The Karnataka government has advised the women to
apply for Shakti smart cards to avail the free travel in state
run buses, starting from June 11.
● The ‘Anna Bhagya‘ scheme in Karnataka, which
guarantees 10 kg of rice to Below Poverty Line (BPL)
cardholders, has hit a roadblock due to a shortage of rice.
Despite approaching neighboring states for procurement,
the Karnataka government is struggling to secure an
adequate rice supply to implement the scheme.
● Karnataka Government recently launched its Gruha Jyothi
Scheme on June 18, 2023. The scheme aims to provide free
electricity to households in Karnataka that consume less
than 200 units of electricity per month
Kerala
● The Pinarayi Vijayan-led Kerala government on 5 June
officially launched the Kerala Fibre Optical Network
(KFON).
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● The Maharashtra government has recently announced the
renaming of Ahmednagar district to Ahilyadevi Nagar in
honor of the 18th-century warrior-queen Ahilyadevi Holkar.
● Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
launched the Ladli Behna Yojana 2023, with the first
installment of Rs 1,000 deposited into the accounts of
beneficiary women in Jabalpur.
Maharashtra
● The Maharashtra government has recently launched a new
financial scheme aimed at providing support to farmers in
the state. The scheme, known as Namo Shetkari
Mahasanman Yojana, was approved at a Cabinet meeting
chaired by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
● The Maharashtra state cabinet approved the
implementation of the gender-inclusive tourism policy
called “Aai” in an effort to empower women in the tourism
industry. The policy will be implemented through the
Directorate of Tourism (DoT) and Maharashtra Tourism
Development Corporation (MTDC).
● The Maharashtra government has recently announced the
renaming of Ahmednagar district to Ahilyadevi Nagar.
● The Maharashtra government celebrated Palkhi festival
which is an annual yatra to Pandharpur – the seat of the
Hindu god Vithoba in Maharashtra, in honour of the deity.
Meghalaya
● The Meghalaya government has responded to the
demands of the Voice of the People’s Party (VPP) and
announced the formation of an expert committee to review
the state’s reservation policy.
Odisha
● Raja or Raja Parba or Mithuna Sankranti is a three-daylong festival of womanhood celebrated in Odisha, India.
Telangana
● Telangana Formation Day, observed annually on June 2nd
since 2014, is a state public holiday in Telangana, India. It
marks the commemoration of the formation of the state of
Telangana.
● Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao recently
inaugurated the Medha Rail Coach Factory, the largest
private coach factory in India, located in Kondakal,
Shankarpally mandal of Rangareddy district.
Uttar Pradesh
● The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath,
made a significant decision to reform the prison system in
the state in June of 2023. During a high-level meeting where
he reviewed the conditions of the current prisons,
Adityanath issued crucial guidelines that emphasised the
importance of prisoner rehabilitation.
● The Uttar Pradesh Police has recently initiated a
comprehensive program named ‘Operation Conviction‘ to
combat criminals and organized crime in the state. This
strategic initiative aims to expedite the conviction process,
particularly in cases related to heinous crimes such as rape,
murder, cow slaughter, religious conversion, and those
registered under the POCSO Act.
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Geographical Indication Registry (Chennai, Tamil NaduTN) under the Department of Industry Promotion and
Internal Trade (DIPIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry
(MoCI), has recognised 7 Handicrafts products from Uttar
Pradesh with Geographical Indication (GI) Tag.
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Current Affairs Related to States in India of May
Assam
• India's first International Multimodal Logistics Park is being
constructed in Jogighopa, Assam, at a cost of Rs 693.97
crore, with the jetty set to be completed by year-end and
the entire project expected to be completed in 2023.
Goa
• The smallest state by area, Goa is famous for its beaches
and the relics of its colonial past. It got its statehood on May
30, 1987.
Himachal Pradesh
• Himachal Pradesh Cabinet announces Rs 1,500 monthly
incentive for women in Spiti Valley under Indira Gandhi
Mahila Samman Nidhi.
• Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
has informed that a ‘Green Hydrogen’ policy would be
formulated to promote the use of green hydrogen and
establish the state as a leading hub for its production.
• Justice Mamidanna Satya Ratna Sri Ramachandra Rao has
officially become the 28th Chief Justice of the Himachal
Pradesh High Court.
Karnataka
• Siddaramaiah was sworn in for his second term as the Chief
Minister of Karnataka, alongside Deputy CM D K
Shivakumar and eight politicians as ministers.
Kerala
• Global Ayurveda Festival 2023 in Thiruvananthapuram,
Kerala from Dec 1-5.
• The Higher Education Minister, R. Bindu has officially
introduced the Kerala Institutional Ranking Framework
(KIRF), which is designed to evaluate the quality of higher
education institutions in Kerala.
• Kerala, the southern state of India, is set to make history by
declaring itself as the country’s first “total e-governed
state.” Building upon its reputation as the first fully-literate
state in India
Madhya Pradesh
• Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, has become the first
city in India to measure its progress towards achieving the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Maharashtra
• Mumbai Coastal Road Project (MCRP) is a Rs 12,721-crore
initiative by BMC with India's first undersea tunnel. The
2.07-kilometer twin tunnels connect Marine Drive to the
Bandra-Worli Sea Link, running 17-20 meters below sea
level.
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Devendra Fadnavis unveils statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji
Maharaj in Mauritius and signs MoU to promote trade
between Mauritius and Maharashtra, emphasizing
Maharashtra's potential as an industrial and investment
destination in India.
The Maharashtra government, under the leadership of
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, is set to launch a new
initiative called ‘Shasan Aplya Dari’ (government at your
doorstep).
The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party
government named cricket great Sachin Tendulkar as
Maharashtra’s ‘Smile Ambassador’ under the state’s
‘Swachh Mukh Abhiyan’ to spread awareness about oral
health and hygiene across the state.
Meghalaya
• Dawki land port inaugurated in Meghalaya to boost IndiaBangladesh trade.
Rajasthan
• Lithium reserves found in Rajasthan's Degana, could meet
upto 80% of India's demand.
Tamil Nadu
• Tamil Nadu had the highest market borrowings among
Indian states for the third year in a row. During AprilFebruary FY23, its gross market borrowings through State
Development Loans totaled ₹68,000 crore.
• The recently inaugurated one of India’s biggest Skywalk
bridges, spanning 570 meters in length and 4.2 meters in
width, was officially opened by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
MK Stalin.
Telangana
• Telangana government launches 'Geetha Karmikula Bhima'
insurance scheme for toddy tappers, providing financial
assistance to the families of those who die due to accidents
during toddy collection.
• Telangana CM lays foundation for Hare Krishna Heritage
Tower in Hyderabad.
• Telangana launches State Robotics Framework to foster
robotics ecosystem.
Uttarakhand
• Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami recently inaugurated
the National Homoeopathic Convention ‘Homeocon 2023’
at Doon University, Dehradun.
Uttar Pradesh
• Uttar Pradesh plans to develop a Disneyland-style theme
park, called "Ramaland," in Ayodhya to promote tourism
and showcase the story of Lord Ram in an entertaining and
educational format.
• Uttar Pradesh approves Pharma Park in Lalitpur district to
boost industry.
• Uttar Pradesh launches pilot "School Health Program" in
Lucknow.
• Uttar Pradesh now holds the second position in the country
in terms of having the maximum number of Geographical
Indication (GI)-tagged goods.
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Current Affairs Related to States in India of April
Andhra Pradesh
● Greenfield International Airport in Bhogapuram to be
inaugurated on May 3 by Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan
Reddy, spanning 2,200 acres, works to be completed within
24-30 months.
Arunachal Pradesh
● The Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Pema Khandu,
inaugurated the newly renovated Shar Nyima Tsho Sum
Namyig Lhakhang at Gyangkhar, his native village in
Tawang district.
Assam
● Assam set a new Guinness World Record with over 11,000
dancers and drummers performing the traditional Bihu
dance and playing the dhol at Sarusajai Stadium in
Guwahati.
Bihar
● Bihar's Thawe Festival held to promote tourism and attract
visitors to Thawe Durga Temple.
Goa
● The tourism department of the Goa government is set to
hold the 'Heritage Festival 2023' from April 28 to 30 at
Saligao village in North Goa.
Gujarat
● Indian Home Minister Amit Shah has unveiled a 54-feet-tall
statue of Lord Hanuman at a temple in Gujarat, India.
● Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced the last
week of April as "Swagat Saptah" to celebrate 20 years of
the "State Wide Attention on Grievances by Application of
Technology" (SWAGAT) initiative launched by Narendra
Modi in 2003.
Himachal Pradesh
● Himachal Pradesh launches Sanjeevani project to support
small dairy farmers and livestock owners.
● Himachal Pradesh has made history by becoming the first
Indian state to establish a DNA database specifically for
unidentified bodies.
Karnataka
● Bandipur National Park, located in the southern Indian
state of Karnataka, recently completed 50 years as a
Project Tiger Reserve.
● Bengaluru, India's tech hub, will witness "Zero Shadow Day"
where vertical objects will not cast shadows due to the sun's
position directly overhead, according to the Astronomical
Society of India.
Kerela
● Eravikulam National Park in Munnar, Kerala, which is
home to the Nilgiri tahr, now features a new attraction: a
fernarium located within the park.
● Kerala secures highest number of Geographical Indication
(GI) tags for products among Indian states in FY23. Products
recognized include Attappady Aattukombu Avara,
Onattukara Ellu, and Kodungallur Pottuvellari.
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KSINC launches solar-powered tourist boat, Sooryamshu,
equipped with 27 KW solar panels and generators for
passenger lift systems and air-conditioners.
Kerala introduces first-of-its-kind Water Budget to combat
acute water scarcity.
Kerala government launches 'One Panchayat, One
Playground' project to build high-quality playgrounds in
every panchayat to promote sports culture in the state.
Madhya Pradesh
● Gond painting of Madhya Pradesh gets GI tag, recognizing
and protecting the work of tribal artists.
Maharashtra
● Maharashtra CM declares May 28 as 'Swatantrya Veer
Gaurav Din' to commemorate the birth anniversary of
Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and promote his ideology.
● Maharashtra Government introduces 4% quota for
employees with disabilities in promotions.
Manipur
● Khongjom Day was commemorated at Khongjom in
Thoubal district of Manipur to honour the soldiers who
fought in the 1891 Anglo-Manipuri War.
Nagaland
● Nagaland gets its first medical college as National Medical
Commission approves establishment of Nagaland Institute
of Medical Sciences and Research.
Odisha
● First-ever census in Odisha's Bhitarkanika sight 179 'Near
Threatened' mangrove pitta birds.
Rajasthan
● Rajasthan government declared Sorsan, Khichan, and
Hamirgarh as conservation reserves, bringing hope for
wildlife conservation efforts and ecotourism.
Tamil Nadu
● Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation develops
TN REACH to use unused helipads for intercity connectivity
in Tamil Nadu.
● Tamil Nadu's Cumbum grapes awarded Geographical
Indication tag.
● Tamil Nadu's Factories (Amendment) Act 2023 for flexible
work hours faces opposition over 12-hour shift provision.
Telangana
● Telangana CM unveils 125-ft bronze Ambedkar statue in
Hyderabad to mark his 132nd birth anniversary, becoming
the tallest statue of Ambedkar in India.
Tripura
● Tripura wins best-performing state in NE for e-Procurement
at a national workshop in Delhi.
Uttarakhand
● Mana village in Uttarakhand, which was previously
recognized as the last Indian village, will now be
acknowledged as the "first Indian village."
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Uttar Pradesh
● World's first Asian king vulture conservation and breeding
center, Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Centre (JCBC), to
open in Uttar Pradesh's Maharajganj district, with facilities
for breeding, rehabilitation, and release into the wild.
● The city of Ayodhya has been chosen for a two-year pilot
project aimed at producing biodiesel from waste. Belgiumbased company Vito is expected to launch the project in
Ayodhya soon.
West Bengal
● Kolkata Metro completes the first under-river journey in
India.
Current Affairs Related to States in India of March
Assam
● The foundation stone-laying ceremony for the first-ever
compressed biogas plant project in northeast India took
place at Domora Pathar in Sonapur under the Kamrup
(Metropolitan) district.
● Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma,
inaugurated the 'Mission Lifestyle for Environment' (LiFE)
in the state, which is a global mass movement led by Prime
Minister Narendra Modi.
● The World Bank has given the nod to provide a loan of $108
million (about ₹ 889 crores) to assist Assam in its efforts to
improve its disaster preparedness and enhance flood
forecasting.
Karnataka
● The Karnataka Government will build the country's first
Marina or a boat basin offering dockage, at Byndoor in
Udupi district to promote coastal tourism in Karnataka.
● Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri
Amit Shah unveiled the statues of Lord Basaveshwara ji
and Nadaprabhu Kempegowda ji at the State Assembly
premises in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
● The World Bank has granted a loan of USD 363 million to
the state of Karnataka in India, which will help to provide
clean drinking water to two million rural households.
● The Election Commission (EC) in the Indian state of
Karnataka has selected Manjamma Jogati, a transgender
folk dancer, as a poll icon to encourage more members of
the transgender community to register and vote.
Kerela
● The Kerala government and UN Women entered into an
agreement, in order to promote activities that are
welcoming to women in the State's tourist industry.
● The Kerala government has been fined Rs 10 crore by the
Principal Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) for
their inability to prevent the uncontrolled pollution of the
designated Ramsar sites.
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Madhya Pradesh
● Mauganj was declared as 53rd district of Madhya Pradesh
by Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the chief minister of Madhya
Pradesh. Mauganj is a tehsil of the Rewa district.
● "Laadli Behna" Yojana, under which qualified women will
get 1,000 rupees every month in support.
● A Namibian Cheetah passed away at Kuno National Park in
MP, India.
Maharashtra
● In Nagpur, Maharashtra, a new project known as "beggarfree city" has been launched.
Manipur
● Yaoshang, Manipur's version of Holi, which lasts for five
days, has begun. On the full moon of Lamta (February–
March) in the Meitei lunar calendar, the event is observed
annually.
Meghalaya
● Conrad Kongkal Sangma was sworn in as the Meghalaya
chief minister for the second successive term.
Nagaland
● Salhoutuonuo Kruse and Hekani Jakhalu, both from the
ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party, made
history by becoming the first women candidates to be
elected in the state assembly election. In a significant
milestone, people in Nagaland have elected two women
candidates after 60 years since it attained statehood. Kruse
won from Western Angami AC and Jakhalu clinched
Dimapur-III constituencies.
● Neiphiu Rio, the leader of the Nationalist Democratic
Progressive Party (NDPP), took the oath of office as the
fifth Chief Minister of Nagaland.
Rajasthan
● Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announced the creation of 19
new districts and 3 new divisions in the state during his
discussion on the Finance and Appropriation Bill in the
Legislative Assembly. Rajasthan will now have 19 new
districts and 3 new divisions, taking the number of districts
to 50 and divisions to 10.
Sikkim
● First state of the world to get recognized as an Organic state
by the World Book of Records (London).
Tamil Nadu
● The government of Tamil Nadu has decided to declare
Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary as the 18th wildlife
sanctuary in the state.
● A team of scientists from the Indian Council of Agricultural
Research (ICAR) has discovered a new species of Moray Eel
fish from the Cuddalore coast in Tamil Nadu.
Tripura
● Manik Saha took oath as 13th chief minister for the second
time as Tripura Chief Minister.
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Uttarakhand
● The International Yoga Festival 2023 was held in Rishikesh
from 1st March to 7th March 2023. The International Yoga
Festival 2023 is the main attraction of Bharat Parv this year.
● Mukhyamantri Ekal Mahila Swarozgar Yojana in the state
at the end of Women Empowerment and Safety Week.
● Uttarakhand launched the country's first "Resham Keet
Bima" program to safeguard its sericulturists.
● The government of Uttarakhand has approved a 10%
horizontal reservation for statehood campaigners in state
government positions.
● Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has
announced the government will set up a sports university in
the Kumaun region's Haldwani town.
Uttar Pradesh
● Japan's eminent hospitality group Hotel Management
International Company Limited (HMI) will be opening 30
new properties across Uttar Pradesh.
West Bengal
● Merlin Group has partnered with the World Trade Centers
Association to develop a World Trade Center in Kolkata
that will cover an area of 3.5 million square feet.
Current Affairs Related to States in India of
February
Andhra Pradesh
• Visakhapatnam set to be the state's new capital.
Arunachal Pradesh
• Statehood Day in Arunachal Pradesh is a state holiday
observed on 20th February in the Northeastern Indian state
of Arunachal Pradesh.
Goa
• The Government of Goa has launched the Vision for All
School Eye Health program in partnership with One Sight
Essilor Luxottica Foundation and Prasad Netralaya.
Gujarat
• Gujarat Legislative Assembly has unanimously passed a
Bill that provides for up to 10 years in prison to curb paper
leaks in government recruitment exams.
Haryana
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah has presented the
President's Colour to Haryana Police in recognition of its
exceptional service.
• The first nuclear power plant in North India would be built
in Gorakhpur, Haryana.
Jammu and Kashmir
• 5.9 million tonnes of lithium reserves have been discovered.
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Kerela
• The Kerala government announced a scheme of Rs 200
crore for developing green hydrogen hubs at Trivandrum
and Kochi.
• On February 21, also known as International Mother
Language Day, the Kerala High Court published two of its
most recent decisions in Malayalam, making it the first high
court in the nation to do so.
• The Kerala government has launched robotic scavenger,
"Bandicoot", to clean sewages in the temple town of
Guruvayur, becoming the first state in the country to use
robotic technology to clean all its commissioned manholes.
Madhya Pradesh
• The seven-day 49th Khajuraho Dance Festival will begin
with Bharatnatyam and kathak at the temple declared as
UNESCO heritage. The annual event of the Khajuraho
Dance Festival is being organized by Ustad Allauddin Khan
Sangeet Evam Kala Akademi and the directorate of culture
in association with the tourism department and the
Archaeological Survey of India.
Maharashtra
• The Maharashtra government announced the Jai Jai
Maharashtra Majha as the state song, which is usually
performed at school cultural events on May 1, second only
to the national anthem.
• The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival began on 4th February and
will go on till 12th February 2023. The Kala Ghoda Arts
Festival is Asia's biggest multicultural festival.
• India’s first air-conditioned double-decker electric bus was
inducted into the fleet of BEST- the civic transport public
body in Mumbai.
• The state government of Maharashtra has announced that
renowned social worker, preacher and reformer Dattatreya
alias Appasaheb Dharmadikari will be honoured with
Maharashtra Bhushan award for the year 2022.
• Foundation Stone laid for the world's largest and unique
Divyang Park - Anubhuti Inclusive Park in Nagpur,
Maharashtra.
• The Election Commission recognized the faction led by
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as the real Shiv
Sena and allocated it the bow and arrow symbol.
• The Churchgate railway station in Mumbai will soon be
called as 'Chintamanrao Deshmukh station', named after
the first governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) CD
Deshmukh.
Nagaland
• Nagaland government has signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with Patanjali Foods Limited for
development and area expansion under palm oil cultivation
and processing for Zone-II (Mokokchung, Longleng, and
Mon districts) of Nagaland under the National Mission on
Edible Oils-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP).
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Odisha
• India’s first AI Chatbot for the Agricultural sector ‘Ama
KrushAI’ launched at the valedictory session of ‘Krushi
Odisha 2023’.
Punjab
• Punjab Government has organized its first state-level
‘Prawn Fair’ (Shrimp mela).
Uttarakhand
• The country's strictest Anti-Copying Law has come into
force in Uttarakhand.
• The Uttarakhand government has signed a contract to
construct a 3.38 km ropeway from Janki Chatti in Kharsali
to Yamunotri Dham.
Uttar Pradesh
• Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan will work under the Aarohini
Initiative Training Programme for the safety and security of
girls in 746 Kasturba Gandhi Residential Girls Schools in
Uttar Pradesh.
• The Uttar Pradesh government has launched the portal for
the creation of 'Family ID - One Family One Identity', to
identify families as a unit for implementing the 'one job per
family' proposal.
• Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the IFFCO Nano
Urea Liquid Plants at Aonla and Phulpur in Uttar Pradesh.
Current Affairs Related to States in India of
January
Arunachal Pradesh
• Defence minister Rajnath Singh has inaugurated the
Siyom bridge in Arunachal Pradesh, along with 27 other
infrastructure projects completed by the Border Roads
Organisation (BRO). Built at a cost of 724 crore rupees,
these projects will hugely augment India’s border
infrastructure, mostly along the Chinese border, from
Ladakh to Arunachal.
Assam
• Mongeet is a festival of music, poetry, art, craft, food,
culinary techniques, indigenous herbs, and culture
celebrated in Majuli, Assam.
• Centre has nominated the maidams of Ahom Kingdom in
Charaideo to seek a UNESCO World Heritage Site tag.
Chhattisgarh
• The Cherchera festival of Chhattisgarh is celebrated on the
full moon night of the 'Paush' Hindu calendar month.
• A rare orange-colored bat was spotted in the Banana
plantation in Parali Bodal village of Kanger Valley National
Park in Bastar, Chhattisgarh. The orange-colored bat is
identified as a ‘Painted Bat’ and is characterized by bright
orange and black wings.
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Goa
• The eagerly anticipated Purple Fest, Celebrating Diversity,
the state's first-ever inclusive festival for people with
disabilities (PwDs), will take place in Goa. Panjim will host
the festival from January 6–8, 2023, with all the fanfare.
• The Union Cabinet has approved the naming of Greenfield
International Airport at Goa's Mopa as Manohar
International Airport after former Defence Minister and
Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar. The airport was
inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in December
2022 at Mopa Goa. The airport will be named after the late
Manohar Parrikar to honor his contribution to building
modern Goa.
Gujarat
• India's first green hydrogen blending operation in the piped
natural gas (PNG) network at NTPC Kawas, Gujarat. The
project is a joint effort of NTPC and Gujarat Gas (GCL). The
power generation company stated that the first molecular
of green hydrogen from the project was set in motion by P
Ram Prasad, Head of Project, Kawas in presence of other
senior executives of NTPC Kawas and GCL. After the start
of blending and operation, NTPC Kawas held an awareness
workshop for township residents with help of GCL officials.
The foundation stone of the project was laid by the Prime
Minister of India, Narendra Modi on 30th July 2022.
Himachal Pradesh
• Five-time MLA from Bhattiyat Kuldeep Singh Pathania is
all set to be the next Speaker of the Himachal Pradesh
Assembly. Pathania submitted his nomination papers to
Vidhan Sabha secretary Yash Pal in the presence of senior
leaders including HPCC president Pratibha Singh. Three
sets of nomination papers were filed for him. His name was
proposed by the Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
and was seconded by the leader of the opposition in the
house and BJP leader Jai Ram Thakur.
• Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
announced to set up of Rs 101 crore CM's Sukhashraya
Sahayata Kosh for the destitute in the state. Chief Minister
of Himachal Pradesh informed that 40 Congress MLAs
agreed to contribute Rs one lakh each from their first salary
for the fund and also requested the MLAs from BJP and
other parties to contribute.
• The Himachal Pradesh government restored the old
pension scheme.
• Himachal Pradesh celebrates its 53rd Statehood Day with
joy and enthusiasm across the state on 25th January 2023.
Ladakh
• Lieutenant Governor R K Mathur launched the Unique Land
Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) in the Union
Territory.
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Karnataka
• Mysuru and Hampi are the two popular destinations in
Karnataka to be promoted as a part of the new Tourism
policy 'The Swadesh Darshan 2.0 Scheme.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed title deeds or
‘Hakku Patra’ to over 52,000 eligible beneficiaries from
the Lambani nomadic tribes residing in northern
Karnataka.
Kerela
• Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated Indian
Library Congress in Kannur, Kerala. The inauguration event
of the Indian Library Congress was organized by the
People's Mission for Social Development and Library
Council.
• Kerala Chief Minister(CM) Pinarayi Vijayan has
inaugurated the Palm leaf Manuscript Museum with
modern audio-visual technology at the renovated Central
Archives, Fort area in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The
Museum, promoted as “World’s First Palm-Leaf
Manuscript Museum” was set up by the Archives
Department in association with the Kerala Museum of
History and Heritage at a cost of Rs 3 crore.
• Kerala becomes the first state in the country to go fully
digital in its banking service.
• The Kerala Cabinet approved a scheme to ensure those
employed under the Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment
Guarantee Scheme(MGNREGS) in the poll-bound state
get benefits like pension and medical assistance. With this,
Kerala became the first state to have a welfare board for
the beneficiaries of employment guarantee programmes in
the country.
• Kerala’s 'Year of Enterprises' Project was recognized as the
best practices model at the National Conference on Micro
Small and Medium Enterprises chaired by Prime Minister
Narendra Modi.
• Kerala has kicked itself into the Guinness Book of World
Records by taking 4,500 penalty kicks in 12 hours.
• Kollam has become the country’s first constitution literate
district.
• R Bindu announced that girls students above the age of 18
years will get maternity leave of 60 days.
• Wayanad becomes the first district in the country to
provide basic documents and facilities such as Aadhaar
cards, ration cards, birth/death certificates, election ID
cards, bank accounts and health insurance to all
tribespeople.
Madhya Pradesh
• Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the
Madhya Pradesh Residential Land Rights scheme
(Mukhyamantri Awasiya Bhu Adhikar Yojana) to
distribute free leases of residential land to selected
beneficiaries. The scheme aims to provide free plots to the
poor living in rural areas for building their houses. The land
will be offered completely free of cost and along with the
plot, the benefits of all other schemes will also be delivered.
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the chief minister of Madhya
Pradesh, has made a significant statement for the women
to launch the "Ladli Bahna Yojana" in the state following
the success of the Ladli Laxmi Yojana for the girls. No
matter their caste or status, underprivileged women would
receive Rs 1,000 each month under this Yojna in order to
gain financial independence.
Manipur
• The Gaan Ngai of the Zeliangrong Community celebrated
in Manipur. The Gaan Ngai festival is one of the major
festivals of Manipur which is celebrated every year after
harvesting. The festival also marks the end of the year when
the farmers have stored their foodgrains in their granaries.
During the festival, the Zeliangrong Community shows
their gratitude by offering the Almighty a good harvest and
praying for a better and prosperous life in the coming year.
• Imoinu Day is celebrated in Manipur as a part of the Meitei
Cultural ritual. The traditional festival of Imoinu Day is
celebrated on the 12th day of the Meitei Lunar Month of
Wakching. Every year on this day, people of the valley serve
dishes in odd numbers as part of the Imoinu Eratpa ritual.
They regard Imoinu Eratpa as a goddess of health,
prosperity, abundance, and order of domesticity in
Manipur.
Nagaland
• The third edition of the two-day Orange Festival has been
organized in Nagaland's Rusoma village to mark the
harvest of organic oranges in the district.
Odisha
• Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik inaugurated an
'International Craft Summit' in Jajpur.
Punjab
• Union Territory Administrator, Banwari Lal Purohit has
inaugurated northern India’s largest floating solar power
project of 2000kWp worth Rs 11.70 crore at waterworks,
Sector 39, Chandigarh. He also inaugurated a 500kWp
floating solar project with fountains at Dhanas Lake.
• Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched the
'School of Eminence', an ambitious project of the Punjab
government.
Rajasthan
• Rajasthan becomes the first state to have a policy for
Blindness Control with the objective of 'Right to Sight',
Under the campaign of Nirogi Rajasthan.
Tamil nadu
• Octave 2023 is a festival being held under the aegis of the
South Zone Culture Centre, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to
showcase the indigenous art and culture of Northeast India.
Octave 2023 was inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Governor R N
Ravi.
Telangana
• The sole centre in India with a focus on healthcare and life
sciences will be created in Hyderabad as the World
Economic Forum Centre for the Fourth Industrial
Revolution (C4IR Telangana).
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Woxsen University has launched Project Aspirations with
its firm belief in developing its ecosystem and empowering
the community around the campus. Woxsen University has
conceptualized the project for the ambitious girls of Classes
IX-XII, Telangana Model School & Junior College. Under
Project Aspiration, students are selected by the school
principal to take part in the "Train the Trainer" workshop
which commenced in December 2022.
Tripura
• The Election Commission (EC) is focusing on 929 polling
booths across Tripura, setting a target of 92 per cent voter
turnout in the assembly elections due early this year. These
booths recorded a voter turnout of less than 89 per cent,
which was the average across 3,328 booths in the 2018
assembly polls. The EC is also working on ‘Mission Zero Poll
Violence’ to make the assembly elections peaceful.
• The 'Saharsh' will be extended to all government and
aided schools in Tripura from the second week of January.
•
•
Dhami government has also announced that revenue
villages will be brought under the regular policing system.
Law and order in 1,800 revenue villages of Uttarakhand will
now be handled by the state police, according to a
statement by the Chief Minister’s Office.
Uttarakhand Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (retd) has
approved the 30 percent horizontal reservation to domicile
women of the state in the government jobs bill.
Luminous Power Technologies revealed that it has
planned to build India’s first green energy-based solar panel
manufacturing plant in Uttarakhand which will be
operational by the end of this year. The location of the new
India’s first green energy-based solar panel is Rudrapur.
West Bengal
•
Uttarakhand
• The Uttarakhand government has decided to abolish the
revenue policing system in the state. The Pushkar Singh
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a
new campaign "Didi'r Surakha Kavach" for her party,
Trinamool Congress. The campaign "Didi'r Surakha Kavach"
ahead of the panchayat polls due in April. The "Didi'r
Surakha Kavach" will begin on 10th January 2023.
Union Territories of India
Union Territories of India of May
Delhi
• Supreme Court grants Delhi government control over
services, excluding land, police, and law and order.
•
Union Territories of India of February
•
•
•
•
•
Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha
inaugurated the 33rd Police-Public Mela at Gulshan Ground,
Jammu.
Ladakh
Yaya Tso, known as birds' paradise for its beautiful lake
located at an altitude of 4,820 metres, has been proposed
as Ladakh’s first biodiversity heritage site (BHS).
The Pangong Tso Lake in Ladakh will host the first-ever
frozen lake marathon on 20th February 2023, at an altitude
of roughly 13,862 feet. The first-ever frozen lake marathon
which is of 21-kilometer is India’s first of its kind. The
marathon will occur at a height of 13,862 feet and it will be
the first of its kind to ever take place in the globe at this
altitude.
•
teachers of Delhi government schools at Thyagaraja
stadium.
The Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights
(DCPCR) unveiled "Bal Mitra," a WhatsApp chatbot
designed to improve communication between kids and
parents in Delhi.
India’s first indigenously developed Train Control and
Supervision System, the i-ATS (Indigenous–Automatic
Train Supervision) deployed on the Delhi Metro.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation will soon launch India’s first
virtual shopping app called Momentum 2.0 for metro
commuters to purchase products, book services and collect
orders at the destination stations.
Delhi
Delhi State Council of Educational Research and Training
(SCERT) has organized a 5-day ‘Jeevan Vidya Shivir’ for the
90
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New Appointments: National of July
S.No.
Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Coal India Limited (CIL),
1
State Bank of India appoints as Chief Financial Officer
2
president of the Basketball Federation of India (BFI).
chairperson of the Research Advisory Committee (RAC) for the ICAR-Indian Institute of Oil
Palm Research (IIOPR)
Asics India Private Limited appoints as its new brand ambassador
Chairperson of the Research Advisory Committee (RAC) for the ICAR-Indian Institute of Oil
Palm Research (IIOPR)
President of the NAREDCO Delhi Chapter
3
4
5
6
P M Prasad
Kameshwar Rao
Kodavanti
Aadhav Arjuna
B. Neeraja Prabhakar
Shraddha Kapoor
B.Neeraja Prabhakar
Harshvardhan Bansal
Constitutional & Other Posts
S.No.
Designation/Post
Who is appointed
2.
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to the World
Trade Organization (WTO) by nine months
Solicitor General of India
3.
Judges of the Supreme Court
Ujjal Bhuyan
4.
S. Venkatanarayana Bhatti
6.
Judges of the Supreme Court
Member in the Board of International Financial Services Centre
Authority (IFSCA)
Director General of the Railway Protection Force (RPF)
7.
25th Director General (DG) of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
Rakesh Pal
8.
Chief Justice of Telangana High Court
9.
38th Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court.
10.
Chief justice of Bombay High Court
11.
Chief justice of Andhra Pradesh High Court
Justice Alok Aradhe
, Justice Ashish Jitendra
Desai
Justice Devendra Kumar
Upadhyaya
Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur
1.
5.
Replacing
whom
Brajendra Navnit’s
Tushar Mehta
Pramod Rao
Manoj Yadava
CEO’S/Chairman of Companies/Organizations/Banks/ Or Appointments
S.No.
Designation/Post
Who is appointed
1.
Sreenivasa Reddy
4.
Google government affairs executive in India
Lloyds Banking Group appoints the chief executive officer and managing
director
Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB) of India appoints as Chief
Executive Officer (CEO)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) appoints as executive director
5.
ITC Ltd reappoints Chairman and Managing Director
Sanjiv Puri
6.
Cement Manufacturers’ Association (CMA) President
7.
Chief at SBI Capital Markets Limited (SBICAPS).
8.
Managing Director & CEO of Invest India
Neeraj Akhoury
Rajay Kumar
Sinha
Ms. Nivruti Rai
9.
Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Chief Executive Officer
Adrian Mardell
2.
3.
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Replacing
whom
Sirisha Voruganti
Krishan Mishra ,
P. Vasudevan
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S.No.
Designation/Post
Who is appointed
11.
Chairman-elect of the Board of Directors of the International Myeloma
Foundation (IMF)
Noida Authority Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
S. Vincent
Rajkumar
Lokesh M
12.
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of Tata Steel
T V Narendran
13.
Chairman of Asian Paints’ board of directors
R Seshasayee
14.
Director of the Directorate of Enforcement (ED)
SK Mishra
10.
Replacing
whom
New Appointments: National of June
S.No.
Designation/Post
Who is appointed
1
Managing Director of Indraprastha Gas Ltd
Kamal Kishore Chatiwal
2
Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana
4
Brand ambassador of its Wrangler brand
Chairperson of the Board of Directors of The Hindu Group Publishing Private
Limited
Chairman of the Hinduja Group
5
Director (Personnel) at NHPC Limited India
Uttam Lal
6
Brand ambassador of Epson India
Rashmika Mandhana
7
Chairman of GIFT City Ltd
Hasmukh Adhia
8
DBS Bank India Managing Director and head of institutional banking in India
Rajat Verma
3
Ms. Nirmala Lakshman
Gopichand Hinduja
Constitutional & Other Posts
S.No.
Designation/Post
1.
Air Officer-in-Charge Administration
2.
Chief of RAW
3.
Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India
Member of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) High-level
Advisory Group
Special Director in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
4.
5.
Who is appointed
Replacing
whom
Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar
Anand
Ravi Sinha
Swaminathan Janakiraman
Aalok Kumar
Ajay Bhatnagar (IPS)
CEO’S/Chairman of Companies/Organizations/Banks/ Or Appointments
S.No.
Designation/Post
Who is appointed
1.
Managing Director of Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI)
Ajay Yadav
2.
Managing director of UCO Bank
Ashwani Kumar
3.
Chairman and Managing Director of Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL)
Managing Director (additional charge) of Mangalore Refinery and
Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL).
Amarendu Prakash
4.
5.
President of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
6.
Director General of the Geological Survey of India (GSI).
7.
Director General of the Competition Commission of India
Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Container Corporation of India
(CONCOR)
8.
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Replacing
whom
Sanjay Varma
Dr
Abdulla
Al
Mandous
Janardan Prasad
Atul Verma
Sanjay Swarup
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S.No.
Designation/Post
Who is appointed
9.
General Manager, General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re)
N Ramaswamy
10.
CMD of National Insurance Company (NIC)
M Rajeswari Singh
11.
CEO Unique Identification Authority of India
12.
Director general of the National Testing Agency
Amit Agrawal
Subodh
Kumar
Singh
13.
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FMCG major Hindustan
Unilever Ltd (HUL)
Replacing
whom
Rohit Jawa
New Appointments: National of May
S.No.
Designation/Post
Who is appointed
1
Chairman of the Kolkata Port
Rathendra Raman
2
Director of the CBI
Praveen Sood
3
Deputy Chief of the Air Staff
Ashutosh Dixit
4
chairman of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Manoj Soni
5
Brand ambassador for Tripura Tourism
Sourav Ganguly
6
President of International Basketball Federation
Dr K. Govindaraj
7
President of the Swimming Federation of India
R.N. Jayaprakash
8
Chairperson of Internet and Mobile Association of India
Harsh Jain
9
Member of Union Public Service Commission
Ms Suman Sharma
Constitutional & Other Posts
S.No.
Designation/Post
1
Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra
2
senior advocate KV Viswanathan
3
4
India’s representative to International Civil Aviation
Organization
Central Vigilance Commissioner
Replacing
whom
Who is appointed
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY
Chandrachud
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY
Chandrachud
Angshumali Rastogi
Praveen Kumar Srivastava
CEO’S/Chairman of Companies/Organizations/Banks/ Or Appointments
S.No.
Designation/Post
Who is appointed
1
Managing Director (MD) of Bank of Baroda (BOB
Debadatta Chand
2
Managing Director (MD) of the Bank of India (BOI)
Rajneesh Karnatak
3
Chairman and Managing Director of Coal India (CIL)
Polavarapu Mallikharjuna Prasad
4
Wakefit. co’s brand ambassador
Ayushmann Khurrana
5
Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
S N Subrahmanyan
6
Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Power Finance Corporation (PFC)
Parminder Chopra
7
Global ambassador of GUCCI
Alia Bhatt
8
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of NIIFL
Rajiv Dhar
9
Managing Director of PUMA India
Karthik Balagopalan
10
CEO of Twitter
Linda Yaccarino
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S.No.
Designation/Post
Who is appointed
11
Duroflex brand ambassador
Virat Kohli
12
Paytm President and Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Bhavesh Gupta
13
Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board
A K Jain
14
IDBI Bank Deputy Managing Director
Jayakumar S. Pillai
15
MD and CEO of Karnataka Bank
Srikrishnan Harihara Sarma
16
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) President
R. Dinesh
New Appointments: National of April
S.No.
Designation/Post
Who is appointed
1
Vice-Chief of Naval Staff (VCNS)
Sanjay Jasjit Singh
2
Chairman of the National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO)
Arun Sinha
CEO’S/Chairman of Companies/Organizations/Banks/ Or Appointments
S.No.
Designation/Post
Who is appointed
Replacing whom
1
President of the Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Rajasthan
Dr. Sheenu Jhawar
Dr. Ravi Modani
2
President of FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO)
Sudha Shivkumar
3
Managing Director of Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd.
President, CEO & Managing Director of Honda Motorcycle &
Scooter India
Kenichi Umeda
Satoshi Uchida
Tsutsumu Otani
Atsushi Ogata
Raninder Singh
4
5
President of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI)
Kalikesh Narayan Singh
Deo
6
Chairman of Automotive Tyre Manufacturers' Association
Anshuman Singhania
7
Chief Investment Officer of LIC
Interim managing director and chief executive officer Karnataka
Bank
Ratnakar Patnaik
PR Mishra
Sekhar Rao
Mahabaleshwara M S
8
9
Deputy Managing Director & Executive Director of HDFC Bank
Kaizad Bharucha & Bhavesh
Zaveri
10
CEO and managing director of Tata Electronics Pvt Ltd (TEPL)
Dr. Randhir Thakur
11
Brand ambassador of Jio Cinema
Rohit Sharma
12
Brand ambassador of HSBC India
Virat Kohli
14
Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Bharat Dynamics
Limited (BDL)
Brand ambassador of Star Sports
15
Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of BEML Limited
Shantanu Roy
16
Chairman of the MMA-1 Federation
Mahavir Singh Phogat
17
Chairman of Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB)
Shreekant M Bhandiwad
18
Chairperson of Nasscom
Anant Maheshwari
19
President of Cycling Federation of India (CFI)
Pankaj Singh
20
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Association of Asset
Reconstruction Companies (ARCs)
Hari Hara Mishra
21
Chairperson of the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
Siddhartha Mohanty
13
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A Madhavarao
Rishabh Pant
Krishnan
Ramanujam
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S.No.
Designation/Post
Who is appointed
1
Director General Quality Assurance
Lt Gen RS Reen
2
Principal director general of the Press Information Bureau
Rajesh Malhotra
3
Director-General of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
Rashmi Shukla
4
Chairperson of Central Electricity Regulatory Commission
Jishnu Barua
5
Controller General of Accounts
S.S. Dubey
CEO’S/Chairman of Companies/Organizations/Banks/ Or Appointments
S.No.
Designation/Post
Who is appointed
1
Secretary General
Shailesh Pathak
2
CEO-Designate of GIL-Chemicals Business
Vishal Sharma
3
MD & CEO of Pramerica Life Insurance
Pankaj Gupta
Kalpana Sampat
4
CEO of Axis Mutual Fund
B Gopkumar
Chandresh Nigam
5
Managing director and CEO of HUL
Rohit Jawa
6
Managing director and CEO of Mohit Joshi
Mohit Joshi
7
Interim CEO of LIC
Siddhartha Mohanty
8
Chairman-Cum-Managing Director
Amitava Mukherjee
9
Chief executive officer of Honeywell International HON
Vimal Kapur
Darius Adamczyk
10
CEO-designate of TCS
K Krithivasan
Rajesh Gopinathan
11
Chairman of Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
(PFRDA)
Deepak Mohanty
Supratim
Bandyopadhyay
12
Managing director of UCO Bank
Ashwani Kumar
13
14
Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the Cotton Corporation of
India (CCI)
Chairman and Managing Director of the Bharat Petroleum Corporation
Limited (BPCL)
Replacing whom
Lalit Kumar Gupta
G. Krishnakumar
15
MD & CEO of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
Anup Bagchi
16
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Invest India
Manmeet K Nanda
17
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of CEAT
Arnab Banerjee
18
AHF Athletes Ambassador from India
Salima Tete
19
non-executive chairperson and independent director of the NDTV board
of directors
Upendra Kumar
Sinha
20
independent director of the NDTV board of directors
Dipali Goenka
21
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Axis Securities
Pranav Haridasan
B Gopkumar
22
President of the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of
India (ASSOCHAM).
Ajay Singh
Sumant Sinha
23
Senior Vice-President of ASSOCHAM
Sanjay Nayar
24
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director of Tata Power
Praveer Sinha
25
Cheif Executive Officer of Hero MotoCorp
Niranjan Gupta
26
Managing Director of Hitachi Payment Services
Sumil Vikamsey
95
N S Kannan
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S.No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Designation/Post
celebrity endorser
Hand Ambassador
India's ambassador for She Changes Climate
Viacom 18 brand ambassador
Luxor Writing Instruments Pvt Ltd brand ambassador
Star Sports brand ambassador
Who is appointed
Ranveer Singh
Sachin Tendulkar
Shreya Ghodawat
MS Dhoni
Virat Kohli
Ranveer Singh
New Appointments: National of February
Constitutional & Other Posts
S.No.
Designation/Post
1
Vice Chief of Army Staff
Who is appointed
Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar
CEO’S/Chairman of Companies/Organizations/Banks/ Or Appointments
S.No.
Designation/Post
Who is appointed
Replacing whom
1
Arun Kohli
Sanjay Shah
3
India Head of Morgan Stanley
CEO of Gujarat Ports Infrastructure Company Limited of the
Gujarat Maritime Cluster
Chief Executive Officer Designate
4
MD & CEO
K Satyanarayana Raju
L V Prabhakar
5
MD
S Sridhar
6
President and Vice President
7
MD of Jaguar Land Rover India
Meenakshi Nevatia
Aniket Sunil Talati & Ranjeet
Kumar Agarwal
Rajan Amba
8
CEO of NITI Aayog
BVR Subrahmanyam
2
Other’s
S.No.
1
2
3
4
5
Madhvendra Singh
Raul Rebello
Designation/Post
Brand Ambassador of Puma India
Member of the Economic Advisory Council to Prime Minister (EAC-PM)
Brand Ambassador of UnCrave
National Ambassador of UNICEF
Drug Controller General of India
Rohit Suri
Parameswaran
lyer
Who is appointed
Harmanpreet Kaur
Shamika Ravi
Vir Das
Ayushmann Khurrana
Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi
New Appointments: National of January
1.
2.
3.
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Ajay Kumar Srivastava has been elevated as Managing Director and CEO of Indian Overseas Bank with effect from
January 1, 2023 from his current posting as executive director. He started his banking career as a probationary officer in
1991 with Allahabad Bank where he worked in various capacities in different parts of the country.
Folk singer Maithili Thakur was appointed the state icon for Bihar by the Election Commission. The singer will create
awareness among the voters for their participation in the electoral process. This recognition will give her (Maithili) more
impetus to spread Bihar's folk music across continents and generate awareness about the importance of participating in
the electoral process.
The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) its members have elected Saiyam Mehra as Chairman and
Rajesh Rokde as Vice Chairman of the industry body for a period of two years (2023-24). GJC represents over 6,00,000
industry players comprising manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, distributors, laboratories, gemologists, designers and
allied services providers
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5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
According to the Ministry of Communications, Vinaya Prakash Singh, a former Member (Personnel), Postal Services
Board, was elected as the union's Secretary General and will assume responsibility for the position for a four-year term
following the successful elections held during the 13th APPU Congress, which was held in Bangkok during the months of
August and September 2022.
Chetan Sharma was reappointed as the chairman of the senior selection committee by BCCI. Salil Ankola, Shiv Sunar
Das, Subroto Banerjee and Sridharan Sharath are new members of the selection committee.
Paytm Payments Bank has received banking regulator RBI's nod to appoint Surinder Chawla as its Managing Director
and CEO.
Anurag Kumar was appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director of Electronics Corporation of India Limited
(ECIL).
Meta announced the appointment of former Tata CLiQ CEO Vikas Purohit as the director of global business group in
India.
Senior IAS Officer A Santhi Kumari has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Telangana.
Herbalife Nutrition India Private Limited is partnering with international women’s cricketer, Smriti Mandhana as a
‘nutrition sponsor’.
Pankaj Kumar Singh was appointed as the Deputy National Security Adviser in National Security Council Secretariat
for a period of two years.
Praveen Sharma has been selected for appointment as Director in the National Health Authority.
Vikram Dev Dutt has been selected for appointment as the next director general in the Directorate of General of Civil
Aviation (DGCA).
Naresh Lalwani has taken over as the new General Manager of Central Railway.
Air Marshal A P Singh has been appointed as the new Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has recommended the name of Dr Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi as the new
Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI).
Nikhat Zareen to represent NMDC as its brand ambassador.
CEO’S/Chairman of Companies/Organizations/Banks/ Or Appointments
1.
Shamalbhai B Patel
Chairman
Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF)
2.
Valamjibhai Humbal
vice chairman
Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF)
3.
Siddharth Sharma
CEO
Tata Trusts
4.
Aparna Uppaluri
Chief operating officer
Tata Trusts
5.
Prabdev Singh
Chief Executive Officer in India
JP Morgan Chase & Co.
New Appointments: International
New Appointments: International of July
President/PM/Heads of Countries/Organizations
S.No.
Designation/Post
Who is Appointed?
1.
Russion energy giant Rosneft as its board member
Govind Kottis Satish
2.
Chairperson of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)
K Rajaraman
3.
President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA)
Talal Fahad Al Ahmad Al Sabah
New Appointments: International of June
S
No
Appointed
Position
Organisation
1.
Pieter Elbers,
Board of Governors of International Air Transport Association (IATA
Indigo
Makolo
2.
Dennis Francis
President of 78th session of the UN General Assembly
3.
Joseph Tsai
CEO of Alibaba Group Holding
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4.
Appointed
Position
Ruby Sinha
President of BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry Women’s Vertical
5.
Nutan Roongta
Director of the USA East Coast Chapter by the Indian Economic Trade Organization
6.
Aarti Holla-Maini
Haoliang Xu of
China
Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)
Under-Secretary-General and Associate Administrator of the United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP)
7.
Organisation
New Appointments: International of May
President/PM/Heads of Countries/Organizations
S.No.
Designation/Post
Who is Appointed?
1
Chief Executive of Vodafone Group
Margherita Della Valle
2
14th President of the World Bank
Ajay Banga
3
Domestic Policy Advisor in the Biden administration
Neera Tandon
4
Ambassador at Large for Global Women’s Issues in US
Geeta Rao Gupta
New Appointments: International of April
President/PM/Heads of Countries/Organizations
S.No.
Designation/Post
Who is Appointed?
1
22nd president of Bangladesh
Mohammed Shahabuddin Chuppu
New Appointments: International of March
President/PM/Heads of Countries/Organizations
S.No.
Designation/Post
1
President of Nigeria
2
President of Vietnam
3
PM of Qatar
4
President of Nepal
5
CEO of Silicon Valley Bank
6
Vice President of Nepal
7
President of New Development Bank (NDB)
8
Scotland's First Minister
9
Vice President of UAE
Who is Appointed?
Bola Tinubu
Vo Van Thuong(Võ Văn Thưởng)
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani
Ram Chandra Paudel
Tim Mayopoulos
Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav
Dilma Vana Rousseff
Humza Yousaf
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan
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The Nepal Cricket Association has appointed former Indian cricketer Monty Desai as the head coach of the Nepal national
cricket team.
An Indian-American, Neal Mohan will become the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Alphabet-owned YouTube following
Susan Wojcicki's announcement that she will be stepping down from her role as the head of the video-sharing platform.
Ruchira Kamboj, India's permanent representative to the UN, has been chosen to serve as the commission's chair during the
62nd session.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has named Professor Meghana Pandit, a renowned physician of Indian
descent, as its CEO.
The International Labour Organization (ILO), Geneva has chosen the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) to serve
as its external auditor for a four-year term from 2024 to 2027, the apex auditor announced. The CAG is Girish Chandra Murmu.
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Prime minister of Equatorial Guinea
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President of Bangladesh
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President of Cyprus
Who is Appointed?
Manuela Roka Botey
Mohammad Shahabuddin Chuppu
Nikos Christodoulides
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Bank of Singapore (BoS), the private banking arm of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC), announced that it has
appointed Jason Moo as its new CEO.
Sultan al-Jaber to preside over the upcoming United Nations climate negotiations in Dubai.
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Prime Minister of Gabon
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Vice president of Gabon
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Ministry of Indigenous People (Brazil)
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Lieutenant Governor in the state of Maryland
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Chief
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Economist.
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Chief Executive Officer of Cairn Oil & Gas
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Chief of staff to US President
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CEO of Toyota Motor Corp
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Unilever Chief Executive Officer
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President of the Czech Republic
Who is Appointed?
Alain-Claude Bilie By Nze
Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda
Sônia Guajajara
Aruna Miller
Clare Lombardelli
Nick Walker
Jeff Zients
Koji Sato
Hein Schumacher
Petr Pavel
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National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) India and the South
Asia Regional Anti-Doping Organization (SARADO)
joined forces through a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) aimed at strengthening regional cooperation in antidoping efforts.
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public
Grievances of India and the Public Service Division of the
Republic of Singapore recently signed a protocol
document to extend their memorandum of understanding
for five more years until 2028. The MoU encompasses
various areas of cooperation aimed at promoting
administrative reforms, public sector transformation, and
capacity building.
Spain’s Navantia, Larsen & Toubro signed a Teaming
Agreement in the premises of Spanish Embassy on July10,
with the purpose of submission of a techno-commercial bid
for the Indian Navy’s prestigious Project-75 (India)
submarine program.
Dell Technologies and Intel have joined forces to establish
an artificial intelligence (AI) lab in Telangana institute. The
partnership aims to bridge the digital skills gap and
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Technology in Telangana by integrating Intel’s ‘AI for
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Max Life Insurance Company Ltd. has announced a
strategic partnership with DCB Bank Ltd., a newgeneration private sector bank in India. The collaboration
aims to provide a diverse range of life insurance products to
DCB Bank’s customers, including term, savings, and
retirement plans, enabling them to secure their financial
future and expand their investment portfolio.
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UAE,
India and the UAE agreed to facilitate trade settlement in
their respective currencies and integrate their fast payment
systems. The move aims to simplify international financial
interactions and promote bilateral economic cooperation.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed
between the Ministry of Education and Abu Dhabi
Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) and the
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) to establish
the first IIT Delhi campus in Abu Dhabi. The signing
ceremony took place in the presence of UAE President HE
Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Indian Prime
Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
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On July 15, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Central
Bank of UAE (CBUAE) signed two Memoranda of
Understanding (MoUs) aimed at bolstering economic ties
between the two nations. The MoUs focus on promoting
the use of local currencies for cross-border transactions
and interlinking their payment systems, including the
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with the Instant
Payment Platform (IPP) of UAE.
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to
France, India and France signed a groundbreaking
agreement that allows Indian tourists to use India’s Unified
Payments Interface (UPI) for transactions in rupees.
Indian Oil, a government-owned enterprise, has signed
lucrative agreements worth billions with France’s Total
Energies and Abu Dhabi’s Adnoc. According to the list of
agreements released by the Ministry of External Affairs,
Indian Oil Corporation Limited and Total Energies Gas and
Power Ltd (TotalEnergies) have signed a Head of
Agreement (HoA) to establish a long-term LNG Sale and
Purchase agreement (SPA).
In a significant gesture of cultural repatriation, the United
States handed over 105 trafficked antiquities to India
during a repatriation ceremony at the Indian Consulate in
New York. The restitution of these artefacts is a result of an
agreement made during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s
state visit to the U.S. last month.
The collaboration of OPPO India with NITI Aayog’s Atal
innovation mission established the first ever Atal
Tinkering Lab which is based on the PPP model.
Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) and Meta, the
parent company of Facebook, have announced the
expansion of their ‘WhatsApp Se Wyapaar’ program. The
initiative aims to digitally train and upskill 10 million local
traders using the WhatsApp Business App, with the goal of
empowering small enterprises across India. This
collaboration comes as a continuation of Meta’s
commitment to upskill one million traders on the WhatsApp
Business App, as announced in June.
The Indian government and the Asian Development Bank
(ADB) have joined hands once again to enhance
infrastructure in Bihar. Through a $295-million loan, the
project aims to upgrade approximately 265 km of state
highways in Bihar, incorporating climate and disasterresilient designs and road safety measures.
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Union (UPU) to establish a regional office in New Delhi,
which will provide development cooperation and technical
assistance to the region.
The Second G20 Anti-corruption Working Group
Meeting, held from May 25 to May 27 in Rishikesh,
Uttarakhand, concluded with productive discussions and
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of delegates from 20 member countries, 10 invitee
countries, and 9 international organizations.
Equitas Small Finance Bank has entered into a partnership
with IBM Consulting to develop and construct a digital
banking platform. This collaboration aims to enhance
Equitas’ digital product offerings and service capabilities, as
the bank adapts its business for the digital-first generation.
India and the United States have taken a significant step
towards deepening cooperation in high-tech trade and
technology partnership. During the inaugural meeting of
the India-US Strategic Trade Dialogue (IUSSTD) held in
Washington D.C., the two nations agreed to establish a
monitoring group to review and monitor the progress of
their collaborative efforts.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed
between Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and
Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU). The MoU intends to
synergise the professional capabilities of IICA and RRU
towards capacity building, education, research and
consulting in the domain of Internal Security, Financial
Crimes, Law Enforcement, Corporate Frauds and other
subject matters common to their mandate and objectives.
The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank
(ADB) have signed a $130 million loan agreement to
support initiatives aimed at increasing agricultural
productivity, improving irrigation access, and promoting
horticulture agribusinesses in Himachal Pradesh.
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have set an
ambitious target to increase their non-oil bilateral trade
from the current USD 48 billion to USD 100 billion by 2030.
The decision was reached during the first meeting of the
Joint Committee of India-UAE Comprehensive Economic
Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Both countries aim to
double their non-petroleum trade in the next seven years,
emphasizing the need to enhance trade cooperation
beyond the oil sector.
The successful launch of the Rohini RH-300 Mk-II sounding
rocket from Svalbard, Norway, on November 20, 1997,
marked a significant milestone in the collaboration
between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
and Norway’s space agency.
In a significant initiative aimed at supporting and
empowering ex-servicemen, the Ministry of Defence has
partnered with Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company
Ltd. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed
between the Directorate General Resettlement (DGR), an
arm of the Ministry of Defence, and Kotak Mahindra Life
Insurance Company Ltd.
The Government of India and the United Nations have
signed the Government of India – United Nations
Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 20232027 (GoI-UNSDCF). This collaboration between NITI
Aayog, the government policy think tank, and the UN in
India aims to advance India’s sustainable development
goals.
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Intel has commited to invest $32.8 billion in Magdeburg,a
city in Germany for the establishment of two cutting-edge
semiconductor facilities. This collaboration, with financial
support from Berlin, represents the largest foreign
investment ever made in Germany.
The High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Gopal Baglay,
and the Secretary of the Sri Lankan Ministry of Education,
M.N. Ranasinghe, exchanged diplomatic notes regarding
the implementation of a digital education project in Sri
Lanka’s Galle District.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
and the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban
Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) have joined forces in a
collaborative partnership aimed at empowering women
and enabling them to make informed career choices in the
field of entrepreneurship.
In a significant development during Prime Minister
Narendra Modi’s state visit to the United States, General
Electric (GE) Aerospace has signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Aeronautics
Limited (HAL), a state-run Indian aerospace company. The
MoU paves the way for the joint production of fighter jet
engines for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and signifies a new era
in the India-US partnership.
The Ministry of Railways in India has entered into an
agreement with the US Agency for International
Development (USAID) to accelerate the progress of ecofriendly energy solutions and encourage the use of electric
vehicles. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) aims
to foster cooperation in renewable energy and energy
efficiency.
Paytm Payment Services Limited (PPSL) entered into 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 nurture
entrepreneurship and encourage young business ventures
during their early stages of development.
Infosys and Danske Bank have entered into a long-term
collaboration aimed at accelerating the bank's digital
transformation goals. The collaboration, valued at $454
million for an initial 5-year period.
Micron Technology Inc, a US-based semiconductor
manufacturer, has signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat government to set
up a state-of-the-art semiconductor unit in Sanand, near
Ahmedabad. The project, valued at Rs 22,500 crore, marks
a significant milestone in India’s journey towards selfreliance in memory chip manufacturing.
India and Israel are forging a robust partnership in the field
of agriculture, focusing on advanced technological
solutions. Through collaborative efforts, both countries aim
to enhance agricultural productivity, conserve water
resources and promote sustainable farming practices to
convert 150 villages into model villages through Israeli
technical support on key agri-technologies.
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NTPC signed a deal with NPCIL to develop nuclear power
projects in India for clean energy.
India and Israel signed a MoU on industrial R&D
cooperation, says the Ministry of Science & Technology.
MakeMyTrip partners with Microsoft for voice-assisted
booking in Indian languages.
Ayush Ministry and ICMR collaborate on integrative health
research.
The Union Cabinet, signed MoU between the Institute of
Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and The Chartered
Accountants of the Maldives (CA Maldives).
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has entered
into a partnership with Israel to establish the ‘India-Israel
Center of Water Technology’ (CoWT).
In a significant development highlighting the strengthening
ties between India and Australia, the two nations signed
crucial agreements on migration and mobility partnership,
as well as on the establishment of a Green Hydrogen task
force.
The Government of Goa and the Government of
Uttarakhand have come together and signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance the
tourism landscape of both Goa and Uttarakhand.
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Cooperation Agreement, paving the way for expanded
military cooperation and joint work in various fields.
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has
partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay
(IIT-Bombay) to develop a touchless biometric capture
system that is easy to use and accessible from anywhere.
IIT Kanpur's SIIC has signed a CSR agreement with
Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited, one of
the newly created Defence PSUs, at the Ordnance Factory
Kanpur.
Nepal and India will sign an agreement to allow crossborder digital payments through e-wallets to boost trade
and tourism between the two countries. Indian tourists in
Nepal can use Indian e-wallets like BharatPe, PhonePe,
Google Pay, and Paytm.
Cipla signs licensing agreement with Novartis to produce
and market Galvus range from 2026.
AIIB signs agreement to establish first overseas office in
Abu Dhabi Global Market.
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Indian Army and Tezpur University signed an MoU on 19th
April 2023 for a 16-week Chinese language training course
for Indian Army personnel to be conducted at Tezpur
University.
India and the UK sign MOU for science and innovation
collaboration.
Cummins Inc and Tata Motors have formed TCPL Green
Energy Solutions Pvt Ltd to produce low-to-zero-emissions
technology products in India.
Shivalik Small Finance Bank has announced a strategic
partnership with Arya.ag, a grain commerce platform, to
provide financing to small farmers against warehouse
receipts.
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Mutual Recognition of Qualifications that will help ease
the mobility of students and professionals between the two
countries.
In order to reduce carbon footprint in its operations, Tata
Steel Mining Limited has signed a memorandum of
understanding with GAIL (India) Limited for supply of
natural gas to its ferro alloys plant at Athgarh in Odisha’s
Cuttack district.
The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) under the Youth
Affairs and Sports Ministry; and the National Council of
Educational Research and Training (NCERT) signed an MoU
to strengthen value-based sports education amongst
school children and teachers.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Research,
Technology, and Innovation Collaborations between India
and Mexico has been inked.
The Centre and the World Bank have signed two
complementary loans of $500 million each to support and
enhance the country’s health sector development.
Through this combined financing of $1 billion, the World
Bank will support India’s flagship Pradhan MantriAyushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PMABHIM), launched in October 2021.
The United States and India will sign a memorandum of
understanding on semiconductors as both countries discuss
coordination of investment and continue the dialogue
around policies to spur private investment.
Punjab National Bank, the nation’s public sector bank, and
Central Warehousing Corporation have signed a
Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate financing
under e-NWR (Electronic Negotiable Warehousing
Receipt).
The Government of India and the World Bank have signed
an agreement for the Green National Highway Corridors
Project, with loan assistance of $500 million against total
project cost of $1,288.24 million (Rs 7,662.47 crore).
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of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Bank of the
United Arab Emirates for promoting innovation in financial
products and services.
The Ministry of Steel has signed 57 Memorandums of
Understanding (MoUs) with 27 companies for specialty
steel production under the Production Linked Incentive
(PLI) Scheme.
Larsen & Toubro (L&T), an Indian multinational that
specializes in EPC projects, hi-tech manufacturing, and
services, has signed a binding agreement with McPhy
Energy, a leading electrolyzer technology and
manufacturing company based in France. The agreement
establishes a long-term partnership between the two
companies to explore opportunities in the emerging green
hydrogen market.
Vedanta's Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) has signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rajasthan
Cricket Association to build the world's third-largest
cricket stadium in Chonp village, Jaipur.
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The External Affairs Ministry said the Ambassador of the
Republic of Congo, Raymond Serge Bale signed the
International Solar Alliance Framework Agreement in the
presence of the Joint Secretary (Economic Diplomacy).
The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) and
the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for setting up
digital forensic laboratories along with the exchange of
information and knowledge, technological advancement
and skill development in the field of digital forensics.
Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR) has
announced a new partnership with the Indian Institute of
Science (IISc) to promote research and development in the
field of on-chip Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection.
India and Fiji have signed a pact to exempt visas for holders
of diplomatic and official passports. As of now, India has
diplomatic and official passport holders' visa exemption
pacts with 59 other countries as per the
PassportIndia.gov.in website.
The Central Water Commission (CWC), Department of
Water Resources, River Development & Ganga
Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti entered into a
Memorandum of Agreement for Development of
International Centre of Excellence for Dams (ICED) under
externally funded Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement
Project Phase II and Phase III. This MoA will remain valid for
ten years or till the duration of the DRIP Phase-II and PhaseII Scheme, whichever is earlier, from the date of signing.
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The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Hon'ble Prime Minister
Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the signing of
Memorandum of Understanding between the Institute of
Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and The Institute of
Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW). The
MoU is to provide recognition of the qualification, training
of each other's members and admit the members in good
standing by prescribing a bridging mechanism on the
prevailing terms and conditions.
Ministry of Rural Development signed an MoU between
the ministry and Meesho an e-commerce platform owned
by Bengaluru-based Fashnear Technologies Private
Limited.
India’s lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3 has successfully
underwent EMI-EMC (Electro-Magnetic Interference/
Electro-Magnetic Compatibility).
Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) said,
it signed a Memorandum of Understanding with
Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), DRDO, for the
Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme.
Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland, New
Zealand, and Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH), Mumbai, the
largest and the most renowned cancer care hospital and
research centre in India, have signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) to engage in long-term cooperation
in cancer care.
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), an aerospace company in
India, and EDGE, the top defence company in the UAE,
inked a Memorandum of Understanding at the International
Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX).
CSC Academy, a subsidiary of Common Service Centre eGovernance Services India Limited, and NIELIT (National
Institute of Electronics and Information Technology) have
signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to
enhance digital literacy and skill development in India.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's visit to India on February
25–26 will focus on advancing a $5.2 billion agreement
between Germany and India to jointly construct six
conventional submarines in India.
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IIT Madras Centre of Excellence working with DRDO on
Advanced Defence Technologies including Combat
Vehicle Technologies. Indian Institute of Technology
Madras (IIT Madras) is operating a Research Centre
dedicated to defence technologies jointly with the Defence
Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to
develop advanced technologies for the national defence
and security needs of the nation. It was established by
DRDO but IIT Madras has now taken over and converted it
into a centre of excellence.
Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik directed the
distribution of five kilograms of rice per month free of cost
to beneficiaries of the State Food Security Scheme (SFSS)
for the next one year. The state government has decided to
provide 5 kilograms of rice under SFSS to the beneficiaries
free of cost for a period of one year starting from January
2023 to December 2023. The total expenditure of the plan
will be Rs 185 crore.
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has signed a
partnership with the JSW Group for the upcoming FIH
Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 BhubaneswarRourkela, which will kick-off later this month. The group
supports and promotes Olympics in India and has created
an Olympic Training Institute in the Inspire Institute of Sport
as well as has Olympic training centres across the country.
The 15th edition of FIH’s flagship event for men will be
played from 13 January to 29 January in Odisha, India.
ISRO and Microsoft signed a MoU to help Indian Space tech
start-ups with technology tools, go-to-market support, and
mentoring to help them scale and become business ready.
Through this MoU, the space tech startups identified by
ISRO will be onboarded onto the Microsoft for Startups
Founders Hub.
India and Panama have signed MoU to encourage
cooperation in the training of diplomats
Sony Sports Network, which will air the Australian Open
this month across its channels and OTT app SonyLiv. It has
roped in sponsors like Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Samsonite as copresenting sponsors and Panasonic as an associate sponsor
for the upcoming open.
Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with chapters of 8 countries of the
Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) at
the 17th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas convention. The MoUs were
signed with France Metropole Paris, Mauritius, Reunion
Island, Martinique, Sri Lanka, GOPOI International,
Malaysia, and Mauritius.
The Indian High Commission signed an MoU with the
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka to establish a
Hindi Chair.
Warehousing Development Regulatory Authority
(WDRA) has signed a memorandum of understanding
(MoU) with the State Bank of India to help farmers in
getting low-interest-rate loans.
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The Indian Ports Association (IPA) and Research &
Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) signed
a Memorandum of Agreement for setting up a Centre for
Maritime Economy and Connectivity.
Gogoro along with Belrise Industries (formerly known as
Badve Engineering) has inked a strategic energy
partnership with the Maharashtra government to
establish a battery swapping infrastructure. This follows up
to Gogoro’s earlier announced partnership with Hero
MotoCorp and Zypp Electric among others.
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) Partners with
JSP Foundation for Hockey Development and Men's
World Cup Lausanne, Switzerland.
The National Accreditation Board for Hospitals &
Healthcare Providers (NABH) and Healthcare Sector Skill
Council (HSSC) signed a memorandum of understanding
(MoU). The pact between NABH and HSSC aims at
recognition of the HSSC certificate for NABH accreditation
and develops training programs for skilling, reskilling, and
upskilling required for healthcare professionals.
India and Egypt signed an MOU to facilitate content
exchange, capacity building, and Co-Productions between
Prasar Bharati and the National Media Authority of Egypt.
South Africa said that it had reached a deal to transfer more
than 100 cheetahs to India as part of an ambitious project
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The environment ministry said an initial batch of 12
cheetahs would be flown to India next month, after eight
cheetahs arrived from Namibia last September.
Defence PSU Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
(GRSE) Ltd has signed a memorandum of understanding
(MoU) with Rolls Royce Solutions of Germany for
manufacture of high-quality marine diesel engines at the
former's plant in Ranchi.
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State Bank of
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National
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Utkarsh
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HDFC Bank
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Announced their merger plans, with a share exchange ratio of 155 equity shares of IDFC First Bank for
every 100 equity shares of IDFC.
Announced the appointment of Kameshwar Rao Kodavanti as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
68th foundation day on 1st July
Announced the launch of PNB Metaverse, a virtual branch that offers a unique banking experience.
Announced the operationalization of the ₹10,000-crore Urban Infrastructure Development Fund
(UIDF), as outlined in this year’s Budget.
Announced the launch of UPI 123PAY, an IVR-based UPI solution. This offering is in line with the Digital
Payment Vision 2025, aiming to propel India towards a cashless and cardless society.
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank IPO will begin accepting subscriptions this week. Having a presence across
all of India, Utkarsh Small Finance Bank is one of the top small finance institutions.
Achieved a significant milestone by entering the $100 billion market-capitalization club.
Additional Tier-1 (AT-1) bonds worth Rs. 10,000 crore at the coupon rate of 8.1% recently issued by the
State Bank of India (SBI). But the issue did not get a good response by the subscribers as only Rs.3,100
crore worth of bonds were subscribed.
Announced revised interest rates for fixed deposits (FDs) under ₹2 crore, effective from April 1st, 2023.
The bank has launched the “Amrit Mahotsav FD” scheme, offering attractive returns for both elderly
individuals and the general public.
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State Bank of
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IDBI Bank
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HDFC Bank
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Canara Bank
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HDFC Bank
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HDFC Bank
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Achieved a significant milestone by surpassing Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to become the second
most valuable company in India based on market capitalization. The recent merger of its parent
company HDFC into itself further bolstered the bank’s position.
Canara Bank has once again emerged as the leading public sector bank in lending to state-owned
corporations and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) for the fifth consecutive year.
Swiggy, a popular food delivery platform, has collaborated with HDFC Bank to launch a co-branded
credit card. This move follows the trend of various ecommerce platforms partnering with banks to
introduce similar credit cards.
In 2023, HDFC Bank, India’s largest private lender, achieved a significant milestone by overtaking State
Bank of India (SBI) to secure the top spot in CRISIL’s Greenwich market share Leaders in Large Corporate
Banking. The report by Coalition Greenwich, a division of CRISIL, highlights the changing dynamics in
India’s corporate banking landscape, with larger private and foreign banks gaining traction at the
expense of smaller banks, including public sector banks.
Current Affairs related to Regulatory authorities
S.No. Name
Purpose
Reserve Bank Introduced the Centralised Information Management System (CIMS) to revolutionize its data handling,
1.
of India (RBI) analysis, and governance.
The Reserve
Unveiled a draft regulation that grants debit, credit, and prepaid cardholders the authority to select their
2.
Bank of India
desired card network, marking a potentially revolutionary development on a global scale.
(RBI)
The Reserve Set to implement interoperability between its central bank digital currency (CBDC) and the Unified
3.
Bank of India Payments Interface (UPI) by the end of this month, according to Deputy Governor T. Rabi Sankar. This
(RBI)
move will allow customers to use UPI QR codes for transactions using digital currency.
Reserve Bank Announced the cancellation of registration for four non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) and the
4.
of India (RBI) surrender of licenses by 11 other entities.
Outlined the significant growth targets India must achieve over the next 25 years to become a developed
Reserve Bank
5.
economy with high per capita income. Currently estimated at $2,500, India’s per capita income needs to
of India
surpass $21,664 by 2047, as per World Bank standards, to be classified as a high-income country.
Set to introduce a standard operating procedure (SOP) to enable banks to expedite the issuance of
Reserve Bank Foreign Inward Remittance Certificates (FIRC) and Electronic Bank Realization Certificates (e-BRCs).
6.
of India (RBI) This proactive step comes in response to the challenges faced by exporters using the rupee-based
trading mechanism for foreign trade.
Reserve Bank Sberbank’s branch in India has been granted permission by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to set up
7.
of India (RBI) an IT unit in Bengaluru.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the next auction of Treasury bills and state development
Reserve Bank loans (SDLs) with attractive yields for various maturities. The T-bill yields for three-month, six-month,
8.
of India (RBI) and 364-day maturities are set at 6.71 per cent, 6.83 per cent, and 6.86 per cent, respectively. The auction
will see the participation of 11 states, including Punjab, Rajasthan, West Bengal, and others.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the addition of “NongHyup Bank” to the Second Schedule
Reserve Bank of the RBI Act, 1934. This significant move marks a pivotal moment for NongHyup Bank, which hails
9.
of India (RBI) from Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea, and has been actively operating in India since its establishment in
2016.
In the fiscal year ending March 2023, Indian banks wrote off bad loans amounting to Rs 2.09 lakh crore,
Reserve Bank
10.
bringing the total loan write-off by the banking sector to Rs 10.57 lakh crore in the past five years. The
of India (RBI)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) disclosed this information in response to a Right to Information (RTI) query.
The RBI has taken a pivotal step by permitting 20 banks operating in India to open 92 Special Rupee
Reserve Bank Vostro Accounts (SRVAs) with partner banks from 22 countries. This allows exporters and importers
11.
of India (RBI) from these nations to conduct trade transactions in domestic currencies, facilitating smoother and more
efficient trade practices.
Banknotes with a Star (*) symbol have recently become a subject of discussion on social media
platforms. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a press release to clarify that these banknotes, known
Reserve Bank
12.
as the “Star Series” banknotes, are legitimate and have a specific purpose. The Star symbol is added to
of India (RBI)
identify banknotes used as replacements for defectively printed ones in a packet of 100 serially
numbered banknotes.
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The Union government has cancelled the Foreign Contribution Registration Act (FCRA) licence of the Sadbhavana Trust, a
Delhi-based non-governmental organisation (NGO) that has been actively working to empower Dalit and Muslim women. This
cancellation prohibits the trust from receiving or utilizing foreign grants.
SBI Cards & Payment Services (SBI Card), the country’s largest pure-play credit card issuer, has appointed Abhijit Chakravorty
as MD & CEO. Chakravorty, who is presently a Deputy Managing Director at SBI, will assume charge of his new role on August
12, SBI Card said in a filing with stock exchanges.
Mumbai- based used car platform Car Trade Tech will acquire online marketplace OLX India’s auto sales business for Rs.537 cr.
The European Investment Bank (EIB), the lending arm of the European Union, has expressed its intention to invest
approximately €1 billion in India’s renewable energy sector. EIB’s Vice President, Kris Peeter, confirmed that discussions are
underway with the Central government to provide €500 million during the first phase of funding. The investment aims to bolster
renewable sectors, focusing on green hydrogen and solar panels.
The Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot in India is gaining traction as banks accelerate their efforts to onboard
customers, with the pilot now in its second phase. After covering major cities like Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru,
Bhubaneshwar, and Chandigarh, banks are extending their reach to select customers in cities like Hyderabad, Indore, Kochi,
Lucknow, Patna, Shimla, Goa, Guwahati, and Tier-II locations such as Varanasi. This expansion aims to attract more users to
enrol in the pilot.
Due to inadequate capital and poor earning prospects, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to cancel the registration
certificate of United India Cooperative Bank Ltd, based in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the ‘GST Bhawan’ in Agartala, Tripura’s capital. The newly established
office complex will serve as the headquarters for CGST, CX, and Customs for the Agartala, Guwahati Zone under CBIC. Situated
at Mantri Bari Road, Agartala, the GST Bhawan is designed to offer quick and easy accessibility to all taxpayers in the region,
with its proximity to the newly created Agartala Airport complex.
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced that Algeria has formally submitted an application to join the BRICS
group of nations. The move aims to create new economic prospects for the oil and gas-rich nation in North Africa, as it seeks to
diversify its economy and strengthen ties with countries like China.
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S.No.
2.
Bank Name
Bank
of
Maharashtra
Indian Bank
Purpose
Recognized as the best bank in managing bad loans, achieving a remarkably low net non-performing
assets (NPAs) ratio of 0.25% during the financial year that ended in March 2023.
Selected as a Clearing and Settlement Bank by the Indian Clearing Corporation Ltd (ICCL)
3.
YES Bank
Announced the unveiling of its new logo, which forms part of its “refreshed brand identity.”
4.
Bank of Baroda
5.
Bank of Baroda
6.
Federal Bank
Announced its intention to sell a portion of its ownership in the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE).
Launched the Interoperable Cardless Cash Withdrawal (ICCW) facility for its customers. This innovative
service allows customers to withdraw money from ATMs using the United Payment Interface (UPI),
eliminating the need for a physical card.
Initiated a unique campaign in Chennai, titled ‘I am Adyar, Adyar is me,’ to celebrate the rich culture
and stories of the local community.
Announced its collaboration with Sequoia Capital-backed fintech Hubble to launch India’s first
spending account.
Launched a groundbreaking scheme called ‘My Account My Name,’ which enables customers to select
any name as their savings account number.
Debuted four specialised bank accounts catering to different segments of the population, namely
women, women entrepreneurs and professionals, pensioners, and cooperative housing societies.
Announced that its customers can now utilize their RuPay Credit Cards on the Unified Payments
Interface (UPI) platform
HDFC will soon be counted among the world’s most valuable banks. Following the completion of a
merger with Housing Development Finance Corp., HDFC has secured the fourth position in terms of
equity market capitalization.
1.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Fino Payments
Bank
Indian
Overseas Bank
Union Bank of
India
Canara Bank of
India
11.
HDFC
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S.No.
1.
Name
The Reserve Bank of
India
2.
The Reserve Bank of
India
3.
Reserve
India
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
Bank
of
Reserve Bank of
India (RBI)
Reserve Bank of
India
Reserve Bank of
India
Reserve Bank of
India
Reserve Bank of
India (RBI)
Reserve Bank of
India
Reserve Bank of
India
The Reserve Bank of
India (RBI)
Reserve Bank of
India
Small
Industries
Development Bank
of India
SEBI
Small
Industries
Development Bank
of India
Securities
and
Exchange Board of
India (Sebi)
Reserve Bank of
India (RBI)
Reserve
India
Bank
of
Purpose
Announced a penalty of Rs 84.50 lakh on Central Bank of India for its failure to comply with certain
provisions related to fraud classification and reporting.
Announced Annual report for the fiscal year 2022-23 has shed light on the increasing number of
counterfeit banknotes in circulation in India. According to the RBI annual report, the number of
counterfeit Rs 500 notes detected in FY23 saw a 14 percent increase compared to the previous
fiscal year.
Released its annual report for the fiscal year 2022-23, highlighting significant improvements in the
general government deficit and debt. The report notes that the general government deficit
moderated to 9.4% of GDP, while the government debt stood at 86.5% of GDP.
Initiated the ‘100 Days 100 Pays’ campaign, aimed at tracing and settling the top 100 unclaimed
deposits of every bank in every district within a span of 100 days.
Imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 2.20 crore on Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) for violating various
rules and regulations.
Unveiled a new financial inclusion dashboard called 'Antardrishti.'
Updated its ‘Alert List’ to caution the public about unauthorised forex trading platforms.
Taken a significant step to enhance the trade receivables discounting system (TReDS) by allowing
insurance companies to participate as stakeholders.
Introduced four crucial measures to bolster the strength of 1,514 Urban Co-operative Banks
(UCBs) in the country.
introduced four crucial measures to bolster the strength of 1,514 Urban Co-operative Banks
(UCBs) in the country.
Opens a sub-office in Kohima, the capital of Nagaland to expand its reach in the region and better
serve the financial needs of the people
Cancelled the NBFC licence of Equitas Holdings Ltd under the powers granted to the central bank
by Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
have introduced the NBFC Growth Accelerator Program (NGAP) with Global Alliance for Mass
Entrepreneurship (GAME).
Granted approval for the IPO of Tata Technologies, a subsidiary of Tata Motors
announced the launch of mission EVOLVE (Electric Vehicle Operations and Lending for Vibrant
Ecosystem) in conjunction with the NITI Aayog, World Bank, Korean-World Bank, and Korean
Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) to provide financial support for micro, small
and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) involved in the electric vehicle space.
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 markets for one
year and have been ordered to pay penalties totaling Rs 70 lakh.
Imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 2.5 crore on Jammu & Kashmir Bank
Imposed penalties on Standard Chartered Bank, four credit bureaus, and seven cooperative banks
for various violations. Standard Chartered Bank was fined ₹30 lakh for non-compliance with KYC
directions.
Other Important Banking Related Current Affairs
● The government has approved a new digital reporting and communication system to address loan defaults exceeding Rs 50
crore. Instead of relying on paper-based communication, the Union government has introduced a digital mechanism.
● Unified Payment Interface (UPI) transactions in India soared to unprecedented levels in May 2023, with a total transaction
value of Rs 14.3 trillion and a volume of 9.41 billion.
● According to the latest fDi Markets Report and the Dubai FDI Monitor, Dubai has secured its position as the leading destination
for foreign direct investment (FDI) from India in the calendar year 2022.
● In a significant move, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has directed SBI Life Insurance Co
to take over the life insurance business of Sahara India Life Insurance Co (SILIC) with immediate effect.
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Go Digit Life Insurance Limited, a company backed by Canada-based Fairfax Group and already operating in the general
insurance sector, has received regulatory approval from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
to commence its life insurance business in India.
The Infrastructure Finance Secretariat (IFS) is continuously introducing measures to encourage private investment in
infrastructure. To support this objective, the IFS has redesigned its website, www.pppinindia.gov.in, to provide greater value to
stakeholders involved in Public Private Partnership projects.
Sberbank, Russia’s top lender, has announced that individuals can now open accounts in Indian rupees, as the bank looks to
decrease its reliance on the US dollar and euro. Sberbank has more than 100 million retail clients and already offers deposits in
China’s yuan and UAE dirhams.
Lloyds Banking Group, one of the leading financial services organizations in the UK, has announced its plans to establish a
technology centre in Hyderabad, India. The centre aims to enhance the group’s digital capabilities and will be operational by the
end of 2023.
Apple Inc is planning to launch its credit card in India, also known as Apple Card. The iPhone maker is planning to tie up with
HDFC bank to bring its credit card to its Indian customers. About the Apple Card is in its primitive stage and there has been no
concrete decision taken till now.
Aadhaar-based face authentication transactions for service delivery have achieved an unprecedented milestone, recording an
all-time high of 10.6 million in May. This marks the second consecutive month with over 10 million face authentication
transactions, showcasing a remarkable 38% increase compared to January 2023 figures.
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Banking Current Affairs of May
S.No.
Bank Name
1
HDFC
2
HDFC
3
Bank
of
Maharashtra
S.No.
Bank Name
Scheme/ App Name /
Mou/ Reports
1
YES Bank
Cashfree Payments
2
AU
Small
Finance Bank
RuPay
3
Bank
Baroda
MoU
4
ICICI Bank
MoU
5
State Bank of
India (SBI)
Report
6
Axis Bank
Schemes
7
HDFC Bank
MoU
8
Equitas Small
Finance Bank
MoU
9
YES Bank
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Purpose
HDFC Bank launches the digital platform "Smart Saathi" to connect business correspondents and
facilitators with the bank.
HDFC Bank has launched a retail banking initiative called 'Vishesh' aimed at customers in semi-urban
and rural areas.
Recognized as the best bank in managing bad loans, achieving a remarkably low net non-performing
assets (NPAs) ratio of 0.25% during the financial year that ended in March 2023.
Purpose
to launch ‘Global Collections‘, an international collection service for exporters
who hold an account with YES Bank.
to introduce the Business Cashback RuPay credit card, a novel solution designed
to fulfill the financial requirements of self-employed clients.
partnership with National E-Governance Services Limited (NeSL), a
government-backed information utility appointed by the Insolvency and
Bankruptcy Board of India, to launch the Electronic Bank Guarantee (BG)
system.
Food and grocery delivery company Zomato has announced its partnership with
ICICI Bank to introduce its own unified payments interface (UPI) offering called
Zomato UPI.
Reported impressive financial results for the fourth quarter ended March 31,
2023. The bank’s net profit witnessed a significant surge of 83 percent, reaching
a record high of Rs 16,694 crore.
Launched ‘Sarathi,’ a revolutionary digital onboarding platform aimed at
simplifying the process for merchants to adopt Electronic Data Capture (EDC)
or Point of Sale (PoS) terminals.
Announced a strategic partnership with Manipal Global Skills Academy to
launch the Leadership Excellence Program (LXP).
Partnership with IBM Consulting to develop and construct a digital banking
platform.
Unveiling of its new logo, which forms part of its “refreshed brand identity.”
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Current Affairs related to Regulatory authorities
S.No.
Name
1
RBI
2
SEBI
3
RBI
4
RBI
5
EXIM
6
RBI
7
Reserve
Bank of India
Reserve
Bank of India
(RBI)
Reserve
Bank of India
8
9
10
SEBI
11
Reserve
Bank of India
The Reserve
Bank of India
The Reserve
Bank of India
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13
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
14
Reserve
Bank of India
16
Reserve
Bank of India
Purpose
RBI has mandated all banks and financial institutions in India to include complete information about the
originator and beneficiary in all domestic and international wire transfers to prevent money laundering
and financing terrorism.
SEBI introduces LEI system for listed issuers and financial transactions.
RBI invests incremental reserves in bonds and securities, including US Treasuries, to maintain economic
stability.
RBI collaborates with GFIN for Greenwashing TechSprint to combat ESG-related deception in financial
services.
Exim Bank aims to raise a record $4 billion in FY24 for trade finance and loans to support growth.
RBI has instructed financial institutions and banks to adopt an Alternative Reference Rate, primarily the
SOFR, and end their reliance on the scandal-shrouded LIBOR and MIFOR
RBI has taken significant actions in the financial sector, canceling the certificate of registration of seven
non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) and accepting the surrender permits of 14 NBFCs. These moves
aim to regulate and maintain the stability of the non-banking financial institution (NBFI) sector.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the transfer of Rs 87,416 crore surplus to the government for the
financial year 2022-23. This amount is nearly three times higher than the previous year’s transfer of Rs
30,307 crore.
announced its economic activity index nowcast, forecasting a strong GDP growth rate of 7.6% for the first
quarter of the fiscal year 2023-2024 (Q1 FY24).
granted approval for a change in control of HDFC Asset Management Company (HDFC AMC) due to the
amalgamation of HDFC Ltd and HDFC Bank Ltd.
instructed financial institutions and banks to adopt an Alternative Reference Rate, primarily the Secured
Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR), and end their reliance on the scandal-shrouded London Interbank
Offered Rate (LIBOR) and Mumbai Interbank Forward Outright Rate (MIFOR) by July 1.
has granted approval for the voluntary Scheme of Amalgamation of Maratha Sahakari Bank with The
Cosmos Co-operative Bank. The merger is set to take effect from May 29, 2023, as announced by the RBI.
Announced a penalty of Rs 84.50 lakh on Central Bank of India for its failure to comply with certain
provisions related to fraud classification and reporting.
According to the RBI annual report, the number of counterfeit Rs 500 notes detected in FY23 saw a 14
percent increase compared to the previous fiscal year. In FY23, a total of 91,110 pieces of fake Rs 500 notes
were identified, while 79,669 counterfeit notes were detected in FY22. This surge in fake Rs 500 notes
raises concerns regarding the security and integrity of India’s currency system.
The report notes that the general government deficit moderated to 9.4% of GDP, while the government
debt stood at 86.5% of GDP. These figures represent a decline from the peak levels of 13.1% and 89.4%
recorded in 2020-21, respectively.
Other Important Banking Related Current Affairs
American regulators announced that First Republic Bank had been taken over and that an agreement had been reached to sell
the bank to JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Scheduled commercial banks in India reported strong credit growth of 15.4% in FY23, led by personal loans, loans to the services
sector, and agriculture and allied activities, according to RBI data. Personal loans grew 20.6%, primarily due to housing loans.
RBI and BIS launch G20 TechSprint 2023, a global cross-border payments competition for innovators.
Fintech GetVantage obtains RBI NBFC license for lending operations.
AIBEA plans online "Bank Clinic" for customer grievance redressal.
Public sector banks (PSBs) in India have achieved a significant milestone in the financial year ended March 2023, with their
cumulative profit crossing the Rs 1 lakh crore-mark.
Indian Bank announced that it has been selected as a Clearing and Settlement Bank by the Indian Clearing Corporation Ltd
(ICCL).
The government has approved a new digital reporting and communication system to address loan defaults exceeding Rs 50
crore.
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S.No.
1
2
3
Bank Name
India Post
Payments Bank
(IPPB)
Bank of
Maharashtra (BoM)
Fino Payments
Bank
4
DBS Bank
5
SBI
6
SBI
7
8
City Union Bank
Limited (CUB)
AU Small Finance
Bank
Purpose
has launched WhatsApp Banking Services in New Delhi, enabling customers to access banking
services on their mobile phones, such as requesting doorstep services and finding the nearest
Post Office.
Bank of Maharashtra opens its first dedicated startup branch in Pune, Maharashtra, offering
comprehensive support during their growth journey.
Fino Payments Bank renews its association with Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2023, becoming their
official Digital Banking Partner.
DBS Bank India has launched 'digiPortfolio', a new investment solution available on the bank's
digibank platform that offers customized investment options curated by Morningstar. It aims to
provide an easy-to-use, one-stop solution for investors to put money into mutual funds.
SBI plans to introduce new variants of current and savings accounts in FY 2023-24, including two
new types of current accounts and a new savings account called "Parivar" account.
SBI reintroduces Amrit Kalash deposit scheme with 7.6% rate for senior citizens and 7.1% for
others for 400 days.
CUB offers voice biometric authentication for mobile banking app users, with plans to extend it
to net banking.
AU Small Finance Bank gets RBI approval as an authorized dealer in foreign exchange.
SBI is expected to discuss a proposed offering with investment banks from Europe, Japan, and
the United States next week.
has obtained a non-banking finance company (NBFC) license from the Reserve Bank of India
(RBI), enabling the company to provide credit from its own resources.
9
SBI
10
Jupiter
S.
No.
Bank
Name
Scheme/ App Name/ Mou
Purpose
1
HDFC
EXIM Bank of Korea
to help HDFC Bank raise foreign currency funds, which will be used to support
Korea-related businesses.
2
Canara
Bank
NPCI Bharat Billpay Ltd
Canara Bank and NPCI Bharat BillPay have launched a cross-border bill
payment service for Indians in Oman to pay bills in India.
3
Canara
Bank
Reserve Bank Innovation
Hub (RBIH)
has introduced a new customer-friendly service called "Digitalised Submission
of Form 15G/15H," which is aimed at enhancing customer satisfaction.
Current Affairs related to Regulatory authorities
S.No. Name Purpose
1
RBI
RBI shares India's IIP data: Non-residents' net claims drop by $12 bn in Q3 2022, while foreign liabilities rise due
to trade credits and loans. Reserve assets make up 64.3% of India's international financial assets as of December
2022.
2
RBI
Neeraj Nigam has been appointed as the new executive director (ED).
3
RBI
introduce a new secured web-based portal called "PRAVAAH" (Platform for Regulatory Application, Validation
And AutHorisation) aimed at simplifying and streamlining the application processes.
4
SEBI
SEBI unveils new logo on its Foundation Day, representing its commitment to economic growth through capital
formation and technology.
5
RBI
RBI issues guidelines for banks and NBFCs on accepting 'green deposits' for financing green projects.
6
RBI
India's central bank may ease its stance on signing a market infrastructure agreement with European regulators,
provided they drop demands to scrutinize and penalize Indian intermediaries like Clearing Corp of India (CCIL).
7
SEBI
Sebi's latest initiative, the ASBA facility for secondary market trading, streamlines the IPO application process
by allowing investors to block funds in their savings accounts, ensuring the safety of their funds and providing
greater liquidity.
8
RBI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that it has unified the provisioning norms for standard assets across
all categories of urban cooperative banks (UCBs).
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● Indian public sector banks transfer Rs 35,012 crore in unclaimed deposits to RBI.
● The National Payments Corporation of India's (NPCI) subsidiary, NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd (NBBL), has launched the NOCS
platform to provide reconciliation and settlement services for transactions made on the Open Network for Digital Commerce
(ONDC) network.
Banking Current Affairs of March
S.No.
1
Bank Name
SBI
Purpose
announced the completion of a $1 billion syndicated social loan facility. It is the largest
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) loan by a commercial bank in the Asia Pacific and the
second-largest social loan globally.
‘DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality’
has raised Rs 3,717 crore through its third Basel III compliant Additional Tier 1 bond issuance in the
current financial year at coupon rate of 8.25 per cent.
announced the launch of 'Blossom Women’s Savings Account' with 7 percent per annum interest
rate with monthly interest credit.
has become the official banking partner of the Mumbai Indians, a franchise cricket team that
competes in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
offering a comprehensive bouquet of digital and physical solutions to cater to all banking needs of
startups across their various life stages.
2
3
Kotak
SBI
4
5
Suryoday Small
Finance Bank
IDFC FIRST Bank
6
ICICI Bank
S.No.
1
Bank Name
RBL
Scheme/ App Name/ Mou
MoU with EXIM bank
2
Canara Bank
3
Yes bank
4
5
IDFC First
Bank
Axis Bank
in collaboration with National Payments
Corporation of India (NPCI)
National E-Governance Services Limited
(NeSL)
Crunchfish
6
SBI
Purpose
under the Trade Assistance Programme (TAP) in order to
facilitate cross-border commercial operations.
launched the Rupay Credit Card through UPI using the BHIM
app.
to issue its first electronic Bank Guarantee (e-BG).
to launch a pilot project to demonstrate offline retail
payments.
introduced a groundbreaking payment solution called
"MicroPay"
to donate ₹48 lakh for the plantation of 32,000 tree saplings
at Garden City University in Bengaluru.
Ezetap by Razorpay and MyPinpad
NGO That's Eco Foundation
Current Affairs related to Regulatory authorities
S.No. Name Purpose
1
RBI
"Har Payment Digital" – with the aim of making every citizen in the country a user of digital payments as part of
Digital Payments Awareness Week (DPAW) 2023.
Other Important Banking Related Current Affairs
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Axis Bank completed the acquisition of Citibank’s
consumer business. The deal, which was announced in
March 2022, will see India’s third-largest private sector bank
absorbing Citibank’s consumer businesses, covering loans,
credit cards, wealth management, and retail banking
operations in India.
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corp Ltd (IRCTC)
and HDFC Bank, announced the launch of a co-branded
travel credit card. Known as the IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit
Card, the newly launched co-branded card is available
exclusively on NPCI’s Rupay network.
Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance (ABSLI), the life insurance
subsidiary of Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL) launched
a new-age savings solution ABSLI Nishchit Aayush Plan,
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which aims to provide financial security to policyholders
while also providing long-term savings benefits.
IDFC Mutual Fund has rebranded itself as Bandhan Mutual
Fund.
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approved the
merger of HDFC Ltd and HDFC Bank, which is considered
to be the largest merger in the history of corporate India.
Canara Bank has announced that it sold its stake in
Commercial Indo Bank LLC (CIBL), a joint venture with
State Bank of India (SBI), to SBI for approximately ₹121.29
crore. CIBL, which was established in 2003, operates in
Russia and is owned 60% by SBI and 40% by Canara Bank.
According to Canara Bank, the sale agreement was
executed on November 11, 2022.
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ICICI Lombard General Insurance has introduced an
industry-first feature for health insurance policyholders
called 'Anywhere Cashless,' which allows them to receive
cashless facilities at any hospital, regardless of whether or
not it is currently part of ICICI Lombard's hospital network.
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First-Citizens Bank and Trust Company, based in Raleigh,
North Carolina, has entered a purchase and assumption
agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation (FDIC) to acquire all loans and deposits of the
recently failed Silicon Valley Bridge Bank in the United
States.
Banking Current Affairs of February
S.No.
1
2
Bank Name
SBI
Indian Overseas Bank
3
Kotak Mahindra Bank
S.No.
Bank Name
1
ICICI
Scheme/
Name/ Mou
BNP Paribas
2
3
SBI
HDFC
PayNow
Lulu Exchange
4
Saraswat
Bank
Karnataka
Bank
Tagit
5
Purpose
3rd dedicated branch for startup opened in Gurugram.
launched the facility of issuance of e-BG (Electronic Bank Guarantee) scheme in association with
the National e-Governance Services Ltd.
'Kotak fyn', an integrated portal developed to offer comprehensive digital banking and valueadded services to its business banking and corporate clients.
App
Paisalo Digital Ltd
Purpose
have signed an initial pact to cater to the banking requirements of European
corporates operating in India and Indian companies in the European Union.
for cross-border payments
to strengthen cross-border payments between India and Gulf Cooperation Council
(GCC) region.
to implement omnichannel digital banking solutions for its retail and corporate
customers.
entered into a co-lending arrangement to provide financial support to the small
income segment and to give impetus to the micro and small enterprise segment of
the country.
Current Affairs related to Regulatory authorities of February
S.No. Name Purpose
1
RBI
expand the scope of TReDS platform allowing the use of insurance facilities, permitting entities eligible to
undertake factoring business to participate as financiers on TReDS and allowing secondary market operations
on the platform.
2
RBI
a pilot programme to introduce coin vending machines that use QR codes will begin shortly.
3
RBI
'Financial Literacy Week' started on 13th and will last till February 17, 2023.
4
RBI
second global hackathon - 'HARBINGER 2023 - Innovation for Transformation' with the theme 'Inclusive Digital
Services'
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In Mumbai, an industry first for banks and NBFCs, Mobicule, a specialist in debt collection, has announced the release of its
mCollect Repossession module. As a component of its debt collection and recovery product, the ground-breaking Asset
Repossession Solution is a comprehensive solution that maps all the intricate steps involved in the repossession of an asset.
New India Assurance (NIA) has launched a ‘Pay as You Drive’ (PAYD) policy, which offers a comprehensive motor insurance
policy that charges a premium based on vehicle usage.
The Reserve Bank of India said it has cancelled the registration of Pune-based Kudos Finance and Investments and Mumbaibased Credit Gate for regulatory lapses in lending practices.
Karnataka Bank was awarded with ‘Prathista Puraskar’ under ‘Digidhan Awards 2021-22’ by Ministry of Electronics and
Information Technology (MeitY), government of India for achieving target with highest percentage in BHIM-UPI transactions in
private sector bank category.
Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) has emerged as the top performer among state-owned lenders in terms of loan growth percentage
during the third quarter of 2022-23, an analysis of the latest financial results of public sector banks showed.
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) due to insufficient capital and earning potential revoked the licence of Madhya Pradesh's Garha
Co-operative Bank, Guna.
The NSE has got the greenlight from the capital markets regulator to launch its Social Stock Exchange.
Federal Bank has constructed a 100-KWp on-grid solar power plant, at its corporate headquarters in Aluva.
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Sno.
1.
Bank Name
Bandhan Bank
2.
Equitas
Small
Finance Bank
3.
SBI
4.
PNB
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Canara Bank
Sno.
Bank Name
1
Punjab and Sind
Bank (PSB)
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HDFC Bank
Microsoft
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Axis Bank
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Life Insurance
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Axis Bank
Axis Bank
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State Bank
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'Jahaan Bandhan, Wahaan Trust' campaign along with the bank's brand ambassador Sourav Ganguly.
'Jahaan Bandhan, Wahaan Trust' is an integrated marketing campaign in which the company has
emphasized the 'trust' that the brand has been able to earn in a span of seven years as a bank.
The Reserve Bank of India gave its approval to SBI Funds Management Ltd to acquire up to 9.99%
stake in Equitas Small Finance Bank through the schemes of SBI Mutual Fund, the bank said in an
exchange filing. Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund and DSP Mutual Fund have also received RBI's
approval to buy 9.99% stake each in the bank.
SBI has raised Rs 9,718 crore through its second infrastructure bond issuance at a coupon rate of
7.70 per cent per annum for the 15-year money. This is the second fund-raising since early December
when it had mopped up Rs 10,000 crore via infra bonds.
PNB offers credit cards against Fixed Deposit to customers who don’t meet the eligibility criteria for
regular credit cards.
Canara Bank said it plans to sell its stake in Russian Joint Venture(JV) Commercial Indo Bank LLC
(CIBL) to the other venture partner State Bank of India (SBI) for about Rs 114 crore.
Scheme/ App
Name/ Mou
SBI Card
‘360° Financial
Protection
with
ICICI
Prudential Life
Insurance’
Max Financial
Indian
Institute
of
Science (IISc)
e-Bank
Guarantee (eBG) facility
SwipeUp
platform
Purpose
to launch co-brand credit cards for the bank’s customers. PSB has also entered the
credit card market as a new product segment in its portfolio as a result of this
collaboration. Three card variants—the PSB SBI Card ELITE, PSB SBI Card
PRIME, and PSB Simply SAVE SBI Card—have been launched by both partners.
This collaboration also marks the entry of PSB into ‘credit cards’ as a new product
segment under the bank’s portfolio.
HDFC Bank as a part of its Future Ready strategy is developing in house IPs as well
as partnering with several companies including FinTechs’ to co -create technology
Ips
provide a fully native digital current account journey for its customers including
SMEs (small and medium enterprises), freelancers, homepreneurs, influencers
and more. This has been the bank’s first-ever partnership with a fintech player to
launch a fully digital current account. Using this account, customers can avail 250+
banking services and claim up to 50 per cent cashback through grab-deals.
digital-first campaign featuring cricketer Suryakumar Yadav
to acquire the remaining 7 percent stake in Max Financial.
to establish a Centre for Mathematics and Computing
in association with National e-Governance Services Limited (NeSL)
Bank will provide an opportunity to other bank Credit Cardholders to upgrade
their card to one of AU Credit Cards.
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RBI
fifth volume of the Reserve Bank of India’s history is released. Under the guidance of an Advisory
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Committee chaired by Dr. Narendra Jadhav, former Member of Parliament and former Principal Adviser
& Chief Economist of the Reserve Bank.
RBI
The Reserve Bank of India’s Medium-term Strategy Framework for the period 2023-2025 ‘Utkarsh 2.0’
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Reserve
Bank
India
Reserve
Bank
India
Reserve
Bank
India
Reserve
Bank
India
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9.
10.
11.
of
Inflation Expectations Survey of Households (IESH) which will provide useful inputs for monetary policy.
In the January 2023 round, the survey will be conducted across 19 cities. It aims to capture subjective
assessments of price movements and inflation, based on individual consumption baskets.
will auction ₹16,000 crore of sovereign green bonds (SGrBs) in two tranches.
of
of
of
12.
SEBI
13
14
Reserve
Bank
of
India
RBI
15
RBI
16
EPFO
told banks and other financial institutions to stop using the London Interbank Offered Rate (Libor)
benchmark as soon as possible and mandatorily by December 31 and move to any Alternative Reference
Rates (ARR).
issued the list of six credit rating agencies that banks can use for the purpose of risk weighting banks'
claims for capital adequacy purposes. They are Acuite Ratings & Research Limited, Credit Analysis and
Research Limited (CARE), CRISIL Ratings Limited, ICRA Limited, India Ratings and Research Private
Limited (India Ratings)\ and INFOMERICS Valuation and Rating Pvt Ltd.
allowed Alternative Investment Funds(AIFs) to participate in the Credit Default Swaps(CDS) market as
protection buyers and sellers in a bid to facilitate the deepening of the domestic corporate bond segment.
'Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Acquisition and Holding of Shares or Voting Rights in Banking
Companies) Directions, 2023'.
has proposed a new set of rules governing loan loss provisioning by banks as it looks to enhance the
resilience of the banking system
The sovereign green bonds issued by the Indian government will not have any restrictions on foreign
investment
Nidhi Aapke Nikat program The aim of this program is to reach all the districts of the country on the same
day i.e. 27th of every month.
Other Important Banking Related Current Affairs
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India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection for the
month of June reached ₹1.61 trillion, according to the
Ministry of Finance. This amount represents a significant
12% increase compared to the revenue collected from GST
in the same month of the previous year.
India’s external debt has witnessed a slight increase,
reaching USD 624.7 billion at the end of March 2023,
according to data released by the Reserve Bank. However,
the debt-to-GDP ratio has declined during the same period.
Valuation gains resulting from the appreciation of the US
dollar against major currencies, including the Indian rupee,
yen, SDR, and euro, amounted to USD 20.6 billion.
According to official data released by the Controller General
of Accounts (CGA), the central government’s fiscal deficit
for the financial year 2023-24 stood at Rs 2.1 lakh crore or
11.8% of the full-year budget estimates at the end of May
2023. This marks a significant improvement compared to
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budget estimates.
In a bid to tackle fake registrations and enhance the
integrity of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system, the
GST Council is considering implementing new measures.
These measures include reducing the time period for
submission of PAN-linked bank account details, introducing
mandatory physical verification for “high risk” applicants,
and amending GST Rules regarding the presence of
applicants during verification.
India received its highest-ever FDI inflow of US$83.57
billion in the fiscal year 2021-2022. However, FY 2023 saw a
drop in FDI inflows due to global uncertainties. Total FDI
inflows in FY 2023 amounted to US$70.97 billion.
The net direct tax collection in the current fiscal year has
witnessed a significant growth of 16%, reaching Rs 4.75 lakh
crore, indicating a surge in economic activity. According to
the Income Tax department, this collection represents
26.05% of the total budget estimates of direct taxes for the
full 2023-24 fiscal, which is set at Rs 18.23 lakh crore.
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India’s retail inflation experienced a surge of 4.81% in
June, ending a four-month decline, as food prices increased
due to uneven monsoon rains and supply disruptions. The
Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation was 4.31% in
May, and food inflation rose to 4.49% in June.
The third edition of the Export Preparedness Index (EPI)
for States/UTs of India for the year 2022 is set to be released
by NITI Aayog on July 17, 2023. This index assesses the
export performance of Indian states and UTs, considering
the global trade context in FY22. The report emphasizes the
importance of developing districts as export hubs and
conducts a district-level analysis of merchandise exports in
the country.
India’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves have increased
by $1.229 billion, reaching a total of $596.280 billion as per
the data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This marks a
nearly 2-month high and the second consecutive weekly
rise in reserves. The rise in reserves was primarily driven by
the growth in foreign currency assets (FCA) and gold
reserves, while special drawing rights (SDRs) experienced a
slight dip.
Goldman Sachs analysts project India to become the
world’s second-largest economy by 2075. The report
suggests India will surpass the US in terms of GDP, reaching
$52.5 trillion by 2075. China is expected to overtake the US
to become the largest economy by the 2030s.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) recently projected
India’s economic growth to moderate in the current
financial year, FY24, to 6.4 per cent, down from the 6.8 per
cent expansion witnessed in FY23. The slowdown is
attributed to tight monetary conditions and elevated oil
prices. However, ADB remains optimistic about India’s
economic prospects, expecting growth to accelerate to 6.7
per cent in FY25.
India’s foreign exchange reserves have recorded their
most substantial weekly surge in four months, witnessing a
remarkable increase of $12.74 billion, reaching an
impressive total of $609.02 billion, as reported by the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This surge comes after a
previous uptick of $1.23 billion in the preceding week ending
on July 7.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recently
revised India’s GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal
year to 6.1%, up from the previous prediction of 5.9%. This
upward revision is attributed to stronger domestic
investments and reflects the momentum from strongerthan-expected growth in the fourth quarter of 2022 (FY23).
The Union government has approved an increased interest
rate of 8.15% on Employees Provident Fund (EPF)
deposits for the financial year 2022-23. This decision comes
after the EPFO trustees ratified the proposal to raise the
interest rates, which had been at a four-decade low of
8.10% for the previous fiscal year. The higher interest rate
will benefit over six crore EPF subscribers and is expected to
be credited to their accounts soon.
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years earlier than projected, said SBI Research economists
in a note. SBI economists said India will likely grow 8.1% in
the first quarter of FY24, pushing the overall growth rate to
6.5%. India recorded a 13.5% growth in the first quarter of
FY23.
Standard Chartered’s India research team has projected a
transformative growth trajectory for India’s economy,
expecting it to reach $6 trillion by 2030.
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in FY24, with agriculture growth continuing at a healthy
pace, a recovery in industrial growth and the services sector
remaining resilient, according to Bank of Baroda’s
economic research department (ERD).
The urban unemployment rate in India has continued its
downward trajectory, reaching 6.8% in the January to
March 2023 quarter.
The Union government has successfully achieved its fiscal
deficit target of 6.4% of the gross domestic product (GDP)
for the financial year 2022-23.
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue collection for
May has witnessed a significant increase, marking the 15th
consecutive month that the monthly collection has
exceeded the Rs 1.4-lakh-crore milestone.
As the world grapples with the challenges posed by climate
change and environmental degradation, the concept of
Green GDP has gained significant attention. Green GDP is
an economic indicator that takes into account the
environmental costs and benefits associated with economic
activities, providing a more comprehensive measure of a
nation's economic growth.
Insurance giant Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
has increased its equity shareholding in IT services provider
Tech Mahindra through a series of open market
transactions over a period of more than six months. LIC’s
stake in Tech Mahindra has risen from 6.869 percent to
8.884 percent, with an increase of 2.015 percent during the
period from November 21, 2022, to June 6, 2023.
The latest data from the Ministry of Statistics and
Programme Implementation reveals that India’s retail
inflation, as measured by the consumer price index (CPI),
dropped to a more than two-year low of 4.25% in May 2023.
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lakh crore, up 12% YoY, with details of revenue sources and
contributing factors.
India's manufacturing PMI rose to a four-month high of 57.2
in April, indicating an increase in output from the previous
month, according to the S&P Global India Manufacturing
PMI report.
From May 1, 2023, businesses with an annual turnover of Rs
100 crore or more will have to upload electronic invoices on
the Invoice Registration Portal within seven days of
issuance to comply with a new GST rule.
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Merchant payments over the Unified Payments Interface
(UPI) in India are expected to grow by 40 to 50 percent to
reach $1 trillion by the fiscal year (FY) 2026, according to a
report by Bain & Company.
India's unemployment rate hit a four-month high of 8.11%
in April 2023, with urban unemployment increasing to
9.81% and rural unemployment slightly decreasing to
7.34%.
Fitch affirms India's BBB- rating with a stable outlook.
PFRDA and CBDT extend PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline to
June 30.
E-invoicing will be mandatory for businesses with a turnover
of Rs 5 crore or more for B2B transactions from August 1, as
per a new mandate by the Ministry of Finance.
India's retail inflation drops to 4.7% in April, lowest in 18
months.
India's industrial production growth hits five-month low at
1.1% in March 2023.
India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $7.196 billion
in the week ending May 5, 2023, reaching $595.976 billion,
which is an 11-month high.
In April, wholesale price-based inflation dropped to -0.92%
on a yearly basis, down from 1.34% in March, according to
the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal
Trade under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) recently issued a
notification clarifying that interest earned from Mahila
Samman Savings Certificate (MSSC) will not be subject to
Tax Deducted at Source (TDS).
Paytm’s parent company has announced a new partnership
with SBI Card and the National Payments Corporation of
India (NPCI) to launch the Paytm SBI Card on the RuPay
network.
The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency
(IREDA) is set to go public with an initial public offering
(IPO) in the near future. To oversee this significant event,
the government has appointed IDBI Capital, BOB Capital,
and SBI Capital as the lead managers for the IPO.
The Indian government has recently announced a relaxation
in the Tax Collected At Source (TCS) rules for international
transactions made using debit or credit cards. Starting from
July 1, 2023, individuals conducting international
transactions up to Rs 7 lakh will be exempt from the 20
percent TCS levy.
The IRDAI has recently announced the relaxation of norms
for surety bonds, a type of insurance policy that protects
parties involved in transactions or contracts from potential
financial losses resulting from breaches or nonperformance.
India’s total forex reserves reached $593.48 billion during
the week ending on May 19, 2023, representing a decrease
of $6.052 billion from the previous week.
India’s GDP is expected to grow in the 6-6.5 per cent range
in FY24, according to Bank of Baroda’s economic research
department (ERD).
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The latest report by SBI Ecowrap indicates that India’s GDP
(gross domestic product) is expected to grow at a rate of
7.1% in FY23.
The urban unemployment rate in India has continued its
downward trajectory, reaching 6.8% in the January to
March 2023 quarter.
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three-month high: CMIE data.
GST revenue collection for March 2023 rises by 13% to Rs
1.60 lakh crore, marking the third consecutive monthly
increase.
UPI set a new record with 8.7 billion transactions worth Rs
14.05 trillion in March 2023.
The Ministry of Finance announced that the Pradhan Mantri
MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) has sanctioned 41 crore loans
amounting to ₹ 23.2-lakh crore in the past eight years.
India and Malaysia can now trade using INR alongside other
currencies, as per the Ministry of External Affairs, following
the launch of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023. The move aims
to promote the rupee as a global currency and reduce
transaction costs for businesses.
Foreign investments from Mauritius in Indian capital
markets declined sharply in FY22-23, while Norway and
Singapore gained popularity, according to National
Securities Depository data.
India's gold imports dropped 30% to $31.8 billion during
Apr-Feb 2023 due to high customs duty and global
economic uncertainties, according to commerce ministry
data.
India's March retail inflation falls below central bank's
tolerance level for the first time in 2023, easing to 5.66%
from 6.44% in February, according to NSO data.
India's employment rate improved marginally by 0.3% in
the March quarter, with the rate rising to 36.9% and the
number of unemployed individuals decreasing by nearly
two million.
NSE Indices Limited launched India's first Nifty REITs &
InvITs Index to track the performance of publicly traded
REITs and InvITs.
Bilateral trade between India and the US rose 7.65% to
$128.55 billion in FY 2022-23, making the US India's top
trading partner, according to provisional data from the
commerce ministry.
The Finance Ministry has released time series data
indicating a significant increase in net direct tax collections,
which rose by 160% to reach Rs 16,61,428 crore in 2022-23
from Rs 6,38,596 crore in 2013-14.
India's wholesale inflation eased in March 2023 to 1.34%
YoY from 3.85% in the previous month, indicating economic
stability.
India to appeal against WTO ruling on import duties for tech
products challenged by EU, Japan, and Taiwan.
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UAE is India's second most significant export destination.
India's overall exports increased by 6% in FY22-23. US
remained the top export destination.
CBIC to replace fortnightly currency exchange rate
notification system with daily publishing on customs portal
for importers and exporters.
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The amount of various subsidies and sops transferred to
recipients through direct benefit transfer (DBT) has
reached almost Rs 5.5 trillion so far in the current fiscal
year, FY23, almost on par with FY21's total and falling just
13% shy of FY22's total achievement.
India’s purchasing managers' index (PMI) declined to a 4month low at 55.3 in February owing to a rise in input costs,
according to the S&P Global India Manufacturing PMI
report.
The gross goods and service tax (GST) revenue collection in
the month of February 2023 stood at Rs 1,49,577 crore, up
around 12% on an annual basis.
Joblessness as measured by the CMIE All India
unemployment rate remained elevated in February 2023
and rose to 7.45% from 7.14% in the previous month.
India’s digital payments market is at an inflection point and
is expected to increase more than threefold from the
current US$3 trillion to US$10 trillion by 2026.
Finance Ministry has tweaked the anti-money laundering
law by bringing cryptocurrencies and other virtual digital
assets trade under its ambit.
India's Wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation eased
below the 4 per cent-mark in February and was recorded at
3.85 per cent, data released by the Ministry of Commerce
and Industry showed.
India's retail inflation for February slows down to 6.44
percent as against 6.52 percent in January 2023, according
to data published by the Ministry of Statistics and
Programme Implementation on March 13.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has permitted banks from
18 countries to open Special Vostro Rupee Accounts
(SVRAs) to settle payments in rupees.
CRISIL expects India’s gross domestic product (GDP)
growth to touch 6% in fiscal 2024, compared with 7%
estimated by the National Statistics Office (NSO) for fiscal
2023.
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has
increased the interest rate on employees' provident fund
(EPF) deposits for the financial year 2022-23. At its meeting,
the retirement fund body has fixed the interest rate at 8.15
per cent.
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has
issued a circular stating that merchants conducting
transactions on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) using
Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPI) will be charged an
interchange fee of 1.1% on the transaction amount for
amounts over Rs 2,000.
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During the ASSOCHAM Annual Session 2023, Mr. Piyush
Goyal, who serves as the Union Minister of Commerce and
Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution,
and Textiles, declared that India's merchandise and
services exports are expected to surpass US$ 760 billion in
the present fiscal year, which will end on March 31, 2023.
A recent report by GlobalData suggests that the fixed
communication services revenue of India is set to
experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of
6.4%, with an estimated increase from $10.2 billion in 2022
to $13.9 billion in 2027.
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India's unemployment rate fell to 7.14% in January, the
lowest in four months, from 8.30% in the previous month,
data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy
(CMIE) showed.
Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) has launched India’s
first public issue of municipal bonds intending to raise up to
Rs 244 crore to fund a solar power project. This would be the
first time a municipal body is targeting individual investors
in India.
The Centre said that around 39 crore loans have been
extended under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana till 27th of
January 2023. The scheme was introduced in 2015.
India’s consumer inflation hit a three-month high in January
at 6.5%, reversing its downtrend because of higher food
prices.
The government has said that it proposes to set up a Bima
Sugam portal to address the existing protection gap across
life, health and general insurance businesses in the country.
Gross direct tax collections grew 24 per cent to Rs 15.67
trillion so far this fiscal, the finance ministry said.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) in order to help India
fulfil its most pressing development requirements, pledged
up to $25 billion over the course of the next five years to
support social development, climate change, and
infrastructure development in India under the PM Gati
Shakti project.
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According to a government announcement, India's goods
and services tax receipts increased 15% year over year in
December to Rs 1.49 lakh crore ($18.07 billion), suggesting
robust economic activity throughout the holiday season. In
November, revenue from goods and services taxes totaled
Rs. 1.46 lakh crore.
The Reserve Bank of India said SBI, ICICI Bank, HDFC
Bank remain domestic systemically important banks (DSIBs). D-SIBs are those interconnected entities whose
failure can impact the whole of the financial system and
create instability. In addition to the usual capital
conservation buffer, D-SIBs will need to maintain
additional Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1).
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India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) processed a
record 7.82 billion transactions in December, worth a total
of INR 12.82tn ($174.6bn). This represents an increase of
7.12% in volume and 7.73% in value compared to November.
On a year-on-year basis, volume and value increased by
71% and 55% respectively.
Unemployment rate in India rose to 8.30 per cent in
December 2022, the highest in 16 months, according to
data from Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE).
It was 8 per cent in the month of November. While urban
unemployment rose to 10.09 per cent in December, from
8.96 per cent in November, rural unemployment moved to
7.44% from 7.55%, the data revealed
India's economy is expected to grow 7.0% in the current
financial year, according to the first advance estimates by
the National Statistical Office (NSO). New Delhi had
pegged India's growth at 8.7% in the last fiscal year that
ended March 31, 2022.
In a major development, India has surpassed Japan in
terms of auto sales last year to become the third-largest
auto market globally for the first time. India’s total sales of
new vehicles stood at around 4.25 million units, based on
preliminary results, topping the 4.2 million sold in Japan.
Retail inflation declined to a one-year low of 5.72 per cent
in December 2022, mainly due to softening prices of food
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The Union Cabinet has approved the incentive scheme
with financial outlay of Rs 2,600 crore for the promotion
of RuPay Debit Cards and low-value BHIM-UPI
transactions (person-to-merchant) for the current financial
year.
In December 2022, the wholesale price-based inflation fell
to 4.95 percent.
India becomeS the first major economy to move to a
T+1(trade plus one) market settlement cycle.
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The Indian government has taken a significant step towards
establishing India’s first carbon market by notifying a draft
framework for the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, 2023.
The framework outlines the regulatory structure and key
stakeholders responsible for the formation and functioning
of the carbon market.
The Ministry of External Affairs declared that trade
between India and Malaysia can now be conducted using
the Indian Rupee (INR) as a mode of settlement, in addition
to other currencies. This announcement follows the launch
of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023 by the Ministry of
Commerce the day before, which reaffirmed the
government’s determination to establish the rupee as a
global currency.
According to a recent report by the World Bank and World
Trade Organization (WTO), India has witnessed a
significant increase in its share of global commercial
services exports. The country’s share has doubled from 2%
in 2005 to 4.4% in 2022. This growth is attributed to various
factors, including the rise of the services sector and the
implementation of reforms to facilitate foreign direct
investment (FDI) in services.
Piramal Finance, a leading housing finance company, has
taken a significant step towards empowering women by
opening its first all-women branch called “Maitreyi” in
Tripunithura, a suburban area in Kochi.
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Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has recently
made history by becoming the first Central Public Sector
Enterprise (CPSE) in India to receive certification for its
Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS). The
certification was awarded by the internationally accredited
certification body InterCert USA.
India’s small drugmakers in the micro, small, and medium
enterprises (MSME) sector will soon be required to adhere
to the good manufacturing practices outlined in Schedule M
of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. Health Minister Mansukh
Mandaviya announced this decision after engaging with
industry representatives, emphasizing the need for quality
assurance and reducing compliance burdens.
India’s renowned fintech giant and leading Full-Stack
Payments and Business Banking Platform, Razorpay, has
made a significant announcement regarding its first-ever
international Payment Gateway for the Malaysian market
as it acquires Malaysian fintech start-up ‘Curlec‘ for $20
million, which has been rebranded as ‘Curlec by Razorpay‘.
Reliance Brands Ltd, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries’
retail arm, Reliance Retail Ventures, is nearing the
acquisition of actor Alia Bhatt’s kidswear brand, Ed-aMamma, at an estimated value of ₹300-350 crore. The
agreement is anticipated to be concluded in the next seven
to ten days, and it is poised to transform the children’s wear
market Reliance Brands’ acquisition of Ed-a-Mamma not
only broadens the retail powerhouse’s children’s wear
offerings but also opens up new prospects for Ed-a-Mamma
to strengthen its presence in physical stores.
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Jio Financial Services Ltd (JFS) of the Reliance Industries
Ltd Group and global asset manager BlackRock have joined
forces to create a groundbreaking 50:50 joint venture called
“Jio BlackRock.” This strategic partnership aims to provide
millions of Indian investors with access to affordable and
innovative investment solutions through technologyenabled platforms.
On July 26, 2023, Mahindra & Mahindra, a prominent
Indian conglomerate, confirmed its investment in RBL
Bank by acquiring a 3.53% stake for ₹417 crores. The
acquisition was announced through a regulatory filing, and
Mahindra & Mahindra expressed its potential to make
further investments in RBL Bank, subject to pricing,
regulatory approvals, and required procedures. However,
the company clarified that it would not exceed a stake of
9.9%.
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up to a 3% stake in Coal India Ltd through the offer for sale
(OFS) route, according to a recent regulatory filing.
Razorpay, a leading fintech unicorn, has introduced ‘Turbo
UPI,’ a revolutionary one-step payment solution for the
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) network.
India’s Tata Group, a leading multinational conglomerate,
has entered into an outline deal to construct a lithium-ion
cell factory in Gujarat, India.
Indian Oil Corp (IOC), one of India’s largest oil refiners, has
announced its collaboration with LanzaJet, a leading
sustainable fuels technology company, to establish an
aviation fuel plant in Haryana.
India has emerged as the global leader in digital payments
for the year 2022, surpassing other nations in terms of both
value and volume of transactions. The data from the
government’s citizen engagement platform, MyGovIndia,
reveals India’s dominant position in the digital payment
landscape, showcasing the country’s robust payment
ecosystem and widespread adoption of digital modes.
The Ministry of Finance announced that the Central
government had provided the state governments with the
third instalment of tax devolution worth a total of ₹1,18,280
crore. Andhra Pradesh received ₹4,787 crore, while
Arunachal Pradesh was given ₹2,078 crore. Assam, Bihar,
Chhattisgarh, and Gujarat received ₹3,700 crore, ₹11,897
crore, ₹4,030 crore, and ₹4,114 crore, respectively.
Indian Oil Corp (IOC), one of India’s largest oil refiners, has
announced its collaboration with LanzaJet, a leading
sustainable fuels technology company, to establish an
aviation fuel plant in Haryana.
State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest public
sector bank, has presented a dividend cheque of Rs 5,740
crore to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the
financial year 2022-23.
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Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has made aviation history at
the Paris Air Show 2023 by securing a monumental deal
with Airbus. The airline has placed an order for 500 Airbus
A320 family aircraft, marking the largest-ever single aircraft
purchase by any airline from Airbus.
The Indian cabinet has given its approval to US chipmaker
Micron Technology’s plan to invest $2.7 billion to set up a
semiconductor testing and packaging unit in Gujarat. The
cabinet approval comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra
Modi’s visit to the United States.
IT services giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has
announced a significant expansion of its partnership with
the UK’s National Employment Savings Trust (NEST), the
country’s largest workplace pension scheme.
NTPC Ltd., India’s largest power generator, has been
recognized by Team Marksmen as the “Most Preferred
Workplace of 2023-24.”
Meta has announced the launch of a new Mixed Reality
(MR) program in India, offering a $250,000 award to support
homegrown startups and developers in building
applications and experiences.
GAIL India Limited, a leading natural gas company in India,
has been bestowed with the prestigious Authorised
Economic Operator (AEO) T3 status by the Central Board
of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Ministry of Finance.
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Dialog Axiata and Bharti Airtel have signed a term sheet to
merge their Sri Lankan subsidiaries, giving Airtel a stake in
Dialog and access to a larger customer base in Sri Lanka.
NPCI International Payments Limited has partnered with
PPRO to expand the reach of RuPay cards and UPI globally,
targeting PPRO's clients including payment service
providers and global merchant acquirers.
Airtel Payments Bank partnered with NPCI to offer face
authentication for Aadhaar-enabled Payment System
(AePS) at its five lakh banking points, along with three other
banks.
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone has sold its
Myanmar port, Coastal International Terminals, for $30
million following a recommendation by the Risk Committee
in October 2021.
Visa has launched a new feature in India that allows users to
make online payments without a CVV number for tokenised
credit and debit cards, using a two-factor authentication
process, only available for domestic transactions in India.
BharatPe rebrands PAYBACK India as 'Zillion' loyalty
program.
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) to establish tech
center in Hyderabad, India, creating 1,000 jobs.
European Union regulators gave the green light for
Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, one
of the world’s largest gaming firms.
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The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has granted
approval to the proposed merger of Credit Suisse Group AG
and UBS Group AG.
The German retailer, METRO AG, has announced the full
completion of the sale of its Indian cash and Carry business
to Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL), which operates the
retail empire of Reliance Industries Ltd.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has revealed plans to invest
$12.7 billion into cloud infrastructure in India by 2030,
aiming to meet the increasing demand for cloud services in
the country.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading global IT
services company, has expanded its partnership with
Google Cloud and unveiled a new offering called TCS
Generative AI.
In a significant development, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd.
(BSNL) has awarded advance purchase orders worth
₹15,700 crore to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and ITI Ltd
for the deployment of 100,000 4G sites.
According to data from China’s General Administration of
Customs, in the first quarter of this year, China exported
1.07 million vehicles, a 58% increase compared to the same
period in 2022, becoming the world’s largest exporter of
cars, surpassing Japan.
Paytm Money, a subsidiary of One97 Communications, the
parent entity of Paytm, has recently announced the launch
of a bonds platform for retail investors in India.
Google Pay, in collaboration with the National Payments
Corporation of India (NPCI), has announced the integration
of RuPay credit cards onto the Unified Payments Interface
(UPI) platform.
Gupshup.io, a conversational engagement platform, has
unveiled a groundbreaking solution that enables UPI
payments for feature phone users through its native app
called GSPay.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Indian
government have recently signed a loan agreement worth
$141.12 million to support the development of high-quality
internal infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh (AP).
PhonePe, a Digital payment service provider announced
that it has become the first digital payments app to enable
the linkage of 2 lakh Rupay credit cards to the Unified
Payments Interface (UPI).
International Gemological Institute (IGI), the world’s largest
certification player for lab grown diamonds and the second
largest certification player for natural diamonds, has been
fully acquired by global private equity firm Blackstone.
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grocery business in India and strengthen its consumer
brands, with a focus on fruits and vegetables.
PhonePe, the Walmart-backed Indian fintech, has launched
a new consumer-facing app called Pincode aimed at
strengthening its e-commerce initiatives.
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for pilot BESS integration.
Solar Energy Corporation of India has been granted
Miniratna Category-I CPSE status by the Ministry of New
and Renewable Energy. SECI is a key implementing agency
for renewable energy schemes/projects of the ministry
aimed at fulfilling India's international commitments.
WhatsApp launches 'Stay Safe with WhatsApp' safety
campaign to educate users about product features for
online safety and messaging experience.
As per Brand Finance, MRF Ltd. has been ranked as the
second-strongest tyre brand in the world.
Tata Steel to build a 10-tonnes-per-day pilot plant in Odisha
to produce methanol using blast furnace flue gases,
potentially leading to sustainable methanol production in
India by combining CO2 and hydrogen.
Apple opened its first official store in Mumbai, India.
Located at the Jio World Drive mall in the Bandra Kurla
Complex area, the store is the first of the two outlets Apple
to open in India.
The state-owned railway company Rail Vikas Nigam
Limited (RVNL) was in focus as the Indian Government
upgraded its status to a ‘Navratna’ Central Public Sector
Enterprise (CPSE) from a ‘Miniratna’ category.
Reliance General Insurance partners with YES Bank to
become the first to accept RBI's e-Rupee for premium
payments.
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Reliance Jio has climbed up to number two rank — up from
fifth place last year — in a list of the top 10 strongest
telecom brands in the world.
Tata group-owned Air India's order for a record 470 aircraft
from Airbus and Boeing Co will be at a list price of $70
billion.
Air India, owned by the Tata group, will discontinue the
Vistara brand on completion of its merger with Tata SIA
Airlines Ltd.
India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is shortly to be
connected to comparable networks in Indonesia,
Mauritius, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This
occurs a week after Singapore's PayNow launched a crossborder connection for real-time digital payments.
A 300-acre plot adjacent to Bengaluru's international
airport has been agreed upon by Foxconn, a Taiwanese
company that assembles iPhones, as the location for its
largest technology manufacturing campus in India.
Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg announced Meta
Platforms' impending release to researchers of a new large
language model called LLaMA (Large Language Model
Meta AI).
India's top oil firm IOC will set up green hydrogen plants at
all its refineries as it pivots a Rs 2-lakh crore green transition
plan to achieve net-zero emissions from its operations by
2046.
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Indian commercial vehicle manufacturer, Ashok Leyland,
has launched an "All Women Production Line" with 100 per
cent female employees at its Hosur plant in Tamil Nadu.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) granted an 'Infrastructure
Finance Company (IFC)' status to Indian Renewable Energy
Development Agency (IREDA).
Pfizer is spending about $43 billion to acquire Seagen to
reach deeper into new cancer treatments that target tumor
cells while sparing surrounding healthy tissue.
Competition Commission of India said that it has cleared
Reliance Industries Ltd's Rs 2,850 crore acquisition of the
Indian business of German retailer Metro AG.
Microsoft strikes a deal to make Xbox PC video games
available on the Boosteroid cloud gaming platform, its
latest move to appease antitrust regulators scrutinising its
purchase of game maker Activision Blizzard.
To prevent further turmoil in the global banking system,
Swiss authorities have orchestrated a shotgun merger
between UBS and Credit Suisse, with UBS agreeing to buy
its rival for 3 billion Swiss francs ($3.23 billion) and assuming
up to $5.4 billion in losses.
Ashneer Grover, co-founder of BharatPe, has launched a
new cricket-focused fantasy sports app named CrickPe
ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) tournament.
After Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL) withdrew from
acquiring Bisleri International, Ramesh Chauhan, the
chairman of the company, announced that his daughter
Jayanti Chauhan will now lead the bottled water company.
SJVN Ltd, a state-owned company, has secured Rs 915
crore in 'GREEN' financing from Japan Bank for
International Cooperation (JBIC) to support its 90 MW
Omkareshwar floating solar project in Madhya Pradesh and
100 MW Raghanesda solar project in Gujarat.
Herbalife, a leading global nutrition company, has teamed
up with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to
become an official partner of the TATA Indian Premier
League (IPL) for the 2023 season.
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The Adani Group acquired the strategic Israeli port of
Haifa for USD 1.2 billion and vowed to transform the
skyline of this Mediterranean city as part of its decision to
invest more in the Jewish nation, including opening an
artificial intelligence lab in Tel Aviv.
Adani group's flagship company Adani Enterprises has
been removed from the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices.
In the process of the adoption of the Central Bank of Digital
Currency (CDDC), Reliance Retail started accepting digital
rupees or e-rupee for payments at its store.
The government has approved conversion of over Rs 16,133
crore interest dues of debt-ridden Vodafone Idea into
equity, after receiving a firm commitment from Aditya Birla
Group to run the company and bring necessary investment.
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PhonePe announced the debut of a service that will enable
its Indian users who are travelling overseas to pay foreign
businesses using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
Airtel Payments Bank announced the availability of its
current account, BizKhata, which offers small businesses
and business partners across the nation fast activation and
limitless transactions.
Edelweiss General Insurance has rebranded itself as Zuno
General Insurance Limited (Zuno GI), which is a new age
digital insurer with an aspiration to reimagine and redefine
Insurance to make it easy, friendly, and transparent.
MobiKwik has become the first fintech apps to support
RuPay Credit Cards on UPI.
During 2021-22, India received foreign inward remittances
of USD 89,127 million which was the highest ever inward
remittances received in a single year
China's Alibaba Group has sold its remaining stake in Indian
digital payments firm Paytm for about 13.78 billion rupees
($167.14 million) through a block deal, stock exchange data
showed.
GA Infra Pvt Ltd, a leading infrastructure company in India,
has been awarded the contract for designing and
constructing the country’s first National Metro Rail
Knowledge Centre. The centre will be located at the
Vishwavidyalaya Metro Station in Delhi and built on a
Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by
Rolls-Royce Marine North America and Kalyani Strategic
Service Limited (KSSL), a 100% subsidiary of Bharat Forge,
to investigate the possibility of KSSL serving as an incountry provider for propeller sales in the Indian market.
Bill Gates has acquired a minority stake in Heineken
Holding NV, the controlling shareholder of the world’s
second-largest brewer, for about $902 million.
Infosys, announced that it will expand its collaboration with
Microsoft, to help accelerate enterprise cloud
transformation journeys worldwide, via an exchange filing.
Philips Domestic Appliances has announced the change of
its company name to Versuni.
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) of India and
PayNow of Singapore will be integrated, to facilitate
quicker and more affordable cross-border remittance
transfers.
Vikramaditya Singh Khichi appointed to a panel to advise
the administrator of debt-ridden Reliance Capital (RCap).
Amazon announced that it will join the Indian
government’s ONDC (Open Network for Digital
Commerce) platform, and as part of its initial collaboration
will integrate its Smart Commerce and logistics services
with the ONDC network.
Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta and manufacturing behemoth
Foxconn announced their joint venture's plans to build a
semiconductor and display manufacturing facility in
Gujarat's Dholera Special Investment Zone.
India’s largest IT services company Tata Consultancy
Services (TCS) announced that it has won a deal to digitally
transform Telefonica Germany’s specific operations.
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Zerodha-backed GoldenPi Technologies has become the
first online bond platform provider to receive a debt
brokerage license from market regulator Securities and
Exchange Board of India (Sebi). The Bengaluru-based
fintech firm expects this development to spur greater trust
in online bonds and debentures investment space.
BharatPe received in-principle authorisation from the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an online
payment aggregator (PA).
India's fastest payment app PayRup was launched in India
on 9th January 2023. PayRup is built with the finest
technology of web 3.0.
China's Alibaba Group sold a 3.1% stake in Indian digital
payments firm Paytm for a total of $125 million through a
block deal
India was among the top five markets, globally, in terms of
equity fundraising.
PVR-Inox merger has been approved by the National
Company Law Tribunal.
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has
instructed members of the Unified Payments Interface
(UPI) ecosystem to allow non-resident account types such
as non-resident external (NRE)/ non-resident ordinary
(NRO) accounts having international mobile numbers to
get onboarded and transact through UPI. To begin with,
NPCI will be enabling transactions from mobile numbers
having country codes of Singapore, Australia, Canada,
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Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom, along with the
current domestic country code.
Paytm Payments Bank said it has received final approval
from the Reserve Bank of India to operate as a Bharat Bill
Payment Operating Unit (BBPOU).
The collaboration between Adani Enterprises and Ashok
Leyland, India, and Ballard Power, Canada marks Asia’s
first planned hydrogen-powered mining truck.
LIC has launched LIC Jeevan Azad Plan.
Mastercard announced the expansion of its signature
Girls4Tech, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Math) education program in India. The Girls4Tech is
supported by Mastercard Impact Fund and in partnership
with the American India Foundation (AIF).
Bharti Airtel Group announced that it will be investing Rs
2,000 crore for setting up a large hyperscale data centre in
Hyderabad.
PhonePe has raised $350 million in funding from General
Atlantic. It is owned by Walmart.
Lenders have transferred the entire Rs 9,234-crore Jaypee
Infratech loan to newly constituted National Asset
Reconstruction Company (NARCL). This is the maiden
acquisition by the government-promoted bad loan bank
that was set a year ago.
Microsoft Corp. will be making a $10 billion worth
investment in OpenAI, the research lab behind the famous
ChatGPT and DALL-E..
India’s GDP Reports by Different Organizations
India’s GDP Reports by Different Organization of June
S.No.
Name of Organization
GDP Growth of India predicted
Revised its GDP forecast for India, predicting a growth rate of 6.3% for the
financial year 2023-24 (FY24).
India’s GDP growth forecast for the fiscal year 2024 to 6.3%,
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Fitch
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The World Bank
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Moody’s Investors Service
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National Statistical Office (NSO).
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J.P. Morgan
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SBI Ecowrap, released by the
National Statistical Office (NSO)
GDP (gross domestic product) is expected to grow at a rate of 7.1% in FY23
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S&P Global Ratings
Retained India’s GDP growth projection at 6 percent for the fiscal year 20232024.
Forecasted a growth rate of 6-6.3% for India’s GDP in the June quarter.
India’s economy showcased significant growth in the January-March quarter of
2022-23, with a GDP growth rate of 6.1%
Revised its projection for India’s annual growth rate, raising it to 5.5% for fiscal
year 2024.
India’s GDP Reports by Different Organization of May
S.No.
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Name of Organization
Morgan Stanley
GDP Growth of India predicted
India’s economic recovery has gained significant momentum, positioning the country as
a key contributor to global GDP growth, according to a recent report by Morgan Stanley.
With various indicators pointing towards a robust and broad-based recovery, India is
expected to contribute 16% to global GDP growth over the period of 2023-2024.
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India’s economy is projected to grow by 6.7% in the calendar year 2024.
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Name of Organization
World Bank
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
IMF
GDP Growth of India predicted
6.3%
6.4%
5.9%
India’s GDP Reports by Different Organizations of March
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Name of Organization
GDP Growth of India predicted
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Moody's
5.5%
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OECD
5.9%
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S&P Global Ratings
6%
India’s GDP Reports by Different Organizations of February
S.No.
Name of Organization
GDP Growth of India predicted
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Morgan Stanley
6.2%
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IndiaRatings (Ind-Ra)
5.9%
India’s GDP Reports by Different Organization of January
S.No.
Name of Organization
GDP Growth of India predicted
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World Bank
6.9
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UN
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IMF
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The government has named Lt Gen M U Nair as the newly
appointed National Cybersecurity Coordinator (NCSC). Lt
Gen Nair, who took on the role of the 28th Signal Officer-inChief in July 2022, brings a wealth of experience and
expertise in the areas of cyber warfare, signal intelligence,
and communication and information technology.
The seventh edition of the bilateral Japan-India Maritime
Exercise 2023 (JIMEX 23) is set to take place from 5th to
10th July 2023 in Visakhapatnam, India. This exercise marks
the 11th anniversary of JIMEX since its inception in 2012 and
aims to enhance the interoperability and cooperation
between the Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force
(JMSDF) and the Indian Navy.
The Indian Navy and the US Navy successfully concluded
the seventh edition of the Indian Navy – US Navy (IN –
USN) Salvage and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)
exercise, SALVEX, held from June 26 to July 6, 2023, in
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2005, promoting collaboration and cooperation between
the two navies in the fields of salvage and EOD operations.
India and the United States recently joined forces in
Operation Broader Sword, a multi-agency operation
aimed at preventing the illegal shipment of
pharmaceuticals, devices, and precursor chemicals through
the International Mail System (IMS). The operation,
conducted in June 2023, resulted in the interception of over
500 shipments of illicit and unapproved prescription drugs
bound for US consumers.
North Korea has launched an unidentified ballistic missile
off its eastern coast, as confirmed by statements from
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff and Japan’s military. The
missile launch followed a series of strongly worded
grievances from North Korea regarding US military
operations, including accusations of airspace violations by
American spy planes in its economic zones and
condemnation of the visit of a US nuclear-powered cruise
missile submarine to South Korea.
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The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Raksha
Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, convened on July 13, 2023, and
approved three significant proposals aimed at bolstering
India’s naval capabilities. Under the first proposal, the DAC
granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the
procurement of 26 Rafale Marine aircraft from the French
Government. This procurement will include associated
ancillary equipment, weapons, simulators, spares,
documentation, crew training, and logistic support for the
Indian Navy.
With the aim of fostering digitalization in the maritime
domain, Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union Minister of Ports,
Shipping, and Waterways, launched Sagar Sampark, an
indigenous Differential Global Navigation Satellite System
(DGNSS).
A group of 43 Indian Army personnel departed for Mongolia
today to take part in the 15th edition of the joint military
exercise called “NOMADIC ELEPHANT-23.” The exercise is
set to occur in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from July 17th to July
31st, 2023. NOMADIC ELEPHANT is an annual training
event between India and Mongolia, held alternately in both
countries. The previous edition took place in October 2019
at the Special Forces Training School in Bakloh, India.
A joint naval exercise called “Security Bond-2023” has been
initiated by China, Russia, and Iran in the Gulf of Oman. This
exercise, spanning five days, aims to safeguard critical
maritime routes. The exercise will encompass various
activities such as aerial search operations, sea rescue
operations, fleet formation exercises, and other assigned
tasks.
Jammu-Kashmir continues Operation Trinetra-II in
Sindarah and Maidana of Surankote tehsil on 17th July to
neutralize hiding terrorists.
INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata, the two flagship ships of the
Indian Navy, reached Jakarta to take part in a bilateral
maritime exercise alongside the Indonesian Naval Forces.
Upon their arrival in Jakarta, The Indonesian Navy extended
a warm welcome to both naval ships deployed for the
South-Eastern Indian Ocean Region (IOR) mission.
The commercial vehicles manufacturer, Ashok Leyland
recently disclosed securing defense contracts valued at Rs
800 Crore. These contracts entail the supply of specialized
4×4 Field,Artillery Tractors and 6×6 Gun Towing Vehicles to
the Indian army within the next 12 months.
The Defence Minister of Argentina visited Bengaluru where
he signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Hindustan
Aeronautics Limited to foster cooperation between the
two parties for the acquisition of Light and Medium Utility
Helicopters for the armed forces of Argentina. This LoI
signifies a commitment to productive collaboration
between HAL and the Ministry of Defence of The Republic
of Argentina.
The Ministry of Culture and the Indian Navy have
collaborated through a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) to revive and preserve the ancient 2000-year-old
shipbuilding technique known as the ‘stitched shipbuilding
method‘ or ‘Tankai method’.
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The second edition of “G20 THINQ” has been launched by
the Indian Navy and the Navy Welfare and Wellness
Association (NWWA), with the support of the G20
Secretariat. Its purpose is to unite youth from diverse
regions and geographies, fostering lasting friendships with
the spirit of ‘Vasudaiva Kutumbakam’ – World is One
Family.
Indian Naval Ship Kirpan, a corvette that served the Indian
Navy for 32 years, has been decommissioned and handed
over to the Vietnam People’s Navy (VPN) in a ceremony
held at Cam Ranh, Vietnam. The momentous occasion
marked the first time India has transferred a fully
operational corvette to a foreign country.
Australia’s largest bilateral military exercise with United
States, Exercise Talisman Sabre, officially commenced,
with an opening ceremony on-board HMAS Canberra. Now
in its tenth edition, 2023 is the largest Exercise Talisman
Sabre in terms of its geographical area and the number of
participating partners.
Shri Sanjay Chander, Director General of Railway
Protection Force (RPF), unveiled the recently constructed
National Martyr’s Memorial and National Museum for
Railway Security at Jagjivan RPF Academy, Lucknow, Uttar
Pradesh.
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), observed its
85th Raising Day on 27 July 2023. The day celebrates the
immense and unparalleled contribution of the force in
upholding the unity, integrity, and sovereignty of the
nation. CRPF is India’s largest Central Armed Police Force,
which operates under the authority of the Ministry of Home
Affairs (MHA).
Pixxel, a prominent space-tech startup supported by
renowned entities such as Google, Blume Ventures, and
Omnivore VC, has been awarded a significant grant from
iDEX (Innovations For Defence Excellence), an initiative
established by the Ministry of Defence. This grant will
enable Pixxel to develop small, multi-purpose satellites for
the Indian Air Force, contributing to India’s ambitious
space and defense plans. The grant is part of the Mission
DefSpace Challenge under the broader iDEX Prime (Space)
initiative.
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India’s defense exports have achieved a record-breaking
milestone, skyrocketing from 686 crore rupees in 2013-14
to nearly 16 thousand crore rupees in 2022-23.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries
have kicked off military exercises with a pledge to defend
their newest member, Finland, which is hosting its first joint
training in the Arctic region since becoming part of the
Western alliance in April.
Shalini Singh made history as she completed the
mountaineering course in the Himalayan area of
Uttarakhand as the country’s first female NCC cadet.
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The first edition of India, France, and United Arab
Emirates (UAE) Maritime Partnership Exercise
commenced on 7th June 2023 in the Gulf of Oman.
The Indian Navy carried out a massive operation in the
Arabian Sea involving more than 35 aircraft as part of a
Carrier Battle Group (CBG). This was one of the most
significant demonstrations of the Navy’s operational
capabilities to date, and comes at a time when there are
increasing Chinese forays into the Indian Ocean.
The 12th edition of the joint military exercise “Ex Ekuverin”
between the Indian Army and the Maldives National
Defence Force has commenced at Chaubatia, Uttarakhand.
The fourth ship of the Survey Vessels (Large) (SVL)
Project, named ‘Sanshodhak’ meaning ‘Researcher’, was
launched at Kattupalli, Chennai by L and T/ GRSE for the
Indian Navy.
In anticipation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming
visit to the United States, the Defence Ministry of India has
granted approval for the acquisition of ‘Predator (MQ-9
Reaper) drones’ from America
INS Dega: Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta, Flag Officer
Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Naval Command,
officially opened the Naval Airfield Integrated Security
System (NAISS) and the Naval Anti-Drone System (NADS)
at INS Dega in Visakhapatnam, both of which were created
in India.
The Indian Navy recently launched an outreach program
called “Julley Ladakh” (Hello Ladakh) to increase
awareness about the Navy and engage with the youth and
civil society in the pristine state of Ladakh. Vice Admiral
Sanjay Jasjit Singh,· the Vice Chief of Naval Staff, flagged
off a 5000 km Motorcycle Expedition on June 15, 2023, from
the National War Memorial as part of this initiative.
The Multinational Peacekeeping Joint Exercise “Ex Khaan
Quest 2023” has commenced in Mongolia, featuring
military contingents and observers from over 20 countries.
As part of the International Day of Yoga, naval ships
deployed in the Indian Ocean region are visiting ports of
friendly foreign nations and promoting the message of
‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ (the world is one family). This
initiative, known as the ‘Ocean Ring of Yoga,’ aims to
strengthen bonds and foster harmony among nations.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the
Integrated Simulator Complex (ISC) ‘Dhruv’ at the
Southern Naval Command in Kochi on June 21, 2023.
The India-United States Defence Acceleration Ecosystem
(INDUS X) was launched at an 2-day event in Washington
DC which was co-organised by Innovations for Defence
Excellence (iDEX), Ministry of Defence and US Department
of Defence (DoD).
The Defense Research and Development Organization
(DRDO) recently unveiled a comprehensive list of 75
technology priority areas aimed at bolstering the
indigenous defence manufacturing sector in India.
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Indian Naval Ships Satpura and Delhi led by RAdm
Gurcharan Singh arrived in Singapore for the ASEAN India
Maritime Exercise 2023 from May 2nd to May 8th.
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BRO is holding "Ekta Evam Shradhanjali Abhiyan" as part of
its 64th BRO Day Celebrations to honor its Karmyogis for
their contributions to nation-building.
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IAF's Shivangi Singh, the first woman pilot to fly the Rafale
fighter jet, will participate in Exercise Orion in France.
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Indian Navy and DRDO conduct first successful test of
locally-made Air Droppable Container 'ADC-150' from IL
38SD aircraft off the coast of Goa.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh opens Indian Air Force
Heritage Centre in Chandigarh.
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Arunachal Pradesh.
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Border Roads Organisation Project Dantak aids Bhutan's
infrastructure development.
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INS Magar, the oldest Landing Ship Tank (Large), was
decommissioned by the Indian Navy after 36 years of
service on May 06 at the Naval base in Kochi.
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Indian Air Force receives indigenous loitering munitions by
TASL for precision strikes.
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India's first C295 aircraft completes inaugural flight in Spain.
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Indian and Thai Navies conduct 35th Indo-Thai CORPAT in
Indian Ocean.
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The ASW Corvette, INS Kavaratti, has reached Batam,
Indonesia to participate in the 4th India-Indonesia Bilateral
exercise, Samudra Shakti-23.
Jyotiraditya Scindia. In an address during the curtain raiser
event for Wing India 2024 in New Delhi.
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the country crossed ₹1 lakh crore for the first time.
The Indian Navy’s sixth and final Kalvari class submarine,
Vaghsheer, has begun its sea trials.
India has taken an initiative to aid those affected by Cyclone
Mocha in Myanmar by launching “Operation Karuna.”
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Marking a significant milestone in the growing defense
cooperation between India and the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia, the INS TARKASH and INS SUBHADRA have arrived
at Port Al-Jubail to commence the second edition of the
naval exercise, ‘AL-MOHED AL-HINDI 2023.’
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The Sapta Shakti Command of the Indian Army recently
conducted the highly anticipated exercise ‘Sudarshan
Shakti 2023’.
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The 10th annual SLINEX-2023 bilateral maritime exercise
between India and Sri Lanka has commenced in Colombo,
Sri Lanka.
Sukhoi-30s from India will participate in a dogfighting
exercise with American F-15 Strike Eagles in an exercise
called 'Cope India'.
Andaman & Nicobar command, which is India's sole triservices unit, held a collaborative military drill named
Exercise 'KAVACH.'
Greek and Indian Air Forces to conduct joint training
exercise with Su-30, F-16, and Rafale fighter jets for ten
days over Greece and the Mediterranean Sea starting April
18th.
Wing Commander Deepika Misra, the first female Air Force
officer to receive a gallantry medal, was awarded the Vayu
Seva Medal for gallantry by the President of India on
Independence Day and recently received the award from
the Air Chief Marshal.
38 countries, including NATO Allies and partners,
participated in the annual cyber defense exercise “Locked
Shields,” hosted by the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence
Centre of Excellence in Estonia with over 3000 participants.
"AJEYA WARRIOR-23" joint military exercise held in UK,
with participants from India and UK until May 11th.
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For the first time, India’s indigenously-made light combat
aircraft Tejas will be participating in an international
multilateral air exercise — Exercise Desert Flag VIll — in the
UAE.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) participated in Exercise Shinyuu
Maitri with the Japan Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF).
The Indian warship INS Trikand has arrived in Bahrain for
her first participation in the International Maritime
Exercise organized by the US-led Combined Maritime
Forces, a 34-nation naval group.
Indian Army and the French Army will hold their first joint
military exercise, FRINJEX-23, at Pangode Military Station
in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
The Indian Navy's exercise, called the “Theatre Level
Operational Readiness Exercise for 2023” (TROPEX-23),
culminated in the Arabian Sea after running for four
months from November 2022 to March 2023.
Indian Navy's indigenously built guided missile frigate, INS
Sahyadri participated in a Maritime Partnership Exercise
(MPX) with French Navy (FN) ships FS Dixmude, a Mistral
Class Amphibious Assault Ship and FS La Fayette, a La
Fayette Class Frigate, in the Arabian Sea.
Indian Ocean Area will host the third edition of the
multilateral exercise La Perouse.
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Operation Bold Kurukshetra, a bilateral armour training
exercise, in Jodhpur Military Station in India.
The Indian Navy deployed a P8I aircraft to Guam, USA, to
participate in the third edition of 'Exercise Sea Dragon 23', a
coordinated multi-lateral Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)
exercise for Long Range MR ASW aircraft organized by the
US Navy.
The Indian Navy's top gunnery school, INS Dronacharya,
will be presented with the President's Colour in honor of its
outstanding services.
The Union home ministry has announced a 10 per cent
reservation for former Agniveers in vacancies in the Central
Industrial Security Force (CISF), just after taking a similar
initiative for jobs for them in the BSF.
A two-day workshop on "Human Factors Engineering in
Military Platforms" was inaugurated by the Chief of
Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on March 15 in New
Delhi.
The annual bilateral maritime exercise called Konkan 2023
was conducted between the Indian Navy and the Royal
Navy from 20th to 22nd March 2023 off the Konkan coast in
the Arabian Sea.
The Indian Defence Ministry has recently signed two
contracts with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) worth
more than Rs 3,700 crore, with the aim to enhance the
operational capabilities of the Indian Air Force.
Recently, during the on-going tensions between India and
China at the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the Indian Army
and Air Force carried out a 96-hour joint exercise named
'Vayu Prahar' in the eastern region.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract worth
over Rs 1,700 crore with BrahMos Aerospace Private
Limited (BAPL) for the procurement of Next Generation
Maritime Mobile Coastal Batteries (Long range) (NGMMCBLR) and BrahMos Missiles under the Buy (Indian) Category.
Defense Current Affairs of February
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The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is celebrating its 47th
Raising Day on 1st February 2023. From a modest
beginning with just seven surface platforms in 1978, the ICG
today has 158 ships and 78 aircraft and is likely to achieve
the targeted force levels of 200 surface platforms and 80
aircraft by 2025.
A joint training exercise “Exercise Trishakri Prahar” was
conducted in North Bengal from 21 January to 31 January
2023. The exercise aimed to practice the security forces'
battle preparedness using the latest weapons and
equipment in a networked, integrated environment,
involving all arms and services of the Army, the Indian Air
Force, and CAPFs. The exercise culminated on 31 January
2023 with an Integrated Fire Power Exercise in Teesta Field
Firing Ranges.
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In Aero India, the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd has received
the Indian Technical Standard Order (ITSO) authorisation
from Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for its
indigenously developed Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and
Flight Data Recorder (FDR). CVR and FDR are popularly
known as 'black boxes'.
A joint counter-terrorism exercise Tarkash between
National Security Guard (NSG) and US Special
Operations Forces (SOF) culminated in Chennai, after four
weeks of intense training and joint anti-terror exercises.
India and Japan has kick started an exercise ‘Ex Dharma
Guardian’ at Camp Imazu in Shiga Province, Japan from
February 17 to March 2, 2023.
The Indian Air Force has developed an innovative solution
'Vayulink' that would aid pilots in dealing with bad weather
and
also
provide
jammer-proof
uninterrupted
communication with the base station. The data link
communication uses the Indian Regional Navigation
Satellite System (IRNSS) that is also known as NAVIC, to
send radio communication to the base station when the
signals are low.
Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has
signed an MoU with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for the
domestic manufacture and supply of its Long-Range
Artillery Weapon System (LORA) for the Indian Triservices.
The fourth iteration of the biennial training exercise
DUSTLIK (2023) will be held in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand,
from February 20, 2023 through March 5, 2023, as part of a
military-to-military exchange programme between the
Indian Army and the Uzbekistan Army.
In commemoration of India’s late Chief of Defence Staff
General Bipin Rawat, a bell has been placed at Nepal’s
revered Shree Muktinath Temple.
Malabar multilateral naval exercise will be hosted by
Australia for the first time this year, which includes
participation from India, Australia, Japan, and the United
States.
Defense Current Affairs of January
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On the occasion of Chillai Kalan in the Kashmir Valley, 44
Bn CRPF organized a function “Jashn – e – Chillai Kalan" on
26/12/2022 at HMT Complex, Zainakote, Srinagar. During
this competition, 54 participants (including 12 Female
participants) from Schools/colleges & other educational
institutions were present along with their guardians &
teachers. All the participants were awarded with
appreciation certificates, prizes and the winners and runner
ups of each event were awarded with the trophies.
Defence Research and Development Organisation
(DRDO) Headquarters in New Delhi has marked the 65th
Foundation Day of the Organisation, which is celebrated
on 1st January every year. DRDO Chairman Dr S V Kamat
addressed the DRDO fraternity on the occasion. He
reaffirmed DRDO's commitment towards R&D excellence
and briefed about the development of cutting edge
technologies for self-reliance in defence.
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Captain Shiva Chauhan from the Corps of Engineers has
been posted at a frontline post in Siachen Glacier, in first
such operational deployment of an woman Army officer at
the world's highest battlefield. The officer was posted at
the Kumar post, located at an altitude of around 15,600 feet
in Siachen, for a three-month stint after she underwent
rigorous training. The training included endurance training,
ice wall climbing, avalanche and crevasse rescue and
survival drills.
India will deploy a platoon of women peacekeepers to UN
Mission in Sudan. This will be India's largest single unit of
women Peacekeepers in a UN Mission since it deployed the
first-ever all-women contingent in Liberia in 2007. The
Indian contingent, comprising two officers and 25 Other
Ranks, will form part of an Engagement platoon and
specialize in Community outreach, though they will be
performing extensive security-related tasks as well. The
deployment in Abyei will also herald India's intent of
increasing significantly the number of Indian women in
Peacekeeping contingents.
BPCL has announced the launch of Low Smoke Superior
Kerosene Oil (SKO) for the Indian Army.
DRDO has developed an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to
carry out logistic operations in the Himalayan frontier.
iDEX has signed its 50th SPRINT contract with Sagar
Defence for Autonomous Weaponised Boat Swarms for
the Indian Navy.
Su-30MKI pilot Squadron Leader Chaturvedi will be
assigned to the Veer Guardian 2023 in Japan.
India successfully carried out a test launch of the tactical
ballistic missile Prithvi-II from the Integrated Test Range,
Chandipur, Odisha coast.
The DAC has accorded approval for procurement of
HELINA Anti-Tank Guided Missiles, launchers and
associated support equipment which will be integrated to
the Advanced Light Helicopter.
The DAC cleared the proposal for procurement of
VSHORAD (IR Homing) missile system under design and
development by the DRDO.
"Veer Guardian-2023" joint air exercise between India and
Japan.
Aadi Shaurya - Parv Parakram Ka Tribal Dance Festival
and Military Tattoo at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New
Delhi on 23 January.
'Kamla Devi' the Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) which is designed,
built, and delivered by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and
Engineers (GRSE) Ltd to Indian Coast Guard was
commissioned in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Captain Surbhi Jakhmola of the Indian Army's 117 Engineer
Regiment will be the first woman officer to be posted on a
foreign assignment at the Border Roads Organisation
(BRO). The officer will be sent to Bhutan as part of Project
Dantak.
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21st edition of "Varuna" the bilateral naval exercise
between India and France commenced on the western
seaboard.
Indian Army has organized the second edition of the
Hackathon named “SAINYA RANAKSHETRAM 2.0” from
October 2022 to January 2023.
‘Exercise Cyclone – I‘ first joint exercise between the special
forces of the Indian and the Egyptian Army.
AMPHEX 2023 - The "largest" biennial tri-services
amphibious exercise was conducted from January 17 to
22.
PRALAY Indian Air Force (IAF) Exercise in the
northeastern sector of India.
Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX)
- This operational level exercise is conducted biennially and
witnesses participation not only by all Indian Navy units but
also of Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Coast Guard
assets.
"Ops Alert" Border Security Force programme to enhance
security along the International Border (IB) with Pakistan in
the Kutch region of Gujarat and Barmer in Rajasthan.
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'Veer Guardian 2023' – inaugural bilateral air exercise
between the Indian Air Force and the Japan Air SelfDefence Force has concluded in Japan.
PM Modi released special ₹ 75 Coins on the Occasion of
completion of 75 years of National Cadet Corps (NCC).
Equipment’s
Equipment’s of June
EQUIPMENT
BUILDER
INS Kirpan
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
Indigenous Air Independent
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and the Defence
Research and Development Organisation
Propulsion (AIP) System
Warship from the Khukri class commissioned in
1991
For the submarines in the Indian Navy
(DRDO)
Defence
Agni Prime
IMP. FACTS
Research
and
Development
Organisation (DRDO)
successfully conducted the maiden pre-induction
night launch of the new-generation ballistic
missile
Equipment’s of March
EQUIPMENT
Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems
(ATAGS)
BUILDER
DRDO
70 HTT-40
HAL
Dornier aircraft
HAL
INS Androth
IMP. FACTS
Trainer aircraft
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
"most silent ship in the
(GRSE)
country"
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1969. This year, the 54th CISF Raising Day celebrated to appreciate the efforts and contributions of Central Industrial Security
Force.
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EQUIPMENT
41 indigenous modular bridges
SWARM drones
"SURAJ"
BUILDER
L&T
New Space Research
Garuda Aerospace
IMP. FACTS
Solar Powered
Equipment’s of January
EQUIPMENT
K-9 Vajra
BUILDER
Larsen & Toubro
Fuselage
fifth
Kalvari
submarine Vagir
IMP. FACTS
self-propelled howitzers, Technology transferred from South
Korean defence major Hanwha Defence
first of six AH-64 Apache attack helicopters ordered by the Indian
Army.
TBAL
class
Mazagon
Dock
Shipbuilders Limited
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Recognition of July
S.No.
Name of Award
Winner
1.
PEN Pinter Prize 2023.
Michael Rosen
2.
Points of Light award
Rajindar Singh Dhatt
3.
Elephant Family environmental award
Kartiki Gonsalves
4.
ASSOCHAM Business Excellence Awards 2023
5.
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
NMDC
(National
Mineral
Corporation),
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
6.
SKOCH Award
Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihood (JKRL)
7.
Swachhta Pakhwada Awards 2023
SJVN Limited
8.
Eni Award
Prof Thalappil Pradeep
9.
British Prime Minister’s Points of Light award
Moksha Roy
10.
Rising Global Superstar of Indian Cinema award
Kartik Aaryan
11.
2023 Literary Award for her novel ‘Chai Time at Cinnamon
Gardens’.
UNESCO’s Asia Pacific Cultural Heritage Award
Shankari Chandran
12.
Development
Mumbai’s Byculla Railway Station
Awards & Recognition of June
S.No.
Name of Award
1.
Skoch SILVER Award 2023
2.
Grand Order of the Chain of the Yellow Star
3.
Michel Batisse Award
4.
Christopher Bland Prize 2023
Winner
Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries,
Chandigarh
President Droupadi Murmu
Director of Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park
Jagdish S Bakan
Paterson Joseph
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National Accreditation Board of Education accredition.
The Geological Survey of India Training Institute
6.
All Film Festival special prize in the ‘Health for All’ category
‘When Climate Change Turns Violent
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Name of Award
7.
2023 Iqbal Masih Award
8.
Governor of the Year Award for 2023.
Shaktikanta Das
9.
Elizabeth Longford Prize for Historical Biography 2023.
Historian and writer Ramchandra Guha’s book Rebels
Against the Raj: Western Fighters for India’s Freedom
10.
The Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021
Gita Press, Gorakhpur
11.
Peace Prize of the German Book Trade for 2023
Salman Rushdie
12.
45th European Essay Prize
Arundhati Roy
13.
International Olympic Committee “Olympic Order”
Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus
14.
Prof. Kothapalli Jayashankar Award
Acharya N. Gopi
15.
National Water Awards in states level
Madhya Pradesh
16.
Egypt Order of the Nile
Narendra Modi
17.
Doctorate by Birmingham City University (BCU) in England
Shankar Mahadevan
18.
19.
Winner
Chennai-based lawyer and activist Lalitha Natarajan
Ravin
Indian Medical Association (IMA) awards under the category of
community service
Prestigious Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2023 in the
Malayalam language for her novel “Perumazhayathe
Kunjithalukal”
Dr. K. Venugopal
Priya A S
20.
Great Immigrants” list
Ajay Banga
21.
Global Indian Icon of the Year award at the annual UK-India
Awards
Mary Kom
Awards & Recognition of May
S.No.
Name of Award
Winner
1
MBE by King Charles III
Dr M.N. Nandakumara
2
Leipzig Book Prize
Maria Stepanova
3
World Press Freedom Prize
4
"Shatabdi Purush" (Man of the Century)
Niloufar Hamedi, Elaheh Mohammadi, and Narges
Mohammadi
Pandit Ramkishan
5
Palme d'Or
Michael Douglas
6
Bharat Ratna Dr. Ambedkar Award
Yogi Adityanath
7
Sagar Shreshtha Sammaan
Cochin Port Authority (CPA)
8
Govind Swarup Lifetime Achievement Award
Prof Jayant V. Narlikar
9
Best Long Documentary Award” at the South Asian Film Festival
of Montreal 2023
documentary “Gauri”
10
France’s highest civilian award Chevalier de la Legion d’honneur
N Chandrasekaran
11
Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
12
2023 International Booker Prize
Georgi Gospodinov’s captivating novel, “Time
Shelter,”
13
The Dag Hammarksjold Medal is the highest honor awarded to
UN peacekeepers
Shishupal Singh, Sanwala Ram Vishnoi
14
Skoch SILVER Award 2023
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries,
Chandigarh
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Name of Award
Order of the White Eagle
Young Urologist of the Year Award
International Prize in Statistics
Best Production/Process Development award
Maratha Udyog Ratna
Business Leader of the Decade Award
Pravasi Bharatiya Samman award
Malcolm Adiseshiah Award 2023
The Grand Cross award
Santokbaa Humanitarian Award
lifetime achievement award by the Telugu Association of London
Order of Australia (AO)
2023 Goldman Environmental Prize
'Latin Women of the Year'
Global Gold Award
Immigrant Achievement Award
Winner
Volodymyr Zelensky
Dr. Nitya Abraham
Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao
Bharat Biotech
Nilesh Bhagwan Sambre
Kumar Mangalam Birla
Raj Subramaniam
Utsa Patnaik
Angela Merkel
Sonam Wangchuk
Dr Raghu Ram Pillarisetti
Ratan Tata
Alessandra Korap
Shakira
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL)
Neeli Bendapudi
Awards & Recognition of March
S.No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
10
Name of Award
Marconi Prize
Best adventure tourism award by The India Today Tourism Survey
Government Leadership Award 2023
Business Standard Banker of the Year 2022
Porter Prize 2023
PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievement in International Literature
Airport Service Quality (ASQ) best airport for 2022
Central Board Of Irrigation And Power (CBIP) Award 2022 for 'Best
Contribution in Solar Energy’
Central Board of Irrigation and Power Award 2022 for the ‘bestperforming transmission power sector’
2023 Laureate of The Pritzker Architecture Prize
11
The International Golden City Gate Tourism Awards 2023
12
13
32nd Vyas Samman
"Governor of the Year" for 2023
14
World Airport Awards
15
16
Saraswati Samman award for the year 2022
Honorary Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AO)
17
2021 National Humanities Medals
18
19
20
21
Sangita Kalanidhi award
2022 Christopher Martin-Jenkins Spirit of Cricket Award
2023 Abel Prize
Kerala Jyothi
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9
Winner
Hari Balakrishnan
Jammu & Kashmir Tourism
India
Sashidhar Jagdishan
Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry
Vinod Kumar Shukla
Delhi Airport
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
Odisha Power Transmission Corporation
Limited (OPTCL)
Sir David Alan Chipperfield
Indian Ministry of Tourism and
Government of India
Pagalkhana
Shaktikanta Das
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport
(IGIA)
Sivasankari
Ratan Tata
Mindy Kaling, also known as Vera Mindy
Chokalingam
Bombay Jayashri
Aasif Sheikh
Luis Caffarelli
M T Vasudevan Nair
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Name of Award
wildlife conservation award
Children's Champion Award 2023
lifetime achievement award by the University of Texas at Dallas
Winner
Aliya Mir
Tapoban
Naveen Jindal
Awards & Recognition of February
S.No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Name of Award
Lifetime Achievement Honour
FIH President's Award
Hurun India’s award
ATMA Lifetime Achievement Award
'ATD Best Awards 2023'
Raja Ram Mohan Roy National Award
UNESCO Peace Prize
Akbar Kakkattil Award
9
2nd Annual Anthem Awards
10
Swaraj Trophy
National Geographic's "Pictures of the Year"
competition
Jnanappana Award - 2023
World Mother Language Award
EY Entrepreneur of the Year (EOY) 2022
Best International Film at the Hollywood Critics
Association Film Awards
11
12
13
14
15
Winner
Dr Manmohan Singh
VK Pandian
VP Nandakumar
K.M. Mammen
NTPC Limited
A.B.K. Prasad
Anela Merkel
Subhash Chandran’s novel Samudrashila
‘Don’t Choose Extinction’ campaign, launched by the UN
Development Programme (UNDP)
Kollam district panchayat
Karthik Subramaniam
V. Madhusoodanan Nair
Dr. Mahendra Kumar Mishra
Sajjan Jindal
‘RRR’
Awards & Recognition of January
S.No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
132
Name of Award
Winner
27 people have been awarded pravasiya Bhartiya samman
UN-Habitat's World Habitat Awards 2023
Odisha, for Jaga Mission. The Jaga mission is the land
titling and slum upgrading program that aims at
empowering the lives of slum dwellers
Odakuzhal Award 2022
Ambikasuthan Mangad for short stories titled Pranavayu
Award for Global Leadership
Chief Justice of India Dr. DY Chandrachud
Overall Championship’ at Padma Tarang
University of Kerala
Platinum Award in the Digital Empowerment of Citizens e-NAM
Category in Digital India Awards 2022
Actress Aparna Sen was honored with the lifetime achievement award at the opening ceremony of the 15th Edition of
the Jaipur International Film Festival
UN medals.
Over 1,000 Indian peacekeepers serving with the United
Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
Golden Globes Best Original Song, Motion Picture
“Naatu Naatu,” “RRR”
Federal Bank Literary Award 2022
K Venu for his autobiography ‘Oranweshananthinte
Katha.’
‘Golden Kailasha’
Naanera A Rajasthani film directed by Deepankar Prakash
“Best Sustainable Greenfield Airport” award
New Goa Manohar International Airport
ISA Award
Dr Sanduk Ruit for Service to Humanity, a top civilian award
of Bahrain.
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15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
Name of Award
Inclusive Finance India Awards 2022
Best Small Bank award
28th Critics Choice Awards
Winner
ESAF Small Finance Bank
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited
RRR won Best Song award for Naatu Naatu, as well as Best
Foreign Language film.
Indian
v
Achievers Award has been given to R Vishnu Prassad
Anik Dutta directed film Aparajito (The Undefeated) got the best scriptwriting award while Ketaki Narayan was judged
the best actress for her role in Krishnendu Kalesh directed film Prappeda (Hawk’s Muffin) at the Asian Film Competition
section at the 21st Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF), Bangladesh.
Hindustani vocalist Padma Vibhushan, Dr. Prabha Atre was conferred with the the Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia
Lifetime Achievement Award.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah awarded the Aska Police Station of Ganjam, district of Odisha as the number one police
station in the country.
Jeevan Raksha Padak
Jaipal Singh, Surendra Kumar, Bhuda Ram Saini
Summits |Events |Festivals (National/International)
Summits |Events |Festivals (National/International) of July
Summits Held Nationally
S.No.
Name of Summit/Events
Venue
1.
Gurugram, India
3.
The Startup20 Shikhar Summit
The 33rd Conference of the State Finance Secretaries | Theme: ‘Debt Sustainability:
States’ Perspective.’
3rd World Hindu Congress
4.
Urban 20 Mayoral Summit
5.
Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB)
Bangkok
Ahmedabad, in
Gandhinagar
Colombia
6.
ASEAN Countries Conference on Traditional Medicines
India
7.
International Temple Convention and Expo (ITCX)
8.
3rd Sherpas meeting
9.
India – Indonesia Economic and Financial Dialogue
10.
India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2023
11.
Global Food Regulators Summit
12.
Global Maritime India Summit
Varanasi
Hampi, located in
Karnataka
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Pragati Maidan, New
Delhi
New Delhi
Pragati Maidan, New
Delhi
2.
Mumbai
Summits Held Internationally
S.No.
Name of Summit/Events
Venue
1.
International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2023)
New Delhi
2.
67th Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) convention
Colombo, Srilanka
3.
NATO summit
Vilnius, Lithuania
4.
13th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO)
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
5.
Heli Summit 2023
Madhya Pradesh
6.
SemiconIndia 2023
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
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Summits Held Nationally
S.No.
Name of Summit/Events
Venue
1.
BRICS Meeting
Cape Town, South Africa
2.
The India-EU Connectivity Conference
Meghalaya
3.
India and Vietnam 3rd Maritime Security Dialogue
New Delhi
4.
SAI20 Summit
Goa
5.
8th Global Pharmaceutical Quality Summit 2023
Mumbai
Summits Held Internationally
S.No.
Name of Summit/Events
Venue
1.
Hindu-American Summit
US Capitol Hill
Summits |Events |Festivals (National/International) of May
Summits Held Nationally
S.No.
Name of Summit/Events
Venue
1
Science 20
Bangaram Island, Lakshadweep
2
Foreign ministers meet Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
Goa
3
Youth20 event (Y20) on climate change
Kashmir University
4
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Startup Forum
New Delhi
5
76th World Health Assembly
Geneva, Switzerland
6
The Second G20 Anti-corruption Working Group Meeting
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
Summits Held Internationally
S.No.
Name of Summit/Events
Venue
1
‘Machines Can See 2023’
Dubai
2
42nd ASEAN
Indonesia
3
Petersberg Climate Dialogue
Berlin, Germany
4
6th Indian Ocean Conference-2023
Dhaka, Bangladesh
5
ASEAN Tourism Forum
Laos, Vietnam
Summits |Events |Festivals (National/International) of April
Summits Held Nationally
S.No.
Name of Summit/Events
Venue
1
G20 EMPOWER Alliance
Kerela
2
Youth20 Consultation
IIT, Kanpur
3
Gaj Utsav-2023
Kaziranga National Park
4
Food Conclave-2023
Telangana
5
G20 Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists (MACS)
Varanasi
6
India Steel 2023
Goregaon, Mumbai
7
"India-Russia Business Dialogue"
New Delhi
8
Quad
Sydney
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Summits Held Nationally
S.No.
Name of Summit/Events
Venue
9
One Earth One Health
Pragati Maidan, Delhi
10
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
New Delhi
Summits Held Internationally
S.No.
Name of Summit/Events
Venue
1
Global Buddhist Summit
New Delhi
2
United Nations 2023 Water Conference
New York
3
Commonwealth Finance Ministers
Washington D.C.
4
G7 Ministers' Meeting on Climate, Energy, and Environment
Sapporo, Japan
5
8th meeting of the India-Thailand Defence Dialogue
Bangkok
6
India-UK Financial Markets Dialogue's
London
Summits |Events |Festivals (National/International) of March
Summits Held Nationally
S.No.
Name of Summit/Events
Venue
1
Raisina Dialogue
Delhi
2
All India Women's Folk Art Conference
Ravindra Natya Mandir in Prabhadevi, Mumbai
3
Yoga Mahotsav 2023
4
International Ayurvet conclave
5
National Youth Conclave 2023
6
One World TB Summit
Rishikul
Summits Held Internationally
S.No.
Name of Summit/Events
Venue
1
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA)
Gangtok, Sikkim
2
International Dharma Dhamma Conference 2023
Bhopal, MP
3
Asean-India Business
Kuala Lumpur
4
23rd Commonwealth Law Conference
Goa
5
B20 Conference
Gangtok, Sikkim
6
Global Millets (Shree Anna) Conference
New Delhi
7
International Ayurvet conclave
Summits |Events |Festivals (National/International) of February
Summits Held Nationally
S.No.
Name of Summit/Events
1
30th National Child Science Congress
2
Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit 2023
3
2nd Indian Rice Congress 2023
4
DHARA, Driving Holistic Action for Urban Rivers
5
SemiconIndia Conference of Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain Ecosystem’
6
UIC World Security Congress
135
Venue
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Lucknow, UP
Cuttack, Odisha
Pune, Maharashtra
New Delhi
Jaipur
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S.No.
Name of Summit/Events
1
Youth20 (Y20) Inception Meeting 2023
2
World Government Summit 2023
3
12th World Hindi Conference
4
I2U2
Venue
Guwahati, Assam
Dubai
Nadi, Fiji
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Summits |Events |Festivals (National/International) of January
S.No. Name of Summit/Events
Venue
Summits Held Nationally
1.
Indian Science Congress's 108th edition was officially inaugrated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Rashtrasant
Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University is hosting the five-day 108th session of ISC as it commemorates its centennial.He
emphasised the nation's expanding energy requirements and urged the scientific community to develop any advances in
the area that would help the nation.
2.
Ministry of Jal Shakti organized the "1st All India Annual State Minister Conference on Water" with the theme of "Water
Vision@2027" in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh on 5th and 6th January 2023. Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivaraj
Singh Chouhan, and Union Minister of Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh Shekhawat felicitated the occasion.
3.
Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Union Minister for Science and Technology, launched the Geospatial Hackathon to encourage
innovation and start-ups in India's geospatial ecosystem.
4.
The first 15 meetings of the Business 20 (B20) India Inception Meeting will be held in Gandhinagar from January 22nd
to 24th, 2023.
5.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is hosting the 2nd International Conference on the theme ‘Use of Technology
and Elections Integrity’ in New Delhi.
6.
The inaugural India Stack Developer Conference was held on January 25 in New Delhi.
7.
Khadi Fest- 23 was inaugurated by the Chairman of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) Mr. Manoj Kumar
in Mumbai.
S.No. Name of Summit/Events
Venue
Summits Held Internationally
8.
Puducherry Lieutenant governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan said that the first G-20 meeting will be held in
Puducherry on 31st January. The G20 logo for the meeting was released by Lieutenant Governor Dr. Tamilisai
Soundararajan at a function held at Beach Road Gandhi Tidal. Dr. Tamisai thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for
giving all the states the opportunity to host the G-20 meetings. He released stickers, posters and badges and also
inaugurated a selfie booth in the presence of Chief Minister Rengasamy.
9.
India will host 'The Voice of Global South' Summit on January 12-13. The ‘Voice of Global South Summit’ under the theme
‘Unity of Voice, Unity of Purpose’ envisages bringing together countries of the Global South to share their perspectives
and priorities on a common platform.
List/Indexes (Ranks & Reports)
List/Indexes (Ranks & Reports) on July
S.No.
Name
Report on Panchayat
Development
Index
(PDI)
Organization
Union Minister of
State
for
Panchayati Raj
2.
World
Investment
Report 2023
UNCTAD
136
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Important facts
The workshop saw the participation of over 250 stakeholders,
including senior government officials, ministry representatives, and
key stakeholders in the field.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to developing Asia remained
unchanged at $662 billion in 2022 compared to the previous year.
However, the report highlights significant variations among
countries in the region.
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3.
4.
Name
World Meteorological
Organization (WMO)
United
Nations
Economic and Social
Commission for Asia
Pacific
5.
The Forbes 2023 list of
America’s 100
6.
United Nations report
titled “A World of
Debt”
7.
QS Best Student Cities
2024 ranking
8.
UN Women and UNDP
●
Organization
Important facts
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has published an updated
bulletin on the ozone layer, signaling promising signs of recovery.
India has achieved significant progress in digital and sustainable
trade facilitation, according to the latest global survey conducted by
the UNESCAP.
most successful women is released. As many as four Indian-origin
women Jayshree Ullal, Indira Nooyi, Neha Narkhede, and Neerja
Sethi have made it to this coveted list of America’s 100 richest selfmade women.
Highlights the severity of the global debt crisis, urging immediate
action to address the issue. The report reveals that global public debt
reached an all-time high of $92 trillion in 2022, with 30% of that
burden falling on developing nations.
Mumbai has been ranked as the best Indian city for students in the
QS Best Student Cities 2024 ranking.
UN Women and UNDP at the Women Deliver Conference, highlights
the challenges in achieving gender parity and women’s
empowerment worldwide. The report introduces two indices –
Women’s Empowerment Index (WEI) and Global Gender Parity Index
(GGPI) – as tools to assess progress in women’s human development.
In June, 1958, the First Geological Survey of India (GSI) of the Siachen took place by an Indian geologist, V.K. Raina. It is just
northeast of the point NJ9842 where the Line of Control between India and Pakistan ends.
List/Indexes (Ranks & Reports) on June
S.No.
Name
Organization
1.
NITI Aayog’s annual health index
NITI Aayog
2.
Global brand consultancy
Interbrand
3.
Tata Group
Brand Finance Global
500 2023 rankings
4.
Forbes’ latest Global 2000 list
Forbes
5.
6.
The Stockholm International Peace
Research Institute (SIPRI)’s annual
Yearbook
5th Global Slavery Index
Important facts
The southern states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana
emerged as the top performers among the larger states.
TCS and India’s most valuable company Reliance
Industries have topped its list of the most valuable brands
in India.
The Tata Group has once again secured its position as
India’s most valuable brand, achieving a brand value of
$26.4 billion.
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Limited
as the highest-ranking Indian company
China’s nuclear expansion
global overview of modern slavery
According to the report, Reliance Industries Limited, led
by Mukesh Ambani, has claimed the title of the most
valuable private sector company in India.
Tata Power Company has emerged as India’s most
attractive employer brand, followed closely by Amazon
and Tata Steel.
India has shown progress by moving up eight places to
rank 127 out of 146 countries in terms of gender parity.
Vienna, Austria has once again claimed the top spot as the
best city to live in worldwide.
Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has emerged as the
leading university in India.
7.
Hurun India’s ‘2022 Burgundy
Private Hurun India 500’
8.
Randstad
Employer
Research (REBR) 2023,
9.
Gender Gap Report for 2023
10.
Global Liveability Index 2023 report
11.
Asia University Rankings 2023
12
World Economic Forum’s (WEF)
energy transition index
137
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World
Economic
Forum
Economist
Intelligence Unit
Times
Higher
Education (THE)
World
Economic
Forum’s (WEF)
India has secured the 67th position.
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List/Indexes (Ranks & Reports) on May
S.No.
Name
Organization
1
‘Currency
Finance’
2
PEAK
Matrix
Service Provider
and
3
RBI
Everest Group
Knight Frank India
Important facts
RBI's FY22-23 report focuses on sustainable growth and reducing carbon
emissions, addressing climate change's macroeconomic impacts,
financial stability implications, and mitigation strategies.
For the seventh year in a row, Accenture has secured the number one
spot in the rankings
Mumbai has moved up to the sixth rank among 46 global cities in terms
of annual price growth of high-end residential properties
The Billion Dollar Death Trade: International Arms Networks that Enable
Human Rights Violations in Myanmar
4
The Billion Dollar
Death Trade
United Nations
5
Financial Times
Rankings 2023
Indian
Institute
of
Management Kozhikode
(IIMK)
The debut in FT Rankings places IIM Kozhikode at the 72nd position
6
NITI
Aayog’s
annual
health
index
NITI Aayog
The southern states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana emerged as
the top performers
List/Indexes (Ranks & Reports) of April
S.No.
1
Name
India Justice
Report (IJR) 2022
Organization
Tata Trusts
2
'100 Most
Influential
Women in US
Finance'
Barron's
3
2023 TIME100
Reader Poll
TIME
4
tiger census data
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
138
State Energy
Efficiency Index
(SEEI)
Freedom in the
World 2023
Report
world's "most
criminal
countries"
Wealth of Chief
Minister
100 Most
Influential People
of 2023
digital payment
report
MGNREGA MIS
report
Important facts
state of Karnataka has achieved the top rank among the 18 large and
mid-sized states with populations over one crore.
includes five Indian-origin women executives who have attained
prominent positions in the financial services industry. These women
are Anu Aiyengar from J.P. Morgan, Rupal J. Bhansali from Ariel
Investments, Sonal Desai from Franklin Templeton, Meena Flynn from
Goldman Sachs, and Savita Subramanian from Bank of America.
Shah Rukh Khan won the 2023 TIME100 Reader Poll.
the tiger population in India has reached 3,167 in 2022
Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, and Telangana
Freedom House
Tibet is the country with the least freedom in the world
World of Statistics
Venezuela has been ranked top
ADR
Jagan Mohan Reddy from Andhra Pradesh is the richest among them
with assets worth ₹510 crore, while Mamata Banerjee, the Chief
Minister of West Bengal, has the lowest assets worth around ₹15 lakh.
Time Magazine
SRK, Rajamouli
Worldline India
Ministry of Rural
Development
Chennai has become one of the leading cities for digital payment
transactions in 2022 in the country.
Rajasthan topped the country in terms of person days generation
under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee
Scheme.
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Name
12
report on women
in agriculture
13
14
Organization
Inclusive Rural
Transformation and
Gender Equality Division
(ESP) of FAO
Important facts
World Bank
India ranks 38th
Ministry of Jal Shakti
West Bengal has the highest number of water bodies in India, while
Sikkim has the lowest.
Logistics
Performance
Index
Census of Water
Bodies
List/Indexes (Ranks & Reports) of March
S.No.
Name
Organization
1
International IP Index
U.S. Chambers of Commerce
2
ILO-UNICEF
V-Dem Institute
4
ILO-UNICEF report
Electoral Democracy
Report
Wealth Report 2023
5
'Global Air Quality'
IQAir
6
Arms Importer
Stockholm International Peace
Research Institute (Sipri)
3
7
8
9
10
human rights practices
in India
2023 M3M Hurun
Global Rich List
QS World University
Rankings
Passport Index
Important facts
India has ranked 42nd among 55 leading global
economies
India at 108th spot
Knight Frank
India fell from the fifth to the eighth most polluted
nation in the world in 2022.
India is still the world's largest importer of military
equipment
United States State Department
Hurun
QS
Arton Capital
India is ranked third in terms of the number of
billionaires
The Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi has been
ranked among the top 50 engineering institutions
India's Mobility Scores have decreased
List/Indexes (Ranks & Reports) of February
S.No.
Name
1
Indian Institutional
Ranking Framework (IIRF)
2
3
4
5
6
Global Leader Approval
survey
World's Most Admired
Companies
Global Quality
Infrastructure Index
ICAO’s Aviation Safety
Oversight Ranking
Genuine Impact
Newsletter
7
IEA annual report
8
IQAir
9
Hedgewithcrypto
Research
139
Organization
Morning Consult
Fortune
Important facts
Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad (Gujarat), is the
top government college in India for pursuing the Master of
Business Administration (MBA) course
PM Narendra Modi has been pegged as the world's most popular
leader with an approval rating of 78 per cent.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has been named
India's national accreditation system under the Quality Council of
India (QCI) has been ranked 5th in the world
ICAO
India ranks 55th.
Lionel Messi is the highest paid athlete in 2021-22
International Energy
Agency
Swiss air tracking
index
Hedgewithcrypto
Asia will use half of the world's electricity for the first time by
2025.
Mumbai has been ranked as the most-polluted city in India.
India emerged as 7th biggest nation ready to adopt crypto in
2023. Australia is the biggest country when it comes to the
adoption of cryptocurrency in 2023.
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List/Indexes (Ranks & Reports) of January
S.No.
Name
1.
Reporters
borders
Avtar
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
Important facts
without
Power
Grid
Corporation of India
Delhi
Henley Passport
Index
"Survival of the
Richest: The India
Supplement''
The Global Risks
Report 2023
8.
9.
Organization
Henley & Partners
Oxfam India
1668 journalist killed
Chennai is India's top city for women's employment. Pune, Bengaluru,
Hyderabad, and Mumbai are the next best cities for women's
employment.
ranked 1st in Services Sectors across categories Gross Block, Value
Addition, Net Profit, Net Worth, Dividend Declaration, and Contribution
to the Central Exchequer and has also been ranked 3rd among the Top 10
profit-making Closes.
most polluted city in India in 2022
Indian passport was ranked 85th, Japan rank 1
The richest one per cent of Indians own over 13 times more wealth than
the bottom 50 per cent
World
Economic
Forum
World of Statistics
Global Firepower
Index
‘IT Services 25’
Global Firepower
India@100:
Realizing
the
potential of a
US$26
trillion
economy
‘Global 500 – 2023’
Ernst & Young
India
Mobile
Gaming
Report
2022
Global 500 2023
Hindenburg
report
Bloomberg
Billionaires Index
Mobile
Premier
League (MPL)
Brand Finance
Shah Rukh Khan took the fourth position in the list of eight richest actors
of the world
India is ranked fourth in the index.
Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys grew their brand value to retain
their positions as the second and third most valuable IT services brands.
Indian economy will reach GDP size of US$26 trillion by 2047
Brand Finance
Brand Finance
Hindenburg Research
LLC
Bloomberg
Reliance Jio has been ranked as the strongest brand in India and placed
ninth among the world’s strongest brands.
Uttar Pradesh (UP) has emerged as the top location for mobile gamers,
followed by Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Bihar, and West Bengal.
Amazon has become the most valued brand, overtaking Apple.
Malpractices at adani enterprise.
Gautam Adani has fallen out of the exclusive group of the top 10
wealthiest billionaires in the world after losing $36 billion of his wealth.
Books & Authors
Books & Authors of July
Name of Book
Maya, Modi, Azad: Dalit Politics in the Time of Hindutva
Colours of devotion
Vajpayee: The Ascent of the Hindu Right 1924-77
Prism: The Ancestral Abode of Rainbow
India Rising Memoir of a Scientist
Through The Broken Glass: An Autobiography
Krishna – the 7th Sense
As the wheel turns
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Sudha Pai and Sajjan Kumar
Anita Bharat Shah
Abhishek Choudhary
Vinod Mankara
R. Chidambaram and Suresh Gangotra
T.N. Seshan
Debashis Chatterjee
Ranjit Pratap
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Books & Authors of June
Name of Book
Author
NTR-A Political Biography
Ramachandra Murthy Kondubhatla
Ringside
Dr. Vijay Darda
Kathakali Dance Theatre: A Visual Narrative of Sacred Indian Mime
KK Gopalakrishnan
The Power of One Thought: Master Your Mind, Master Your Life
BK Shivani
Nalanda
Abhay K
Ajay to Yogi Adityanath
Shantanu Gupta
Master Residential Real Estate
Ashwinder R Singh
‘A Life Well Spent – Four Decades in the Indian Foreign Service
Satish Chandra
India’s Finance Ministers: From Independence to Emergency (1947-1977)
Ashok Kumar Bhattacharya
The Yoga Sutras for Children’
Roopa Pai’s
Books & Authors of May
Name of Book
Author
“Made In India: 75 Years of Business and Enterprise”
Amitabh Kant
Droupadi Murmu: From Tribal Hinterlands to Raisina Hills
Kasturi Ray
The Indian Metropolis: Deconstructing India’s Urban Spaces
Feroze Varun Gandhi
Guts Amidst Bloodbath
Aditya Bhushan
The Golden Years: The Many Joys of Living a Good Long Life
Ruskin Bond
Supreme Court on Commercial Arbitration
Dr.Manoj Kumar
NTR-A Political Biography
Ramachandra Murthy Kondubhatla
Books & Authors of April
Name of Book
Author
"Courting India: England, Mughal India and the Origins of Empire"
Nandini Das
Gandhi: Siyasat aur Sampradaiykta (‘ Gandhi: Politics and Communalism’)
Piyush Babele
“The Great Bank Robbery: NPAs, Scams and the Future of Regulation”
Pattabhi Ram & Sabyasachee Dash
“The Banker to Every Indian”
State Bank of India (SBI)
'Sachin@50 - Celebrating A Maestro'
Boria Majumdar
"Crosscourt"
Jaidip Mukerjea
"Smoke and Ashes: A Writer's Journey Through Opium's Hidden Histories"
Amitav Ghosh
'Saurashtra Tamil Sangam Prashasti'
Somnath Sanskrit University
"Reflections"
Narayanan Vaghul
Books & Authors of March
Name of Book
Author
“The Book of Bihari Literature”
Abhay Kumar
‘India’s Vaccine Growth Story - From Cowpox to Vaccine Maitri’
Sajjan Singh Yadav
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Name of Book
Author
"Mundaka Upanishad: The Gateway to Eternity"
Dr. Karan Singh
As Good as My Word
KM Chandrasekhar
India’s Struggle for Independence – Gandhian Era
P. Jyothimani
Bipin: The Man Behind the Uniform
Rachna Biswat Rawat
Snakes In the Ganga: Breaking India 2.0
Shri Rajiv Malhotra and Mrs. Vijaya Viswanathan
A Matter of the Heart: Education in India
Anurag Behar
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (illustrated)
Shrimant Kokate
Azaad
Ghulam Nabi Azad
Pyre
Perumal Murugan's
Phoolange
Lekhnath Chhetri
War and Women
Dr M A Hasan
Why Can't Elephants be Red??
Vani Tripathi Tikoo
Books & Authors of February
Name of Book
Author
'The Best of Satyajit Ray'
Penguin Random House India
Victory City
Salman Rushdie
Modi: Shaping a Global Order in Flux
Sujan Chinoy, Vijay Chauthaiwala, and Uttam Kumar Sinha
Books & Authors of January
Name of Book
Author
“Breaking Barriers: The Story of a Dalit Chief Secretary”
Kaki Madhava Rao
“The World: A Family History of Humanity”
Simon Sebag Montefiore
'Human Anatomy' in Hindi Manav sharir Rachna Vigyan
Dr AK Dwivedi
Ambedkar: A Life
Shashi Tharoor
"Revolutionaries: The Other Story of How India Won Its Freedom,"
Sanjeev Sanyal
"Roller Coaster: An Affair with Banking"
Tamal Bandyopadhyay
‘Njaan Sakshi’
K.K. Abdul Gaffar’s
Jadunama
Arvind Mandloi
"Braving A Viral Storm: India’s Covid-19 Vaccine Story"
Aashish Chandorkar and Suraj Sudhir
"Revolutionaries- The Other Story of How India Won Its Freedom"
Sanjeev Sanyal
Irrfan Khan: A Life in Movies
Shubhra Gupta
‘Come! Let’s Run’
Ma. Subramanian
'COACHING BEYOND: My Days with the Indian Cricket Team'
R. Kaushik & R. Sridhar
“India’s Knowledge Supremacy: The New Dawn”
Dr Ashwin Fernandes
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Sports Current Affairs
Sports Current Affairs of July
Cricket {National Game of Australia, Bermuda, England,
Jamaica No. of Players: 11
Important Terms associated: Arm ball, Beamer, Bottom
hand, Bouncer, Cameo, Carrom ball, Chinaman, Flick, Free
hit, Glance, Googly, Hat-trick, Hit wicket, Leg bye, Nelson,
Night watchman, Pinch hitter, Sweep, Upper Cut.}
● The Board of Control of Cricket (BCCI) has appointed Ajit
Agarkar as the chairman of the Senior Men’s Cricket
Selection Committee.
● Indian cricketing legend Virat Kohli achieved a significant
milestone by becoming the 10th cricketer in history to
make 500 international appearances.
● South Zone outclassed West Zone to win the Duleep
Trophy with a 75-run victory at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium,
Bengaluru. In pursuit of a target of 298 runs, West Zone,
who resumed their innings at 182/5 on the final day, were
eventually bowled out for 222.
● Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has been appointed as
the brand ambassador of ICC World Cup 2023. Bollywood
superstar Shah Rukh Khan launched the World Cup 2023
campaign ‘It takes one day’ in his iconic voiceover.
● Star India batter Virat Kohli has surpassed South Africa’s
Jacques Kallis to become the fifth-highest run-scorer in
international cricket history. Kohli achieved this upward
movement in the batting charts during India’s second Test
against West Indies at Port of Spain. On the first day of the
match, which is also his 500th international game.
● England’s Stuart Broad has become the second pace
bowler to take 600 wickets in Test cricket. The 36 year
cricketer reached the mark by removing Australia’s Travis
Head on day one of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford.
England team-mate James Anderson is the only other quick
bowler to achieve the feat.
● Sri Lanka batter Lahiru Thirimanne has announced his
retirement from international cricket after a 13-year career.
The 33-year-old top-order batter made his international
debut in 2010 and went on to represent Sri Lanka in 44
Tests, 127 ODIs, and 26 T20Is.
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Pakistan A cricket team won Asian Cricket Council (ACC)
Men’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023 by defeating India
A in the finals at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri
Lanka. This marks Pakistan’s second consecutive win in the
tournament,previously it won the cup in the 2019 finals
against Bangladesh in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
The Indore-based Buley sisters, Nidhi and Ritika Buley, are
among the four retired female cricketers who have made
their way into the BCCI umpires’ panel with a distinction.
Nidhi played a Test and ODI for India back in 2006 while her
younger sister Ritika represented Madhya Pradesh in 31
First-Class games.
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has been suspended for
her team’s next two international matches following two
separate breaches of the ICC Code of Conduct during the
third match of their ICC Women’s Championship series
against Bangladesh in Dhaka. Harmanpreet Kaur becomes
1st women cricketer to breach ICC Code of Conduct.
Important Terms associated: tennis
Football {National Game of Brazil, Italy, Germany, Israel,
Mauritius, Poland No. of Players: 11
Important Terms Associated: Back Pass, Corner Kick, Free
Kick, Dribble, Futsal, Header, Kick off, Banana Kick, Toe
Poke, Throw-in, Bicycle Kick}
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The 132nd edition of the Durand Cup, India’s oldest
football tournament is scheduled to commence at Kolkata
from 03 August to 03 September 2023.
Indian football team midfielder Lallianzuala Chhangte was
named the AIFF Men’s Footballer of the Year for 2022-23
while Manisha Kalyan won her second consecutive
Women’s Footballer of the Year award.
England emerged victorious in the Under-21 European
Championship final against Spain in Georgia, securing their
first title since 1984. 2023 UEFA European Under-21
Championship Best player: Anthony Gordon.
DD Sports has partnered with 1Stadia to broadcast the
highly anticipated 9th edition of the FIFA Women’s World
Cup, bringing joy and excitement to fans. The tournament,
starting on July 20, 2023, will mark the inaugural occasion
when the World Cup is co-hosted by two countries, namely
Australia and New Zealand.
Grand Prixes
● Max Verstappen, the reigning Formula One champion,
continued his impressive performance by securing a
commanding victory at the Austrian Grand Prix 2023.
● Max Verstappen reeled off his sixth straight wins British
Grand Prix with Lando Norris for McLaren in second.
Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton completed the Silverstone
podium.
● Max Verstappen won the Hungarian GP at the
Hungaroring, by a comfortable 33.731 secs margin over
McLaren’s Lando Norris.
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● Netherlands men team finish their season four campaign
on 35 points, making them champions of the FIH Hockey
Pro League 2022/23 season. With this win, Netherlands
become the first team in the men’s competition to win a
second title, successfully defending their first title, won in
the competition last year.
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Bangkok, Thailand. The Championship took place from July
12 to 16. With an impressive tally of 27 medals, including six
gold, 12 silver, and nine bronze, India secured the third
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Badminton / Boxing/ Wrestling/Weightlifting
● Lakshya Sen clinched the men’s singles title at the 58th
Canada Open 2023. In an exhilarating final match, Sen
defeated Li Shi Feng, the reigning All England champion, in
straight games. This remarkable victory marks Sen’s second
BWF World Tour title and adds another prestigious accolade
to his growing list of accomplishments.
● Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, achieved the remarkable feat of
setting a new Guinness world record for the fastest hit by a
male player in badminton in the ongoing Korea Open 2023.
● Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty secured their
fourth championship this year as they emerged triumphant
in the men’s doubles final at the Korea Open.
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position overall, following China and Japan.
R Praggnanandhaa, the 17-year-old Indian Grandmaster,
achieved a remarkable triumph in the Super GM chess
tournament 2023, scoring an impressive 6.5 points.
Shubhankar Sharma achieved a remarkable feat, securing
the best result ever by an Indian golfer at the Open At the
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Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Merseyside, England.
Denmark’s Jonas Vingegaard of the Jumbo-Visma, Dutch
professional bicycle racing team,has won 110th edition of
the Tour de France for a second straight year on the
Champs-Elysees in Paris, France. The Tour de France (Tour
of France) is an annual men’s multiple-stage bicycle race
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Sports Events |Tournaments Current Affairs
Other Sports Current Affairs
● In a remarkable achievement, India has emerged as the
overall winner at the 34th International Biology Olympiad
(IBO) held in Al Ain, UAE from 2-11 July. The Indian student
team clinched an unprecedented all-gold performance,
securing the top position on the medals tally for the first
time.
● India has secured the second position with an impressive
haul of 11 medals, including six gold, one silver, and four
bronze in the recently concluded biannual event, 2023
World Archery Youth Championships in Limerick, Ireland.
● Australia’s Victoria state has withdrawn as host of the
2026 Commonwealth Games because of a massive
increase in the projected cost of staging the multi-sports
event. Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews said his
government last year agreed to host the next edition of the
quadrennial event “but not at any cost.”
● Australia’s Victoria state has withdrawn as host of the
2026 Commonwealth Games because of a massive
increase in the projected cost of staging the multi-sports
event. Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews said his
government last year agreed to host the next edition of the
quadrennial event “but not at any cost.”
● India’s lone medal at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in
Lonato,Italy came from Prithviraj Tondaiman, who
clinched the bronze medal in the trap event. In the final
round, Prithviraj secured the third position with a total of 34
points which marked his second individual ISSF World Cup
medal, as he had previously won a bronze in Doha back in
March.
India achieved a historic milestone at the recently
concluded 25th Asian Athletics Championship 2023 in
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primarily held in France.
Aditya Samant, hailing from Maharashtra, achieved the
title of India’s 83rd Grandmaster by obtaining his third GM
norm during the Master Tournament (MTO) at the Biel
International Chess Festival.
The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has made the
decision to grant official recognition to the Handball
Association of India (HAI) as the National Sports
Federation (NSF) responsible for promoting and regulating
the sport within the country.
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Asmita Dey, representing Tripura, has achieved
remarkable success by securing a gold medal at the Junior
Asia Cup Judo Championship hosted in Macau, China. In
addition to her gold medal at the Junior Asian Judo
Championships 2023 in Macau, China, she had secured a
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silver medal at the Asian Open 2023 held in Kuwait City in
April of this year and a bronze medal at the Asian Junior
Championships in 2022.
The ISSF Junior World Championships 2023 took place at
Changwon Shooting Range, South Korea from July 16 to
24. In its third edition this year, the event featured 90
skilled Indian shooters participating in pistol, rifle, and
shotgun disciplines within the under-21 age category, all
striving to secure medals. India’s impressive performance
led to a total of 17 medals, including six gold, six silver, and
five bronze at the ISSF Junior World Championships 2023.
Remarkably, seven Indian shooters managed to secure
more than one medal during the competition.
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Sports Current Affairs of June
Cricket {National Game of Australia, Bermuda, England,
Jamaica No. of Players: 11
Important Terms associated: Arm ball, Beamer, Bottom
hand, Bouncer, Cameo, Carrom ball, Chinaman, Flick, Free
hit, Glance, Googly, Hat-trick, Hit wicket, Leg bye, Nelson,
Night watchman, Pinch hitter, Sweep, Upper Cut.}
● The Asia Cup 2023 is scheduled to take place from 31st
August to 17th September, offering nearly three weeks of
intense cricketing action. The tournament will feature a
hybrid model, with matches being held in both Pakistan and
Sri Lanka.
● Pakistan women’s cricketer Nahida Khan has announced
her retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to
a remarkable career that spanned over a decade.
● The MCC World Cricket Committee (WCC) has expanded
its ranks by welcoming three new members: English
players Heather Knight and Eoin Morgan, as well as
legendary Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami.
● The start of the trophy tour for the ICC Men’s ODI World
Cup 2023 in India was a magnificent affair, surpassing all
previous editions. The launch of the 2023 World Cup trophy
was truly extraordinary, taking place at an astonishing
altitude of 120,000 feet above the Earth before making a
stunning descent at the world’s largest cricket stadium in
Ahmedabad.
● Steven Smith, the prominent Australian batsman,
achieved another significant milestone by becoming the
second-fastest player in the history of Test cricket to reach
9000 runs. The 34-year-old accomplished this feat in 174
innings, just two innings behind Kumar Sangakkara, the
former Sri Lankan captain, who achieved the same
milestone in 172 innings.
Important Terms associated: tennis
Football {National Game of Brazil, Italy, Germany, Israel,
Mauritius, Poland No. of Players: 11
Important Terms Associated: Back Pass, Corner Kick, Free
Kick, Dribble, Futsal, Header, Kick off, Banana Kick, Toe
Poke, Throw-in, Bicycle Kick}
● AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic announces his
retirement from football after they played season’s final
game against Hellas Verona.
● Uruguay beat Italy 1-0 to win its first Under-20 World Cup
title held in Argentina. The Celeste’s victory ends a streak of
four consecutive wins of European teams in the
tournament.
● India lifted the Intercontinental Cup as it tamed a young
Lebanon side by two second-half goals at the Kalinga
Stadium. India beat Lebanon 2-0 in the Intercontinental Cup
final at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar to win the title.
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Cristiano Ronaldo has received a Guinness World Record
after reaching 200 international caps for Portugal. The
legendary forward is making his 200th appearance for A
Selecao das Quinas in their Euro 2024 qualifier against
Iceland.
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has warmly welcomed
FIFA’s decision to choose Indonesia as the host country for
the upcoming U-17 World Cup.
The Indian men’s national football team has climbed up to
the 100th rank on FIFA’s latest world rankings surpassing
teams like Lebanon and New Zealand to achieve the feat.
Grand Prixes
● Max Verstappen, the reigning world champion, showcased
an outstanding performance at the Canadian Grand Prix,
securing a dominant victory and marking the 100th Formula
One win for his Red Bull team.
Badminton / Boxing/ Wrestling/Weightlifting
● Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty emerged as
men’s doubles champions badminton in the Indonesia Open
after beating Malaysian world champion duo of ‘Aaron Chia’
and ‘Soh Wooi Yik’ by 21-17 & 21-18 respectively.
Sports Events |Tournaments Current Affairs
Other Sports Current Affairs
● India has won the title of NSC-CAVA Women’s Volleyball
Challenge Cup held in Kathmandu. India won the title by
defeating Kazakhstan in the final at the National Sports
Council’s Covered Hall in Tripureshwor, Kathmandu. India
defeated Kazakhstan in a shared set of 3-0.
● The third edition of the Khelo India University Games
concluded at the IIT BHU campus in Varanasi. The closing
ceremony was attended by Anurag Singh Thakur, the
Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister, Nishith Pramanik,
the Union Minister of State for Sports, and Yogi
Adityanath, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
● Serbia’s men and the United States women won the FIBA
3x3 World Cup 2023, which took place in Vienna, Austria.
● Uruguay beat Italy 1-0 to win its first Under-20 World Cup
title held in Argentina. The Celeste’s victory ends a streak of
four consecutive wins of European teams in the
tournament.
● The KIIT hosted the inaugural Janjatiya Khel Mahotsav,
which is a spectacular sporting event that came to a close
on June 12. The event has attracted around 5,000
indigenous athletes and 1,000 officials who represent 26
states.
● Goa’s Chief Minister Pramod Sawant launched ‘Moga’ at a
launch ceremony held at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee
Stadium in Taleigao,Goa.
● Egypt have been crowned the SDAT (Sports Development
Authority of Tamil Nadu) WSF(World Squash Federation)
Squash World Cup Champions after beating Malaysia.
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Grand Prixes
The Adani Group celebrated its Foundation Day, honoring
the Indian cricket team that won the 1983 World Cup. The
event, dubbed “Adani Day,” took place on the 61st birthday
of the group’s founder, Gautam Adani. The Adani Group
launched the “Jeetenge Hum” campaign during the event.
The 16th Special Olympics World Games, the world’s
largest inclusive sports event, took place in Berlin,
Germany, from 17th June to 25th June 2023.
Diksha Dagar, a talented 22-year-old southpaw golfer from
Jhajjar, Haryana, secured her second golf Ladies European
Tour (LET) title at the Czech Ladies Open.
Sports Current Affairs of May
Cricket {National Game of Australia, Bermuda, England,
Jamaica No. of Players: 11
Important Terms associated: Arm ball, Beamer, Bottom
hand, Bouncer, Cameo, Carrom ball, Chinaman, Flick, Free
hit, Glance, Googly, Hat-trick, Hit wicket, Leg bye, Nelson,
Night watchman, Pinch hitter, Sweep, Upper Cut.}
• Mark Nicholas chosen as next president of MCC, to take
over from Stephen Fry in October.
• Babar Azam broke the record for the fastest player to score
5000 runs in One Day International cricket in 97 innings,
during Pakistan's fourth match against New Zealand. The
previous record was held by Hashim Amla, who achieved it
in 101 innings.
• Mastercard replaces BharatPe as ICC's global sponsor.
• Yuzvendra Chahal becomes first Indian bowler to take 300
wickets in T20 cricket with 4 wickets for 17 runs against
Sunrisers Hyderabad.
• The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced
that Adidas will be the new kit sponsor of the Indian team.
• Ambati Rayudu, the Chennai Super Kings’ star batter,
announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League.
Important Terms associated: tennis
• Kasumi Ishikawa, a three-time Olympic medalist in table
tennis from Japan, has announced her retirement.
• Andy Murray, has won his first tournament since 2019 by
defeating Tommy Paul, in the final of the ATP Challenger
event in Aix-en-Provence.
Football {National Game of Brazil, Italy, Germany, Israel,
Mauritius, Poland No. of Players: 11
Important Terms Associated: Back Pass, Corner Kick, Free
Kick, Dribble, Futsal, Header, Kick off, Banana Kick, Toe
Poke, Throw-in, Bicycle Kick}
• AIFF declares June 23 as 'AIFF Grassroots Day' in honor of
Pradip Kumar Banerjee.
• Football Club Barcelona (FC Barcelona) has become the
champions of Spain for the 27th time in the club’s 123-year
history.
• The FIFA World Cup™ Trophy, which is widely regarded as
the most prestigious and recognized sporting symbol
worldwide, has been revealed as a prominent feature of the
official brand for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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Sergio Perez won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, with
Max Verstappen finishing in second place.
Max Verstappen wins Miami Grand Prix for second
consecutive year.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won the 2023 Monaco Grand
Prix.
Hockey
• Odisha extends sponsorship for Indian hockey teams for ten
more years from 2023 to 2033.
Badminton / Boxing/ Wrestling/Weightlifting
• Indian badminton players Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and
Chirag Shetty won India's first men's doubles gold at the
Badminton Asia Championships, defeating Malaysia's Ong
Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi.
• Omar Rashid appointed Chair of Badminton Asia's
Technical Officials Committee.
Other Sports Current Affairs
• Indian sailor Commander Abhilash Tomy (retd.) to end 236day solo non-stop yacht race around the world.
• Belgian snooker player Luca Brecel claimed his first world
title by defeating Mark Selby 18-15 in a thrilling final at the
Crucible in Sheffield.
• FIDE and Tech Mahindra's Global Chess League will be held
in Dubai for its inaugural edition in association with Dubai
Sports Council.
• Former 100m world champion sprinter from the United
States of America, Tori Bowie, died at the age of 32. The
American was crowned world champion in 2017 and won
three Olympic medals at the Rio Games in 2016.
• Neeraj Chopra won the Doha Diamond League 2023 with an
88.67 m throw.
• Praveen Chithravel sets national record in men's triple jump
at Havana meet.
• V. Prraneeth, a 15-year-old chess player from Telangana,
achieved the title of Grandmaster, becoming the sixth from
the state and the 82nd in India.
• The traditional game of Gatka is set to receive a major boost
on a national level as it has been officially included in the
37th National Games-2023.
• Tokyo Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has claimed
number one ranking in men’s javelin for the first time.
• The highly anticipated third edition of the Khelo India
University Games (KIUG) has commenced in Uttar Pradesh.
• World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen won the 2023
Superbet Rapid & Blitz Poland, the second leg of the Grand
Chess Tour (GCT) at the Museum of the History of Polish
Jews.
• India has won the title of NSC-CAVA Women’s Volleyball
Challenge Cup held in Kathmandu.
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Sports Current Affairs of April
Cricket {National Game of Australia, Bermuda, England,
Jamaica No. of Players: 11
Important Terms associated: Arm ball, Beamer, Bottom
hand, Bouncer, Cameo, Carrom ball, Chinaman, Flick, Free
hit, Glance, Googly, Hat-trick, Hit wicket, Leg bye, Nelson,
Night watchman, Pinch hitter, Sweep, Upper Cut.}
● Kim Cotton made history by becoming the first woman to
umpire in a men's international match between two fullmember teams on April 5th during the T20I match between
Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Dunedin.
● Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh
have been awarded honorary life membership of the
Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).
● According to the latest FIFA rankings, the Indian men's
football team has climbed up five spots and is now ranked
at 101.
● David Warner becomes fastest IPL batsman to reach 6,000
runs.
● Kagiso Rabada became the fastest bowler to take 100
wickets in the IPL.
● Gary Ballance, a left-handed batsman, has retired from all
forms of cricket after playing for both Zimbabwe and
England in a career that spanned 13 years.
● David Warner became the most capped overseas captain in
Indian Premier League (IPL) history when he walked out for
the toss for Delhi Capitals against Kolkata Knight Riders
during an IPL 2023 game in Delhi.
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● Daniil Medvedev won his fourth Miami Open title by beating
Jannik Sinner in the final.
Football {National Game of Brazil, Italy, Germany, Israel,
Mauritius, Poland No. of Players: 11
Important Terms Associated: Back Pass, Corner Kick, Free
Kick, Dribble, Futsal, Header, Kick off, Banana Kick, Toe
Poke, Throw-in, Bicycle Kick}
● FIFA withdrew Peru's hosting rights for the FIFA U-17 World
Cup 2023™ due to concerns over the country's ability to
meet the requirements.
● At the Ordinary Congress of European Soccer's governing
body held in Lisbon, Aleksander Ceferin was re-elected as
the UEFA president unopposed.
● Bhubaneswar will host the third edition of the four-team
Intercontinental Football Cup from June 9-18. India,
Lebanon, Mongolia, and Vanuatu will participate. India has
never played against Mongolia and Vanuatu, but has a
record of six matches against Lebanon.
● FIFA has selected Argentina to host the under-20 soccer
World Cup after revoking the hosting rights from Indonesia.
● Odisha FC won the Hero Super Cup 2023 Final by defeating
Bengaluru FC 2-1.
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● Max Verstappen wins Australian Grand Prix 2023, Hamilton
second, Alonso third.
Badminton / Boxing/ Wrestling/Weightlifting
● Indian weightlifter Sanjita Chanu banned for 4 years by
NADA after failing drug test at National Games.
● Aman Sehrawat won India's 1st gold medal in men's 57kg
freestyle wrestling at the 2023 Asian Wrestling
Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan.
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Other Sports Current Affairs
● India wins both men's and women's categories at 4th Asian
Kho Kho Championships in Assam's Tamulpur.
● Brazilian artist Dante Akira Uwai has won the Winter Youth
Olympic Games Gangwon 2024 medal design competition.
● Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh, a teenager, defeated former
world rapid champion Nodirbek Abdusattorov of
Uzbekistan in the World Chess Armageddon Asia & Oceania
event, securing the championship and qualifying for
Armageddon's Grand Finale in September.
● Evans Chebet of Kenya won the 127th Boston Marathon
men's race with a time of 2:05:54, followed by Gabriel Geay
of Tanzania and Benson Kipruto of Kenya.
● Kenyan athlete Kelvin Kiptum collapsed after winning the
London Marathon with a time of 2 hours, 1 minute, and 25
seconds, missing the world record by only 16 seconds.
● Indian racing talent Jaden Pariat secures podium position at
ROKiT British F4 Championship's opening round.
Sports Current Affairs of March
Cricket {National Game of Australia, Bermuda, England,
Jamaica No. of Players: 11
Important Terms associated: Arm ball, Beamer, Bottom
hand, Bouncer, Cameo, Carrom ball, Chinaman, Flick, Free
hit, Glance, Googly, Hat-trick, Hit wicket, Leg bye, Nelson,
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Indian Premier League (IPL) team Royal Challengers
Bangalore (RCB) partnering with Equitas Small Finance
Bank as their banking partner for the IPL 2023 season.
In the final of the Irani Cup 2022/23, Team Rest of India
secured their 30th title win in the Indian domestic
tournament, continuing their dominant performance.
Tim Paine, the former captain of the Australian test cricket
team, has announced his retirement from cricket after
playing his last Sheffield Shield first-class match for
Tasmania against Queensland.
In the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2023 final, held at
the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, the Mumbai Indians
won against the Delhi Capitals by seven wickets.
Shakib Al Hasan has surpassed Tim Southee to become
the leading wicket-taker in T20I cricket during the second
T20I match against Ireland in Chattogram.
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tennis debut by defeating Andy Murray 6-4, 6-4, in the final
game between two former No. 1s.
Rohan Bopanna, a 43-year-old Indian tennis player, and his
Australian partner Matthew Ebden have become the
oldest duo to win an ATP Masters 1000 title.
Football {National Game of Brazil, Italy, Germany, Israel,
Mauritius, Poland No. of Players: 11
Important Terms Associated: Back Pass, Corner Kick, Free
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Argentina's Lionel Messi has bagged the Best FIFA men's
player prize for 2022.
Manchester United ended their 6-year trophy drought
when they defeated Newcastle United 2-0 to win the
Carabao Cup in Wembley.
Karnataka ended their 54-year wait to win the Santosh
Trophy national football championship, beating
Meghalaya 3-2 in a pulsating final at the King Fahd
International Stadium in the Saudi Arabia capital. Services
beat Punjab 2-0 in the playoff to finish third.
Gianni Infantino was re-elected as FIFA president until
2027 by acclamation, after highlighting his strong financial
performance as a reason for keeping a CEO in their position
for life.
On March 29, the Premier League inducted former
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and exArsenal boss Arsene Wenger into its Hall of Fame.
Grand Prixes
● Max Verstappen won the season-opening Bahrain Grand
Prix from pole position, leading almost the entire race as he
opened the defense of his back-to-back Formula One titles.
● At the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix of the 2023 Formula One
season, Sergio Perez displayed a dominant performance
and earned his first win.
Hockey
● Hockey Madhya Pradesh was named the winner of the
13th Hockey India Senior Women National
Championship in 2023 after defeating Hockey
Maharashtra 5-1 in the championship game in Kakinada,
Andhra Pradesh.
● Rani Rampal, a prominent player on the Indian hockey
team, has achieved a significant milestone as the first
woman in the sport to have a stadium named after her. The
MCF Rae Bareli has renamed the hockey stadium to 'Rani's
Girls Hockey Turf' in her honor.
Badminton / Boxing/ Wrestling/Weightlifting
● Mirabai Chanu has bagged the 2022 ’BBC Indian
Sportswoman Of The Year’ award after a public vote.
● Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, the popular
Indian doubles badminton pair, secured their first doubles
title of 2023 by winning the Swiss Open Super 300 finals.
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● Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh has been honoured with the
Player-of-the-Year award by the Asian Chess Federation
(ACF) for clinching the gold medal with a record-breaking
score of 9/11 in the 44th Chess Olympiad at Mahabalipuram.
● India’s top triple-jumper Aishwarya Babu has been banned
by the National Anti-Doping Agency’s (NADA) disciplinary
panel for four years for using a prohibited anabolic steroid.
● Tamil Nadu’s Jeswin Aldrin broke the national record in the
men’s long jump in the second AFI National Jumps
Competition.
● The Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi will host
the IBA Women's World Boxing Championship 2023 from
March 15–26. Mahindra has been named the title sponsor of
this competition by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI),
while MC Mary Kom and Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar
have been named as brand ambassadors. The third time in
history, India is serving as the host country.
● Pankaj Advani, the Indian cue sports champion, has
retained his Asian Billiards title in the 100-up format after
defeating his compatriot Brijesh Damani 5-1 in the final
held at Qatar Billiards and Snooker Federation (QBSF)
Academy.
● Lashinda Demus, a runner from the United States, has
been awarded an Olympic gold medal at the age of 40,
more than a decade after the 2012 London Games.
Sports Current Affairs of February
Cricket {National Game of: Australia, Bermuda, England,
Jamaica No. of Players: 11
Important Terms associated: Arm ball, Beamer, Bottom
hand, Bouncer, Cameo, Carrom ball, Chinaman, Flick, Free
hit, Glance, Googly, Hat-trick, Hit wicket, Leg bye, Nelson,
Night watchman, Pinch hitter, Sweep, Upper Cut.}
• Aaron Finch retires from International Cricket.
• Veteran Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal has
announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
• Gary Ballance, who represented England 42 times across
all three formats, scored a superb century for Zimbabwe on
the fourth day of the first Test against West Indies in
Bulawayo.
• Indian batter Shubman Gill was named ICC Men's Player of
the Month for January following a series of impressive
innings in the ODI format, while England U-19 skipper
Grace Scrivens became the youngest player to be named
for the women's honour.
• BCCI's Chief selector Chetan Sharma has resigned from his
post following a sting operation conducted by a TV news
channel, where he shared internal information about the
team and selection process.
• Indian batter Smriti Mandhana was the most expensive
buy at the inaugural Women's Premier League auction in
Mumbai.
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Hyundai Motor India Ltd has signed on two more women
cricketers named Yastika Bhatia and Renuka Singh
Thakur, to its roster of brand ambassadors. Bhatia and
Thakur will join Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma and
Jemimah Rodrigues.
Sania Mirza has been roped in as mentor of Royal
Challengers Bangalore for the inaugural Women's Premier
League (WPL).
Tata Group has secured the title sponsorship rights for the
Women's Premier League (WPL) for five seasons (BCCI).
Virat Kohli became the sixth and the fastest batter in the
world to score 25,000 runs across formats during the
second Test against Australia, which India won by six
wickets.
England Test captain Ben Stokes became the player to hit
the most number of sixes in the history of Test cricket,
surpassing England coach and former New Zealand
cricketer Brendon McCullum in the match against New
Zealand.
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Top-seeded Spanish player, Carlos Alcaraz won his first
title since his milestone U.S. Open triumph by beating
Cameron Norrie in straight sets at the Argentina Open
tennis Tournament.
Football {National Game of: Brazil, Italy, Germany, Israel,
Mauritius, Poland No. of Players: 11
Important Terms Associated: Back Pass, Corner Kick, Free
Kick, Dribble, Futsal, Header, Kick off, Banana Kick, Toe
Poke, Throw-in, Bicycle Kick}
• The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced that
the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) won the hosting of the
2027 Asian Nations Cup, for the first time in its history,
since its inception in 1956.
• Kerala has crowned to their bulging cabinet of national
football trophies, putting on a show in the final of the
National Beach Soccer Championships and overwhelming
Punjab 13-4, to win the title, at Dumas Beach, Surat.
• France defender Raphael Varane is retiring from
international football, ending a 10-year career with Les
Bleus.
• Real Madrid has won the Club World Cup for a recordextending fifth time after beating Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal 53 in the final in Rabat, Morocco.
• Paris Saint-Germain's and former Real Madrid defender
Sergio Ramos has announced that he is retiring from
international football.
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The central ice hockey team of the Indo-Tibetan Border
Police (ITBP) has won the 12th edition of the Ice Hockey
Association of India (IHAI) National Ice Hockey
Championship for men- 2023 organized in Leh, Ladakh.
Other Sports Current Affairs
• Gymnast Dipa Karmakar has been handed a 21-month ban
for failing a dope test conducted by the International
Testing Agency.
• Indian Olympian Aditi Ashok won the 2023 Magical Kenya
Ladies Open Title with a final-round score of 74.
• DS Penske’s Jean-Eric Vergne won Formula E’s first race in
India as Porsche’s Pascal Wehrlein extended his
championship lead with fourth place in Hyderabad.
• After winning the 24th NordWest Cup 2023 at Bad
Zwischenahn in Germany and defeating German IM Ilja
Schneider, Indian chess player Vignesh NR became the
80th Grandmaster of India.
• Indian teen Tilottama Sen won the bronze medal in the
women’s 10m Air Rifle at ISSF World Cup 2023 in Cairo in
Egypt.
• India’s Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil won the men’s 10m air
rifle event at the ISSF World Cup 2023 in Cairo.
Sports Current Affairs of January
Cricket {National Game of: Australia, Bermuda, England,
Jamaica No. of Players: 11
Important Terms associated: Arm ball, Beamer, Bottom
hand, Bouncer, Cameo, Carrom ball, Chinaman, Flick, Free
hit, Glance, Googly, Hat-trick, Hit wicket, Leg bye, Nelson,
Night watchman, Pinch hitter, Sweep, Upper Cut.}
• The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced
that Yo-Yo Test and Dexa will be a part of the selection
criteria. BCCI has also discussed the player’s availability,
workload management, and fitness parameters in the team
review meeting along with the roadmap of the ICC Cricket
World Cup 2023. ICC Cricket World Cup is scheduled in
October and November, and it is to be hosted by India.
• Saurashtra's Jaydev Unadkat made a slice of Ranji Trophy
history, becoming the first bowler to take a hat-trick in the
opening over. The left-arm pacer destroyed Delhi by adding
two more in the next over in a career-best eight-wicket haul
in the Elite Group B match in Rajkot. Unadkat's hat-trick
victims included opener Dhruv Shorey, Vaibhav Rawal and
young Delhi captain Yash Dhull, all of whom departed for
duck.
• Australia’s Belinda Clark has become the first female
cricketer to have a statue cast in her honour, a bronze
sculpture of the trailblazing former captain unveiled outside
Sydney Cricket Ground. Clark played 15 tests and over 100
limited overs matches between 1991-2005, and became the
first cricketer to score a double-hundred in one-day
internationals when she made an unbeaten 229 against
Denmark in 1997.
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Dwaine Pretorius Proteas all-rounder has retired from
international cricket.
Suryakumar Yadav has become the fastest player to reach
1,500 runs in T20 International cricket.
Harry Brook received the ICC Men’s Player of the Month
award after a blistering run of scores that helped England
claim a historic World Test Championship (WTC) series
victory in Pakistan.
Australia’s Ashleigh Gardner bagged the ICC Women’s
Player of the Month award for her contributions with bat
and ball in the T20I series against India.
In Cricket, India scripted history by defeating Sri Lanka by
the largest ever margin of 317 runs in the third and final ODI
in Thiruvananthpuram, Kerala. Previous record of a win by
a largest ever margin was with the New Zealand, for 290run win over Ireland in 2008.
Virat Kohli became the fifth-highest run-scorer in history of
ODI cricket with 12,652 runs in 268 ODIs at an average of
57.78, with 45 tons and 65 half-century, overtaking Sri
Lankan legend Mahela Jayawardene to enter into top-five.
Viacom 18 have grabbed the media rights for the upcoming
Women's IPL for a whopping Rs 951 crore for five years.
Shubman Gill hits double hundred and become only the
eighth and the youngest player (23 years) in ODI history.
Hashim Amla ended his 22-year playing career, with his
legacy secure as one of South Africa’s all-time cricketing
greats.
The Rwanda fast bowler, Geovanis Uwase has been
suspended by ICC from bowling in international cricket with
immediate effect after her action was found illegal at
Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma has shattered a long-standing
record held by MS Dhoni to become India's most prolific sixhitter in the history of ODI cricket.
International Cricket Council (ICC), reportedly lost nearly
$2.5 million in online scam last year.
The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) 92.2 million
followers across Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok
and YouTube makes it the most followed international
sports federation on social media, according to a study
from BCW Sports.
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Sania Mirza announces her retirement.
Novak Djokovic has defeated America’s Sebastian Korda
in a nerve-wracking final to win the Adelaide International
men’s singles title.
At Adelaide International 1, Aryna Sabalenka won the
women’s singles by defeating Linda Noskova of the Czech
Republic.
Football {National Game of: Brazil, Italy, Germany, Israel,
Mauritius, Poland No. of Players: 11
Important Terms Associated: Back Pass, Corner Kick, Free
Kick, Dribble, Futsal, Header, Kick off, Banana Kick, Toe
Poke, Throw-in, Bicycle Kick}
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India beat England in the first-ever ICC U-19 Women’s T20
World Cup final in Potchefstroom, South Africa.
Murali Vijay has announced his retirement from all forms of
international cricket.
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has announced that
outstanding women's cricketer will be honoured with the
inaugural Debbie Hockley Medal at this year's annual
cricket awards ceremony.
Gareth Bale has announced his retirement from
professional football at the age of 33.
France team captain Hugo Lloris has announced his
decision to retire from international football at the age of
36.
Barcelona have won the Spanish Super Cup for the first
time since the competition was revamped and moved to
Saudi Arabia with a 3-1 victory over Real Madrid.
Hockey
Hockey Haryana's women's team won the Khelo India
Youth Games 2022 Women’s Under 18 Qualifiers after
defeating Madhya Pradesh (2-0) in the final at
Bhubaneswar. In the final match, Pooja and Gurmail Kaur
scored a goal each for Haryana to end the contest in their
favour.
In Hockey, Madhya Pradesh defeated Odisha 6-5 to clinch
Khelo India Youth Games 2022 Men’s Under-18 Qualifiers
title in Bhubaneswar. In a thrilling final, Jamir Mohammad
was the star of the final, scoring a hat-trick, while Ali
Ahmed, Mohammad Zaid Khan and captain Ankit Pal
scored one goal each for Madhya Pradesh.
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday
inaugurated one of the largest hockey stadiums in India in
Rourkela ahead of the Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023. Built
at an estimated cost of ₹261 crore, the stadium, located in
Sundargarh district, has been christened as Birsa Munda
Hockey Stadium Complex. It has been built in 50 acres in a
record 15 months-time with a seating capacity of 20,000.
The stadium also has practice centres adjacent to it with
certified turfs and lighting. The State has also built a World
Cup village, which has 225 rooms to house the players and
officials, within nine months.
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‘Hockeyverse’ a new metaverse product which Hockey
India claims marks a first for a national sports federation,
has been launched across the governing body’s social media
platforms and is designed to enhance the tournament
experience for fans around the world.
Germany beat Belgium 5-4 in the penalty shootout to win
the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023 at the Kalinga
Stadium in Bhubaneswar, India.
Badminton / Boxing/ Wrestling/Weightlifting
Akane Yamaguchi and Viktor Axelsen won the Malaysia
Open Super 1000 women’s and men’s singles titles in
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Shuttler Kunlavut Vitidsarn from Thailand won the India
Open Badminton Championship 2023 by defeating
Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen in the men’s singles. In the
Women’s Singles category, An Seyoung of South Korea
won the title by defeating Japanese Akane Yamaguchi.
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Former World rapid champion K. Humpy produced a
superlative performance to claim India’s first-ever silver
medal from the World blitz chess championship that
concluded in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Humpy defeated China’s
Zhongyi Tan to win Silver in the 17th and final round.
Nineteen-year-old Kolkata-based chess player, Koustav
Chatterjee became India’s 78th Grandmaster. He is also the
tenth GM from West Bengal. Koustav earned his first GM
norm in October 2021 at a Grandmasters’ chess tournament
in Bangladesh
Pranesh M became India's 79th Grandmaster, having
completed his three norms prior to this event. IM Pranesh M
emerged as the winner of the Rilton Cup, the first
tournament of the FIDE Circuit. The 16-year-old from
India, seeded 22nd, made a clean sweep of the field in
Stockholm, winning eight games and finishing a full point
ahead of IM Kaan Kucuksari (Sweden) and GM Nikita
Meshkovs (Latvia).
Anahat Singh won the Girl’s U-15 squash title at British
Junior Open Tournament.
Khelo India Senior Women National Kho Kho league is to
take place at Chandigarh University, Punjab.
Falak Mumtaz, an 11-year-old girl from Jammu and
Kashmir has bagged a gold medal in National Sqay
Championship.
Laxman Rawat of PSPB emerged victorious in the
'Baulkline' NSCI All India Snooker Open.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
inaugurated the fifth edition of the Khelo India Youth
Games (KIYG) at a mega function to kick start the Khelo
India Youth Games that will see participation from nearly
6,000 athletes from across the country in 27 disciplines.
Dutch player Anish Giri, five times the runner-up in Wijk
aan Zee, has won the 85th edition of Tata Steel Chess.
Science & Technology
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has
completed the assembly of the Chandrayaan-3 rocket and
is now preparing for the final round of tests before the
anticipated launch. The spacecraft, including the
indigenous lander module, propulsion module, and rover, is
fully integrated, and the payload faring has also been
completed. The launch is expected to take place between
July 12 and July 19.
India has taken a significant stride forward in the field of
telecommunications, with the acquisition of over 200
patents for 6G technology. The announcement was made
by the Communications and IT Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw,
during the launch of the Bharat 6G Alliance in New Delhi.
Meta, the owner of Instagram, has introduced a new social
media platform called Threads. With Twitter facing
instability under its billionaire owner Elon Musk, Meta aims
to capitalize on the situation.
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India’s lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 is going to be
launched on July 14, at 2:35 P.M. from Satish Dhawan Space
Centre in Sriharikota announced by the Indian Space
Research Organisation (ISRO).The date was later
confirmed by Secretary of Space department and ISRO
Chairman S. Somnath at a press briefing on the sidelines of
the G-20 Fourth Economy Leaders Meeting in Bengluru.
In a significant stride towards achieving self-reliance in
navigation applications and services, Elena Geo Systems, a
Bengaluru-based firm, has unveiled the country’s first handheld navigation device based on the Indian Regional
Navigation Satellite System (NavIC).
SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by Elon Musk,
has achieved two significant milestones in its quest to
expand global internet connectivity through its Starlink
satellite communications service. The Mongolian
government has granted SpaceX licenses to operate as an
internet service provider.
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India, the interest of producing green hydrogen has been
increasing which is hydrogen produced using renewable
energy sources. Green house significantly reduce greenhouse gas emission as it does not contain any carbon
dioxide when burned.
The European Space Agency (ESA) has recently launched
the Euclid Space Telescope, a specially designed
instrument aimed at revolutionizing our understanding of
the universe. This state-of-the-art telescope will enable
scientists to create a detailed three-dimensional map of
billions of galaxies spread across a vast area of 10 billion
light-years.
Indian Space Research Organization decided to transfer
the SSLV completely to the private sector, not just the
manufacturing but full transfer.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Sources has
unveiled draft and roadmap to outline the research and
development priorities for manufacturing and storing of
Green Hydrogen.
SpaceX founder, Elon Musk, the well-known billionaire
entrepreneur recognized for his accomplishments in
electric vehicles, space exploration, and social media, has
introduced his highly anticipated artificial intelligence
startup, xAI. The primary objective of the company is to
disrupt the dominance of major technology corporations in
the AI industry, with a particular focus on developing an
alternative to OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
India launched its ambitious Chandrayaan-3 mission to the
Moon. The spacecraft launched aboard India’s heaviest
rocket, Launch vehicle Mark-III a.k.a LVM3 on a journey to
the Moon. The spacecraft will complete the 3,84,000
kilometers-long journey in nearly 45 days to attempt a softlanding on the Moon by end of August.
ISRO successfully tested Gaganyaan Human Spaceflight
Mission on 19th July at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) at
Mahendragiri in Tamil Nadu.
HCL Tech, a multinational IT company ,has joined the XR
Startup Program, a collaborative effort between Meta and
the MeitY Startup Hub, to bolster and accelerate extended
reality (XR) technology startups in India.
Elon Musk, owner of Twitter launched the new logo of
Twitter ‘X’ by replacing the iconic bird logo. The “X” logo
has been in the pipeline for a while with Musk’s strong want
of an “everything app”. Before he bought Twitter for $44
billion, Musk described the platform as “an accelerant to
creating X, the everything app" - something he plans to
launch eventually.
ISRO to launch PSLV-C56 with six co-passenger satellite
on 30th July at 6:30 AM from the first launch pad of Satish
Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.
A new Internet ransomware virus called ‘Akira’ has surfaced
in cyberspace, designed to steal crucial personal
information and encrypt data, thereby coercing individuals
into paying ransom money. The Indian Computer
Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) said in a latest
advisory to Internet users.
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India AI and Meta have forged a collaborative partnership
with the shared objective of propelling the progress of AI &
Emerging Technologies research and development. The
partnership’s primary aim is to achieve groundbreaking
advancements in AI technology and its practical
applications.
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Microsoft has signed a memorandum of understanding
(MoU) with Directorate General of Training (DGT) under
the Ministry of Skills Development and Entrepreneurship
(MSDE) to train 6,000 students and 200 educators in digital
and cyber-security skills in the country.
India recently achieved a significant milestone in the field of
aviation as it conducted Asia’s first demonstration of
performance-based navigation for helicopters. The
successful flight from Juhu to Pune showcased the
utilization of GAGAN satellite technology, a joint
development by the Indian Space Research Organisation
(ISRO) and the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
Microsoft and AirJaldi Networks, a leading provider of
internet connectivity solutions for rural areas, have joined
forces through a three-year Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) titled ‘Contentful Connectivity.’
The bright red star Betelgeuse, called ‘Thiruvathirai’ or
‘Ardra’ in Indian astronomy, is easily spotted in the
constellation Orion. Recent studies on the colossal red
giant star Betelgeuse suggest that it is approaching the
late stages of its life, specifically the carbon-burning phase,
and there is a possibility that it will explode as a supernova
within the next few decades.
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras
(IIT Madras) have made significant progress in the field of
air pollution monitoring by developing a low-cost mobile air
pollution monitoring framework.
C.A. Bhavani Devi, an Olympian from Chennai, made
history by securing India’s first-ever medal at the Asian
fencing championships held in Wuxi, China. Bhavani’s
outstanding performance and determination earned her a
well deserved bronze medal in this prestigious event.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi signed the Artemis Accords
during his state visit to the United States, marking India’s
commitment to global space cooperation and lunar
exploration. The accords, initiated by NASA and the US
Department of State, provide a framework for
collaboration in civil space exploration and use, with a focus
on returning humans to the Moon and expanding space
exploration to Mars and beyond.
Virgin Galactic achieved a significant milestone as it
successfully conducted its first commercial suborbital
flight, named Galactic 01. With a crew comprising two
Italian air force officers, an aerospace engineer, a Virgin
Galactic instructor, and two pilots, the VSS Unity
spaceplane soared approximately 80 kilometers (50 miles)
above the New Mexico desert.
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IIT Madras researchers develop GBMDriver, a machine
learning-based computational tool for improved detection
of cancer-causing tumours in the brain and spinal cord.
ISRO launches START: Online space training for students.
In a groundbreaking moment for Saudi Arabia, the
country’s first astronauts in decades have embarked on a
journey to the International Space Station (ISS). Sponsored
by the Saudi Arabian government, a female stem cell
researcher named Rayyanah Barnawi.
Garuda Aerospace, a leading drone manufacturer, has
joined hands with Naini Aerospace, a subsidiary of
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), under the
administrative control of the Ministry of Defence, to
establish a joint development partnership.
Axiom Space, a private space habitat company, recently
launched their latest mission, Axiom Mission 2 (Ax-2), to the
International Space Station (ISS).
Microsoft has launched Jugalbandi, a generative AI-driven
multilingual chatbot accessible via popular messaging
platform, WhatsApp.
The International Supercomputing Conference (ISC 2023) in
Germany, the AI Supercomputer ‘AIRAWAT’, situated at CDAC, Pune, achieved an impressive global ranking of 75th
on the esteemed Top 500 Global Supercomputing List.
Infosys, a leading IT services company, has launched Topaz,
a comprehensive suite of services, solutions, and platforms
that harness the power of generative Artificial Intelligence
(AI) technologies.
The Indian Space Research Organisation is collaborating
with the Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bengaluru, an
autonomous research institute, to build the X-Ray
Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) that is scheduled to be
launched later this year.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved
yet another milestone as its geosynchronous satellite
launch vehicle (GSLV) rocket, GSLV-F12, successfully
placed the navigation satellite NVS-01 into orbit.
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Chinese company Space Pioneer successfully launched its
Tianlong-2 rocket into orbit, marking the first time a liquidfueled rocket has been launched into orbit by a Chinese
firm, and the first time a startup has reached orbit on its
initial attempt. The rocket enabled Beijing Tianbing
Technology to launch a small satellite named "Love Space
Science" to a polar orbit around Earth.
ISRO has accomplished the Reusable Launch Vehicle
Autonomous Landing Mission (RLV LEX) at the
Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) in Chitradurga, Karnataka.
NASA selects four astronauts for Artemis II Moon Mission
after 50 years, including the first woman and black
astronauts, Christina Koch and Victor Glover. They will orbit
the Moon in late 2022 or early 2025, preparing for future
crew to make a touchdown.
Hyderabad-based startup Skyroot Aerospace test-fires fully
3D-printed cryogenic engine.
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Department of Space and ISRO's activities, aiming for selfreliance in space technology.
NASA's TEMPO instrument launched to monitor air
pollutants, providing high-resolution observation of air
quality from space.
ESA launched Juice mission to explore Jupiter and its moons
using Ariane 5 rocket from French Guiana. Communication
established after successful separation.
DRDO inaugurated the largest Industry Academia Centre of
Excellence in India at IIT-Hyderabad. The centre will
conduct long-term research for DRDO and collaborate with
IIT-H to execute projects in 3-5 years.
IIT Indore, NASA-Caltech and University of Gothenburg
designed a cost-effective camera setup to capture
multispectral images of four chemical species in a flame
using a single DSLR camera, replacing the need for a
complicated system with four cameras.
Elon Musk announced the launch of an AI platform called
"TruthGPT" to compete with Microsoft and Google's
offerings, seeking maximum truth and safety, criticizing
Microsoft-backed OpenAI and accusing Larry Page of not
taking AI safety seriously.
NASA's Lucy mission captured views of four Jupiter Trojan
asteroids, despite being 330 million miles away from the
spacecraft, using its highest resolution imager, L'LORRI.
Kenya's first operational Earth observation satellite "Taifa1" was launched by SpaceX along with 50 payloads from
other countries on April 15th, 2023.
ISRO to launch Singapore's TeLEOS-2 satellite on April 22
via PSLV, marking the rocket's 55th mission.
China successfully launches Fengyun-3 meteorological
satellite using Chang Zheng-4B carrier rocket to monitor
severe weather conditions on its 471st Chang Zheng rocket
family launch.
Singaporean satellites TeLEOS-2 and Lumelite-4 launched
by India's PSLV along with seven other payloads for
experiments.
IIT Kanpur's C3iHub launches Cybersecurity Skilling
Programme with support from Government of India.
1800 Indian scientists and educators criticize the National
Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) for
removing Darwin's theory of evolution from science
textbooks for classes 9 and 10.
NASA scientists have successfully extracted oxygen from
simulated lunar soil in a vacuum environment, which could
pave the way for future human colonies on the Moon.
Sara, the world's first robotic check-in assistant, has been
unveiled by Dubai-based airline Emirates.
IIT Bombay's SHUNYA team secured second place in the
Solar Decathlon Build Challenge in the US with their zeroenergy house designed to address air pollution in Mumbai's
climate.
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Postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) is when your heart
rate increases very quickly after getting up from sitting or
lying down. It can get better with changes to your lifestyle,
but some people may need treatment with medicines. It's
also known as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome.
The CE-20 cryogenic engine, which will power the nation's
rocket for the third moon mission, Chandrayaan-3, had a
flight acceptance hot test that was successfully completed,
according to the Indian Space Research Organisation
(ISRO).
SpaceX launched NASA's Crew-6 mission to orbit en route
to the International Space Station, with a Russian
cosmonaut and United Arab Emirates astronaut joining two
NASA crewmates for the flight.
Researchers trying to uncover the secrets of Earth's
geology have revealed the fifth layer of the planet. Seismic
waves generated by earthquakes have revealed new
insights about the deepest parts of Earth’s inner core. The
fifth layer is made of iron and nickel, the same materials
that comprise the rest of the inner core.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has
received the NASA-ISRO SAR (NISAR) satellite from the
U.S. space agency.
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
Space Force Station with 40 more internet satellites for rival
OneWeb, followed by the landing of the rocket’s first stage
booster back at the Florida spaceport.
GPT4, the most recent release of OpenAI's large language
model, which powers popular apps like ChatGPT and the
new Bing, has been announced.
Svaya Robotics, a Hyderabad-based company, has
partnered with two DRDO labs, the Research and
Development Establishment in Pune (R&DE) and Defence
Bio-engineering & Electro Medical Laboratory in Bengaluru
(DEBEL), to create India's first quadruped robot and
wearable exo-skeleton.
During the 'Adobe Summit', software giant Adobe unveiled
new generative AI advancements in its Experience Cloud
that seek to revolutionize the way companies provide
customer experiences. Adobe customers can effortlessly
switch between Sensei GenAI services and current features
within their workflows while using Adobe Experience Cloud,
according to the company's statement.
In the latest preview of Bing and Edge, Microsoft has added
a new functionality called 'Bing Image Creator', which
enables users to generate an image based on their written
description by utilizing an enhanced version of Open AI's
DALL-E model.
NASA and ISRO have collaboratively built an earth science
satellite called NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture
Radar).
India has seen a surge in daily Covid-19 infections, with 349
cases of the newly detected XBB1.16 variant.
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
successfully launched its heaviest rocket, LVM3, for the
sixth consecutive time from the Sriharikota spaceport.
This summer, the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA) is preparing four individuals to live
on Mars on June 2023.
In just 30 seconds, a cost-effective and portable 3D paperbased device developed by researchers at IIT Madras can
detect milk adulteration.
The Punjab and Haryana Court recently utilized the
assistance of an AI chatbot called ChatGPT to make a
decision regarding a bail application in a criminal case,
marking the first time an Indian court has done so.
India has established a new design lab in Ahmedabad that
aims to facilitate space sector start-ups in converting their
inventive concepts into practical models at a faster pace.
Science & Technology of February
IBM has partnered with NASA to gain new findings on
Earth’s climate through the power of AI technology.
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and Ashok Leyland
unveiled India’s first Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine
(H2-ICE) technology solution for heavy duty trucks.
Google has unveiled an experimental conversation AI
service called "Bard", as it races to catch up with the wildly
popular chatbot ChatGPT from the Microsoft-backed firm
OpenAI.
NASA's "all-electric" plane X-57 is soon set to take off, the
US space agency.
Chinese search engine Baidu revealed its plans of launching
a ChatGPT-style AI chatbot called ‘Ernie Bot’.
Nitin Gadkari unveiled Skye UTM, which is the most
cutting-edge unmanned traffic management system in the
world, which is capable of handling 4,000 flights per hour
and 96,000 flights per day.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), jointly
developed an Earth-observation satellite, called NISAR
(NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar), got a send-off
ceremony at the American space agency’s Jet Propulsion
Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California.
Antaris announced that the world's first satellite fully
conceived, designed, and manufactured using the
company's end-to-end cloud platform, JANUS-1 has
successfully reached orbit. JANUS-1 rode on the Indian
Space Research Organization's (ISRO) SSLV-D2 rocket.
Lexi, a ChatGPT-powered AI chatbot, has arrived in India.
Velocity, a financial technology firm, launched the chatbot
to assist e-commerce owners by presenting them with
business information in a simplified manner. Velocity
insights, Velocity's proprietary analytics platform, has been
linked with the chatbot.
Serum Institute of India will be setting up Dr. Cyrus
Poonawalla Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Infectious
Diseases and Pandemic Preparedness in the Indian Institute
of Public Health, Hyderabad.
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India’s first hybrid sounding rocket by private players was
successfully launched from Pattipulam village in the
Chengalpattu district of Tamil Nadu. Martin Foundation, in
association with Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam International
Foundation and Space Zone India, launched the Dr. APJ
Abdul Kalam Satellite Launch Vehicle Mission- 2023.
Minister for IT and Industries KT Rama Rao informed that
the World Health Organisation will set up an mRNA
(messenger ribonucleic acid) vaccine hub in Telangana.
Artifact, a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered
personalized news feed application by Instagram cofounders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, is available to
everyone, along with new features.
A new type of wheat has been developed by the Indian
Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to address issues
brought on by changing weather patterns and rising
temperatures. This brand-new HD-3385 wheat variety may
be sown early, evades the effects of heat waves, and is
ready for harvest by the end of March.
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ISRO, National Centre for Earth Sciences (NCES), and the
Andhra University (AU) have researched and concluded that
constant rip current zones at blue flag-certified Rushikonda
beach and RK Beach have become a danger to the beach
visitors. Between 2012 to 2022, over 200 people drowned in
the sea at various beaches in and around Visakhapatnam
and 60 percent of deaths occurred in RK Beach.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh today inaugurated
"National Genome Editing & Training Centre" at National
Agri-food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) Mohali,
Punjab.The Minister also, at the same time, inaugurated a
4-day International Conference on Food and Nutritional
Security 2023: - iFANS
National Council of Science Museums hosted Astro
Tourism - A Sky Gazing event at Delhi's India Gate in
collaboration with the Nehru Memorial Museum and
Library.
Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited
(CMPDIL) has invented a "System and Method for
Controlling Generation and Movement of Fugitive Dust"
and obtained a patent for the same.
A 'green' comet from the outer solar system will pass
through our area of space for the first time in 50,000 years
this month.
IG Drones in Odisha's Sambalpur has developed a 5Genabled drone that is capable of vertical take-off and
landing.
Airtel-backed OneWeb successfully launched and deployed
40 satellites onboard a SpaceX launcher.
Five-year National Urban Technology Mission to be
spearheaded by the ministry of housing and urban affairs
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to infuse technological improvements in municipal
providers and infrastructure of 4,500 city native bodies
within the nation.
Shukrayaan I, the ISRO Venus mission.
NASA announced that the James Webb Space Telescope
has discovered its first new exoplanet. The planet has been
labelled as LHS 475 b.
MSN Group launched the 'world’s first’ generic Palbociclib
tablets indicated for advanced breast cancer therapy under
the brand Palborest.
Astronomers from McGill University and the IISc have
used data from the GMRT in Pune to detect a radio signal
originating from atomic hydrogen in an extremely distant
galaxy.
NASA-JAXA Geotail spacecraft have signed off it was
launched on July 24, 1992.
The first instance of solo electromagnetic waves has been
discovered by Indian researchers using Mars Atmosphere
and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) mission of NASA.
A team of scientists at Bengaluru’s Jawaharlal Nehru Centre
for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), who were
working on nitride-based materials has used their
background for developing hardware for neuromorphic
computing. They have used Scandium Nitride (ScN) to
develop a device mimicking a synapse that controls the
signal transmission as well as remembers the signal.
iNCOVACC the first nasal vaccination produced in India
against Covid-19.
The European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer or
JUICE is the next venture of humanity into the outer Solar
System. It will be conducting thorough examination of
Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, and its three
moons with oceans including Ganymede, Callisto, and
Europa.
Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) handed over to ISRO,
the Visible Line Emission Coronagraph (VELC), the
primary payload on board Aditya-L1, which is India's first
dedicated scientific mission to study the Sun.
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Schemes/ Apps of July
Name
Mission
scheme
Vatsalya’
Ministry
Central
Government
Year
Purpose
relation to the abandonment of the families of minor girls
who are victims of rape when they become pregnant.
To provide financial assistance to women entrepreneurs
from backward classes. The scheme aims to empower
women by offering social and financial security through term
loans. Implemented by the National Backward Classes
Finance and Development Corporation (NBCFDC) and
carried out by State Channelising Agencies (SCAs), the
scheme facilitates access to loans of up to ₹2,00,000/- at an
interest rate of 5% per annum.
The Swarnima Scheme
Ministry of Social
Justice
and
Empowerment
2023
Scheme for Expansion
and Modernization of
Fire Services in the
States”
Union
Home
Minister
and
Minister
of
Cooperation
2023
with a significant allocation of Rs. 5,000 Crore.
2023
The mission aims to tackle the challenges posed by sickle cell
disease, particularly among the tribal population in India. PM
Modi also unveiled a portal and released guidelines for
disease management, along with different monitoring
modules.
Department of
agriculture and
farmers welfare
For the benefits of the small and marginal farmers with the
aim to provide Rs.6,000 per year given in three instalments.
National Sickle Cell
Anemia
Eradication
Mission(NSCAEM)
Pradhan Mantri Kisan
Samman Nidhi Scheme
SAMARTH schemes
Pradhan Mantri Awas
Yojana–Urban (PMAYU)
Amrit Bharat Station
Scheme (ABSS)
The Pradhan Mantri
Shram Yogi Maan-dhan
(PM-SYM) scheme
Advance Authorisation
Scheme
Gruha Lakshmi Scheme
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43 new implementing partners empanelled under SAMARTH
schemes with an additional training target of 75,000
beneficiaries and 5% increment in support to implementing
partners.
The Centre has recently made a significant change to the
income criteria for individuals falling under the Economically
Weaker Section (EWS) category in the Pradhan Mantri Awas
Yojana–Urban (PMAY-U) in the Mumbai Metropolitan
Region (MMR).
Southern Railway has taken a significant step towards
enhancing the facilities at railway stations by identifying 90
stations for development under the Amrit Bharat Station
Scheme (ABSS). The scheme aims to prepare master plans
for these stations and implement them in a phased manner.
Pension scheme for unorganised workers in India, has
witnessed a significant number of subscribers leaving the
program in less than six months. This trend has raised
concerns about the scheme’s viability and sustainability.
The Ministry of Commerce & Industry, through the
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), oversees the
Advance Authorisation Scheme, enabling duty-free import
of inputs for export purposes.
Registration for Gruha Lakshmi starts on 19th July 2023, an
effective scheme launched by the Karnataka Government to
provide financial assistance to women heads of a household.
The beneficiaries of Gruha Lakshmi Yojana would be able to
register for free without being lured by any middleman.
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Ministry
PMAY-G
Gramin Awaas Nyay
Yojna
Credit
Scheme
Sashakt
Yojna
Guarantee
Mahila
Rin
STAR-C initiative
PM-DevINE scheme
‘Sahkar Se Samriddhi’
scheme
ACROSS scheme
SAUNI
(Saurashtra
Narmada
Avtaran
Irrigation) scheme
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Purpose
The Union Government has diverted the allocation of 1.44
lakh houses under PMAY-G from about 24 States and UTs
to U.P. as they missed the deadline 30 June 2023 to sanction
them.
CM Bhupesh Baghel announced the launching of New Rural
Housing Scheme named Gramin Awaas Nyay Yojna on 19th
July to provide free housing facility to the poor.
The Indian government has introduced a pioneering “Credit
Guarantee Scheme” for the Livestock Sector aimed at
revitalizing the rural economy and empowering Micro, Small
& Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
CM of Himachal Pradesh announced the launching of a
collateral-free loan scheme, namely Sashakt Mahila Rin
Yojna to economically empower women.
India is considering expanding its solar STAR-C initiative
operated by ISA, to a number of Pacific Island countries.
Solar Technology and Application Resource Centre
(STAR-C) is one of the initiative of International Solar
Alliance (ISA).
Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North Eastern
Region (PM-DevINE) scheme was announced as a new
Central Sector Scheme. This scheme was 100% funded by
Central Government in the Union Budget of 2022-23 with
initial list of seven projects and an initial allocation of Rs.1500
crore. PM-DevINE scheme got approval by the Cabinet on
12th October 2022 with an overall outlay of Rs.6,600 crore
for the 4 years period from 2022-23 to 2025-26 (remaining
years of the 15th Finance Commission period).
Ministry of Cooperation has taken various initiatives in
order to envision ‘Sahkar Se Samriddhi’ scheme,
strengthening the cooperation movement in the country,
deepening its reach to the grassroots and to enhance the
performance, productivity and profitability of cooperative
societies.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, under the
leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has been
given its nod for the continuation of the umbrella scheme
“Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Observing
Systems & Services (ACROSS)” for the next finance cycle of
five years (2021-2026). The Ministry of Earth Sciences
(MoES) is implementing the ACROSS scheme through its
units, namely India Meteorological Department (IMD),
National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting
(NCMRWF), Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM),
and Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services
(INCOIS).
Under the SAUNI (Saurashtra Narmada Avtaran Irrigation)
scheme, the Government of Gujarat has successfully
completed the construction of Package 8 and Package 9 of
Link-3. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate
and dedicate this significant project to the people of
Saurashtra in the near future.
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Ministry
Year
Ayushman
BharatPradhan Mantri Jan
Arogya Yojna
Purpose
Minister of State for health S.P. Singh Baghel told about
the target achievement of Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan
Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna which has resulted in huge out-of
pocket expenditure savings related to hospitalisations for
the targeted beneficiaries. Minister of State for health stated
a total of 3.14 crore beneficiaries are benefitted under the
Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna during
the last two years.
Schemes/ Apps of June
Name
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan
Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
Ministry
Ministry of Health and
Family Welfare
Year
The City Investments to
Innovate, Integrate and Sustain
2.0 (CITIIS 2.0)
Ministry of Housing and
Urban Affairs
2018
Prime Minister Street Vendor’s
AtmaNirbhar
Nidhi
(PM
SVANidhi) Scheme
Minister for Housing and
Urban Affairs
2020
2018
GOBARdhan” scheme
Ministry of Jal Shakti
2018
Mission Vatsalya
Ministry of Women and
Child Development
2022
Amrit Dharohar and MISHTI
(Mangrove
Initiative
for
Shoreline
Habitats
and
Tangible Incomes)
2023
Bima Vahak
Ministry of Finance
National Mission on Advanced
and High-Impact Research
(MAHIR)
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja
Suraksha
evam
Utthan
Mahabhiyan
(PM-KUSUM)
Scheme
Ministry of Power and the
Ministry of New and
Renewable Energy
Girl Empowerment
(GEM)-2023
Mission
Price
Support
operations
Scheme
2019
NTPC Kanti
Exploration of Coal and Lignite
Scheme
‘Modified
Semicon
Programme’
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2023
Indian central government
Why in news/purpose
Achieved a significant milestone with 5 crore hospital
admissions, totaling 61,501 crore rupees.
CITIIS 2.0 aims to provide support to selected projects
that promote circular economy practices, particularly
focusing on integrated waste management at the city
level.
Completion of three years
launched by the Government of India is in the news for its
unified registration portal, which acts as a one-stop
repository for assessing investment and participation in
the biogas/CBG (Compressed Biogas) sector.
The scheme aims to enhance the overall well-being and
protection of children in India.
These schemes are aimed at reviving and conserving
India's wetlands and mangroves, contributing to the
campaign for a green future and green economy.
IRDAI is making efforts to enhance insurance awareness
and penetration in rural areas, and their plan is gaining
momentum through the issuance of draft guidelines
This mission aims to identify and develop emerging
technologies in the power sector within and outside of
India.
aims to enhance energy security for farmers in India and
promote the use of clean energy in the agriculture sector.
This program, organized for the first time by NTPC Kanti,
seeks to provide academic training, skill development,
and overall personality enhancement to the participants.
The limits on the procurement of tur, urad, and masoor
under the Price Support Scheme operations for the 202324 period have been lifted.
To ensure a sustainable and uninterrupted supply, the
Indian government has extended the ‘Exploration of Coal
and Lignite Scheme’ from 2021-22 to 2025-26.
Will start accepting applications from June 1 onwards for
the establishment of semiconductor and display
fabrication units in India
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‘Pradhan
Mantri
Vandana Yojana’
Ministry
Year
Matru
Training of Trainers (ToT)
project.
The Ministry of Skill
Development
&
Entrepreneurship (MSDE)
The Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB)
Scheme
Successfully certified 98 trainers who participated in the
cluster-based project
2023
Open Market Sale Scheme
(OMSS)
SAGARMALA projects
2023
Employees’ State Insurance
(ESI) Scheme
Special Assistance to States
for Capital Investment 202324’ scheme
PM-PRANAM scheme
Green Credit Programme
Liberalised
Scheme (LRS)
Why in news/purpose
Celebrated the new initiative of ‘God Bharai’ ceremony
in Dausa, Rajasthan
Remittance
Offers individuals and eligible entities an opportunity to
invest in gold in a convenient and secure manner.
This move, aimed at curbing rising prices, will impact
certain states, including Karnataka, that provide free
grains to the poor.
SAGARMALA is a flagship project by the government of
India with the aim of port-led development and
promoting maritime economy in the country.
17.88 lakh new employees were added to the
Employees’ State Insurance
The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance,
Government of India, has granted approval for capital
investment proposals totaling Rs. 56,415 crore to 16
States in the current financial year.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has recently approved
several schemes aimed at promoting sustainable
agriculture and ensuring the well-being of farmers.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
(MoEFCC) has recently notified the draft ‘Green Credit
Programme (GCP)’ implementation rules for 2023.
The Ministry of Finance has announced that the
implementation of a new Tax Collected at Source (TCS)
rule, which includes a higher rate of 20% on overseas
remittances.
Schemes/ Apps of May
Name
Pradhan
Mantri
Bhartiya
Janaushadhi
Pariyojana
(PMBJP)
Ministry
Ministry of
Fertilizers
Chemicals
&
Year
Purpose
2008
making quality generic medicines available at
affordable prices to all
Ayushman Bharat
Ministry of Health and Family
Welfare
2018
National SC-ST Hub Scheme
Ministry of MSME
2023
Smart Cities Mission
Ministry of Housing and Urban
Affairs
2015
Ministry of Heavy Industries
2015
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
2018
Union Health Ministry
2023
Faster
Adoption
and
Manufacturing of Electric
Khelo India Scheme
SAKSHAM
(Stimulating
Advanced
Knowledge
for
Sustainable
Health
Management)
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provide free access to health insurance coverage
for low income earners in the country
To prepare strategy for intervention through
industry associations to sensitize, encourage and
enable the SC/ST owned units for participation in
Public Procurement Process.
to develop smart cities across the country, making
them citizen friendly and sustainable.
to encourage electric and hybrid vehicle purchase
by providing financial support
To promote mass participation in sports
Online training for all health professionals
nationwide.
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Name
Ministry
Sanchar Saathi Portal
Union
Ministry
Communications
Production Linked Incentive
(PLI) Scheme for the IT hardware
segment
Union Cabinet
Integrative Health Scheme
Sagar Parikrama Yatra Phase-V
Advance Authorization Scheme
(AAS)
’75/25′ initiative
Year
for
Ministry of Ayush and the
Ministry of Health & Family
Welfare
Union Ministry of Fisheries,
Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Ministry
Industry
of
Commerce
and
2023
2023
covers laptops, tablets, all-in-one PCs, servers and
ultra-small form factor devices.
2023
for the well-being of the public
2022
2004
Union Health Ministry
2023
Minister of Housing and Urban
Affairs
2023
Liberalised Remittance Scheme
RBI
2023
NEP SAARTHI – Student
Ambassador for Academic
Reforms in Transforming Higher
Education in India
University Grants Commission
2023
National e-Vidhan Application
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
2023
GRSE Accelerated Innovation
Nurturing Scheme – 2023
(GAINS 2023)
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and
Engineers
2023
UDAN 5.1
Ministry of Civil Aviation
2023
IMPRINT India scheme
Department of Science and
Technology and the Ministry of
Human Resource Development in
India
2023
Atal Bhujal Yojana
Ministry of Jal Shakti
2020
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
Department of Financial Services
Ministry of Finance
2014
“Meri LiFE, Mera
Shehar” campaign
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Swachh
Purpose
Aims to empower mobile phone users by
providing essential services, such as tracking and
blocking lost mobile phones
Initiated the fifth phase of the Sagar Parikrama
Yatra in Karanja, Raigad, Maharashtra.
Aims to promote the competitiveness of Indian
products in the global market by providing duty
exemptions on imported raw materials required
for the manufacture of export products
Initiative to screen and provide standard care to 75
million individuals suffering from hypertension
and diabetes by 2025
With the aim of transforming waste into wealth,
this nationwide campaign encourages cities to
establish Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (RRR) Centres.
The government, in collaboration with the RBI,
has proposed a modification to the Foreign
Exchange Management (Current Account
Transaction) Rules.
with the aim of involving students in the
implementation of the National Education Policy
(NEP) 2020.
The workshop will take place at the Convention
Hall, The Hotel Ashok, in New Delhi.
The aim of this initiative is to identify and promote
innovative
solutions
for
technological
advancements in shipbuilding by startups.
To further enhance the connectivity to remote
areas of the country and achieve last mile
connectivity through helicopters.
The program aims to strengthen research and
innovation in the country by addressing major
engineering and technology challenges across ten
crucial domains.
The fourth meeting of the National Level Steering
Committee (NLSC) of the Atal Bhujal Yojana was
held in New Delhi.
Telangana State has achieved a significant
milestone in financial inclusion by attaining 100%
coverage of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
(PMJDY)
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Schemes/ Apps of April
Name
Ministry
Year
Purpose
Captive Employer initiative
under the Deen Dayal
Upadhyaya Grameen
Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)
Ministry for Rural
Development
2023
This program aims to train rural poor youth and
provide employment opportunities through 19
captive employers who will offer training in different
sectors, including hospitality, textiles, retail, and
telecommunications.
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan
Yojana
Ministry of Finance
2014
Financial Inclusion
Global Engagement Scheme
Ministry of Culture
Marketing and Logistics
Development for Promotion of
Tribal Products from North Eastern Region (PTP-NER)
national mission for clean
ganga (nmcg)
'Sangathan Se Samriddhi'
campaign
SATHI (Seed Traceability,
Authentication, and Holistic
Inventory)
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
(Gramin)
to promote Indian Folk Arts and Culture abroad
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
2023
to strengthen livelihood opportunities for tribal
artisans of North East
Ministry of Jal Shakti
2014
abatement of pollution and conservation and
rejuvenation of National River Ganga
Ministry of Rural
Development's Deendayal
Antyodaya Yojana-National
Rural Livelihoods Mission
(DAY-NRLM)
2023
to mobilize a significant number of women into Self
Help Groups (SHGs).
Ministry of Agriculture and
Farmers Welfare
2023
to address the issues of seed production, quality
identification, and certification.
Ministry of Rural Development
2015
to provide housing for the rural poor in India
Pradhan Mantri fasal bima
yojana
Ministry of Agriculture and
Farmers Welfare
2016
UDAN 5.0
Ministry of Civil Aviation
(MoCA)
2017
to provide a comprehensive insurance cover against
failure of the crop thus helping in stabilizing the
income of the farmers.
Regional Connectivity Scheme of upgrading underserviced air routes. Its goal is to make air travel
affordable and improve economic development in
India.
Schemes/ Apps of March
Name
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
(PMUY)
National Rabies Control
Programme (NRCP)
Ministry
Ministry of Petroleum and
Natural Gas
Year
2016
Purpose
provide deposit free LPG connections to women
from poor households
2023
to prevent and manage cases of Rabies.
Schemes/ Apps of February
Name
PM-KUSUM
Namami Gange
Mission-II
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Ministry
Ministry of New and
Renewable Energy
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Year
2019
Till
2026
Purpose
to promote the use of renewable energy in the agricultural sector and
offer the benefits of solar farming to Indian farmers.
twin objectives of effective abatement of pollution, conservation and
rejuvenation of National River Ganga.
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Schemes/ Apps of January
Name
Deendayal
Antyodaya YojanaNational
Rural
Livelihood
Mission
(DAY-NRLM)
Ministry
Ministry of
Development
"VIRAASAT"
National
Green
Hydrogen Mission
‘Broadcasting
Infrastructure
and
Network
Development (BIND)’
Pradhan Mantri Garib
Kalyan Ann Yojana
(PMGKAY)
MAARG (Mentorship,
Advisory, Assistance,
Resilience,
and
Growth)
‘Aarogya Maitri’
Ministry of Textile
Ministry of New and
Renewable Energy
I&B Ministry
Padho Pardesh
Ministry of Minority
Affairs
2006
Atal Pension Yojana
Ministry of Finance
2015
Rural
Ministry of Consumer
Affairs, Food & Public
Distribution
Commerce Ministry
Year
2011
2021
Purpose
The Prajjwala Challenge has been launched to invite ideas,
solutions, and actions that can transform rural development. It will
provide a platform where ideas are invited from individuals, social
enterprises, start-ups, the private sector, civil society, communitybased organizations, academic institutions, incubation centers,
investors, etc having the potential to transform the rural economy
Celebrating 75 handwoven Saris of India
energy-independent before completing 100 years
2023
Under the scheme, eight lakh DD Free Dish DTH set top boxes
(STBs) will also be distributed to people living in remote, tribal,
LWE, border areas and ‘aspirational’ districts
2023
free foodgrains will be provided under PMGKAY for the year 2023
to all PHH and AAY beneficiaries, as per entitlement under NFSA
2023
a portal to facilitate mentorship for start-ups
2023
India will provide essential medical supplies to any developing
country affected by natural disasters or humanitarian crisis
has discontinued the scheme of interest subsidy on education loans
for overseas studies for students belonging to minority
communities
Govt. backed pension scheme primarily targeting unorganisd
sector.
Committees in News
Committees in News of June
•
•
The Indian government has established a commission of
inquiry, led by former Chief Justice of the Gauhati High
Court, Ajai Lamba, to investigate the recent series of violent
incidents in Manipur.
The Indian government, through the Department of Legal
Affairs, has taken a significant step towards improving the
arbitration process by forming an expert committee. Led by
former law secretary T K Vishwanathan, the committee
aims to recommend reforms to the Arbitration and
Conciliation Act of 1996.
•
•
Committees in News of April
Committees in News of May
•
The Supreme Court-appointed Expert Committee recently
made a significant announcement regarding the AdaniHindenburg controversy. According to the committee, it is
currently unable to determine whether SEBI’s handling of
the alleged securities law contravention by the Adani Group
or other companies constitutes “regulatory failure.”
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National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has
established an 11-member Cheetah Project Steering
Committee under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and
Climate Change, and Rajesh Gopal, secretary general of
Global Tiger Forum, has been appointed as its chairman.
Renowned Indian business tycoon Mukesh Ambani,
Chairman and CEO of Reliance Industries, has been
appointed to the Advisory Committee to the President of
the Conference of the Parties (COP28) of the United
Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
(UNFCCC).
●
●
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry forms committee
to tackle incomplete real estate projects, chaired by
Amitabh Kant.
Indian govt forms committee to enhance pension benefits
of govt employees under NPS, chaired by finance secretary
with three other members.
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●
India
implements
Kirit
Parikh
committee's
recommendations to change the pricing model of domestic
natural gas, linking prices monthly to 10% of the
international price of the Indian crude basket, resulting in a
10% decrease in prices for PNG, CNG, and industrial use.
IOA appoints ad-hoc committee, including Bhupender
Singh Bajwa and Suma Shirur, to oversee Wrestling
Federation of India's office ahead of elections. A retired
High Court Judge will also join to ensure impartial and
transparent voting.
Committees in News of March
●
●
Sapre, after a batch of PILs was filed on the recent Adani
Group shares crash triggered by the US-based short-seller
Hindenburg Research’s allegations of fraud.
The Indian government has formed a committee led by
finance secretary TV Somanathan to explore ways to
address concerns raised by government employees over the
National Pension System (NPS).
Committees in News of February
•
Babita Phogat, a former wrestler, joined the oversight
committee established to look into the claims made against
the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).
The Supreme Court ordered an experts committee to be
set up, headed by a retired Supreme Court judge, AM
Institutes/ Bodies/ Acts in news
Institutes/ Bodies/ Acts in News of May
•
AFSPA, which stands for the Armed Forces (Special Powers)
Act, is a controversial legislation in India that grants special
powers and immunity to the armed forces deployed in
“disturbed areas.” It was enacted by the Indian Parliament
in 1958 to combat separatist movements and insurgencies
in certain regions of the country.
•
UNGA adopted a resolution titled ‘Education for
Democracy’ that reaffirms the right of everyone to
education.
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has listed
Pakistan-based terrorist Abdul Rehman Makki as a global
terrorist.
Institutes/ Bodies/ Acts in news of January
•
Important Days
Important Days of July
Date
July 1st or First
Saturday of July
Day & Theme
The International Day of Cooperatives | Theme: Cooperatives for Sustainable Development
July 6th
● World Sports Journalist Day
● World UFO Day
● International Plastic Bag Free Day
● Dharma Chakra Divas
World Zoonoses Day
7th July
World Kiswahili Language Day
July 10th
National Fish Farmer’s Day
World Population Day | Theme: Unleashing the power of gender equality: Uplifting the voices of
women and girls to unlock our world’s infinite possibilities
● International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms
● International Malala Day | I Am Malala
● World Paper Bag Day
● National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development | NABARD: 42 Years of Rural
Transformation
World Youth Skills Day| Theme: Skilling teachers, trainers and youth for a transformative future
July 2nd
July 3rd
July 11th
July 12
July 15th
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July 16th
17 July
July 18
Day & Theme
● Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) commemorated its 95th Foundation and
Technology Day
● World Snake Day
Day of International Criminal Justice
July 23rd
Nelson Mandela day
● International Moon Day
● World Chess Day
● Pi Approximation Day
● International Brain Day | Theme: Brain Health and Disability: Leave No One Behind
● National Mango Day
National Broadcasting Day
July 24
Income Tax Day or ‘Aaykar Diwas’
July 25
World Drowning Prevention Day
July 26th
Kargil Vijay Diwas
● World Hepatitis Day | Theme:‘one life, one liver’
● World Nature Conservation Day | Theme: “Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and
Planet”.
International Tiger Day
20th July
July 22
July 28th
July 29th
July 30th
July 30th
● International Friendship Day
World Day against Trafficking in Persons | theme, “Reach every victim of trafficking, leave no one
behind,”
Important Days of June
Date
Day & Theme
● The Global Day of Parents
● World Milk Day | Theme: “Showcasing how dairy is reducing its environmental footprint, while also providing
nutritious foods and livelihoods.”
World Bicycle Day | Theme: Riding Together for a Sustainable Future
June 1st
June 3rd
June 4
June 6
International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
● World Environment Day | “solutions to plastic pollution”.
● International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing
UN Russian Language Day
June 7
World Food Safety day | Theme: “Food standards save lives.”
June 8th
World Oceans Day | Theme: “Planet Ocean: The Tides are Changing.”
June 9th
World Accreditation Day | Theme: Accreditation: Supporting the Future of Global Trade
June 12th
World Day Against Child Labour | “Social Justice for All. End Child Labour!”
13th June
International Albinism Awareness Day | theme, “Inclusion is Strength,”
June 14
World Blood Donor Day. | “Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often.”
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) | “Closing the Circle: Addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in
Older Age Policy, Law, and Evidence-based Responses.”
Global Wind Day, also known as World Wind Day
The International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR) is a
| Theme “Digital remittances towards financial inclusion and cost reduction.”
The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought . | “Her land. Her rights”.
International Day for Countering Hate Speech
Sustainable Gastronomy Day | Theme: Local Flavours, Preserving Global Heritage
June 5
June 15th
June 15th
16 June
June 17th
June 18
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June 19
June 20th
June 21st
June 23
June 23
June 24
June 25
June 26th
June 27th
June 28th
June 29th
June 30th
Day & Theme
● International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict Theme: Bridging the gender digital divide
to prevent, address and respond to conflict-related sexual violence
● National Reading day
● World Sickle Cell Awareness Day
World Refugee Day | Theme: Hope away from home
● World Music Day
● International Day of Celebration for the Solstice
● World Hydrography Day
United Nations Public Service Day
International Widows Day| Theme: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality
World Olympic Day or International Olympic Day | Theme: Let’s Move’
International Day of Women in Diplomacy | Theme: Breaking Barriers, Shaping the Future: Women in Diplomacy
for Sustainable Development
Day of the Seafarer | Theme: MARPOL at 50 – Our commitment goes on
● International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking | Theme: People first: Stop stigma and
discrimination, strengthen prevention
● UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
International Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day or World MSME Day
National Insurance Awareness Day
● National Statistics Day| Theme: Alignment of State Indicator Framework with National Indicator Framework
for Monitoring Sustainable Development Goals
● International Day of the Tropics
● International Asteroid Day
● International Day of Parliamentarism| Theme: Parliaments for the Planet
Important Days of May
Date
Day & Theme
•
•
•
•
•
May 1
May 2
Labour Day
Maharashtra Day
Gujarat Day
World Tuna Day
World Asthma Day (first Tuesday of May)
May 3
World Press Freedom Day
May 4
•
•
May 5
World Portuguese Language Day
May 7
World Athletics Day & Athletics for All - A New Beginning
May 8
•
•
May 10
International Day of Argania or International Day of the Argan Tree
May 11
National Technology Day & ‘School to Startups- Igniting Young Minds to Innovate’
May 12
•
•
May 13
Coal Miners Day
International Firefighters Day
World Thalassaemia Day & Strengthening Education to Bridge the Thalassaemia Care Gap
World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day & "Everything we do comes from the heart."
International Day of Plant Health (IDPH)
International Nurses Day & ‘Our Nurses. Our Future.’
World Migratory Bird Day ( held twice a year on the second Saturday of May and October)
15-21 May
UN Global Road Safety Week | Theme: sustainable transport
May 15
International Day of Families | Theme: Demographic Trends and Families’
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Day & Theme
•
•
•
•
May 16
May 17
May 18
May 20th
May 21st
May 22
International Day of Living Together in Peace
The International Day of Light
National Dengue Day
World Telecommunication Day | Theme: “Enabling the least developed nations through information and
communication technologies.”
• World Hypertension Day 2023 | Theme: ‘Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer.’
International Museum Day | Theme: “Museums, Sustainability, and Well-being.”
Global Accessibility Awareness Day
World AIDS Vaccine Day
• World Bee Day | Theme: Engaging in Pollinator-Friendly Agricultural Production.
• Metrology Day | Theme: Measurements supporting the global food system
• International Tea Day
• World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
International Day for Biological Diversity |Theme: From Agreement to Action: Build Back Biodiversity
May 23
•
•
May 24
Indian Commonwealth Day | Theme: Forging a Sustainable and Peaceful Common Future
May 25 to 31
International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories
May 25
World Thyroid Awareness Day
May 27
59th death anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru
May 29th
International Day of UN Peacekeepers | Theme: Peace begins with me
May 30th
World Vape Day
May 31
World No Tobacco Day | Theme: We need food, not tobacco
International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
World Turtle Day
Important Days of April
Date
Day & Theme
2 April
World Autism Awareness Day & "Contribution of Autistic Individuals at Home, at Work, in the Arts, and
Policymaking."
1-7 April
Prevention of Blindness Week
4 April
International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action & "Mine Action Cannot Wait"
5 April
International Conscience Day
6 April
International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) & "Scoring for People and the Planet."
7 April
World Health Day & "Health For All"
10 April
World Homeopathy Day & One Health, One Family
11 April
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●
12 April
The International Day of Human Space Flight
14 April
●
●
15 April
World Art Day
16 April
●
●
17 April
World Hemophilia Day
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National Safe Motherhood Day
Jyotirao Phule Jayanti
Ambedkar Jayanti
World Chagas Disease Day & Time to integrate Chagas disease into primary health care
World Voice Day
Save the Elephant Day
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Day & Theme
18 April
World Heritage Day
19 April
World Liver Day & “Be vigilant, do a regular liver check-up, fatty liver can affect anyone.”
20 April
(usually)
Chinese Language Day & "Chinese Wisdom for a Green World"
●
21 April
●
National Civil Service Day & Viksit Bharat (विकसित भारत) aimed at 'Empowering Citizens and Reaching the
Last Mile'
World Creativity and Innovation Day
22 April
International Mother Earth Day
23 April
World Book and Copyright Day & ‘Indigenous Languages’
24 April
●
●
●
24 - 30 April
World Immunization Week
●
●
●
●
25 April
26 April
27 April
The International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace
National Panchayati Raj Day
World Day for Laboratory Animals
World Malaria Day (WMD) & “Time to deliver zero malaria: invest, innovate, implement”
International Delegate's Day
International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day
World Intellectual Property Day & Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity
International Girls in ICT Day & “Digital Skills for Life"
World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2023 & "A safe and healthy working environment as a fundamental
principle and right at work."
● World Dance Day
● World Veterinary Day & “Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness in the Veterinary Profession"
28 April
29 April
30 April
International Jazz Day
30 April
Ayushman Bharat Diwas
Important Days of March
Date
Day & Theme
●
1 March
●
●
●
World Civil Defence Day & “Uniting the world’s leading specialists for the safety and
security of future generations”
World Seagrass Day
Zero Discrimination Day & “Save lives: Decriminalise”
The Civil Accounts Day
3 March
●
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●
●
UN World Wildlife Day & "Partnerships for wildlife conservation"
National Safety Day & ‘Our Aim – Zero Harm’
National Security Day & ‘Nurture young minds - Develop safety culture’
World Obesity Day & ‘Changing Perspectives: Let’s Talk About Obesity'
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●
International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness
International Women's Day & "DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality"
No Smoking Day & “Stopping smoking improves your brain health”
World Kidney Day & "Kidney Health for Everyone - Preparing for the Unexpected,
Supporting the Vulnerable"
The International Day of Women Judges & "Women in Justice, Women for Justice"
4 March
5 March
8 March
9 March(second Thursday in
March)
10 March
14 March
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15 March
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International Day of Action for Rivers & "Rights of Rivers,"
International Day of Mathematics & "Mathematics for Everyone,"
International Consumer Rights Day & "Empowering Consumers Through Clean Energy
Transitions."
International Day To Fight Islamophobia
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Day & Theme
16 March
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National Vaccination Day
17 March
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World Sleep Day & 'Sleep is Essential for Health'
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Global Recycling Day & "Creative Innovation"
Ordnance Factory Day
World Oral Health Day & 'Be Proud of Your Mouth’
The International Day of Happiness & Be Mindful, Be Grateful, Be Kind
World Poetry Day & Always be a poet, even in prose
International Day of Forests or World Forestry Day
World Down Syndrome Day & With Us, Not For Us
International Nowruz Day 2023
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
22 March
●
World Water Day & Accelerating the change to solve the water and sanitation crisis
23 March
●
●
24 March
●
●
Shaheed Diwas or Martyrs' Day
World Meteorological Day & The Future of Weather, Climate, and Water Across
Generations
World Tuberculosis Day
International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations
and for the Dignity of Victims
International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members
Earth Hour ( last Saturday of March )
18 March
20 March
21 March
25 March
●
●
26 March
Purple Day of Epilepsy
27 March
World Theatre Day
21 to 27 March
Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling Against Racism and Racial Discrimination
30 March
International Day of Zero Waste
31 March
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The International Day of Drug Checking
World Backup Day
Transgender Day of Visibility
Important Days of February
Date
Day & Theme
1-7 February
World Interfaith Harmony Week
2nd February
World Wetlands Day & It’s Time for Wetlands Restoration
4th February
International Day of Human Fraternity
4th February
World Cancer Day
6th February
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) & "Partnership with Men and Boys to
transform Social and gender Norms to End FGM"
7 February
Safer Internet Day & ‘Want to talk about it? Making space for conversations about life online.’
10 February
World Pulses Day & ‘Pulses for a Sustainable Future’
10 February
The National Deworming Day
11 February
International Day of Women and Girls in Science & “Innovate. Demonstrate. Elevate. Advance (IDEA): Bringing
communities Forward for sustainable and equitable development.”
11 February
World Unani Day & “Unani Medicine for Public Health"
12 February
National Productivity Day & “Productivity, Green Growth, and Sustainability: Celebrating India’s G20 Presidency.”
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Day & Theme
13 February
World Radio Day & “Radio and Peace”
13 February
Sarojini Naidu's birth anniversary
15 February
International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) & ‘Better Survival’
17 February
Global Tourism Resilience Day
18 February
World Pangolin Day
19 February
Soil Health Card
20 February
World Day of Social Justice & "Overcoming Barriers and Unleashing Opportunities for Social Justice"
21 February
International Mother Language Day & “Multilingual education – a necessity to transform education”
22 February
World Thinking Day & ‘Our World, Our Peaceful Future’
22 February
World Scout Day
24 February
Central Excise Day
27 February
World NGO Day
28 February
National Science Day
Important Days of January
Date
January 1
January 4
January 6
January 9
January 10
January 12
10th January
2023 to 16th
January 2023
11th to 17th
January 2023
14th January
since 1953
15th January
16th January
19 January
24 January
25th January
26th January
January 27
January 28
January 29
January 30
January 30
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Global Family Day
World Braille Day
World Day of War Orphans
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas or NRI Day
World Hindi Day or Vishwa Hindi Diwas
National Youth Day
Startup India Innovation Week
Road Safety Week
The Armed Forces Veterans Day
Indian army day
National Startup Day
18th National Disaster Response Force day
International Day of Education & “to invest in people, prioritize education”
National Girl Child Day & "Self Defence Training for Girls."
National Voters’ Day & ‘Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure’
International Customs Day & ‘Nurturing the next generation: Promoting a culture of knowledge-sharing
and professional pride in Customs.’
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Data Protection Day, or Data Privacy Day & ‘Think Privacy First’
World Leprosy Day & “Act Now. End Leprosy.”
Martyrs' Day or Shaheed Diwas
World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day (World NTD Day) & "Act Now. Act Together. Invest in Neglected
Tropical Diseases".
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Obituaries (National/International)
Obituaries (National/International) of July
S.NO.
Person Died
Profession/Famous In?
Politician (National-International)
Former Chief Minister of Kerala
Oommen Chandy
'Singer/Musician (National-International)
Actor/Director/Producer (National-International)
Veteran US actor
Alan Arkin
Marathi actor
Ravindra Mahajani
Author/Journalist/Activist/Painter (National-International)
Renowned artist of painting and sculpture
Veteran Marathi writer and columnist
Namboothiri
Shirish Kanekar
Sportsmen/Sportswomen (National-International)
Renowned basketball player and coach
Nikki McCray-Penson
Former Australia and New South Wales wicketkeeper
Brian Taber
Others (National-International)
Eminent mathematician
Dr Mangala Narlikar
Most wanted computer hackers in the world
Kevin Mitnick
Obituaries (National/International) of June
S.NO.
Person Died
Profession/Famous In?
Politician (National-International)
1.
Silvio Berlusconi
2.
Hardwar Dubey
Served as Italian prime minister multiple times between 1994 and 2011, has died. He was
86
BJP senior leader and Rajya Sabha member from Uttar Pradesh
Actor/Director/Producer (National-International)
3.
Kollam Sudhi
Cine artiste and television personality
4.
Aamir Raza Husain
Theater actor and director
5.
S. Rama Rao
Renowned Tollywood choreographer
Author/Journalist/Activist/Painter (National-International)
6.
Ama Ata Aidoo
7.
Cormac McCarthy
Ghanaian writer
Pulitzer Prize-winning author of such acclaimed novels as “The Road” and “No Country for
Old Men,”
Others (National-International)
8.
Ved Kumari Ghai
Sanskrit scholar
9.
Alby D’Cruz
Kerala’s proud Defence personnel
10.
Daniel Ellsberg
John Bannister
Goodenough
Freedom Fighter
11.
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S.NO.
Person Died
Profession/Famous In?
'Singer/Musician (National-International)
1
Tina Turner
Queen of Rock’n’Roll
Actor/Director/Producer (National-International)
2
Sarath Babu
Veteran actor
Author/Journalist/Activist/Painter (National-International)
3
Arun Gandhi
Activist
Sportsmen/Sportswomen (National-International)
4
Antonio Carbajal
Footballer
5
A.R. Khaleel
Footballer
Others (National-International)
6
N. Gopalakrishnan
Scientist
7
Srichand Parmanand Hinduja
chairman of Hinduja Group
8
Karumuttu T Kannan
Chairman & Managing Director of Thiagarajar Mills Ltd
Obituaries (National/International) of April
S.NO.
Person Died
Profession/Famous In?
Politician (National-International)
1
Jagarnath Mahto
Politician
2
Parkash Singh Badal
Politician
3
Trilochan Kanungo
Politician
4
Chandan Ram Dass
Politician
Actor/Director/Producer (National-International)
1
Jalabala Vaidya
Theatre Artist
2
Uttara Baokar
Actor
3
Allu Ramesh
Actor
4
Mamukkoya
Malayalam actor
Author/Journalist/Activist/Painter (National-International)
1
Tarek Fatah
Pakistani-Canadian journalist
Sportsmen/Sportswomen (National-International)
1
Salim Durani
Indian cricketer
Others (National-International)
1
Keshub Mahindra
Chairman Emeritus of Mahindra & Mahindra and India's oldest billionaire
2
Dr. Zafrullah Chowdhury
public health activist and veteran fighter of the Liberation War
Obituaries (National/International) of March
S.NO.
Person Died
Actor/Director/Producer (National-International)
1
Satish Kaushik
2
Sameer Khakhar
3
Pradeep Sarkar
4
Vareed Thekkethala
Author/Journalist/Activist/Painter (National-International)
1
Sasthipada Chattopadhyay
Others (National-International)
1
Chandrashekhar Dasgupta
2
A.M. Ahmadi
3
Gordon Moore
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Profession/Famous In?
Actor-writer-director
Actor
Filmmaker
Actor
Bengali novelist and short story writer
Diplomat
CJI
American businessman
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S.No.
Person Died
Profession/Famous In?
Politician (National-International)
1
Shanti Bhushan
Former Union law minister and eminent jurist
2
Pervez Musharraf
Pakistan’s former president
3
Om Prakash Kohli
Governor
'Singer/Musician/Dancer’ (National-International)
1
Vani Jayaram
Playback Singer
2
Burt Bacharach
Songwriter
3
Balipa Narayan Bhagwat
Yakshgana Singer
4
Kanak Rele
Mohiniattam Exponent
Actor/Director/Producer (National-International)
1
K. Vishwanath
Director
2
Javed Khan Amrohi
Actor
3
Lalitha Lajmi
Filmmaker
4
Shahnawaz Pradhan
Actor
5
Nandamuri Taraka Ratna
Actor
6
Subi Suresh
Actor
Author/Journalist/Activist/Painter (National-International)
1
K.V. Tirumalesh
Kannada writer
2
B.K.S. Verma
Painter
Sportsmen/Sportswomen (National-International)
1
Elena Fanchini
Skier
2
Tulsidas Balaram
Footballer
Others (National-International)
1
TCA Ramanujam
retired chief commissioner of income taxes
Obituaries (National/International) of January
Person Died
Profession/Famous In?
Politician (National-International)
1. Sharad Yadav
Politician
2. Keshari Nath Tripathi
Governer
3. Mukarram Jah Bahadur
The last Nizam of Hyderabad
4. J Jamuna
Parliamentarian and actor
'Singer/Musician (National-International)
5. Sumitra Sen
Rabindra Sangeet exponent
6. Ray Cordeiro
Disc jockey
7. David Crosby
Father of American folk-rock
Actor/Director/Producer (National-International)
8. Gina Lollobrigida
Actress
Sportsmen/Sportswomen (National-International)
9. Gianluca Vialli
Footballer
10. Sabir Ali
Athlete
Others (National-International)
11. Pope Benedict XVI
Religion
12. R Krishnakumar
Businessman
13. Walter Cunningham
14. Ronald E. Asher
15. Dr Tehemton Erach Udwadia
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Astronaut
linguist and educator specialised in Dravidian languages
‘father of laparoscopic surgery in India’
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17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
Person Died
AD Damodaran
Lucile Randon
Prabhaben Sobhagchand Shah
Nilamani Phookan
Harjeet Singh Arora
Dr Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi
Profession/Famous In?
Scientist
French nun
Social worker
Assamese poet
Former Vice Chief of Air Staff
Architect
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The full moon in July 2023 will be called the Buck Moon. It
is also known as the Thunder Moon, Berry Moon, Salmon
Moon, Feather Moulting Moon, and Raspberry Moon. The
name Buck Moon comes from the fact that the antlers of
male deer are in full growth at this time of year.
Dalai Lama, the revered Tibetan spiritual leader, marked
his 88th birthday with a joyous celebration at his
headquarters in Dharamsala, India.
India’s G-20 Presidency recently achieved a remarkable feet
by setting a new Guinness World record. The recordbreaking involved the largest display of Lambani items,
showcasing the rich heritage of India.
In a significant milestone for the AI industry, Odisha TV, an
Odia-based news station, has unveiled “Lisa,” India’s first
regional AI news anchor.
Microsoft researchers have achieved a significant
milestone in the field of quantum computing by making
progress in the creation of Majorana zero modes. These
particles, which are their own antiparticles, possess
remarkable properties that could revolutionize the field of
quantum computing. This breakthrough has garnered
attention due to the potential impact it could have on the
development of more robust and powerful quantum
computers.
Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Right
Authority (PPVFRA) provides an effective system for the
protection of plant varieties, the rights of farmers and plant
breeders and to encourage the development of new
varieties of plants.
Recently, the Tamil Nadu Forest Department has
intensified its efforts to curb poaching in the Mukurthi
National Park (MNP) and its surrounding areas in the
Nilgiris district in an effort to safeguard the park’s wildlife.
Recently, a rare disease called Brucellosis, caused by
bacteria capable of infecting both animals and humans,
afflicted a young girl hailing from Kerala.
Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) achieved a
significant milestone as it became India’s first airport to
have four runways. The civil aviation minister, Jyotiraditya
Scindia, inaugurated the airport’s fourth runway, increasing
its throughput capacity from approximately 1400-1500 air
traffic movements per day to almost 2000 air traffic
movements per day.
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Jammu-Kashmir launched a path breaking Mobile-Dost
App in sync with the vision of Apka-Mobila-Humara-Daftar,
an effective initiative for mobile based delivery of citizencentric services in the Union Territory.
Google honours Asma Hamza, a prominent Sudanese
composer and oud player, with Doodle. On this day in 1997,
Hamza achieved a remarkable milestone by emerging as
one of the winners in the prestigious Laylat AlQadr AlKubra
music competition held in Sudan.
With an engaging slideshow on its homepage, Google
Doodle honors the 204th birthday of Eunice Newton Foote,
an American scientist and advocate for women’s rights.
Foote, born in 1819 in Goshen, Connecticut, USA, achieved
a noteworthy milestone in climate science by being the first
to discover the greenhouse effect and its impact on the
Earth’s warming.
India and many other countries are facing outbreak of
Measles, the cases of which are increasing at a faster rate
after the Covid-19. According the data of WHO, the
maximum number of cases of measles are seen in India
which is about 73,536 and after that in Yemen and Pakistan.
In a historic move, S Phangnon Konyak, the lone Nagaland
MP in the Upper House, has been nominated as one of the
vice chairpersons of the Rajya Sabha. This appointment
comes as a recognition of BJP’s commitment to women
empowerment.
In Andhra Pradesh, a fascinating combination of prehistoric
rock painting from Mesolithic period and exquisite artwork
from the Kakatiya dynasty were found in the Rudragiri
hillock.
Christopher Nolan’s movie Oppenheimer hits theatres
across the world. Oppenheimer film chronicles the story of
the scientist Julius Robert Oppenheimer the “Father of the
Atomic Bomb”.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal unveiled Delhi’s first ‘water
ATM’ aiming to offer water access in regions without piped
supply and reducing reliance on water tankers. These water
ATM machines will grant underprivileged sections of the
city the same quality of RO(Reverse Osmosis) water that
has traditionally been available to more affluent segments
of society.
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The ‘Cannabis Research Project’ of CSIR-IIIM Jammu,
spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marks the
first-ever initiative of its kind in India. This groundbreaking
project is carried out in partnership with a Canadian firm
‘IndusScan’ with the aim of harnessing the potential of
cannabis, a substance known for its abuse potential, for the
benefit of humanity, particularly for patients afflicted with
neuropathies, cancer, and epilepsy.
Ladakh, the Union Territory, has marked a momentous
occasion with the establishment of its first-ever women
police station. This significant step is aimed at empowering
women and ensuring their safety within the region. The
inauguration of the police station in Kargil, overseen by
Additional Director General of Police S D Singh Jamwal,
demonstrates the commitment to addressing crimes
against women.
27th July is celebrated as death anniversary of Missile Man
of India APJ Abdul Kalam. 27th July 2023 is celebrated as
8th death anniversary of APJ Abdul Kalam.
The Batagaika crater, the world’s largest permafrost crater
is expanding at an alarming rate in Russia’s Far East. Aerial
footage of the world’s largest permafrost crater, the
Batagaika crater has revealed its details. The crater has
been seen in the far- eastern Siberian taiga (that is, boreal
forest). It’s a rapidly growing 1 km (0.6 mile) pit.
The Boarder Road Organization is cutting a new road
through which the devotees will soon be able to visit Mount
Kailash from Indian Territory.
The yearly Machail Mata Yatra began as numerous
devotees gathered to pay their respects at the high-altitude
temple located in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and
Kashmir. The yatra was initiated with a ceremonial
“Pratham Pooja” at the shrine, which is devoted to goddess
Durga, also known as ‘Kaali’ or ‘Chandi’.
Scientists from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and
Japan’s Niigata University have made a groundbreaking
discovery by finding water droplets in rocks from the
Himalayas. These water droplets are believed to be from
an ancient ocean that existed around 600 million years ago.
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The National Council of Educational Research and
Training (NCERT) caused controversy when reports
surfaced claiming that it would remove chapters on
democracy, political parties, Darwin’s theory, and the
periodic table from their Class 10 CBSE science textbooks.
The 1971 Liberation War Gallery was inaugurated at the
Indian Cultural Centre of the High Commission of India in
Dhaka, with the Home Minister of Bangladesh
Asaduzzaman Khan serving as the Chief Guest.
Chhatrapati Shivaji, according to Prime Minister Narendra
Modi, exemplified bravery, courage, and self-governance,
serving as an inspiration to many. In his recent video
message commemorating the 350th year of Shivaji
Maharaj’s coronation ceremony, Modi lauded Shivaji’s
coronation, which espoused the principles of Swaraj, and
emphasized his role in ending a centuries-long mindset of
subservience among India’s people.
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways,
Sarbananda Sonowal has flagged off the maiden
International Cruise Vessel “MV Empress”, India’s first
international cruise vessel – from Chennai to Sri Lanka in
Chennai.
AIIMS Nagpur, one of the premier medical institutions in
India, has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining the
prestigious accreditation from the National Board for
Hospitals (NABH).
Udhayanidhi Stalin, the Tamil Nadu Minister for Sports
Development and Youth Welfare, honored a remarkable
climber, N Muthamizh Selvi, who achieved a significant feat
by becoming the first woman from Tamil Nadu to climb
Mount Everest.
A startup located in Kerala, known as Farmers Fresh Zone
(FarmersFZ), has been selected for the United Nations’
‘Accelerator Programme’ hosted by the UN’s Food and
Agriculture Organisation (FAO), making the nation proud.
New research indicates that Homo naledi, an ancient
human species with brains about one-third the size of
modern humans, engaged in burial practices and created
engravings deep within a cave system in southern Africa
around 300,000 years ago. These findings challenge the
assumption that larger brains are directly linked to higher
intelligence.
Cyclone Biparjoy is a low-pressure area that is currently
forming over the Southeast Arabian Sea. It is expected to
intensify into a depression in the next 48 hours and may
reach cyclonic storm intensity in the subsequent 72 hours.
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is
set to upgrade its membership status with the
International Social Security Association (ISSA) from
associate member to affiliate member. This will enable the
EPFO to gain access to professional guidelines, expert
knowledge, services, and support for its pension
subscribers.
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
has awarded the Eat Right Station certification to
Guwahati Railway Station for its provision of high-quality
and nutritious food to passengers.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has collaborated with Falu,
an Indian-American Grammy Award-winning singer, for a
special song aimed at promoting the benefits of millet and
its potential to address global hunger.
A cyclone named Biparjoy made landfall in Gujarat, India on
June 15, 2023. The cyclone had maximum sustained winds
of 167 kilometers per hour (103 miles per hour) and gusts up
to 200 kilometers per hour (124 miles per hour).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has collaborated with Falu,
an Indian-American Grammy Award-winning singer, for a
special song aimed at promoting the benefits of millet and
its potential to address global hunger.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
has awarded the Eat Right Station certification to
Guwahati Railway Station for its provision of high-quality
and nutritious food to passengers.
The 146th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath commenced in
the city of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, with tight security
measures in place. A large number of devotees gathered
along the 18-kilometer procession route to catch a glimpse
of the deity.
The construction of the world’s largest temple, the Virat
Ramayan temple, commenced on June 20 in Bihar’s east
Champaran district. Led by Acharya Kishor Kunal, the
Chairman of Shree Mahavir Asthan Nyas Samiti, the temple
is set to surpass the size of the under-construction Ram Lala
temple in Ayodhya.
Surat, a city in Gujarat, India, witnessed a historic event on
International Yoga Day as it broke the Guinness World
Record for the largest gathering of people participating in a
yoga session at a single location.
Archaeologists in Siddipet district, Telangana, have made
a significant discovery in the form of a 1,000-year-old
sculpture. This extraordinary find, a ‘dwarapala’ sculpture
representing Vijaya, the doorkeeper of Lord Vishnu,
surpasses any previously reported findings in Telangana.
Measuring six feet above the ground and three feet below,
with a thickness of 9 inches, the sculpture was carved out of
granite stone in relief.
Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw’s Death Anniversary 2023 is
in the news, commemorating 15 years since his passing.
Manekshaw, India’s first Field Marshal and celebrated
military general, was known for his leadership and strategic
brilliance. His notable achievements include leading the
Indian Army to victory in the 1971 Indo-Pak War, which
resulted in the creation of Bangladesh.
The Hemis Festival in Ladakh is a renowned religious
celebration that attracts numerous tourists to the
picturesque region of Leh. Dedicated to the birth
anniversary of Lord Padmasambhava, the festival offers a
mesmerizing experience of Tibetan Tantric Buddhism.
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The annual Amarnath Yatra 2023 commenced on Friday,
June 30, as the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir,
Manoj Sinha, flagged off the first group of pilgrims. With
over 3,400 devotees in the inaugural batch, the pilgrimage
to the cave shrine of Lord Shiva in the southern Himalayas
of Kashmir started with enthusiasm and under strict
security arrangements.
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Arabian Travel Market 2023 begins in Dubai with Indian
tourism promotion.
AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton warns of AI dangers.
India surpasses Saudi Arabia as the largest supplier of
refined fuels to Europe, according to Kpler data, due to
Europe's reduced access to Russian oil.
The UNESCO World Heritage Centre has recommended
Santiniketan, the cultural site in West Bengal, India, for
inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana has been chosen to
inspire and support the Indian contingent participating in
the upcoming Special Olympics for individuals with
intellectual disabilities, set to take place in Berlin from June
16 to June 25.
A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO),
the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has highlighted
the challenges faced in reducing maternal deaths,
stillbirths, and newborn deaths globally. The report shows
that, in 2020-2021, there were a combined 4.5 million
deaths of this kind, with India leading a list of 10 countries
that account for 60% of the total.
WHO ends global health emergency for mpox after 10
months.
India operationalizes Sittwe Port in Myanmar.
The Lal Bahadur Shastri International (LBSI) Airport here
has become the first in India to have a reading lounge.
Cyclone Mocha hits Bangladesh after rapid intensification.
Bollywood star Deepika Padukone has been featured on the
latest cover of TIME magazine.
Tungnath, located in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand, is not only
one of the highest Shiva temples in the world but also the
highest among the five Panch Kedar temples.
Pasang Dawa Sherpa, also known as Pa Dawa, successfully
reached the summit of Mount Everest for the 26th time
Pune, India – In a groundbreaking development, MIT-World
Peace University (WPU) has unveiled Asia’s first-ever
subsea research lab.
The initial batch of 10 start-up companies participating in
the 50 start-ups exchange program between India and
Bangladesh.
According to government and industry sources, India is
planning to lodge a complaint with the World Trade
Organisation about the European Union‘s proposal to levy
tariffs ranging from 20% to 35% on high-carbon goods.
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Tropical Cyclone Fabien moved southeast of Diego Garcia.
Nepali climber Kami Rita Sherpa reached the top of Mount
Everest for the 27th time.
A 5,000-year-old tree in Chile has been officially recognized
as the world’s oldest.
The honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra
Modi, was present at the unveiling ceremony of the bust of
Mahatma Gandhi in Hiroshima, Japan.
The Ministry of Education and the World Bank held a unique
workshop on School-to-Work Transition under the STARS
Program.
Hari Budha Magar, a former Gurkha soldier from Nepal who
lost both his legs, made history by successfully climbing
Mount Everest using prosthetic legs.
Tipu Sultan’s fabled sword was found in the private
bedchamber as it has now broken all auction records for an
Indian object for Bonhams in London by fetching over GBP
14 million at its Islamic and Indian Art sale this week.
The first-ever Urban Climate Film Festival, which aspires to
employ the powerful medium of film to enlighten audiences
about the environmental, social, and economic impacts of
climate change on urban settlements, is going to take place
in New Town, Kolkata from 3rd to 5th June 2023.
Veer Savarkar Jayanti is celebrated all over India to
commemorate Vinayak Damodar “Veer” Savarkar on 28th
may. He is known as one of the Indian freedom fighters,
Savarkar is known for performing multiple activities for the
development of the Hindu community across the country.
The University of Edinburgh and the Indian consulate in the
UK have collaborated to create the first open access course
in Hindi language. This program named Climate Solutions
was created with the help of translators and developed in
conjunction with the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute
and the government of India.
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British-Hindu Murugesvaran 'Subby' Subramaniam has
been appointed as Warrant Officer of the UK's Royal Air
Force, the aerial warfare and space force announced.
Anjali Sharma becomes the first Indian woman to scale
Mount Kilimanjaro in South Africa wearing a traditional
Gaddi dress (Luanchadi) promoting Gaddi culture on
mountain peaks.
Benarasi Paan, featured in Amitabh Bachchan's "Khaike
Paan Benaras Wala," was granted the Geographical
Indication (GI) tag on April 3, 2022, along with three other
Varanasi-based products: Banarasi Langda Mango,
Ramnagar Bhanta (Brinjal), and Adamchini Rice.
Chhattisgarh's Nagri Dubraj, an aromatic rice variety, has
been granted a geographical indication (GI) tag by the
Geographical Indication Registry.
Pandit Ravi Shankar's 103rd birth anniversary is being
celebrated. He promoted Indian music worldwide and
collaborated with musicians globally. He was awarded the
Bharat Ratna in 1999.
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The Mircha rice variety from West Champaran district of
Bihar has recently been granted the GI tag.
A woman in Guangdong, China, died from a rare strain of
bird flu, the H3N8 subtype of avian influenza, not common
in humans, with no evidence of human-to-human
transmission.
Suhelwa Wildlife Sanctuary identified as a new tiger area in
India by recent census report, with photographic evidence
captured for the first time.
NCRTC has named India's first semi-high-speed regional rail
services as 'RAPIDX' to operate on RRTS corridors in the
National Capital Region.
India-Spain Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation
held its 12th session, with officials discussing collaborations
in key sectors such as renewable energy, shipping, tourism,
infrastructure, and more.
Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve and Indian
Highways Management Company signed an MoU for a
FASTag-based payment system at forest entry points.
Indian-origin academic Neeli Bendapudi is among five cochairs appointed by the Association of American
Universities (AAU) to lead a task force to improve research
and academic partnerships between US and Indian higher
education institutions.
Rowan Wilson became New York's first Black chief judge
after being confirmed by the State's Senate.
Udai Tambar, an Indian-origin CEO working on youth
development services in the United States, have been
selected to serve as members of New York City's newly
formed racial justice advisory board.
Arjun Vajpai is the first Indian man to summit Mt.
Annapurna 1, the world's tenth highest peak.
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“Chip 4” alliance - Japan, the United States, South Korea,
and Taiwan.
The Ajanta Ellora International Festival 2023 was held
from 25th February to 27th February in Aurangabad,
Maharashtra.
The World Book Fair began in New Delhi where books from
all genres from children to students to adults are showcased
for everyone.
India has joined a global initiative started by the US and the
UAE to boost funding and assistance for the development
of climate-smart agriculture and food systems.
The government e-Marketplace (GeM) held a celebration
to celebrate "SWAYATT," a programme to support startups, women, and youth advantage through e-Transactions
on GeM, which has been a major success. SWAYATT is a
programme that seeks to increase the benefits of eTransactions on government e-Marketplaces (GeM) for
startups, women, and young people.
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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
announced that two Australian universities Wollongong
and Deakin are set to establish campuses in Gujarat's 'GIFT
City'.
Tejal Mehta, an Indian-American woman judge who
promised to make a real impact to the community and treat
people with compassion, has taken oath as the first Justice
of a district court in the US state of Massachusetts. Mehta
will serve as the first Justice of the Ayer District Court.
Arun Subramanian, an attorney, has been appointed as the
first Indian American judge of the Manhattan Federal
District Court in New York.
The world’s first 200-metre-long bamboo crash barrier has
been installed on a highway connecting Chandrapur and
Yavatmal districts in Maharashtra. Named ‘Bahu Balli’,
the bamboo crash barrier underwent “rigorous testing” at
various government-run institutions like the National
Automotive Test Tracks (NATRAX) in Pithampur, Indore.
FinEMPOWER, a new initiative from BSE and UN Women
India, was introduced at the Bombay Stock Exchange
(BSE).
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has launched the
"Learning Science via Standards" initiative to promote
science learning among school students.
The Vande Bharat Express is now being driven by Surekha
Yadav, the first female locomotive pilot in Asia. From
Solapur to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminal (CSMT)
in Maharashtra, Yadav ran the Vande Bharat Express.
Connaught Plaza in Delhi will host a Flower Festival
beginning from, March 11. It aims to emphasise the diversity
of G20 participants and invited nations. Japan, Singapore,
and the Netherlands are among the G20 nations taking
part.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has unveiled
Rs 1,18,500 crore budget for Jammu & Kashmir Union
Territory for the next financial year.
The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI),
Shaktikanta Das, initiated the establishment of a
"Greenfield Data Centre" and an "Enterprise Computing &
Cybersecurity Training Institute" in Bhubaneswar, Odisha,
during a foundation stone laying ceremony.
India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, inaugurated
the "Geoffrey Bawa: It is Essential To Be There" exhibition
at the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi.
Sampanna Ramesh Shelar, a Bachelor of Physical
Education student, has set a new record by becoming the
fastest Indian in the under-21 category to swim across the
Palk Strait, from Talaimannar in Sri Lanka to Dhanuskodi
in Tamil Nadu.
Google Doodle: Kitty O'Neil, a famous American
stuntwoman and actress who was deaf from a young age,
was commemorated by Google on her 77th birthday
anniversary with a doodle featuring her in a yellow
jumpsuit.
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The National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) has
partnered with the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, the
French Development Agency (AFD), and the European
Union to organize the first-ever Urban Climate Film Festival
as part of the CITIIS program under U20 engagement
events.
As part of the ‘Drowning Prevention Awareness’
campaign, Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Krishna
Prakash swam from Gateway of India to Elephanta Caves,
Mumbai.
Lt. Manmeet Colon, who is of Indian origin and a Sikh
woman officer, has recently taken up the position of
assistant police chief in the state of Connecticut, becoming
the first-ever person of Asian descent to hold the position.
To commemorate the 69th anniversary of its official
inauguration by Vice President Dr. S Radhakrishnan on
March 29, 1954, the National Gallery of Modern Art in New
Delhi will host its first-ever "Spring Fiesta" in 2023.
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An international sand artist named Sudarsan Pattnaik
made a sand sculpture of the late singer Lata Mangeshkar
at Puri Beach in the state of Odisha to commemorate her
first death anniversary.
Visva-Bharati University was founded by Rabindranath in
1921. It will soon receive the UNESCO 'heritage" tag.
Google honored PK Rosy who became the first female lead
in Malayalam cinema with a doodle.
The Government of India has launched a mobile app
“KhananPrahari” and a web app Coal Mine Surveillance
and Management System (CMSMS) for reporting
unauthorized coal mining activities
A new beetle species have been discovered in India,
according to a paper published in the New Zealand-based
journal Zootaxa. The beetle is important for forensic
science as it helps detect the time of death of an animal or
human. Omorgus Khandesh is necrophagous and is also
called a keratin beetle.
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Centre has banned Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi Force
(JKGF), and the Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF). Harwinder
Singh Sandhu alias Rinda, who was one of the
masterminds behind an attack on the intelligence
headquarters of the Punjab Police in 2021, was declared a
terrorist.
At ELECRAMA 2023, the largest solo electrical exhibition in
the world held at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida, the
Ministry of Power, Government of India displayed a number
of advances in the energy sector.
Divya Kala Mela 2023 is a unique event showcasing the
products
and
craftsmanship
of
Divyang
entrepreneurs/artisans from across the country and has
been started in Mumbai.
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A team of astronomers led by scientists at the Indian
Institute of Astrophysics and their international
collaborators decided to study the most massive globular
cluster system in our galaxy, Omega Centauri. They have
detected strange hot stars in the cluster using the
Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (UVIT) image on AstroSat.
They have found that these hot stars emitted much less
ultraviolet radiation than expected from theoretical models
and in comparison, with stars of another globular cluster,
M13 has similar overall properties.
India's first underwater metro service, The Kolkata Metro
Rail Corporation (KMRC) said that the East-West Metro
Corridor project, is expected to be completed by December
2023. With this, another feather is being added to the crown
of Kolkata Metro, the first metro railway in the country.
Kolkata Metro, which started its journey in 1984, is being
expanded to cover the whole city and its outskirts. The
underwater metro, which will be running through the
Hoogly river will connect the twin cities of Howrah and
Kolkata.
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah
inaugurated Mega Dairy at Mandya in Karnataka. The
mega dairy inaugurated at a cost of Rs 260 crore would
process 10 lakh liters of milk per day and the will have the
capacity to increase it upto 14 lakh liters per day. 10 lakh
liters of milk is processed, prosperity reaches the homes of
lakhs of farmers. There are 15,210 village level cooperative
dairies in Karnataka, in which about 26.22 lakh farmers
deliver their milk daily and through 16 district level dairies,
Rs 28 crore is deposited into the accounts of 26 lakh farmers
every day.
50 electric buses were launched in Delhi with support under
the FAME India Phase II scheme of the Ministry of Heavy
Industries. In 2019, the government approved Rs 10,000
crore for a period of three years. Out of total budgetary
support, about 86 percent of the fund has been allocated for
incentives so as to create demand for electric vehicles.
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Ghaziabad-Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay section (762 KM)
becomes the longest fully automatic block signalling
section of Indian Railways. In order to increase line capacity
to run more trains on existing High Density Routes of Indian
Railways, Automatic Block Signalling (ABS) is a cost
effective solution. Indian Railways has been rolling out
Automatic Block signalling on a mission mode.
The TRF came into existence in 2019 as a proxy outfit of the
Lashkar-e-Taiba, a proscribed terrorist organisation. Home
Ministry said that TRF is recruiting youth through online
mediums for the furtherance of terrorist activities. Centre
has declared The Resistance Front (TRF) as a terrorist
organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention)
Act, UAPA.
The Ministry of Culture has informed the parliament that
fifty of India's 3,693 centrally protected monuments have
been missing. The submission of the missing report was
done by the Ministry of Culture on 8th December 2022 to
the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport,
Tourism, and Culture as part of a report titled 'Issues
relating to Untraceable Monuments and Protection of
Monuments in India.' Many monuments and sites were lost
to activities like urbanization, the construction of dams and
reservoirs, and even encroachment. 14 Monuments have
been lost due to rapid urbanization; 12 monuments are
submerged by reservoirs while 24 are untraceable. There
are total of 50 monuments missing.
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and
Dairying Parshottam Rupala inaugurated 29 Mobile
Veterinary Units (MVU) and a Centralized call center in
Thiruvananthapuram. It is a major step for benefit of the
livestock farmers in Kerala.
The International Kite Festival 2023 has began on 8
January in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The festival is being
organised by Gujarat Tourism on the G20 theme of 'One
Earth, One Family, One Future'.
MS Dhoni and drone market Garuda Aerospace have
launched a a surveillance drone named ‘Droni.’ Droni is a
battery-operated quadcopter surveillance drone.
Vidisha, became the first district ever in India for on-ground
implementation of groundbreaking 5G use cases proposed
by startups
“Soul of Steel” a new challenge to test high-altitude
endurance will be launched in India. Spearheaded by
venture CLAW Global, it will take place in Uttarakhand.
India's deepest underground station, will be on the Pune
Metro.
María Branyas Morera has likely become the world's oldest
living person at 115, a Guinness World Records.
Jammu & Kashmir becomes the first union territory in
India to completely switch to a digital method of
administration.
Jammu and Kashmir’s governments have declared the
union territory as a "Free Area" for purposes of the
Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious
Diseases in Animals Act 2009.
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The Archeological Survey of India (ASI) of the Patna circle
has unearthed 1200 years old two miniature votive stupas
near the Sarai Tila mound on the "Nalanda Mahavihara"
grounds in the Nalanda district.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
(MoEF) has listed Neelakurinji under Schedule III of the
Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, including it on the list of
protected plants.
Michele Santelia has achieved a world record by typing
copies of 81 books backwards, a technique that he calls
'mirror writing', as per a report by the Guinness World
Records (GWR).
Regional carrier Flybig commenced its services from
Itanagar to Guwahati.
Union Minister of State for Culture Arjun Ram Meghwal
handed over the 9th to 10th century Nataraja Idol to the
Archeological Department official in Chittorgarh Fort in
Rajasthan.
India's first STEM Innovation and Learning Center (SILC) is
inaugurated under the scheme of Vanavil Mandram at the
Government Higher Secondary School, MMDA Colony,
Chennai by the American India Foundation (AIF).
The Jammu and Kashmir Government is set to host their
first SARAS Fair 2023 from 4th February to 14th February
2023.
East Coast Railways‘ Visakhapatnam railway station has
received the prestigious ‘Green Railway Station
Certification’ with the highest Platinum rating. The
certificate has been awarded by the Indian Green Building
Council (IGBC).
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'Cyber Sangini' Programme - Oppo India and the
Government's Common Service Centre (CSC) Academy
have announced training 10,000 women in cybersecurity
and cyber wellness in the country. The initiative of the
partnership between Oppo India and CSC is to empower
rural and semi-urban women.
The Indian Railways has also introduced the Ideal Train
Profile to maximize the capacity utilization and revenue
generation in reserved mail express trains by regularly
analyzing the demand pattern of every single train.
PepsiCo Foundation, the philanthropic arm of PepsiCo and
CARE, have launched ‘She Feeds the World’ program in
India to strengthen the role of small-scale women
producers through sustainable training and economic
support.
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